I’m sure it will flesh out nicely. I hope your seating options improve once your furnishings are settled. 😉

It’s pretty hard to beat a camp chair, but my wife has some ideas. This area will have two big leather chairs & the rug from our study. It will be our spot for drinking coffee, reading the newspaper, etc. We have an open plan living space. This area flows into our dining room.

I love it!

Thanks. We’re wrapping up outside work & moving inside now. We’re building a new half bath for visitors, installing a security system, a “robust” network for internet, television & audio, buffing the floors & applying a sealant … .The goal is still to move in by 1/31.

Turn that chair around. Nothing better for creativity than looking out the window

I think I'd insist on another slab of marble to create knee room, though!

microwave or bar fridge?

Microwave. My wife plans to install a wine cooler (the appliance, not the drink).