I can think of several changes, but they would only serve to meet my needs. You are the one that may live there and I know nothing about you or the site upon which the townhouse would set. Your needs and the site conditions are paramount in the design of the home. I would recommend you find a local architect to design a home with you and the builder to meet your needs and fit the site.

The plan as it sets may make a nice little cottage, but a potentially uncomfortable home.

I agree. I know off the bat that I’d turn that suggested master into a guest bedroom/ office space. I’m trying to see what can be done to create somewhat of an entrance and a separation do you don’t see a fridge when you first walk in.

Will you live in this townhouse?

Here‘s a thought. Make the kitchen an L, with the bottom of the L across the the entryway, wall to the ceiling. That sends front door traffic to the right, instead of through the kitchen. I’m thinking then the living room where the dining is now.

If you make the master a guest room, the master will be in the basement? Is it legal where you are?

That’s exactly what I had in mind with regards the L to serve a duel purpose of creating a mini entrance and potentially ore storage in kitchen. The current builder’s plan includes two bedrooms one of which a master in the basement. It’s a walkout basement and was told it’s pretty bright ( patio door and two windows) looking out to the yard, patio. I plan on turning the basement into a small laundry room a master with ensuite and possibly pax system for closets, a small den/ gym space. All feedback is welcomed :)