in general: think twice about wanting to live under one roof with the parents/in-laws. Both my boyfriend (ex in-laws) and I (my parents) didn’t have such good experiences. They really interfere in EVERYTHING.
My boyfriend said he had to try to finance it alone back then. The "price/performance ratio" of bringing the in-laws into the house definitely did not pay off....
It can be great but also terrible.
I voluntarily did it for about 30 years and would do it again, as everyone "benefited", especially those with children.
Still, it is basically more the case that you stand in the second row as a daughter-in-law, even if you are liked; it is absolutely human that your own son is closer to you.
I left it up to my wife whether we would do it this way or differently, and she gladly wanted it this way; I would have also done something on my own.
You MUST agree firmly beforehand and clearly express that you want to remain independent and act as you want yourself. You must not mince words, not even with mother-in-law or father-in-law.
The most important thing, however (which unfortunately is often the actual problem), is that your husband (the boy in the house) is 101% loyal to you!!! Even if it occasionally has to go "against" his own mother, he must be on your side (not blindly but loyally!).
If this is not guaranteed 101%, this healthy distance and freedom, there will definitely be problems which then will be solely to your disadvantage. For me it was really wonderful but without this attitude it would have been tense. In addition, my parents would never have interfered by nature.
If you cannot answer that with 101% YES, your tiny bathroom or alpine style will eventually be your lesser problem.
So if YES – then it is absolutely great
If not quite sure – despite the already advanced inner planning it is no problem to decide on something else for YOUR family.
Big difference: We partially rebuilt with the parents’ money and created a nice attic apartment for them. In their own house you will probably always play second fiddle. The problem and also the solution is solely your husband and his attitude!