It would be nice to have accurate measurements, especially for that stairway entry/landing area and just outside it. Until we know more accurately, I just offer a small riff on Lisa's great plan. A 33" fridge allows the Hoosier cabinet to be enjoyed from the dining room. I really like the idea of a door from the office. One can work in the office and keep an eye on items cooking If kids are in the future, the office can become a playroom and one can cook and keep an eye on the kids. A 12" deep pantry cab next to the DW with the one Lisa put across the aisle will be more than enough storage for everyday dishes and glasses. I would install a drawer in the middle of each for utensils. I think I'd do glass doors on top with solid on the bottom. About the two tall dish pantries, something like this for the drawer placement. And the pink represents where I would consider putting windows on the sides instead of a solid panel. You could do it just on the one side facing the kitchen. Or on both sides. If done on both sides, the light from the window on the stair landing would filter through contributing to keeping the kitchen light and airy. Not knowing what they intend to use the basement for, I've wondered about the wisdom of closing off that exterior door. It seems like there would be times when it would be so convenient to have it like if something big needs to be hauled to or from the basement. It gives a nice straight shot instead of having to somehow squeeze it around tight corners. And safety issues. Also, what if you're cooking and burn something? Even with a good hood, the more windows and doors you can open to eliminate the smoke, the better. I simply wouldn't want to lose the close exterior access point just so I could have a table and chairs right outside that door to enjoy my coffee on a summer morning, eat lunch or dinner, or sit outside with a book while waiting for dinner to be ready, whatever. Or what about when you want to BBQ? Nice to have outside access right next to the kitchen for that. I just like outside! And I don't see any reason to lose that access point. Also, if there is an emergency, like a fire or an intruder, the more you have outside access locations, the better. That's another reason why I would also like to see the pocket door for the office on that landing. No, I don't live in Paranoia Land but, rather, by the Scout motto. I think when you're remodeling it's good to consider these kinds of issues and plan for escape routes for worst case scenario situations if it can be done at reasonable cost and effort.

You start with an architect, who builds the entire team of professionals that will need to be involved. This is a very expensive and highly regulated and permitted project, that can impact your neighbors negatively if the wrong wall gets moved and the whole thing collapses the whole row.

After seeing the "wings" being removed, it sparked an idea. I do NOT have good sketch skills but this is the basic idea. We live in a lake community and several homes have these features. The added beams will be cedar, re-do the siding on the jutout part but will remain vertical, add large flower boxes to each window, the portions behind the beams all the way down to ground level will be stone. No shutters, Replace the large window with a smaller window and make entry door larger with a sidelight on the right side. No room inside the entry to do double sidelight windows. Opinions?

A waterfront home near me recently painted their blue house to be white, with blue trim. Walking past it, I commented to the workers that it was beautiful. They agreed, saying they were going for a coastal look. I suggest searching Houzz or asking a SW color pro for a coastal white. SW Underseas would work great as your trim color.