Do you have photos of this long column ?

I'd open it above like a 'pass-through' and bring the table out in front of it with a bench under the opening.

too tiny kitchen for island. need to have accurate floor plan and water source for sink design along. foldable table might work better with counter wall in cabinets. island counter with ceiling hang chimneys if cook top here may save space OR simple counter table with utility below and just one wall touch kitchen platform so have a corner for other cabinet or fridge.

Hi, Congratulations on your new home! It seems really lovely place. I'd like to know whether are you planning on renovating whole space or just changing the furniture? If you are only going for furniture, here are few images of couch attached, please have a look. I say, align the couch along the walls so that you can get more area to use. Go for regular couch and chairs. If I'm not wrong TV is placed above the fireplace. Suggestion: bring it to eye level. TV is normally placed at the height of an average 30". Hope that was helpful -Thanks, -Neelam -Lines and Profile