2 island seating
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Variety of seating groups
Tuck the eating table behind the fireplace setting. See, e.g. the conversation tables in Nordstrom cafe
Separate the cooking island from the eating table/island
Use furniture. Intentional proximity. Don’t fight space. Use it
Use a custom two sided furniture divider. The piece would be in both rooms. Keep the island separate
Small seating area
2 island seating
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