The floating wall! The floating wall! Yes, that is so much cooler than the picture I'm about to show you of... a 1980s time capsule. The plantation shutters do a good job, when closed, of hiding the euro-style cabinets. Even with the shutters closed, but the louvers opened, you couldn't see that charming detail, but it didn't seem so closed off and you could have a conversation through them. (there was a dining table and a small sideboard below the window) With the louvers closed, it was just neutral, but not a blank wall. Of course, these are the realtor pics so they were open. As for sink open to LR, that's just my preference. I like my kitchen more separated, especially the sink. I think I'd rather a window above the sink than completely open. But, that floating wall is wonderful.

The box out looks good! Regarding a table, I wouldn't do it. Maybe a small diameter bar table with two barstool or a shallow table against the wall but I would probably put a console or eterge piece of furniture there and then luxuriate in the open space in front of the slider. But you really won't know what fits or looks right in that space until you start playing with it.

I guess that's exactly what I was trying to say. I have a split floorplan so I have a doorless entry to the hall leading to my guest bedrooms, and another one going towards my master/laundry. I've just always seen the spaces divided, and wasn't sure if separations are more aesthetically pleasing than opening the entries.

We recently added on to our home and we have an area between the kitchen and the living room that I'm not sure what to do with. Should I put a hutch along that empty wall? Or a table and chair? Any suggestions are welcome! (don't mind my kids' artwork!)