Im confused as to why bar height seating makes any real difference for sitting in the morning, a bench is optimal here especially bc you can have storage under, and also even without a table its a nice cozy spot.

Thanks I have updated my question. Just need ideas of options here. Really need to maximize seating

How many need to be seated, does the table have to go in this bay window?

table will have to fit within the the bay window. we are hoping for at least 6

Very pretty area. I like the idea of a storage bench with upholstered seat. But not if you are going to have a table there also. It is so hard for anyone sitting on the bench to get out from around the table, if you have more than one person on the bench. I speak with experience and when one of the people has to leave the table, two other people have to stand up also to get out of the way. If you want a table there in the bay, I would just have individual chairs...especially if you need to seat six people.

If that were my house, hire a carpenter or cabinet company to make custom built in bench , round table with two chairs.

The 106" width is your limiting factor for finding a table that will seat six. You should have at least 36" on each side of the table to the wall. If you need to seat six, I would tape a 30" x 60" rectangle on the floor and see if it feels comfortable. A 36" round only seats four.

https://tablebases.com/blog/2017/05/how-many-guests-can-i-seat-at-my-table/

Would NOT do tall table w/bar height seating for more than two. If you want to seat more than two, go with a traditional table height and, because this might be a tight squeeze for a lot of seats, you might want comfortable stools with casters. Added bonus: the seat likely would be easily changed getting you new seating w/o purchasing a totally new chair as your color taste change or w/normal wear and tear you decide you want new seats. With a metal frame, you can easily use RustOleum 2Xspray paint and spray the frame pretty much any color you want as well.

https://www.touchofclass.com/flare-back-powder-finish-vanity-chair/p/N300-001/?code=YMF01&color=Nickel&size=&tid=YMFPLA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoJzV_8D_5gIVTMDICh1FxQMoEAQYBSABEgIXuPD_BwE

there are so many beautiful ideas. why not look up "bay window seating and table" ?

You will need a carpenter or cabinet guy to make these exact to your measurements. (just regular height, not pub height)

normally an oval table fits best. just depends

Well the one thing about inside bench seating, the middle person is kinda stuck there, and elbow room is important, perhaps plunk three chairs back there and see how it feels, Idk if you could get 6 but maybe 5..........

Bench seating is like being in the middle seat on an airplane. I don't know anyone who says: Wonderful! I got the middle seat!

Ditto that, Lisa.

Also, never understood the fondness for sectionals. Sitting for extended times without an arm rest, especially if crowed up against someone else, is uncomfortable.