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Here's a possible idea that won't need any walls altered -- I assume you know what a Butlers kitchen is ? It can essentially hide any prep and any clean-up . So like everyone else , I'm assuming that weird room ( the old laundry ) still has plumbing . So you could get half your kitchen installed out of sight in there -- a large pantry to the ceiling , at least a sink but maybe the dishwasher too , possibly even the fridge , cupboards for pots and pans , etc . Your main kitchen can then have a very pared down version of a kitchen . Obviously the oven and cooktops , probably a sink , maybe the dishwasher or a second dishwasher , a bit of bench and some storage and a bin . Basically , the showy bits . Lots of space ! And while you didn't ask , depending on how lives there and ages , I'd aim to adjust that back area ( Bed 4 and the laundry and 2nd WC ) . I'd possibly close off the door between Bed 3 and Bed 4 , but add one from Bed 4 to the WC , but then have a cupboard or even just in a row along one wall , with the washer and dryer in , but add a shower , then nice floor tiles -- basically an en suite / laundry / WC . Probable cost in the $10-15k region ? Just a thought .

You don’t need a builder to remove a shower. Are the shower/headtaps and tiles staying (hard to get a base out without damaging the tiles)? Who’s responsible for rubbish removal?