Do you need an eating space at all? Whynot 2 nice comfy chairs and a end table for a nice spot for a couple of freinds to sit and gab while you cook or for you and a friend to have anice glass of wine . That will still allow for the walkway to the door and look nice . Nice piece of art on the wall and a fune ceiling fixture.

Without more context, it's difficult to give any advice. What is going on in the rest of the kitchen? What rooms abut this space?

You can swag the light to wherever you need it to hang. Like the idea of comfy chairs best.

You also have a walkway/door going on in that space. Your stools and counter over hang make me think it won't be a place people linger or spend much time. Where is the closest eating area?

Perhaps a banquette so seating is only against the wall facing the kitchen--upholstered for comfort....

I don't think that space is conducive to seating and a table. I would place a shallow piece of furniture along that wall, shallow pantry cabinet or a console table.

There is a dining room near by which is why we are thinking about no head for a table at all. I love the idea of two comfy chairs and a table Patricia! The remodeling is done so I don’t think we will be moving the light. Since it is in the center, what fixture would you choose?

Kate, I just saw your comment about the light. How do you swag it? Does that mean get a longer chain and move it to where you want it?

Another view

I would replace the chandelier with another pot light..than you can configure the area without worring about light placement…what is the size of this area?

What's at the other end of the space? Can you post a photo of that area?

I personally do not like swagged chandeliers, to me they look disjointed. An electrician can usually move the electrical box, and put a white plate over the old one.

Seems like a great area to add a server/buffet on that back wall..so nice for entertaining and with the slider going to the outdoor area would work perfectly for placing food…bar..snacks…beautiful wall art could be added with buffet lamps or sconces.

Agree do not swag that light!

I would probably go with a pretty & low key semi flush mount that doesn’t call too much attention to itself - Rejuvenation has several

eta: i would wait on the lighting until you decide how you will furnish it - any sort of lighting (except a potlight) will look awkward while the space is empty

FWIW a friend has a similar set up and she has 2 fabulous wing back chairs with a small table between (it’s always where we sit) I think you’ll need chairs with some heft and height, otherwise they will look puny next to counter

View from blank walk where seating may go.

Replace it with a pot light -- simple to do and lighting problem solved. I wouldn't do a semi-flush, it will look out of place IMO.

We need measurments of the space

The wall looks perfect for a console or buffet - or an interesting antique piece. It has to be shallow.

This is a walk-through to get to your outside area as well, so putting a table or a bench and table will make it really tight.

These are examples but you would have to check the depth before buying anything (either high or low).

The blank wall is 80 inches and from that wall to the peninsula is 9ft 1 inch

Didn't you post this before?

Ok so take 3’ off the 9’ for space to move stools in and out and than remove another 2’ for traffic in and out of the slider…so total of 5’ off the 9’ you have only 4’ from the back wall for any type of furniture..I don’t think you can fit chairs and table??because you only have 6’ across the wall to work with..most dining chairs are 22” deep and a small table is about 32”..that takes up 76” of the 80”..so no room to move in and out! I would go with a server buffet or hutch cabinet instead.

Confirming what I think I see - the slider opening is on left when looking at door? Slider panel moves towards the peninsula? Seems like 80” wall really only allows 5’ length along wall for furniture in order to have enough room at door to easily step out & in without having to fully slide panel open. 9’ width of space does allow room to place something away from wall & floating in the space. Do you entertain often or need more than seating for 3 at peninsula? Wondering if a pub / bar type table with 3 - 4 chairs or stools would provide more versatility for use of space? Seating for more people, a surface for food grazing outside of kitchen , another surface to sit with iPad etc. Maybe chandelier stays or is changed to a more casual light ….. options

ETA - I think there are now counter height tables - lower than pub height & would better match peninsula seating. A nice compromise between table height & 43” bar height.

Thank you! We don’t entertain often and would love to find some kind of small table and chair setup to go along that wall so my husband and I can sit with coffee and enjoy our new kitchen. Others have also mentioned how there isn’t much room but we are holding on to some hope there is something sold for small apartment spaces and such that may work! We appreciate your thoughts and help!

If you have a separate dining room, I see no need for table seating here. Isn't that what the stools are for?

I'll add my vote for either a comfy chair, or a china cabinet/buffet.

It looks to me like putting most furniture pieces on that wall will make using the slider ackward -- you'd have to squeeze around it every time you go in or out unless you remove the slider (which is probably impractical). Your best bet might be a very shallow cabinet that doesn't extend too close to the door. I just don't see a table working there, unfortunately - the peninsula is your place to sip coffee.

Good luck with your plans!

I’d remove the chandelier altogether and replace with a 5th can light. Shallow cabinet, credenza, etc on the wall for your candles and lighter, and things you use on the porch.

Can I ask a question? The peninsula drawers, do the ones in the right corner, especially the top one, open all the way? Asking because I have that issue in my kitchen. The dishwasher has to be handle-less.

Also, on the stool side of the peninsula, is the far end by the slider a cabinet that opens on that side? I’m going to do that in my remodel, with drawers. The lost potential of that space makes me nuts.

Yes, the drawer opens but it is close! We left space/gap between peninsula and adjacent frame of dishwasher and concealed it with the L-shaped piece of wood in first pic.

Nicely done!

Maybe not a very classy idea, but I have grown to really enjoy seeing the television while I cook and clean and sit at counter, so... hang a TV?

Thank you for all the ideas everyone!

If you want a small table to have some coffee in the morning, you can look at drop leaf tables. They give you more space for walking to the outside when needed.

The drop leaf table is a great idea! It opens up so many options. It could serve as the side table to a couple of comfy chairs too.

Thank you!

Ok have been thinking..why not an upholstered bench against the wall and possibly add a round small end table just enough to sit a cup of coffee on in the morning. the table is 24” round round..bench pushed up against the wall.

Similar idea..very small scale furniture…think about removing the stools..so not to try craming furniture into such a small area……and the stools pulled back to sit on block the slider…..work on utilizing the area for morning coffee.

@Home Interiors With Ease we found a 24 inch round table we like! Will be delivered soon. Also found two small chairs to go on either side but I love your bench idea as well! If we don’t like the chairs, we will try that next!

Love the pics!

An upholsterd bench will add softness to the space and is out of the way when using the slider something to think about…have fun! I would consider removing that chandelier you could add wall lights..would add a really nice design to the space..that chandelier is too low for that area??

Thank you we absolutely removing the light!

Wonderful!