first suggestion would be to replace the wardrobe in bed 2 as well as the linen cupboard and the ensuite could then be enlarged to include a more generous shower and twin vanities and/or a bigger linen cabinet. The walls in the living area could be mostly removed (may need an extra beam inside the ceiling) but any other suggestion depend on precise measurements ...please confirm the width of the entry hall, the width of the dining room, kitchen (ignoring all cabinets) and the family room..the measurements on the plan are not consistent and need to be checked with a tape measure

excellent ideas, here's a plan including nfunit's suggestions

I actually meant converting the back bedroom into the kitchen but I like oklouise's plan too :)

understood but, subject to correct measurements and need for bedrooms and or pantry etc, there should be enough space to keep the bedroom as well

what about turning rear bedroom into kitchen (backing onto laundry), family, existing kitchen etc all living, of sorts, then turn lounge/study into bedroom and open up a doorway making garage internal entry? Don't have your drawing device oklouise....

here is Flooring Vision and nfits suggestions for the old living and kitchen and internal access from the garage but i prefer the small bedroom between the kitchen and laundry which could be a multipurpose room and used as pantry, ironing, hobby, study, guest or bedroom and i prefer the old living area with sliding doors to the garden (with or without external access from the garage) but best renovation will depend on accurate measurements and expected needs of residents now and for the future especially if you expect to continue to rent

Hi there Sachin, I have done one of my very rough sketches not to scale, with what I would consider doing keeping the kitchen in the same space to save the cost of moving plumbing etc. I have tried to include a mudroom Pantry possible combined laundry that you could access from the garage, The fridge could be built back into the end of the Pantry/Linen cupboard but I like it were it is, You could have an additional sink in the pantry area along with a DW. hope you like it, cheers

flooring material will depend on expected use and having had tenants in a home with a tiled floor i would strongly suggest you consider a more forgiving floor as cracked tiles can be a nuisance needing constant repair from tenants moving heavy furniture ...most people love the look of a timber (what about light or medium coloured hardwearing cost effective bamboo??) with light coloured walls and ceilings and all those arches replaced the house will look great and appeal to a broader range of people and keep the gorgeous dark oak for yourself

I'd even be tempted to leave a kitchen wall up, making a study area this side of the entry hall, away from the kitchen in a quieter part of the house. My theory behind my idea was to have the noise (tele's, dinners, parties etc) isolated to one area of the home. The existing plan has bedrooms scattered at every end of the house.

Thanks oklouise..............like I've said in other posts, I'm no architect.

love siriusky's kitchen but the galley kitchen and island needs at least 2400 width plus 300mm stool space and 900mm walkway space behind the stools and we don't know if the room is 3100mm or 4100mm wide or whatever until Sachin has the opportunity to obtain correct measurements

Thanks oklouise, yes fingers crossed all guessing at the moment I just guested the measurements going by the existing kitchens cabinets and appliances but I think this could really suit Sachin's cooking style, The Island could be reduced in width so as not to have stools, the table is next to it, but perhaps a couple of stools at the end. If you like Hampton's style the dark oak flooring wood look beautiful. cheers

Thank you Sachin I think it really works and makes accessing the kitchen easy. I'am attaching some photos of dark wood coloured floors for you cheers

Dark wood very on trend here in NZ at present.

Sachin, are you in OZ or NZ? Without measurements, I wouldn't like to guess. There's also the unknown of the subfloor....wood? concrete?what floor prep would be required (floor levelling etc)

It would be best to contact someone close to you that could measure/quote. We do that for free here (NZ), but the plane trip may cost you LOL.

Wow...would say much cheaper than here in NZ. Other options out there are wood looking vinyl planks. Go to Karndean website.....www.karndean.com, plenty of other options that would give you the look without the expense, and they're waterproof, so no damage if something floods.

LOL about the smashed avo's, it's all over the media here as well. Thanks for the laugh.

I think there are some great ideas here that you can meld into your lifestyle and what you want to achieve.

home renovators can't have new floors and takeaway

home brewed coffee will save heaps, sachin are you planning to live in the house after reno

Hope this doesn't give you any grey hairs it's a lot to think of, how long before you can move in and get started

don't knock being 16 again.......if only. In fact I'd be happy with 30 again....or 40. That was pretty good.

if you plan to live in this house yourself it would be useful to know the number and ages of the occupants and any special ideas that you would like to include in the improvements

i have children and grandchildren so not revealing my age either but very happy to make more detailed plans when you have time to check the measurements...nb any ideas can be drawn up as the rough plans from HOUZZERS suggestions is the cheapest way to consider ideas to suit your family and it could be useful to live in the house and think about how these suggestions might work before you start renovating??