[margaretmattson]

[QUOTE=asianthree;2250206]
I was shocked when I looked at the plans to replace my island, and how much sf there was in the kitchen between the pony, that really is wasted unused space, in my opinion[/QUOTE)



I would be willing to pay extra for more space to move around. I have lived in three different styles in the Villages and in each the living area was tight. I wish the developer would make the lots a little bigger to accommodate this. If I spend too much time in the living area, I find myself heading out to the lanai just for some breathing room. When it rains, I spend more time in the garage. When I visit friends, each of their homes have the same problem. Seems like we are on top of one another. Some people have to solve this by glass enclosing their lanai for more room. Can you tell I am not a fan of the homes in the Villages? Sorry, to complain. To me, each house has poor design. But on the up side, it does make me venture out more!