Nice ideas bellesum. Here is the same thing with l-shaped kitchen. Bathroom ends up being a few inches wider to get the w/d to fit...you'll need to look at this in more detail because the w/d often requires extra space behind for connections. As drawn it's exactly 760mm square. If you do need more space for connections you'd have to fiddle with the design of the cabinet. Perhaps the refrigerator, pantry and laundry centre are one large (and fairly complicated) cabinet. That would save you a few mm of wall space. You could even put a "hidden" sliding door on the tv wall that opens to reveal the w/d hidden inside.

It's sad, isn't it, when football players and various other sportspeople are regularly called heroes but the people volunteering save human lives, pets, wildlife, stock and possessions, sometimes while their own property burns, are not? Sad reflection on our society and it's values. I couldn't do what the CFA ( and other state based volunteer firefighter organisations ) does and I am so grateful to the people who do.

Jason.....3 factors: 1. your requirements/goals/"brief" 2. Budget 3. Site/context........these 3 things will define the project outcome/direction one way or the other...and that outcome/direction will depend upon how these factors are negotiated, balanced and managed..........I could go on for days about all this stuff, but as start, perhaps think about developing a home from the inside out, rather than the outside in, because if you do that it generally will reflect/respond to and be better suited to and derived from you, your needs and the lifestyle you seek. You already have some reference points (land, certain styles that appeal etc)...perhaps best you reach out/speak with some design professionals about your potential home and begin to hone in on your priorities and what aligns with your goals......... Be aware that you will be predominantly EXPERIENCING your home, rather than sitting outside with a cup of tea admiring it like they do in the Colorbond TV ads......so what it looks like, really should come from what it is internally....form follows function.....also arguably some of the beautiful European architecture is not necessarily that well suited to the Australian climate & environment......a house that deeply connects to the site/context, functions & performs to a certain level and "feels" great and appropriately balanced will provide an immeasurably greater living experience on many levels, as opposed to one that may look pretty in a brochure or on instagram, but in reality is disconnected to context, arbitrarily sited and configured or misaligned in various ways the homeowner's various particular & practical needs........ Fantastic & exciting opportunity..... Hope this provides some preliminary food for thought....feel free to reach out if you'd like some further direction/guidance Good luck! Cheers PD :) www.pauldistefanodesign.com

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