Design Layout Challenge for Small Cottage

[NeilR]

Hi everyone,
I have just purchased remote bushland with an unfinished cottage. Foundations, walls and roof are all done. The interior is just bare framing and the floor only has bearers and joists. Its single story.
I need some help with a possible accommodation layout if you're interested in helping.
The internal dimensions are: 5.420m x 4.970m (17.7ft x 16.3ft).
Its an absolute blank slate.
We intend to use it as a weekender for 3 adults (we have an adult son still at home) while we build the main house in slow time. We need a kitchen, eating/sitting area, sleeping area (bunk beds are ok), toilet/bathroom with shower. Nice to have would be laundry/utility and 2 seater couch.
If you're up for a creative challenge please share your ideas. Your input is very much appreciated.
Thank you.
Regards
Neil
(Australia)

[Bob S.]

I would look into using a murphy bed. Maybe one with the table built onto the front of it.

[MelFol]

Do you know what the original builder planned to do for floor plan?  What's the window configuration?
If you want to keep as much openness as possible you might consider doing a large room for combined kitchen, dining, living, sleeping,  with a bath in a corner and bath access through a laundry area.   

[NeilR]

Sorry guys, I should have included some pics to help visualise.
I know its small but at least its something to work with and beats staying in a tent!
Melfol
I do not know what the original intentions were for the building. I suspect it was for a weekender
Ill upload some pictures shortly.

[bmafg]

Also any info with respect to interior vertical dimensions will help.

Jim

[rick91351]

Pictures are nice, a simple drawing is very useful with windows and door positions and dimensions.

Some of these members seem to be able to stretch a small cabin in to a very useful dwelling.  If you need help posting picture and all let us know.  Oh yes by the way  from Nampa, Idaho USA

   

[NeilR]

Ive figured out how to upload......
Remember down under, North is where the sun is

This pics might assist the willing helpers. Thanks again

[suburbancowboy]

I would consider redoing the roof and going with a 12/12 pitch roof.  That way you will get a loft and it will double your sleeping area.