This room was a blank slate with a ton of potential. After we renovated our kitchen, it just sat there...staring at us....empty. Due to its location, directly adjoining the kitchen, it clearly needed to serve some sort of dining space function. However, I just couldn't envision a simple dining table and chairs. Instead, I pictured a nautical nook with custom built--in benches and a teak and holly table. Fortunately, my husband, Dave, has years of experience maintaining boats