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That looks awesome Julie!!! So do you plan on keeping the dinette open backed or plan on installing a small back panel? I can't make up my mind if I would do it or not, and only ask because I'd like to hear your take on it. 

kayaknut said:

Thanks Steve!

     We're going to keep the dinette open with no seat backs.  There's enough room on the sofa to sit casually (a leg folded under or Indian style, to face the table), but I don't think there's enough room to add back panels + cushions.  At that point I think one would have to break open the bench to build a "feet under" dinette, but even then, it may be a pretty tight squeeze.  ??? 

     Since its only meant to be a table to sit at for roadside lunch stops or when the weather, bugs, or darkness drive us indoors, we can be plenty comfy without backs. 

     I'm already liking the idea of having an additional work space tho; knowing the limits of our current counter space.   Wooo hooo!

I see what you're saying, and would choose to do without as well. But for the sake of continuing to entertain the idea (I'm a problem solver at work and the brain just won't stop at stuff like this) you could go with a wood chair back type insert. You can still sit indian style, have a back without sacrificing space because of a cushion, and be able to remove/store it for the times you don't need it. I'm just not sure the effort would be worth it for something that's used only part time.