should add there is a view out the front, and will be a pool at the back

Thanks oklouise and country house gal.

The dimensions would be fairly similar in the two designs i think - roughly 50m2 for the lounge and dining, excluding kitchen but I only have concept drawings at this stage.

I was a little concerned about option2 being too open plan, but a big part of our brief was to allow the kitchen to be a social area with family and friends every day, and during social gatherings, which I think option 2 would be more suited to. Option 2 also creates more separation between the living and sleeping area, which is possibly better... however, i do prefer the entry in option 1, but i think we can bring some of that into option 2

if you're planning a renovation for an existing house the measuments of all internal walls not sq m is what's needed to make a comparison OR if this is a proposed new build a list of what you want in the new home will help

Hi there Ella, I have another layout for you to consider, my drawing isn't Pro or pretty but you should be able to see what I have suggested cheers

Thanks Siriuskey, that's a layout I will definitely be considering now within the 3 of them, its much better for the kitchen triangle. I like the fact you have also extended the size of the laundry simply by not making it walk through.

Hi Ella, My wonderful drawing only went so far, I thought that the passage way in option 2 was a waste of space and by moving the doorway into Bed 2 you would be able to have a door to close off the bedroom wing from the living, My sketch allows you to have wonderful access to your Alfresco out door living via large doors from the kitchen dining area cheers