Thanks, for the great ideas! I have a hard time visualizing what it will look like and it is really helpful to hear others thoughts. Maybe I will try the home decorating forum, if I can figure that out!

I think it looks nice the way it is.

@Indecisiveness there will be windows lower in the bedrooms on each wing . We have one side that will open to a courtyard. so this won’t be in any comparison to a basement- that’s for sure. im Sure that was a fun experience! Basement living And a father who did it all himself. That was my life too (minus the basement). My dad would buy and sale quite a lot and we lived in many unfinished homes . He loves those fixer uppers and living in them until they sold. 😂 @Mark Bischak i do understand the garage statement . But having it away from the home gave us more space inside and more light. Would be open to any suggestions for sure. @ourfarmhouse- yes this home has very tall ceilings . Always wanted a two story feel in a one story home. The living room will have metal beams and lined with a light colored wood. The fire place will have a whole wall of rough white brick . @ourfarmhouse at the front of your renderimags- to the left of the orange door. What would this be? Kind of curious. I have already printed them out and wasn’t sure. as for the garage. It just wouldn’t fit pulled into the house now that we’ve added a mud room . so you like that flat roof wirh breeze way. Or do you see a different design maybe with some pitch to it? thanks again for your time (and everyone else’s)

I agree with the previous posters, especially as to the door to the laundry room. I don't like barn doors, but a pocket door would be great. This is a small kitchen, I'm not sure how you are going to have enough storage space without upper cabinets. Or if no uppers, I would have a 24 - 36" wide full height pantry cabinet somewhere. If you were to switch the kitchen and dining areas this seems possible. The dining area isn't pictured completely - are they full height windows or could you put cabinets under them?