Hi jonathandb1972, yes our architect suggested and prefers accessing the ensuite via the changing room too, but I'm not convinced. It will reduce usable wall space in the changing room and walking through one room to get to another just feels wrong (if you know what I mean!).

Here is the rough floorplan, with the doors at top of the picture opening onto the patio, and the openings at the bottom leading into my lounge. The room on the right is a utility with a skylight leading into a snug. Finished concept belowAnd current site Here is the rough floorplan, with the doors at top of the picture opening onto the patio, and the openings at the bottom leading into my lounge. The room on the right is a utility with a skylight leading into a snug. Finished concept below And current site

Hi Jennifer The plan hasn't attached - could you please possibly upload this again in the comment section so I can take a look for you? :) I have two little boys so I can fully understand the play area section - my two have always followed me around so anywhere and everywhere becomes a play area! It is very hard to contain toddlers to be creative in just one area so I can only imagine making sure the open plan space is family friendly as well as useable for everyone is without a doubt a high priority. Looking forward to seeing the developer image. Charlie @ The Kitchen Lady UK www.thekitchenladyuk.co.uk

Hi Jess, you haven’t given an indication of budget restraints or family needs etc so this is a basic layout sketch keeping a lot of the current structure in place to reduce costs. If you have a large budget then it is easier to start removing even more structure from the current layout. A 4metre extension at the back should give you space for kitchen, dining and living in one space then utilise the current dining room as a snug, play space or office depending on your needs. Costs will also accelerate depending on the amount of glass you incorporate into the extension either through bifold/sliders or roof lights. If this was my house I would try to create a line of sight from front door straight through to garden using glass doors in the hallway. Good luck with the project