So in my dining room I am trying to keep it open as possible for my dogs who love to stay in there. I am looking to make it a sitting area where I can bring out a table for people to eat if need be. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can create a space with furniture etc? Also there is a bar to the left of the picture and I am thinking of adding bar stools.

I also added this table for a coffee nook. What do you guys think? Too big ? Just right?

please let me know! I’m so bad at this design stuff and people on here are so friendly!!

Thank you in advance

also that rug is going to go! It was just there to protect floors.