This is a long narrow deck off of our kitchen. We will also have a covered porch with fireplace on the back of the house that will be bigger.

This deck is for the grilling area. My plan is the build benches in an L shape. I find when we entertain, the women all hang inside and the guys all tend to go hang out by the grill until dinner is served. This gives a spot for a few guys to sit instead of standing around. I'm also thinking that in a pinch I can set up one of my outdoor folding tables in the center and have space for at least 6 more spots to sit down to eat.

My question is how to angle the L. Do I have a bench under the window with their backs to the window or should I put it across so the section faces into the house? I think the first way makes more sense traffic wise as I'm only planning on a 6ft wide deck there.

In the pics I show it with it up against the wall under dining window.