The first issue here is the lack of light and the small size of the space. Removing the island and blurring the line between the kitchen, dining and living room helps to create a sense of openness in the space. With this concept, the kitchen actually becomes the heart of the space.
The dining table is in the center of the kitchen and it's used for work and entertaining, it's a gathering place. The oval dining table takes up less space than a rectangular one.
We can used appliances that are integrated so that they can hide behind panel doors of the cabinetry in the kitchen.