@soberg: on the toilet entry we thought we could have a 2 way access to the corner most toilet - one from the closet side and another from bedroom 3. @ eagledzines. Thank you for the sketches! On the high ceiling do you think we could juggle the entire layout of 1st floor a bit to accomodate a small family room (hall) where the staircase opens along with 2 other bedrooms. We are ok to compromise on the room sizes a bit and toilet / closet positions can be changed too as long as pillars are not affected.. The kitchen changes sound good. I was also wondering if it would be ok to have the sink right below the window. Thereby freeing up more cooking or prep space.

You could build a cabinet around the pillar that can house both TV's ... Here's a link for some free software to help you design it yourself - or if you are looking to hire someone - drop me an email with some room sizes etc and I will give you a quote to draw it all up. http://thebrick.icovia.com Free paint your photo software https://www.sherwin-williams.com/visualizer/ Hope these help ! Karen from OnePlan OnePlan http://www.houzz.com/pro/oneplan/oneplan

there is many types of support to be used for counter top for long lasting work... as ... 1) brick wall which takes 2" , 4" or 6" thickness space which is not good for below space as we will waste space for storage under counter... this is used where heavy material is used on top of counter for cutting any food items... 2) marble support... which will take 35mm thk space double support... 3) furniture base if the kitchen working person is using the sink properly for washing purpose and the gaps between the sink and counter top has to be sealed properly for leakage free to avoid any damages for below storage, as i will not prefer this in other area... this can be used only in foreign countries...

Hello Maam, For anyone to redraw the plan you will have to provide them the pillar location and exterior window/door placement marked. Builders would not allow any changes to the exteriors. Please give the idea about surrounding spaces/structures as well. Specify your wish list. Please mark the directions.