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Thanks to @Mr Punterfor that diagram is clear. will consider that idea.

Thank you. Mr. Punter for pointing out pillar - had not actually noticed it really to my shame anf havr spoken to architect and it is actually s pillar - we have got rid of it now! That would have been quite a shock. i am still unsure about where the kitchen is though. I am tempted to put it in the top right hand corner. Any thoughts? Maybe add window to this side as well. Also thinking about changing the doors out to the garden. Currently three doors to two bigger doors? The current door on the left would hinder the kitchen sincr the unit nearest this would probably be a high cupboard ( fridge or larder). any suggestions?thanks

Not sure what that is mr. Punter, thought it was just nothing, so good point I had best ask the architect. Did not think it was a post but maybe it is - that would have been a shock to be sure! will look at the kitchen arrangement, so thanks!

Never seen one of those before. Will do some googling. I know what you mean about the doors, i was thinking about having two bigger doors but am not sure.

Should be entertaining between my french and zero knowledge!

Will look at this, thanks

Yes, i agree in principal, dining area is incidental and if i leave the kitchen where it is I keep living area options open. Good point about upstairs, i have not really looked at that much. There is a bedroom above kitchen at the moment and the bathroom is over the utilty area. The ensuite is over the other side on the terrace side, so that may make the decision for me then ( thank goodness) it may be difficult to put kitchen at the back on the right. Think I was ok with either option but not to have living room at back.

ah Lizzie, have been having this discussion (polite for argument!) with my husband. I dont want the living area on the right of the stairs at the back because i feel it is too small and a bit like a cubby hole. The dining table is not a big feature since we eat either at the island (at the moment) or the pennisula in this version - think we ate at the dining room table less than 10 times all last year, so thought put this at the back to the right.

Am a blog novice but will do some research and think about it.

Yes we are south facing and the heat is a concern. We are used to keeping the shutters closed, will the kitchen be better at the back of house on the right because of this?

Thank you everyone, it is a new build Epilson, and near aix en provence so very south. Brexit should not affect me at the moment but who knows.

THank you all for replying. Given me some food for thought. The garden/ view is through the double doors. The back of the house faces the road. The house is south facing. I am tempted to put the kitchen on the other side, so i have at least a window, a slightly bigger kitchen and more space for living/ dining. Downside to this is maybe further to terrace to eat ( but still not far, is a small house). Pellet stove may not be in living area ( will have to talk to architect - she said this was the best place for it - middle of wall right hand side). Will have a think. Thanks for advice.

Hello, just to say hello and i finally plucked up the courage to post ( been lurking for a while). We have a project to build a small house in france and am very nervous about making a mistake. Never done more than re-decorate in the past. Will continue browsing for advice. In general though would like advice on downstairs floor plan, kitchen and flooring ( have made some very bad flooring choices in the past!) i have put the floorplans on another thread if anyone could have a look. thanks

Hello, hoping for some advice on this floor plan. Novices to this and afraid of making a mistake. We have plans for a small open plan house and am struggling as to where to put the kitchen. Think I am happy enough with the entrance area - small toilet and utility. Indoor dining space is not overly important ( warm climate so eating outside) We tend to eat in the kitchen at an island at the moment or outside. Kitchen is currently placed on the left hand side on the plans but suggestions welcome. I stuck on our settee and dining table to help me with spacing. sorry about plans in French we are building in France. I would be grateful for any advice