More photos of the back( 23ftx 42ft)

I would do a round glass table with the slimest chairs you can find.

you only sit at the table for 20 miniutes max.

focus on the other area where you will spend time. if budget allows... a wall mounted awning over the patio door/table to crank out only when dining.

Looks like they left you functional furniture in decent condition and it isn't going to be cheap to replace all of that. I would just use it as is and start saving for replacement and changes down the road, like removing the gazebo and putting a retractable awning in that area, above the window.

IMO the gazebo has to go no matter what . It is too big too dark and blocks IMO all the natural light for the interior next to it. Now just use what you ave and IMO you could rip down the gazebo yourself pretty sure .

Can anyone recommend a layout that includes dismantling the deck, possibly repurposing or reshaping the composite and f keeping the gazebo? We have lots of bugs and mosquitos and the the screened gazebo is amazing with a fire and glass of wine at night.

Not sure why you want to dismantle the deck? It looks well made. Do you want to throw that cost away?

I know you mentioned your 2 boys, but dismantling the deck won't really provide much of a yard for the kids. They will grow in no time and won't even fit in that yard for any type of sports practice ... too small for soccer, baseball practice or tag with friends.

It looks like your neighbor has a gazebo that is identical to yours! I would suggest that you sell yours on Marketplace. They appear to be “popular” in your area and you will certainly find a buyer. Same with your dining set, or any of the gazebo furniture that you wish to discard. Your yard is shallow AND sloped. That is problematic for landscaping…. I would check out what your neighbors have done. A Google Earth search of your neighborhood from above might provide you with some options!

Definitely don’t want to throw the cost away, but wonder if there is a better use of space. Initially felt extending the deck to the fence….. flipping the orientation of the gazebo, or a lower level interlock.

The land is flat but a landscaper said grass wouldn’t be ideal due to drainage from the slope