Hi Vincent,
I will remove the existing door and change to windows instead.
The existing sliding door , i will remove and change to thicker solid door( more secure)and extras to windows.
Hope this is not expensive.
As for the back area, Either extend all the way , 2-3 ft without utility room helps a lot. I prefer more windows too.
The island is for me to prepare dough for cookies & buns
. Without the island is a bit difficult to do my creative stuffs . Your wife surely need this is she loves to bake. I will build a door at the wet kitchen entrance too.
Let me know if you hv better cost saving ideas.
Another altenative is break side wall for the entrace of dry kitchen.
You can have your island there too. A lot ideas in my head and will go for best suit and practical.
For masterbedroom, extend till existing balcony. The excess flat roof as balcony. Might fence or build concrete wall both side as i dont feel safe now. Anyone can run across fm one balcony to another.sorry for being a little " kiasi" here.
Go Checkout the layout when you go there. It is Different. I prefer end lot as minimal reno needed with more windows.
The study room on top , i will need to check exact space again. Build a staircase up . Not sure you can get the picture. I will look for a picture to show you.
Still waiting for your fence picture. Thnks!