Our dining area is right next to the living room & kitchenette & we've placed the table in the middle so that the space / air flows continuously throughout.
Since it's a rather small space & usually there are only the two of us, we opted for an expendable table & bench so that if we have guests over, we can comfortably fit 8-9 people. (Do note that our VANGSTA table is 120 cm length (able to extend to 180 cm) but it's currently sold out & the link that we've provided measures only 80 cm)
When we're not having our meals, the space can be converted to a personal mini pool parlour too (no additional charges for exceeding the time limit and cheaper drinks!) We bought the portable pool table from Decathlon & we love it! There are several different sizes available but we opted for a size smaller than the conventional pool table :) The neon light, sunset lamp & warm pendant lights also create a colourful contrast & cool night scene vibes to the space!