A friend of mine had a similar-sized yard and got it totally transformed. The key was using interlocking that balances function and aesthetics. He found a service that specializes in these compact yet stylish installations –
https://oakshs.ca/uxbridge-interlocking-services/. They laid out a design with angled stones and used lighter shades to open up the space visually. The results were super tidy and surprisingly spacious-looking. Plus, the crew knew exactly how to manage drainage, which was a huge plus. Definitely worth reaching out to see what they can do with your layout and ideas.