Unfashionable choices

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We have extended and have added a new kitchen/living space with island/barstools plus a table and sofa.

A few people have asked what we are doing with the old dining room and we’ve said we are keeping it and got some very raised eyebrows. I like having the option of separate dining space, it’s right off the kitchen so works with the layout.
Same with the new downstairs toilet we’ve put a big shower in there and lots of storage - upstairs has a bathroom with handheld shower and one ensuite with shower. People keep asking why we want a shower downstairs, it seemed logical to add another shower plus it’s handy for kids and dogs to not have to walk upstairs when they are wet/ dirty.
We are planning on staying here for the next 5-10 years so happy the choices are right for us however people’s reactions suggest these are very unfashionable?

Some good points about completely open plan not being great for teens, I hadn’t factored that in as much as it’s nice to be able to shut yourself away from mess/others.

We put in a downstairs shower when we extended. It's been great for the dog and dh to use when he's on earlies getting ready at 4.30am. Doesn't disturb the rest of the house. We have a big open plan kitchen, sofa area , island and breakfast bar and a table. Off that is the snug then next to that another reception which we could've used as a separate dining area but it would be wasted so we use it as a guest room. Whatever works best for your family.

Shame how a thread about being happy with your own choices had to turn into being critical of other people’s choices (open plan).

Not you OP but some of the responses.

Why not simply say different things work for different people and leave it at that.

We've done exactly the same, extended to create kitchen diner with a seating area for watching TV. We've kept a separate dining room and a living room. I like the flexibility of it.
I think a downstairs shower is a reasonable idea if you've got the space for one.
Your house layout is perfectly OK, it suits you and when you come to sell its unlikely that many people will think it's at all odd.