Option 1: Dinning table bench on back, two chairs on either end

Option 2: larger table bench on back and side

I would seriously consider axing the peninsula, to increase circulation around the table. If you feel that's really critical, then do a bench against the window only. That way the people packed onto the bench can get off from either end. And you can remove the end seats when you need to have dining-side access to the peninsula for serving.

Consider using a fairly wide table, so you can seat two people at the shorter ends, and place fewer people on the bench. Hard to say without dimensions, but it also looks like you could have more comfortable seating and circulation by rotating the table 90 degrees. What are the traffic paths--what rooms connect to each doorway there?

Definitely not option two because you loose any advantage of having a peninsula. I like how your bench extends along the wall, so no one feels like they're going to be pushed off the edge.

Another strike against option2: I was youngest in my family, so I was always the one trapped in the corner or squooze into the tightest spot. I would hate sitting in that corner.

Thanks for your input! The table cannot be rotated 90 degrees because it will block the door to the outside(you can see the door in the last photo) it’s a tricky space! I’m definitely not going to do the seating off the peninsula maybe just the built in bench off the back. Another option would be to not do a built in bench at all and just use a dinning bench on that side that isn’t permanent🤷🏼‍♀️

I’d also welcome any kitchen layout input 😊

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