Thanks Jenn! Good point about the size.

Lots of possibilities. This is what we did with ours, no sink though.

Having a hard time imagining something suitable for a Cape Cod home and Modern/Retro (and how retro?). It would help to see your dining set and accessories.

The space is very small for even a tiny sink and you will lose needed counter space. For the style you mention, both your counter and cabinets are not suitable and I’d spend the money on those vs pluming/sink. Take a look for on line inspiration, as there are lots of ideas and consider if a wine fridge would be handy. Have fun with the choices and do something unexpected.

It’s hard to say for sure without knowing and seeing more … my first thought was going with vintage charm like the styles below.

(Source: House Beautiful)

Obviously yours isn’t as large as these, just showing for the decor. I feel they would fit the style of your house well.

I like the blue cabinets here. I’d find quaint, retro knobs:

I would do a dry bar, no sink. That’s what I did. I had no intention of washing glasses there & I use bottled filtered water only for drinks.

Agree about the cabinets and counter, they are definitely going away! This is the way it is as we purchased it. Consensus seems to be a dry bar so far.

Getting a water supply and a drain to this location might not be so easy unless you have a basement to work from. I would vote for an under-counter beverage cooler before I would spend the money on plumbing.

It seems you might easily be able to do a dry bar area. See some examples we have done for clients in the past:

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