Back to the drawing board

After the original floorpan was rejected, the one flipping the placement of the kitchen and bathroom, I had to submit a backup plan. This one would leave both rooms in their original placement, all the plumbing lines would be left in tact. What would change would be that each room would be significantly bigger. They'd get to utilize the unwanted extra space in the gallery.
Here's the original layout of the apartment:

Original floorpan

Steve, my architect, came up with two good designs. The first one (2A) featured a row of closet space as you moved into the space after you came through the entryway. It's broken up by a nice little dining niche.

The second design (2B) moved the closet space around, interspersing it other places.

Both designs made space for a stackable washer and dryer (YAY!) and both also create a nice 'break' from the entry hallway before you step down into the main room. Note that there's a support beam at that step-down point, it's a load bearing necessity.














I have chosen to go with design 2A. It was the design approved by the building's reviewing architect.
I love that little dining niche...i'm a sucker for nooks and crannies. I think we'll be able to design some built-in shelves and drawers into that space which will make it even more special (stay tuned for more detailed drawings on all this!)