"On a side note , my hubby is wondering if we can make the Den(what I referred to as formal living room) into a huge closet, part of the master bedroom and closed off from the foyer." No, just no. Do you really own so many clothes that you need a closet that big in addition to the walk-in closet you already have? Re-organize your existing closet better to hold more. Container Store has their Elfa systems on sale now. We redid all our closets with Elfa. They all hold 50% than they used to with the builder installed closet systems. You wrote that your dad lives with you. Is this a temporary move or a more permanent arrangement? Do you plan to care for him as he ages or will he move to an assisted living facility at some point? If he will be living with you for a long time, I recommend that you assess which downstairs room you can turn into a bedroom for him and add plans to expand the powder room to be a full bath. Or you add an elevator so that he can go between floors safely. For instance, if you enclose the DR to convert it to a bedroom, then it would make sense to move the formal DR to the hearth room, eliminating the need for a breakfast nook. If you enlarge the bathroom, you'll need to add additional pantry space elsewhere. If, however, your dad will move to an assisted care living facility when he begins to have more health issues and/or has mobility issues, you don't have to take the above considerations into account as you design the kitchen. If you haven't done your big picture plan first, put the kitchen remodel on hold until you have.

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I have a small guest room (see attached floor plan with dimensions of walls as well as corresponding current pictures). Guests generally come and stay for 1-2 weeks at a time and usually involve a couple, necessitating a queen bed. I am removing the builder's grade crappy closet (1 shelf, 1 rod) and plan to install one with multiple shelves, long/short hang, 2 shoe shelves and 2 drawers (which should provide more much functional storage). My questions - how should I arrange furniture in this room (given the constraints of the size, bifold closet doors, and 2 doors on the east wall). I am trying to make the room feel less crowded (which I know is limited given its size and requirement of a queen bed). I need a queen bed & TV - other than that, I am open to purchasing new furniture if it fits the room really well. Would love input on actual known practical/useful furniture for small spaces (especially with extra storage) and the actual layout/where to put in the room. Bonus - would love to paint the room - any recommended paint colors for guest bedrooms? (only window is north facing, no direct sunlight - so generally a dark room). NORTH WALL WEST WALL: SOUTH WALL: EAST WALL:

Nancy, I am blown away by the idea to include elegant bar seating... I absolutely love this idea, i think it's a clever way to use the space and include additional seating!!