Hi Linda, It is said that round tables save more space in smaller areas. Here's a link to an article that could be really helpful: [https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-choose-the-right-dining-table-stsetivw-vs~1344061[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-choose-the-right-dining-table-stsetivw-vs~1344061)

Thank you all for the comments!! It's really helpful! After few days of thinking and rethinking, plus doing experiments in the space, I think we will go with this: I am aware that this leaves us with small kitchen, but more then anything I hate being in a space with too much heavy stuff. For two of us, plus extra couple here and there I think it could be enough if we avoid single purpose appliances. If we feel that we really do need more kitchen space, I will move table to center and add another line of elements (galley kitchen).

Thanks for all the suggestions - it's certainly given me some good ideas. julia herbert - I love the screen pergola - it's perfect! And maybe a water feature in the top left corner of pic might work and give a nice view from the bedroom and the garden. oklouise - there are three bedrooms with windows from the left (the master is on the far left overlooking the long strip of garden) and on the right is a living/dining area with glass sliding door. scottevie - I don't need to have a washing line in this area. As far as garden, the lemon tree and roses are my only must haves. That pathway in the photo looks great, however the pathway area is only 1.5m from house to fence so I'm not sure it's wide enough to become functional. Thanks for the searching suggestion - I'll look for some more inspiration in the narrow gardens! Would love any other suggestions anyone might have.

I really like the design put forward by oklouise, it really allows you to hind the ugly stuff pls all the countertop appliances like toasters. An alternative is to move the stove to the exterior wall where the current pantry is, this would reduce the space from the stove to the sink. move the fridge towards the exterior wall and add built in pantry either side of the fridge to frame the fridge. add uppers between the pantry and the exterior wall with an appliance garage below. alternatively, keep your current design, add uppers to the exterior pantry wall, and add an appliance garage below to hide the toaster and stuff. Good luck!