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while it is always a dream to have a home that matches your "dreams and desires" sometimes budgets must come first. Do you really want to splash out a lot of money on a look that you may not be able to afford. With mortgages so expensive and eating into our everyday lifestyle costs and jobs no longer guaranteed, I think your priority should be to put as much money into your mortgage while you can and just have a comfortable home where you can afford to be happy, healthy and free.......... don't burden yourself with additional costs just because it is "trending" at the moment. Trends change and so do your wish lists as time goes on. Think Comfort and Affordability.

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 .

First up talk to your local Council around their requirements. You may find there are hoops to jump through. Have you had a price from a plumber for the sewer connection? That will be the most expensive part. And for materials - there are generations of outdoor loos made out of corrugated iron - so Colorbond would be a solid choice.