you could do something with the 78 in dimension/but the 60 in dimension is really limiting. Without knowing more,I'd be inclined to take a wall and attach an 18-22 in deep counter and get some comfortable/attractive stools. You would have the space on unused wall for storage needs /depending on windows [or not] and type of storage you feel you need.

Thanks for the responses folks...I do need to learn to think outside the box. Delta Breeze - I'm planning to put a tall hutch to the right of the front door, and my writing desk/hutch to the left of it. I do like the idea of the bookcase to the right of the window. I'm going to move it though, center the table and see how that idea works. I think the right side chair will be too cramped. I'm beginning to think the table being off-center from the window might be okay. Les917 - I had thought by doing the lopsided curtain/swag I could make an illusion that the table was centered over the imaginary window! The table would stay where it is now, it would just look like there was more window to the left. I love all the ideas you offered, and I do hope to swag the light once the furniture placement is set. Rob333 Thanks for the link. I can't wait to try it. This isn't really a dining room; it's just a breakfast/tea area so I can take advantage of the one bright, sunny window during our long, S.A.D., North Dakota winters. There will be a small eat-at island in the kitchen and the "real" dining room will be set up out on the four-seasons sunporch...eventually! GardenWebber (Love the name!) I think you're right about the table being too close to the wall. Here's a poor drawing I have of the room. It shows the dimensions. It's rather narrow and cramped. The room is just under 12' wide, about 24' long. The opening between the L/R and kitchen is just over 8' wide. The wall with the short bookcase is about 40" wide. The area between the front door and the corner of the south wall is 30" wide.

"We are in the process of having a privacy fence put in along the back and sides..." That IS a plan. But it's only verbal with no details, so we can't understand its extent, style or details. A major detail is that the other fences are going to be removed and we didn't know that until now. That's a good thing and will make fixing the grade a lot easier. Hopefully, if fixing grade affects any neighboring property, the neighbors will be cooperative.

I have this small dining area adjacent to the kitchen where I’ve had for 3 years this black Ikea piece for my toddlers toys, finally putting everything in his room but not sure what to place there, ideas please? Thank you!