It shouldn't be a big deal. How big of a deal depends on where the wiring is run. If it's just a single piece of Romex from the switch up to the light, and it's the same distance or shorter, it will be very easy. If it's a longer distance it will be a little more work. If there's a feeder coming up through the floor, through the box, and then to the light, it will be a bigger deal, because the feed will need to be moved, as well as the switch and the wiring to the light. But still not a huge deal unless the floor is concrete :-)

I do not have the kitchen bar, but I designed for it originally and decided if I wanted it, I could put in a nice one later that I could afford easier. Since then I have realized the kitchen area is huge and that a bar should be a priority next go around. I agree that an L+island is a practical choice, but I don't like the angled island. The angles are expensive and are space-wasters. Also, this design creates a wide space between the island and the main cabinet runs; 3-4' is pretty much ideal. With your emphasis on minimalism, are you set on keeping a kitchen table? Here's what I'm thinking: If you skip the table /go with a really big island with seating on one side, you could increase your counterspace against the back wall AND have massive storage /usable space on the island. Of course, this would knock out the sliding glass door ... but you could still have a single hinged door and lots of windows in the back wall, bringing in lots of light. Master : For example, my master bedroom will never be larger than the current design. In fact, I want to reduce the size of it just a tad. I have came to realize I don't need to keep up with the modern idea that a master bedroom is huge I don't think over-sized masters are really a trend. We see modest sized bedrooms as often as extra-large examples; personally, I'm looking at something in the 15x12 ballpark. Regardless, I'm having trouble reading the numbers on your bedroom, but I'm thinking the main area is something like 12x13? You sound like you're daring us to suggest it's not enough space. Thoughts: - If you're trying to conserve space, you might consider built-in shelves instead of nightstands. Something like this: This would give a more open look. I also like the wall-mounted lamps, but I'd want models on a swing arm. - What size bed do you have now? Do you ever anticipate moving up a size? I originally was going to have my master closet door be a pocket door. When started thinking about noise in the morning I decided for a traditional hinged door. What I realized now is that I rarely *ever* close the closet door. Bad habit? I think a lot of people leave their closet doors open, and pocket doors make sense on a closet. Also, a pocket door removes the problem of where the door swing will go. One thing I personally wouldn't like at all is the laundry in the bathroom. I'm sorry but I don't want to be cleaning clothes in the same room that is used for um, other functions. Just the idea that someone needs to use the toilet and then I have to go in to switch a load right after. Ugh. I don't mind it for that reason, but I also dislike the laundry-and-bathroom together. It just seems odd. I'm not crazy about either bathroom layout either. Since you're aiming for minimalism, I'd go for a Hollywood bath ... that is, a full bath connected to a half bath. Here's a quick idea, but it's certainly not the only option: This bath-and-a-half keeps most of your plumbing all together, which is a budget choice ... and if you could bump the pantry to the spot where the refrigerator is now, you could have a linen closet IN the hall bath, which I vastly prefer to a linen closet in the hall (after all, where do you need the towels and the extra toilet paper?). Of course, this "cost you" your closet, so I bumped it over to the spot where the kid's closet currently is -- it's now a bigger closet, which would make up for the loss of the dresser spot. This leaves you the space currently occupied by the hall bathroom /laundry ... it'd need to contain the laundry and a closet for the kid's bedroom ... but you'd also have space leftover, which could become any number of things ... or you could bump the stairs towards the right and enlarge the living room somewhat. For me, I'd like to not see the bathroom from the bed. Yeah, I hate that. Not because of looking into the bathroom, but because the light from the bathroom shines onto my side of the bed.

I much prefer the closet off the bath and easy access from the closet to the laundry. Ours is a walk though closet approx 15' x 7' 6". Doors opposite each other giving DH a space of a bit more than 5' x 7'6" and I have about 7' x 7' 6" on my end, so basically two decent sized, but not overly large walk in closets sharing a 3' walk through between the bath and my office (but steps from laundry). DH slept in this morning. I showered and got ready for the day, put up laundry, and dried a load of towels and put them up all without disturbing DH. During the day, I most frequently access the closet and master bath from my office. Very convenient.

Appreciate everyone's inputs. Main level laundry is not possible with our floorplan. And impractical for us. Laundry is currently in the basement level. So why wouldn't you want to take your clothes off and throw em directly into the laundry. Wash/dry. Fold and put directly into closet that's right there. Why you would want to take them down two sets of stairs is beyond me. Thank you calidesign for you opinion on the bathroom doors. Completely forgot about swing factor and how that'll affect the space. We planned on doing a pocket door for the master closet but didn't think about the entry door into the bathroom. Might looking into sliding doors for the laundry instead as well. So appreciate the positive input.