Must have:

Kitchen
Bring the backyard inside
Half bathroom upstairs
Open up the upstairs
Downstairs integrated to outside


Want if cost allows:

Garage
Additional bedroom (master?)
Workspace / study
Higher ceiling upstairs
Updated entry

Design goals:

Natural light
Classic/modern look and feel
Bring the backyard inside (views and access)
Flow of life for family of 6
- pockets of sharing life that involve eating together, learning together, and playing together
- bedrooms are for being alone
- access to the outdoors is easy and inviting
Friends and family are always welcome and included