Hi Studio 27. Yes I do have plans but they've just been declined as they don't meet fire regs. Sadly this room has to remain separate otherwise the stairs would be opening into the kitchen - and it's a three storey house to add another layer of complication. At best we can have a fire glass partition wall between the kitchen and dining room - or I might be more inclined just to put French doors in. The kitchen will be slightly narrower than the main house - roughly level with the chimney breast. Does that help?

I must admit I thought it was going to be dearer than 5k! It is a lot of money though particularly if you're unsure. Or can you just install a transom window over your existing door? It won't be as effective but will still allow light through and then just consider the rest of the interior design to maximise the light? A sliding door could work well using Jonathan's idea of grander doors but I assume that will up the budget . I think 3ft is a minimum as a walkway if the chairs tuck under but it doesn't work particularly well when people are eating. I love a banquette anyway but they're great for space saving with a comfier seat. I can't find great pics nor do I really know how they work but you basically install an led light panel and then you can dress it how you want. Using daylight bulbs you can then time it to come on. I was just attempting to find google images of them which was hard but the last pic is from a company called soul speak designs in Essex. It might be worth giving them a call

Thanks guys for your input, great to have multiple opinions. I have been convinced the flexibility of closing off the main living room with a sliding door would be valued in the long run. Rear of house will be south west facing, (North Hem). The sunroom (room8) will serve mostly as second living room/Playroom down the line so yes flexibility wins. Gabby great job on the renovation, how wide did you go on the sliding doors. OnePlan, yes i do agree with you by pushing the sunroom further back. We have a ensuite over the sunroom serving a master bedroom initially over the living room. Master bedroom now at the rear so shouldn't be problem. Link to 3d View. https://home.by.me/en/project/blazeajb/fireplace Sunroom pushed back. Upstairs. (Bed to be moved to moving sunroom back) Note site was purchased with an initial design which didn't take advantage of the orientation, very little windows at rear. Without having to submit for major design changes, trying to tweek here any there. Back ground images in above would be our first revision. Any further tips with better use of space appreciated.

Hello, We always begin our layout packages by asking lots of questions in a briefing session. It's these answers which then allow us to decide upon the best layout(s) to suit your needs. Is this something you have done with an interior designer or concept planner? A few of the main questions I think would be most useful with this decision are: 1) What size kitchen works for you? How many cupboards and appliances do you need and what size of space works for this? 2) Where do you spend most of your time...is it an office, the living room? ...this needs to be near the toilet and kitchen and does it have good natural light? 3) Where would you like to be able to access the patio from? ...the office, the kitchen (to hang linen out or for outside dining? 4) Is the front of the house loud? ....will that affect a bedroom being in the front room? We have several questionnaires that allow us to create layouts for clients so maybe writing some of these questions down for yourself will help you organise your thoughts... if you haven't done this with your designer already to get the layouts you have. Personally, I would do something very similar to @Jonathan layout. This is because I love that the bathroom has great access for a bathroom at night but also to the rest of the house. The layout has good separation between living and day spaces and then also night space. The courtyard (although I would only have one door) would give some great light and wow factor to the office (with a large floor-to-wall window) and also to the open plan area. The layout also looks to have a great amount of storage throughout and an adequate size office/guest room. I really hope that helps. Do stay in touch and let us know what you go for ...would be great to see how your journey unfolds :) Best, Gina