Floor plan layout question

We’re planning on remodeling our home and have been working on the plans for that.
I have a 1920s American Foursquare home and I’m stuck on what to do with the kitchen and bathroom layouts. In every house I can remember being in, the kitchen faces the back yard. But because of the way this one was added on to, I can’t really make that work if I want a full bathroom on the first floor.

What do you think of this layout change? Any suggestions?

Our Answer

I like the plan changes you’ve proposed. Most American Four Square homes are pretty boxy and the open floor plan will be a delightful surprise to your visitors and provide plenty of room to spread out.
I would however, suggest that you give further thought to the rear entrance configuration. It seems like the rear foyer could be better utilized as a true “mud room” perhaps by incorporating storage cubbies along one wall and a row of hooks for coats on the other.
Between the rear foyer and the laundry room, the wall has room to slide one way or the other. I’d think through this as you have many possibilities for storage and organization, including inside the laundry room where you might consider a built-in folding table, fold down ironing board and cabinets for storage of detergent and related supplies.
Best of luck with the project – I’m sure it will be amazing!