I had the same comment about the stairs above the food area. Even if occupants remove their shoes, there is always dust and dirt being tracked around (especiall

I had the same comment about the stairs above the food area. Even if occupants remove their shoes, there is always dust and dirt being tracked around (especially in a house that doesn't have an in-out transition area such as a covered entrance). Partially enclosing the stairs would help, but even then you could still have dust and dirt floating down. I also see this bad design in sailboats (another exercise in small living), where the companion-way steps go over the counter or sink. For the bed in the loft, I think the open areas are more about wasted space. The downstairs has plenty of light, so the opening could be replaced with shelving or closed storage. The lost windows could be replaces with a skylight.