can't sleep Tribbletrouble .. nope can't find my notes still ..looked all over ..they must be in Geelong ..can't find my engagement ring or bracelet either..haven't told hubby as yet..just hope I haven't chucked them out by mistake ..I tend to hide things in very safe places ..that even robbers would have trouble finding ..have found most of my jewellery which means I've lost them for good.. still raking my brains to see where else I'd placed them.. you're up late too or rather early ?

Love those ideas thanks Pazz. Thanks for your time on it. There is a window along the wall I have marked at 4m. However there are no windows along the wall marked 7mtr, as we are right up close to the neighbours. All natural light will only be from either end of the rooms (ensuite and other end) I like your ideas there and it's definitely a start. I wonder if there is a way to have light from the courtyard come through to the walk in robe and bedroom. I am imagining being able to see the courtyard from the bedroom but can't quite figure out how that could work? I had thought of having the walk in robe up the 4m end, but this would then limit any natural light coming in from that window. I do love what you have suggested with widening the room and doing away with the closed off lobby. Thanks again for taking time to look at this for me.

rome_agile, have you decided whether to put small round table & chairs under stairs, or bar stools at bench? I'm thinking you might be more comfortable for extended dinners sitting at a table and chairs, plus you can always tuck up an extra stool or two if you are entertaining. There isn't much room at bench and people wouldn't really be facing each other. Stools are fine for quick and casual, if you have space. Maybe backless ones that tuck under the overhang a bit. Have you seen a Tulip table and the clear Louis Ghost Chairs? The Ghost chairs would allow light through so you don't lose the view outdoors and that space wouldnt fee crowded.

I think it has loads of potential... it has a lovely garden too! if you are considering knock-down rebuild, then what about partially? it seems the back has a lot of additions on additions and the roof line gets lower and lower, a redesigned open living/dining space that opens out to the garden could really add a lot. The kitchen has a lot of potential i think. it's a good size and has some lovely features. that front formal lounge... could it become the master suite? with the front bedroom split into ensuite, robe and office? I think playing around with the zoning will improve it a lot. avoid corridors or it becomes rabbit warren-like and try and keep original rooms with any nice features intact I think.