Hi, thanks for your response. In answer to your question, I am not a tradesman but am quite handy when it comes to DIY. I am happy to do all the finishing work, decorating, boarding out etc if required. I can install the bathroom suite and kitchen units. I have done plumbing previously. The room sizes are as follows: BATHROOM 6' 4" x 6' 3" (1.93m x 1.91m) LOUNGE 13' into bay x 10' 11" (3.96m x 3.33m) DINING ROOM 12' 1" x 11' (3.68m x 3.35m) GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM THREE/3RD RECEPTION 9' 4" x 8' 6" (2.84m x 2.59m) KITCHEN 8' 9" plus 3' 6" recess x 6' 6" (2.67m x 1.98m) BEDROOM ONE (with dormer) 15' 6" x 10' 11" (4.72m x 3.33m) BEDROOM TWO 12' 9" x 9' 4" (3.89m x 2.84m)

Well, I made it all the way through. You've clearly given this a lot of thought and effort and yes, I really prefer the plan with the Hallway. It actually makes sense for all the rooms not just the lounge. The little corner is that you lose in the lounge by having the Hallway is fairly inconsequential, it just has an armchair in it, and it's and odd shape. So, making it a lovely square room is better. The whole house looks better with the Hallway. Can you change the window position in what I presume is the kitchen at the back? If you have a window on the far wall, you will see daylight, right through from front to back, giving a great visual of the space.

Looks like a great renovation project, although we can't help planning the ergonomics or circulation space, we can help from a cost input which you may want to consider also when planning the space. When reviewing different conceptual designs try using www.CostMyHome.co.uk to help estimate each design proposals. How it works, is to simply type in your postcode, find the property number and select what works you desire. Within a matter of split-seconds you’ll be presented with a cost for your renovation or extension project. It really is that simple.

Thanks for your advice & drawings really appreciate it. Now just maybe some additional info, on things we plan to keep: wall between living room and stairs to create more privacy & less noise keep the large sliding door but refurb with paint Ideas **To change: remove wall between kitchen & dinner and extension to dinning room add a wall in the corner of the living room to create an office space I have attached some pictures of what the house looked like with the previous owners, hope that can give more ideas on what is possible with the space.