Just a quick suggestion, if the plumbing works place the WC under the staircase. And place the door so it does not open towards the living or kitchen areas. Please also post some photos of the house as it looks from the outside.

Since you are reconfiguring the footprint of these spaces, I suggest you get a local pro to help you develop a floor plan that accomodates your requirements and budget. As far as cabintery and finshes, etc, there are unlimited options - so any suggestions would be a shot in the dark without knowing more about budget and what style you are looking for.

Hi all We have recently begun renovations on an old cottage that had been extended a couple of times by previous owners. The house had two large chimney breasts that have been removed. One of these was between the kitchen/ living room, opening up this space and then the other chimney was between two bedrooms. As part of the chimney removal in the bedrooms we were thinking of moving the remaining dividing wall back making the front bedroom larger as gets better light and then the middle bedroom would be more tv snug/ office/ guest room. Any thoughts on this or the plans in general, just seeing if it is the best layout before we go too far. Thanks

No option to comment on most recent bedroom post so I assumed it is still this house. I feel your pain, head wrecked with options. I think you need to simplify the plan and imagine the everyday use. I would put the loo and sink under the stairs so that it is usable by everyone downstairs. Ensuite could then be bath shower and one sink - would you consider loosing the bath? There should be room for a small utility area - id reccomend fitting it with hanging rails over machines and a permanent dehumidifier. In bedroom, you'd get more wardrobe space by having it opening into bedroom.