Then build on a slab instead of a crawl space. Don’t build a crawl space at all. A crawl space instead of a slab wastes money that could go into the house. It wastes even more money when compared to the value that a basement would add, if you are required to excavate to such an large extent as 48” to get below the frost line. This is what you aren’t understanding. You‘ve set yourself up to fail and spend extra money with no return in value. That means more cash down to bring to closing because the house won’t appraise at what it costs to build. You may not want a basement. But building 80% of a basement instead of 100% of a basement means wasted money for the eventual value. A 1200 sf house with a basement will appraise higher than either a 1200 house on a crawlspace or a slab. The usable storage space, and potentially habitable living space, has a value. Unusable space does not. That makes a difference in the build financials and appraisal above the raw costs. Do the math.

Like the idea of opening up the floor plan as much as possible but it should be noted that there is a lot more solid wall for overhead cabinets on the right side of the family room which is adjacent to the mud room -- and, therefore, the back door for carrying out trash -- than there is in the dining room. The sink could be in an island facing the patio door and the kitchen would then get every bit as much light in the front/entry end of the family room as it would if moved to the dining room. Also, if you're rebuilding the kitchen, a lot of lights could be added. Not a pro. Just some thoughts: A home is a huge investment ... so, instead of giving positive or negative reviews of a specific plan, you might consider suggesting to the prospective buyers that they talk to each other about what spaces they "need" and what spaces they "want" -- and why before they go house hunting ... certainly before they commit to buying a home. Infrequently used rooms/spaces can often just collect clutter and, effectively, become storage rooms -- when having a home with more closet storage or attic storage or basement storage or garage storage might actually be a lot more practical. Most people I know rarely use their "formal" living room if they also have a family room. Most people I know rarely use their "formal" dining room if they also have a breakfast room. Prospective home buyers should also ask how long they intend to live in the home, which matters as well. ... If there are or will be children attending school, where the good schools in the area are also matters as does convenience to employment and grocery shopping. ... Unless on the main living area there is a "bonus" room (with a full bath large enough for a walker or wheel chair as well as closet space for two) that could initially be used as an office/study or a family room or child's play room or game room or a craft room or a guest room, for now, but later could also be used as a master bedroom (such as when the owners' arthritic knees say they should no longer climb the stairs each day), then the home isn't practical as a "forever" home. ... IF a home has HOA fees that can increase annually, that needs to be considered along with other budget considerations -- along with the "rules" that can control pretty much anything the homeowners can and cannot do with their own home with regard to porches or decks or landscaping ... just about everything.

I’m wondering the same as @Christoper - is there a better location for the swivels? The way they’re placed now, 2 tables needed - 1 for each chair. From the bit we see of the room, it looks like adding 2 tables will clutter up space. My thought is the swivels will have more impact placed as a pair with 1 smallish round table between them. It looks like there’s space at left side of rug to place the 2 swivels & a table. You don’t say what stage you’re at with this space but it looks like a new home & working on adding pieces as you figure things out? The space to right of FP looks like a good spot for large tree - add some warmth. Art on wall behind sectional, window treatments…..

@periksencat I had no idea that software was that inexpensive. This forum used to have a guy on here, Rabbitt Design, that regularly blew people away with really quick renders using that program. Can you scan in a floor plan or elevation and get a photorealistic 3D render? Couldn't figure out how he did it so quickly.