Finalization of floor plan bungalow 130m² for 4 persons

As mentioned, I do not see this as a loss of comfort, or the positive aspects of the floor plan outweigh for us if we place the entrance to the east. I have attached the mirrored version in the attachment.

Positive/Neutral:
- Entrance in the west
- Children's room in the east

Negative:
- Rooms that are not used for living/leisure are oriented towards the garden (west) [ utility room, bathroom, bedroom]
- Living rooms face the white wall of the neighbor [yes, it will be greened, but the view depth is only 2.50-3m]
- The air-water heat pump requires an outdoor split unit, which is now visibly and possibly audibly placed in the garden (west side)
- The terrace no longer surrounds the entire dining room but the entire kitchen

As mentioned, it would be

As I said, I do not see this as a loss of comfort or the positive aspects of the layout outweigh it for us if we place the entrance to the east. In the attachment, I have added the mirrored version.

Positive/Neutral:
- Entrance in the west
- Children's room in the east

Negative:
- Rooms that are not used for living/leisure are oriented towards the garden (west) [utility room, bathroom, bedroom]
- Living rooms face a white wall of the neighbor [yes, it will be greened, but the viewing depth is only 2.50-3m]
- The air-water heat pump requires an externally installed split unit, which is now visibly and possibly audibly placed in the garden (west side)
- The terrace no longer surrounds the entire dining room but the entire kitchen

As I said, it would be

And what if you now swap kitchen and living room? Then the kitchen is the first room one enters and thus the DGZ, the living room is nicely in the west and is a bit quieter... provided that the room size then suffices for you.

And what if you swap the kitchen and living room now? Then the kitchen is the first room you enter and thus the DGZ, the living room is nicely in the west and a bit quieter... provided the room size is sufficient for you.

We had this discussion at the beginning, and TE doesn't seem to identify with it. If anything, the living room has to be big and representative. The kitchen preferably hidden, etc... Even visiting teenagers are not deterred from that.

Hello Yvonne, with all due respect, but that is, to put it bluntly, "nonsense"!

We are aiming for a nice open floor plan with optimal room size. Just because you might want to retreat to your 'small' living room doesn’t automatically mean others will feel the same.

I have taken a lot to heart and am also grateful for the tips. Yes, the kitchen turned out a bit smaller than desired, but it seamlessly adjoins the dining room, so it is not excluded as the "center of life."

What is important to us is that we don’t simply have a rectangular living room/kitchen space facing south (which is relatively common to see).

: The idea itself is not wrong, but in practice it is not suitable, since the kitchen is oversized (almost 35m² including the dining area). Additionally, light only from the west (in the evening) – the dining area and kitchen should be separated by a wall.

I am aware that the floor plan design is not simple due to the requirements for orientation, access, and existing structures, which is why I am here.

Why do you have to be 9 m away from the west boundary?

Terrace by the kitchen is more practical than by the living room

I don't have to, but it makes the most sense to me. What are your thoughts?