Wow... now you’ve given me an alternative to think about. I’d love the wardrobes to be split between the two rooms, but I’m not set on anything yet, so your idea is most welcome. The more ideas the better. Thank you!

But who would I approach to discuss different options and get the whole thing moving? A carpenter? A draftsperson? A builder?
May I ask what program you used to create the plan you did for me? Is it one that I could get and use?

to remove the whole wall and consider custom storage there are expensive demolition, structural support and rebuilding issues (think $20,000?) that won't add extra space, just rearrange what's already there..whatever the long term decision the unsuitable wardrobes will need to be removed so you could try my suggestion, live with that and then consider more drastic changes that would be equally expensive to restore..an interior or building designer or a draughtsperson can draw up different ideas and a builder or carpenter can do the work but you need to be clear about your budget as a simple job can spiral out of control before you begin redecorating..the key word i considered is "reconversion' and i think you'll achieve a much more cost effective solution by not removing any structural walls ..the computer program i use is called 3D Home Architect Version 4 and is the best simple program i've ever used but it's many years old and not readily available any more but there have been several recent HOUZZ enquiries with answers about other CAD programs that might suggest alternatives..but, for such a simple proposal, nothing better than precise measurements of the existing spaces, graph paper, ruler and pencil and a clear understanding of what's already there (eg are the wardrobes added to the wall or part of the wall, do they reach the ceiling and are they raised off the floor and what style of doors do they have??) some photos could help inspire more suggestions from other HOUZZERS

Thank you again (yes budget is very important - my tops for the finished job all up would be $10k). I am moving to the house at the beginning of July, so I’ll take photos and post them then.

For your budget go with okl plan. Just get a local handyman and plasterer.

The first thing to determine - is it a load bearing wall?

If it’s not, yay.

If it is, you’ll need an engineering assessment to determine the lintel or beam required, and possibly need government approval for the work.

Do not let a builder guess at the size of a beam. Let me know if it’s a load bearing wall and I’ll advise you further.

Thank you Dm Stan. I have been told that the wall is not load bearing - or at least a builder looked at the plans and told me that it isn't (is this what you call a 'guess'). I will double check, but assuming it isn't, here are some further thoughts.

For cost reasons, I don't mind having an opening as oklouise suggested, but ideally I would like one wardrobe in each room to facilitate a reconversion to 2 rooms. And on further thought over the w/end, I would prefer the 'extra' space to be used as a sitting room rather than a WIW/dressing room. I am thinking that maybe:

1. one wardrobe could go around the window on the far right on the plan - a full length wardrobe on either side of it, and drawers below it.
2. the other wardrobe could sit on top of the bulkhead and extend to the door.

Just thought that I'd add that to the mix. All ideas welcome and I'm very grateful for them :-).