Congratulations C.R.
There is an unused space between the living room and the dining area that will only gather dust and be considered a hallway.
Personnally I'd put the kitchen where the dining set is so the cook will be able to communicate with everyone. A secluded kitchen is rough on the person that does the cooking. It will also help a mother to do cooking while being able to watch on the whole floorplan, that's critical when you get children in the house. Plan your dining area to fit in the kitchen. I would put a micro office for the children to study under supervision at the spot you have that kitchen now, with a few sitting chairs, and a second tv.
Now that you have access to some money for building, GO SOLAR!!!
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