I wish I could show you one, because it was on my wish list, but didn't happen. I think it's a fabulous idea. Way back in the early stages of looking through every kitchen book and magazine, I know I saw some. One in particular sticks in my mind...The sitting area was located in what would normally be a bfast room off to the side of the work area. It had a fireplace and was amazing! Best wishes on finding photos. I just had to write and encourage you in your plan.

Deanna, one of my good friends did this. I don't have pictures, but it worked great. The important thing, though, is to do it just with the furniture (not built-ins), so that if you ever need to move you can stage the house easily for people to understand what they're seeing. The only other thing I'd suggest is to be careful if the entry opens right up into the room that you're considering making the dining room. People tend to feel a bit uncomfortable walking right into a dining room from the front door. It happens all the time. It's not a big deal. Just something to consider and be careful of when you're arranging your furniture.

I'd get some sort of chaise lounge and angle it out of that corner. Add a small table next to it to set a drink and a book. Perfect reading spot. And close enough to the front door for people who need to sit down to put on their shoes (if you're a take-your-shoes-off kind of house).

I have many friends who have large families that all share a summer/weekend house. They have found that old dorm/camp cabin sleeping (single beds lined up in a row), is far better than built-in bunks. First of all, bunks are the devil to make-up and change sheets. They can also be hot. One friend used old curtains around each bed - like in a hospital - if one sleeper wanted privacy to change for bed. All children over a certain age slept in this room until they were grown. She grouped children by age, so when older ones came to bed, they would not disturb the younger ones. They also had a big "common room" with a TV, but it was really only for rainy days - everyone was expected to be outside doing something in nice weather. One has an actual barn set up this way, and her adult children take turns sleeping in a bedroom in the barn for safety.