Design Option 2

After we reviewed the first design there were a million thoughts spinning around our heads.  It's a lot to take in and think about.  After debating whether to discuss it or continue on with all the designs, we decided to proceed with all the designs and then open it up for discussion.  Here's design 2.

You can see that this design keeps the double doors to the yard, but doesn't have a door to the Alley.  They were able to change the orientation of the living space, so it would face the yard.  Similar to option 1, the master bedroom and storage would be upstairs, while the second bedroom and bathroom would be down.

Here's a different perspective of the space.

You can see that upstairs is the master, and the storage area is open to below.  It would make the place feel much more open.  There's also a stairway that replaces the ladder from option 1.  The master would also have room for a dresser and a ottoman.  The largest closet would be downstairs in our daughter's room.  The bathroom would be big enough for a bathtub and would house the washer and dryer.  The living space would also have room for our daughter's art/activity table.  

Here's another cross section of what this option could look like.

I just want to stop and appreciate all the windows for a moment.  Tall ceilings and light will make a huge difference to this space and having a beautifully landscaped yard will give us a great view.  You can see a really large kitchen and living space, but there's no dining room table.  Keeping the storage area open above our daughter's room would mean more light for us in the master.  

Cool design ideas that could be implemented in this space:

The top left corner shows that a cushion could be embedded in the floor.  How fun would that be?  There are fold down tables, storage beneath beds and couches and lots of beautiful shelving and closet inspiration.  There are many ways to creatively fit everything we're looking for.

What do you think of option 2?  What do you think about this plan in relation to option 1?  What do you think will be behind curtain #3?