Your space is looking beautiful, you must be thrilled. You can keep it white, you can do almost anything with glass, including a light grey. You can consider gloss or matte finishes - matte might be best in your space. The reason I didn't recommend glass for your space, even though it's an obvious, reasonable choice, is texture. Your space has very little visual or actual texture. Which is fine. But you have an opportunity to add some in that spot if you would like to. Glass won't do that for you. On the other hand, you'll never have to clean grout! Texture: VS. Or....visual texture... ....in stone, or..... Formica :o)

I didn't mean to insult you, it's just that it's easier to make suggestions understanding how the space is used. Knowing that you don't use the space at all, I wouldn't at all recommend a console or table -- there's just no point. And I asked about using the bench because I was going to suggest a galvanized boot/shoe tray, etc. But again, I wouldn't suggest that because there's no point spending the money or cluttering up the space if it's not necessary. I also think decorating or styling is more realistic for the space if it's not overdone. On the wall by the light switch, knowing more about the space, I'd suggest a mirror as well as a hall tree for coats, which could come in handy for overflow outerwear when you entertain, rather than tossing coats on a bed, etc. But a hall tree would probably mean moving the "home" sign. Otherwise, I think a mirror by the light switch and a smaller rug would help considerably.

I'm going to do something like the first pic luckyblueeye posted above. A little conversation area, 2 chairs and an ottoman. When you say you like the table long ways....do you mean short end of table to short end of island? I think it looks a little odd but I don't know what else to do. I was thinking I'd get a large round table but I don't think I'll have enough walk room on either side of the table since I want to have my hutch and something else decorative on the other wall. I love having the table closer to the kitchen area though.

Don't know how old your son is, but it could serve different purposes as he grows. It would be a nice reading spot--rather than building in a bookcase you could do shallow wall mounted book racks (Ikea carries them). As he grows older it would make a nice desk/study area. And kids always love little nooks and crannies to play in, so a little bookcase could hold his favorite toys. I would consider having a wall mounted fixture wired now, though, as you need lighting for reading/studying. Love your windows!