Floor plan of a 200m2 house, your assessment?

I think it was a mistake to post the exterior view because it is misleading. This is just ONE design of how it could look. But I am realistic enough to know that we might have to make some compromises. That means maybe saying goodbye to the bay windows, having supports in the living area, planning smaller glazing, leaving out the third floor and the biotope... and the "glass railings" are – if at all – priority 3.

All of this together currently makes the house special. Without the glass railings, then some floor-to-ceiling windows can also be removed in one or another place. Bay windows gone... then interior room lines are missing or supports inside, resulting in a different space. Therefore, I would find it important to address the and then develop anew from the answers.

What exactly is supposed to be included in the ground floor? The cloakroom area is quite large; is there a specific reason for that? The bathrooms are small, and am I right in seeing that the WC and bathroom are separated upstairs? Do you currently have it that way as well? Regarding the cost estimate, you better take the comments seriously.

Thank you for your questions. On the ground floor, the plan is: the entrance area (spaciously designed to enable a pleasant arrival), with cloakroom + mirror, storage space for outdoor clothing, (many) shoes, dog stuff, possibly a seating area for putting on shoes. Then storage room, utility room (washing machine, drying laundry, cleaning supplies…), technical room. And a multifunctional room (fitness, cabinet for work documents and possibly workspace, guest room) as well as sauna, shower, washbasin and WC.

We currently also have bathroom and WC separated and find that very convenient. For us, putting them together would rather be a makeshift solution. But I gathered that the toilets are thought to be too small.

I take every constructive comment seriously that does not just say "that will never work." I am happy about ideas and suggestions. Thank you.

But I took away that the toilets are designed too small.

And with such fundamental points, I always (mentally) come to a halt. Glass fronts that would be enough for 5 normal detached houses, but toilet size like in a terraced house. (The project probably has to be “thoroughly reworked” once. And in the end, nothing remains of the original idea/drawing. Again, there are no €75 designer shoes... whether expert or not ;).)

And with such fundamental points, I (mentally) always come to a standstill. Glass fronts that would be enough for 5 normal single-family homes, but WC size like in the terraced house. (The object probably has to be “put through the mill” completely once. And in the end, nothing remains of the original idea/drawing. Again, there are no 75€ designer shoes... no matter if expert or not ;).)

so with shoes it will probably be the same as with designer furniture. In second hand (designer shoes are sometimes only worn 1-3 times by women!) they are available for very little money, even if the new price is over 500€. Examples: "Designer" granite dining table once cost 3500 new, on eBay Classifieds 150€ (plus 3 hours of “work time” for two people + km driving). The Philippe Starck AI designer dining chairs (normally about 190€) I bought here and there on eBay and eBay Classifieds between 60€ and 110€) etc.

What speaks against saving by buying, for example, the high-end kitchen used, the flooring from outlet etc.?

In my opinion, it is currently not about whether it is good to place the guest WC over the full width next to the elevator ... to set up the kitchen, etc., but rather to determine whether 3 levels are necessary, how to combine the living areas into meaningful units (see questions), etc.

Thank you very much for your helpful questions. This is exactly the kind of discussion I hoped for here. I want to examine the current draft for meaningfulness and coherence based on such questions. I will write down our considerations and would be very glad if you could then give me critical feedback on them. Have a nice day!

I really like the hanging fireplace. I just don't see yet where it would be ideally placed. The plan would be to position the bookshelf wall by the staircase (because windows are not needed there). But that would also be a good place for the fireplace... I would be happy to read your thoughts on that.

I'm not sure if the fireplace would work well there; it would somehow be in the middle. I would probably want it in the living room, either to the right or left of the large glass front. That way, you can lie comfortably on the sofa and look outside past the flames...