We are now on our seventh version of the layout for the basement, and I think we are getting close. We have brought back the large bedroom from our first layouts, as we decided this is important to us. However, we still kept some of the open space from our most recent layout by not creating a laundry/furnace room. This new layout includes a wash basin beside the washer, a linen closet in the bathroom, built-in wardrobes in the bedroom, and storage underneath the stairs. We still do not have a place for a freezer; the most likely spot is beside the water heater, but we would kind of like to keep that little nook for toys. Almost there!