Originally, we planned a one-and-a-half-story house. However, we were never really satisfied with the layout, especially regarding the number of rooms. Additionally, there are the advantages of a bungalow. No sloping ceilings, which is perfect for a height of 1.95 m, and especially having everything on one level for old age. The small hallway was intended to prevent stumbling directly from the dining area into the bedroom or bathroom. Especially when people are awake at different times. An optimization would of course be nice. Regarding the garden... it is still located in the south area. I completely agree with all of you that a lot of space is taken up by the house and much of it is simply wasted. Especially the northeast side. However, a large garden also needs to be maintained, and that requires time and motivation. Many thanks already for the previous responses.