Hey themarkshouse!

I completely infer stand what you mean about the windows being a little low to do a bench. That being said, a built in bench with a low decorative slat back to separate the bench from the window would look fresh and interesting, and would also allow for the bench to be a more appropriate height. Then a table and possibly a cute settee could be placed in front. This is really on trend, while being comfortable and accommodating! Good luck!

Thank you! Do you have an example picture by chance?

I was actually just trying to find one to better illustrate the concept I was trying to convey. As soon as I find one I'll post it! :)

Wonderful, thank you!! :)

What a happy breakfast area. Macys is having dinette sales this week, this set's 70% off, but RH has beauts, concrete tops, glass, reclaimed wood.

I like it!

Where do you get "reclaimed wood" I notice it's being used everywhere, especially Pinterest

A round table is a must in here IMO. You can usually find lots of old solid oak round tables in second hand stores and you can easily repaint them. I like black tables to ground a space but white would be more subtle. You could mix more modern chairs too or recover some you already have. This was a client's table mixed with some more modern leather chairs in this small dining room. Drapery can also be added to these windows for more drama. You could do either just the side panels or panels on all four windows. Roman type shades would also be nice. Good luck!

Home Star Staging - what a huge help- thank you!! I'm glad you mentioned Roman shades as I was debating about whether to add them. Thanks again!

If I did a white round table, any suggestions on chair color or material type?

A low bench with comfy and pretty pillows could work.

The idea of a window seat sounds nice, but the truth is no one wants to sit with the back of their head that close to a window unless you live somewhere sunny year round and the windows are open most of the time. Built-ins are hard to get in and out of too. I understand that sometimes they're necessary when there's no room for anything else but you have enough room for comfortable chairs and beautiful window treatments.
Do you have little ones where you need to be concerned about stains? If you do, get wood seated chairs or a nice microfiber and a durable indoor/outdoor rug underneath. I think I'd stick with wood, not metal, but not match the floors, go darker or lighter, with either the chairs or the table or both for interest.
I like going neutral with furniture and changing table dressing when I want to change themes and colors. Red tablecloth on Vanentines, bowls of fruit in the summer and easy to dress for holidays.
Your idea books seem to be traditional. What is the furniture like adjacent to this room? Country, modern?

We are actually in the process of moving and have no "real" furniture. We have a lot to buy! We were military and moving around all the time so now we have a house of our own :) ! I like a mix of traditional with pops of modern or color. I agree, we will have to figure out the right chairs since we have two little ones!

I found these two tables - yay or nay?

The wood top seems more practical with little ones.

I like the one on the right with the heftier base and top personally.

I like the sturdy look of the one on the right. Upkeep maybe easier too, I think repainting is easier than refinishing. I bought a table like that after my third was born, my oldest just painted it "espresso" for her apartment.

Bojne chair for $89 at ikea may work....and if you wanted to paint them a funky color you could...or put funky colored cushions in the seats?

I love those chairs, thank you!! They're really cute. I'm open to any chair suggestions....thanks everyone!

Those chairs are a great solution. Marks, thanks for serving our country. So happy you've found a beautiful home to raise your kids. Enjoy the process, such an exciting time for you all I imagine. Indulge us with a picture after you paint and get a table in please.

Here are some greige dining pix just to help with selecting color for the furnishings.

Thank you all for your help!!

I having difficulty finding a picture that shows exactly what I have in mind but the following two pictures is as close as I could come. If you can find a half circle bench with a wood back that doesn't totally obstruct the view you could combine it with regular dining chairs that face it and the windows. You could have cushions made to match the fabric on the chairs.

Is this more like it , rbrad?

I do like the idea of a banquette that faces into the kitchen but one that has a back that doesn't obstruct the view outdoors. I do like this set though. I typically see rectangular tables that combine a bench without a back facing regular dining chairs. I have yet to see a picture with this look using a round table. Your picture is the closest I've seen.

pish posh, my parents had this exact set up with windows that low and my dad built seating with storage below and it served as extra seating for the kitchen. They had cushions made for the lid of the storage and bought long cylinder pillows to line the back and it was always a good place to sit and have handy.

Go for it, you will love it. I doubt anyone would look at it and go, ohh I don't want my back to glass because it's not sunny.

P.S. my mother changed the cushions she had made and pillows per the season. Lighter colors for spring and summer, darker for fall and winter.

A great unique idea is to shop for lacquered garden benches which could be softened with pillows. I would consider a trio with a rectangular table. Leaving the side towards kitchen open and free of seating.

I would definitely go with a round table and chairs. It will accentuate the bay window.

No build in needed add a 40" round glass table. Add woven chairs with fabric cushions. Use a print with the wall color in them.

Reclaimed wood is very big. The rustic industrial look is big also. Restoration Hardware has it. But pricey.

Any ideas on good Restoration Hardware lookalikes?

Our kitchen nook was like that in our old house and we had a pub table. It looked great! Put it at an angle, and it really made the room look unique. I will find a photo and post.

In a similar sunny dinette area of my kitchen, I have a 42" round glass table with 4 metal chairs, padded "leather" seats. In a pinch, I grab a 5th chair form the dining room and we all fit.