I loved this design. Its love at first sight! Even if it does not save too much space, but the whole unit looks superb. And the lights in top and bottom adds to the beauty. Though looking at the chairs, I feel they may be a bit uncomfortable, nevertheless, I would buy this for my family!
And like you have mentioned, I absolutely and 100% believe that family that eats together stays together, and what better place to bond than dinner table :)

Thanks for your good tastes=)

Some people have done it better Community
, also http://www.bernini.it/x12.htm and http://martaa.com/