Explanation of the hype

What I currently see as a total hype is planning the staircase into the living room or open space. The area that would otherwise be used in the hallway is completely added to the open space.

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I think that is great, I have it myself too. But it’s not a hype: in the 70s there were already many architects who built it like that. My parents have it as well and....
.... most terraced houses dispense with a useless piece of hallway and leave the area open to the dining table.

You can also get inspiration from Danwood

Yes, maybe one should rather say - is back in fashion.

I think the example is totally stupid. The stairs start in the very corner of the house. Presumably, the TV is hanging on the stair wall, meaning everyone who wants to go up walks through the picture, the noises go directly upstairs, etc.

I find it terrible! Everyone who visits the children sees everything and everyone at all times.

I'm totally with Tom on that. It's something for singles/Dinkies.

Yes, opinions are that different.

I think the example is totally stupid. The staircase starts in the very corner of the house.
Presumably, the TV is hanging on the staircase wall, meaning everyone who wants to go up walks through the picture, the noises go directly upstairs, etc.

I think you reversed the direction of movement.