Congrats for getting a plan you like!

I think I responded to your earlier thread, saying how much I love having my separate dining room.

And I fully believe in what you wrote: why not do what we really want? :-)

--Lee

Lee- Thank you for the response :)

I'm so glad you enjoy your dining room. The idea has really grown on me and for someone, who didn't think they wanted a separate dining room...suddenly, I'm really excited about the idea!

It may be a while, before we start the remodel, and we'll probably do it in stages, but it's great to finally have some direction. Now, we can make any repairs to the existing house, without worrying...will we be ripping this out, in six to eight months? We really need to replace the roof, on the 1950s addition (living room, hall bath and study). Since we know we're not adding on in that area, or anything upstairs/attic...I'm much more excited to start repairs!

What a lovely floor plan. It seems you've thought of everything to make it function as an inviting home. Congratulations!

Looks like a great plan, lavender, just one question:

A lot of people putting in a master suite would not want their bath to be shared, especially with what will be most likely the main entry to the house--if it were me, I'd close off the door to the mudroom. You'll avoid people coming in and washing their hands, and keep the sense of privacy and elegance. Doesn't look like such a long trip to the kitchen for hand-washing, or the bath next to the study for other business. :)

Monablair- Thank you :)

Columbusguy- Actually, we made the master bath accessible, on purpose. It's usually my husband or myself that comes in through the mudroom, and I wanted a short cut into the bathroom, that doesn't involve walking over carpeting or rugs. We have horses (need I say more?)...so the shorter the trip through the house...the better :)

Also, when we do have parties/get togethers, I wanted two bathrooms for company, without people walking through our bedroom. I really hate that at other people's houses and it seems to happen, all the time. This way people can access the bathroom during the day, but at night, it's our own, private space. Plus, I admit...I'm excited about showing off the claw foot tub! LOL And, letting someone use it, again, without going through our 'private' space.

Good choice. One good thing about dining rooms - they are useful even when no dining is taking place - board games, projects, quiet space etc. I like dedicated spaces with walls and doors and I think imposing modern tastes for wide open cavernous spaces can be a mistake for an old house. If an old house has tall ceilings, tall windows, then these rooms are light and airy and not the least bit claustrophogic.

Kasha- Thank you. It is nice to have the extra space, especially when it's light and airy!

Well, I talked to my contractor today...and while we could probably do this plan, it's going to be 'a challenge' to get the addition to match up with the house...unless I want to rework a lot of roof lines.

So, I might be reworking a few things, but still hope to have a dining room/area, open to the kitchen, but separate, with its own personality. We have some good ideas and just have to see what will work best with the space. If we do decide to go with a smaller remodel...I really want to use this exterior 'inspiration' picture. It's such a cute cottage! {{gwi:1397301}}From Lavender Lass farmhouse pictures