bigreader I'm okie..thanks for caring ..just need time to readjust kind of walked out on my job..so looking for stuff to fill in my time ..I hate being bored and sitting sround fiddling my thumb been looking for courses to do and taking my camera out.. these I took yesterday in Warrandyte..

I'm also late back to this plan party.. :-) looks so much better Beck B, I'm so glad you went with the idea of having a direct entrance into the working parts of the home.. laundry butlers pantry etc.. it makes for a much easier life! And I see you have utilized that whole living spaces area much better now, better thoroughfare, flow and more pantry space! Its a much better design I would still consider a concealed sliding doors at the end of your kitchen. Also having another look at your kitchen, and your sink seems in an awkward spot, not sure it that is just temporary, but have you considered moving the cleaning section of your kitchen (sink/dishwasher) along the wall? to the right if you clean left to right or vice versa. If it eating outdoors is something you do often, this will be much more convenient and also keep the dishes away from the 'lounge/dining' part of the room. All the best with the build, make sure you post some pics when its done!!

Hi Jaymee, my name is Dean from Dean Dyson Architects. Without firstly fully understanding all the requirements and restrictions of your project we are unable to offer correct and useful advice. We have a process to help clients in your exact position. We go through a 'Needs and options review meeting proces'. This a one hour meeting with us at our studio is designed to help you understand your options and how to achieve them. We will bring you all the facts regarding your block, listen to your needs and ideas, advise you accurately on what you are able to do and tell you whether what you want to do is feasible. This process allows us to provide you with correct reliable advice and with actual achieveable options. Our clients have told us that following their meeting with us they instantly knew what was possible and how to achieve it. It saved them time and from having the same repeat conversations of can we even do that? If you would like to discuss your project further with me feel free to call our studio or visit our website should you wish to find out more. All the best with your project, Dean - 0400 039 508 Dean Dyson Architects.

Hi Liss, I 100% echo the above from Retro & MB. Changing function, particularly into dual occupancy territory will trigger a host of knock-on effects including fire rating, energy rating etc...and of course this all comes down to (as always) the B word - Budget You are best to seek professional design advice/service/assistance, and as Retro alluded to, you are at what we call the "feasibility" stage of the project in which project viability and options are explored/teased out. This involves clarification of specific requirements, budget and & contextual and regulatory constraints applicable. Honestly this is way beyond a dilemma forum - experienced/professional input will enable the most effective path forward to avoid the as you put it "going around in circles", which as an aside many people find themselves doing simply because they don't know what they're doing! We do this for a living for a reason, and we have specific services structured for this stage of the process to professionally manage and assist people to achieve high value outcomes. Happy to provide further details, if you are interested in how this all works when approached professionally. Cheers PD :)