Hello again, Jayk. The disagreement was about the value of fireplaces. I love them; you don't! I only discovered I loved them when I got one - this is the first home in which I've had one and up till now I've thought they were a pain, assuming they should be the focus of a room without my permission. But we agree on the technology side. It is unbelievable, isn't it, that something that we use every day (most of us, anyway) such as a television should be so prescriptively ugly. You'd think they could come up with something better that suits enough of us to be a financial success for the technology company. The way southernpointofview has fitted those two televisions in is impressive but I don't have that sort of furniture. I want a discreet wall-mounted television on an arm so I can swing it out and back. Sounds simple ...

Do you even need a TV stand?

Yes, I am in the UK. After searching, I finally ordered a 43inch TV enclosure from Deertv.com . It will arrive at my house this Thursday. I'll keep update.

Hi Yvona I think the 3rd option works best. However, I would suggest that you consider the following. 1 the gap between the kitchen units and island, this could be reduce to give you move living room space. 2 a larger combined bathroom & shower with a wc under the stair. This option will reduce your storage space, but give you a nice bathroom. You could also introduce an additional door access into the middle bedroom too. 3 option to introduce one large bifold and one door to the external garden wall. Hope these helps Regards