My current home is similar to this one (linked below.) I think this is a pretty basic plan for a 3 bedroom under 2000sq ft, and you can find multiple variations all over the web. There are some things I don't like and will therefore do differently with our new house. But if you're limited on space, I think it's a nice setup, overall. Here is a link that might be useful:

Pixie...you make a good point on the Pinterest side...it was more visual and with a lot of interiors to give a sense of style...but I did include a 17 different pictures/plans of old houses (although no farmhouses until this week, as pictures of old farmhouses that are 'unmuddled' were hard to come by on the web). I did give him a rather long list of prioritized architectural 'requirements' (on the first day...I'll upload those to the same site that is hosting all the plans) and the absolute and high priority items here. These were my 'absolutes' A. Add collar ties to attic joists B. Pull down attic access to use attic for storage C. Add attic ventilation E. 220v electric in basement for Euro Washer F. Shore up cracked main beam & replace rusty supports H. Add support alongside basement stairs I. Get rid of seepage in basement corner J. Replace missing joist cross braces in basement . Install full code compliant bathroom (gutted right now) N. Better heat dissipation upstairs O. Room for my DR table (seats 10) P. Add heat to DR Q. Fix side porch gutter/gap R. Keep any exterior work visually in the style of the period (mid-late 20s) S. More storage for my car stuff (temp controlled) T. More storage for tools & yard furniture U. Keep Gas for Dryer & Stove V. Retain as much original HWF as possible on 2nd floor W. Re-add HWF on first floor (prefer old growth) X. Replace existing Oil Boiler with less noisy Gas Boiler Y. Get rid of remaining cat smell Z. Rewire house and bring 220v into house AA. Add insulation BB. New Hot Water Heating system CC. Replace rusted waster/water/boiler pipes DD. Ensure plumbing lines are run to avoid freezing EE. Replace missing joists under bathtub FF. Remove excess vent piping in kitchen GG. Keep wall between Kitch/LR/DR HH. Have fully functioning kitchen again II. Double door opening from LR to DR JJ. Better air flow on first floor LL. Replace or shore up side entry MM. Less highway noise NN. Keep and strip all original woodwork PP. Shady space for hammock (stand or tree) QQ. Easy access to water outside RR. Block access to path from driveway SS. Remove Dead Tree in front yard High Priority A. Significantly reduce road noise in Master Bedroom B. Up to code deck E. Use deck as outdoor living space (big enough for dinner for 8-10, hammock) G. Place to store my wine glasses, linen and platter collection (DR hutch) H. Re-add Chair rail or wainscoting in DR I. Get rid of calcimine paint in DR J. Fix dark plaster spot (and source) in DR ceiling K. Somewhere to store garbage/recycling bins L. Keep wood gutters M. Ensure drains run far enough away from house N. Repaint trim O. Covered Parking for 2 cars P. First floor coat closet Q. Period appropriate lighting (no cans) R. Install crown molding S. No skylights T. Replace stopgap PEX and old plumbing with copper U. Keep existing radiators V. Plug any cracks/holes in foundation X. Take advantage of the park view Y. Better counterspace in the kitchen (currently 5 windows/doors in kitchen that impact counterspace) Z. Vintage wood cabinets AA. O'Keefe and Merritt 40" vintage stove BB. Farmhouse sink CC. Vintage kitchen hardware DD. Extend kitchen cabinets to ceiling EE. oven that fits 1/2 sheet pans FF. Good ventilation in kitchen GG. Permanently cap kitchen vent in chimney (if chimney not removed) II. Good use of corner kitchen cabinet space JJ. Place for recycling container KK. Gorgeous Vent Hood MM. More light in Kitchen OO. Install HWF in kitchen PP. More light in LR QQ. Add Fireplace RR. Place for couch in morning sun SS. Add Chimney Cap (if chimney not removed) TT. Shore up mortar and gap between chimney & roof (if chimney not removed) VV. In side entry, add heat and/or address plethora of cold air seepage WW. Reduce water runoff from street into sidewalk/yard XX. More electric outlets outside YY. Stereo speakers outside ZZ. Make backyard more level and fill in old fish pond AAA.Dog enclosure (physical or electronic) CCC.Install wider and level walking path between front walk, side door and basement entry DDD.Try to retain stone walls wherever possible Medium (not all, but the key ones) A. 3rd bedroom B. Add formal entryway C. Replace all MDF trim This post was edited by navi_jen on Tue, Aug 5, 14 at 10:41

The alternative layouts do look nice, don't they, Ideagirl? :) The word "because" comes to mind, though. I can understand wanting it to remain where it always has been. I used to have an almost identical (shorter) cupboard with hutch unit built into our old California bungalow kitchen (not the separate dining room); the whole room was painted cream and the floor was gray linoleum. The room was a very irregular, with 3 doors, so it was alone in a piece of wall just its size, the refrigerator stood alone on set-back scrap of wall, the stove also stood alone on a bit longer wall, but not long enough for anything else considering the flanking doors and traffic, the sink counter was in its own short bay with the only window, a small table fit in the middle, and I worked at my favorite counter of all time -- no windows, no upper cabinets, just a 30" x about 6' stainless steel counter far away from everything, except for our baby who either sat up there and played with the food, or on the floor while he explored and pulled everything out around my feet. If that were my kitchen today, I would insist on keeping the original treasure that came with it and the work counter that some sensible person added later on. Wish it was, actually. So it looks as if you may be settling into a general layout, Honorbilt? A metal cart would be a nice touch. For some reason I really like very modern touches in old homes, but not necessarily old in very modern.

Try these: http://www.livinginstylenewyork.com/servlet/the-14341/Latina-49-Inch-Curved/Detail add a cushion for this one: http://www.ivgstores.com/IVG2/Y/ProductID-257180-.htm http://www.mercantila.com/p/modus-bossa-counter-height-banquette-dining-chair?utm_medium=Shopbots&utm_term=www.mercantila.com&utm_campaign=modus-bossa-counter-height-banquette-dining-chair&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=226350&utm_source=Channel_Intelligence_Google http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=banquette++seating&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=609&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=18061587168538161547&ei=QU0fTcW0G8aqlAe4g6TgCw&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CFEQ8wIwAzg8# http://www.laflat.com/bench-elite-rounded-p-4695.html?zenid=ueq8su8holfgokn04guul5fa70 I think it may be a good idea to see about having one made if none of those work. I was able to find a ton of fire pit type benches, but not as many indoor styles as I expected. You can try barsandbooths.com because they have a nook set that has too much back. Maybe they can make it backless. Good luck!