It’s not really clear to me what you mean - smaller stools will allow you to seat more people around the island, just keep in mind that’s not where the view is. If you remove the small table are you planning to add a long table in front of the sliding door? What does ”off the island” mean here?

What you explain isn't clear to me either. Are the modifying your peninsula? Personally I find that a table height with appropriate chairs is more comfortable to sit on for lengthy meals than sitting on a stool.

You need a floor plan. I, personally, don't like counter seating so you're looking at the sink, the dish soap and sponge when eating dinner. I note the counter seating doesn't face the ocean. Since, I'd probably consider demolishing part or all of the island, what else is there? Your dishwasher?

A floor plan with measurements and how many people you seat every day and how many you seat on other occasions.

Just put single counter stool at the peninsula end that's not in the walkway if you need someone to talk to in the kitchen.. Get rid of the other stools since they face away from the view and take up way too much space. This will give you space to float a dining table where you currently have the round table. Since you have a view, get a normal height oval or rectangular table with comfortable chairs, one at each end and 2-3 to face the view. Avoid high top seating so people don't have to climb to their meals!

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Have you considered adding bike parking under the island?

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First we need a to scale floor plan of that whole area including where you have seating no Every window and doorway marked every measurement clearly marked . Right now I have no idea what is in your head but counter height tables are never great as dining tables . When you say renovate what do you mean?

do not add a countertop table with yet more stools. you need a long or large round table and chairs at window area to enjoy view

By the way, what is the floor? It’s stunning and so shiny!

Well IMO the island is the issue but if it stays then a rectangular DR table that fits in the space with some nice chairs that do not look too heavy, I would do ghost chairs and a nice table that works with the rest of the space . I am sorrt to say the stools are way too bulky looking for thta space

IMO, the table placements made by the previous owners make sense.

If the kitchen island has to stay, the angled sections make banquette seating facing the view impractical and will reduce the number of seats.

OTH, the bike storage spot has fantastic views and you already have extended cabinets. Why not place the bar there with a small counter height table where 1-3 people can have meals or a drink?

Then, instead of placing the bar near the foyer, a handsome built-in cabinet/closet could be built where the bikes can be hung inside.

A glass dining table (not counter height) and low profile chairs with mostly open backs in front of the large sliders will help keep the view open and appreciated from other areas of the condo.

You’ll have dining seating for at least 13 with a number of good functions at various times of the day. It’s important to remember that when it gets dark outside, the view can’t be seen anyway. The small round table can be used for coffee/drinks and card games; people at the island can interact with the cooks or swivel to chat with others; the dining table provides a place for a larger group to lounge and connect. And you still have the seating with breath taking views from the living room.