I would want to see the whole kitchen but IMO if you have no counter space I see a kitchen reno in your future but if you really want help post a pic of the whole space and even better a floor plan

Thank you Patricia :)

It's hard to tell the dimensions of the room from the photos, but could you add a rolling cart island that slides into the corner where the table and chairs are to solve the counter space issue? Or at least add some type of storage/shelving where the table and chairs are to get as much as possible off of the counter top and hidden away?

As far as brightening it up, the wall colors/cabinets are already fairly light, it's really the dark floor that is the issue. Could you add a mirror on one of the walls to reflect the light?

I think your kitchen is lovely and charming! I would investigate the best way to add additional lights if it is dark in there (can lights, under cabinet lights, brighter lights than the track lights you have, etc.)

As for the corner, if you don't want to use it as a small eat in area like the former owner did, and you want more counter space, that is a perfect space to add additional counters. You could use a kitchen cart, as previously mentioned, or possibly install the same cabinetry and counters as the rest of your kitchen.

Thank you so much for all these wonderful ideas. In the next month we will start working on making the space functional, I will post pictures as we go along. Thank you all :)

A dark room needs to have the electric lights turned on! You can't depend on natural light. All the above suggestions are excellent. Do you have a separate dining room that you plan to use for all meals? That corner is not awkward, it provides a casual eating area or spot for guests to join the cook. If you don't want to use it like that, then put something else there--extra work space as you mentioned and as has been suggested above.