For working with Bill Michels, architect (this is not HIS work...his is much better!).
Bedroom NE corner: With the stairway gone in the upper right, there is room for a decent bedroom, assuming I can re-located laundry, tub, and water softener to the left so it is near the other utilities. A disadvantage is that there is duct work running along window wall.
Bedroom/office NW corner: Re-located closet opening to make an optional bedroom, office, eating, or exercise room. Horizontally-running duct in center of room reduces the space.
Kitchenette: A kitchenette is shown. Bath: Stays existing location.
Flooring: I found a good bamboo flooring product from Cali Bamboo that is 3/8" thick and environmentally produced/manufactured: I could see that in all the areas except the lower right storage area and mechanical area.
Family Room: With the fireplace done, that space is an ideal area for recessed audio equipment with access in the main room. I drew shelve/cabinet units flanking existing doorway to the storage area.
Heating/AC: I still don't know about heating/AC; furthermore our existing unit is on its last leg. I am open to replacing it with a similar kind but sized for the addition or something else.
