Hi Raman! Megan from Bluethumb online art gallery here. I agree that a large artwork would really add to the space and fill up the empty wall above the couch. Having artworks really adds personality to a room, and our philosophy here at Bluethumb is no nude walls! I saw that a canvas print has been suggested, but why buy a print when you can have a unique, original artwork by a local artist on your wall? Also, if you're thinking of floating shelves, a great way to make them a feature is some small framed prints! I think some white floating shelves on that 105cm wall by the archway would look great. I have a few suggestions for you: For the large piece above the couch, I'd go with a green toned piece that ties into the accent colour of the cushions. A nice landscape or nature themed piece would work well. https://bluethumb.com.au/claire-souter/Artwork/the-leaves-in-my-tropical-garden I've mocked this first option up for you - https://bluethumb.com.au/kitmcneill/Artwork/shifting-mist-over-wentworth-falls-blue-mountains-landscape https://bluethumb.com.au/fenton-bjw/Artwork/dionysus-s-eminence https://bluethumb.com.au/elaine-green/Artwork/my-view-or-the-way-i-see-it-elaine-green https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/pennyp/artwork/melbourne-summer For some smaller pieces for the floating shelves, you could try some prints or small original pieces by these popular artists: https://bluethumb.com.au/angus-martin/Artwork/crowded-v3 https://bluethumb.com.au/jasmine-radakovic/Artwork/female-form-151176 https://bluethumb.com.au/daniellagermain/Artwork/snowy-mountain-cottages https://bluethumb.com.au/sally-browne/Artwork/magpie-lennox-street-flame-tree https://bluethumb.com.au/darlene-lavertyty/Artwork/australian-wattle-watercolour-painting-limited-edition-print-large-framed-darlene-lavett https://bluethumb.com.au/photography/megangeorgephoto/artwork/floral-accent Let me know if you'd like any others mocked up, or if I can help with any more suggestions. Hope this helps!

your new plan is so much better but I could'nt find the lift?? and have a few suggestions to consider ....if you rake the roof and ceiling in the stairwell to parallel the main roof the stairs could be less intrusive in the garage and living area, the downstairs toilet could be in the storage area and should include a shower (for washing off after dirty garage, shed and yard work or a future pool?), the upstairs south wall of the stairwell would enclose the western deck and the roof could extend down to create a front porch and by rearranging the western stairs there's easier access to the office and space on the western deck for a sitting area ..the separate toilet in the ens and small shower is difficult for elderly/disabled use or assistance from carers so i've rearranged the ensuite and wiw and created a loo with a view, added a door to the laundry so your wife's clients won't need to walk through the laundry if they need to use the bathroom (what furniture or equipment does she need in her office?) and by rearranging the biw bed 2 is bigger but i've omitted the tiny cabinet in the bathroom in favour of more space in the kitchen but arrangements of the kitchen needs more personal attention to suit the users...you may need fire shutters and want window coverings so making the living room doors narrower would also allow space for a fireplace and TV located so the furniture can face towards the views with stack back space for curtains and an alcove for the study nook and twin garage doors would allow for a central support column and make sure the garage doors are taller to allow you to drive in with loaded roof racks and roller doors or fire shutters for the alfresco would add extra security

Ours is nearly 7 years old, so maybe a little dated now. We’ve just sold this home to build again, so this is the pic from the real estate agent! We flued directly out but we have been considering fireplace positions in our new home, as far as I’m aware it can flued anywhere (but I could be wrong, ill check with hubby when he is home, as he installed it)

Thank you differentways I have been astounded how generous you (and OKL and Kate) have been with your time and energy drawing these things up for a stranger. I am happy with the big bedroom windows and don’t have privacy concerns because the house will be well set back from a very quiet road with very little foot traffic, we will establish greenery, especially up closer to the road, and we will have good window treatments for night and getting changed etc and if someone catches a glimpse into an empty bedroom as they drive by during the day, well that won’t be too exciting for them or me - they won’t glimpse a Monet on the wall that they would be enticed to steal! Might still prefer the laundry under the stairs, but this does show an option. The porch/ entrance area is a generous (maybe too generous, esp with view/ sitting area as well), but could easily be trimmed up to suit. Thanks again for doing some elevations to give a rough idea what it could look like, including providing one in a light palate to compare to the darker palate given earlier.