I'm curious - is this a forever beach house, or one just to live in a few years before retiring? (As you built 35 years ago, I'm guessing you are at least age 50?)

I would suggest considering aspects of Accessible Design if you would like to continue to use your beachhouse as you age.

I would also suggest trying furniture placement in the living/dining room area. When you come in the front door these will be the first things you see, and you will want adequate space to walk around furniture as well.

Do you entertain, or is your beachhouse more of a getaway location? The master being next to the living room may generate too much noise for sleeping.

Do you need doors on the master closets? If no one will see them, you may want to consider leaving them off. Also, what is the hallway space between closets? 4' might be best if you store stuff on the ground and need to crouch to reach into the closet.

If you don't entertain often, one way to reduce some sq ft might be to create a single bathroom on the main floor, rather than master+powder.

Are you using your bonus room? Using that for finished space might also reduce your sq ft.

Naween
Thanks to the quick response and advise. We are 65+ and this is planned to be are last home. We do entertain regularly but we will always be part of the activities so no problem with noise.

You can reply to your own post and include the second level photo.

I would make the master closets reach-in rather than walk-in. The walls (even with pocket doors) take up , and make the closet harder to use, especially if we're thinking about accessibility. I'd also put another window in the master.

two great ideas..........thanks

If it were my beach home, I'd make sure the kitchen had a view of the water.

ditto about another window in the masterbed. Michelle....the kit is at the back of the house where the water view is. There will probably be a wall of windows in the 3 season room.

I will definatly add a window to the master and yes Robin0919 the three season is all screened with polypropylene accordion windows.

Attached is the second floor plan.

Do you need a tub in the master bath? We didn't add one and are very happy....unless you're a tub person, you can save space there.

I'd much prefer an island in the kitchen...this way, it's a dead end.

This house would be very difficult to live in as you age. You would want a straight stair run for a stair lift, or space for an elevator. The baths and kitchens aren't user friendly to the less than able. Entering into the home will also be diificult, either from the garage, or from the front entry. Research ADA standards for kitchens and baths. Universal Design principles also should apply.

In fact, you really should talk with an architect who specializes in Universal Design. The best money that you can spend on any build is on a design that works as intended. It does no good to skimp money on the design to put money into a home that doesn't work for your needs more than a few years while you are still fully able.

Thanks livewirw for your feedback.

We would really appreciate feedback from others re changes.

Thanks

With a few changes you could save some sft. By combining first floor bathrooms, Combining laundry and pantry, And using under the stair area for coat closet.