Don't know why I am nervous about posting this. Have posted in the intro section about having an older 1800's cottage and need to renovate to accommodate elderly parents. Budget is tight and we need to maximise space so we don't kill each other. The house lends itself to an informal split which is why we bought it. We would like some upstairs space to get away from our parents when times are hard. Currently upstairs rooms have limited head room. An architect has done these sketches. The numbered