Floor plan design, optimization of single-family house without basement

We have looked through the floor plans for orientation and have already seen many floor plan options from various prefabricated house manufacturers. Unfortunately, there are always 1-2 points here that we do not like at all and for which we have no solution approach.

It is also said: "the other way around it makes sense". The sequence is wrong. First create the concept, and then see which examples can be found to fulfill it.

And yes, our draughtsman has been retired for a few years now (actually funny that you can tell by the floor plan), he was a site manager for 20 years and is a trained master bricklayer. Many plans from private and industrial clients in our region pass over his desk.

I still find unanswered what the motive was to involve the draughtsman – especially after reading that CAD is also being used – even more so. Incidentally, the very best professional tool is ordinary squared notebook paper – occasionally after four decades of floor plan planning I still use it myself when I run out of napkins to scribble on ;-) "Professional" software is usually no good: the efficiency is abysmal. For a single project (i.e. a single-family house for oneself, without ambitions to become a builder oneself) the effort of learning the software (to put it nicely) is "not worthwhile". And one can’t need better elaborations anyway, because the architect can “process further” the squared paper sketches no worse by a jot. Besides, afterwards you are still not an architect, but at best a trainee draughtsman.

Most of the time in the floor plans, the stairs and/or the WC/shower room are accessed through the entrance area,

And there is a reason for that.

simply also because both are used very frequently

Exactly. But you don’t just live _in_ the house and use the bathroom and stairs from the couch, you come home and wash your hands or press the base.

and also with shoes etc., yes, there is more dirt in the entrance.

Exactly. But without a wardrobe or shoe space, you just walk further into the house anyway. Which family of four wants to take off their shoes together in that tiny hallway before entering the sacred halls? Or even five with a stroller?

I’m not saying you have to build the standard that is offered everywhere. But at least they work in terms of "living within a family."
I can only say back to square one: many roads lead to Rome and to the right house design.

Addendum Screenshots:

Left, No. 2 we no longer like ourselves

Right, No. 1: Better, we will probably forgo the fireplace and stove here
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On the topic of CAD: My husband imagined it or was just in the mood for it. At first, I thought the same (waste of time), but now that he is familiar with it, it helps to visualize the whole thing a little better.

On the topic of draftsman: As mentioned before, he is involved in many projects in our region and was recommended to us by some acquaintances + has a lot of practical experience as a former site manager.

@ : Yes, you are absolutely right, "south-west" and "north-east" are swapped - we apparently have become "blind" by now and only look at the hallway and entrance area :) - Thank you!

I find both solutions for the kitchen, access, and movement in the kitchen towards the terrace rather unfortunate. Through the pantry access, you basically create a hallway in the kitchen area. In variant 2, the path from the hallway to the kitchen area around the oven with the table in the corner is quite awkward. I would seriously consider swapping living/cooking.

Take a look, kindred spirits (and judging by the style, you might even have the same acquaintance):

Take a look, kindred spirits (and judging by the style, you might even have the same acquaintance):

Nope, you can rule out siblings just by looking at the stairs!