Floor plan of a single-family house, feedback

So, in a causal context, you’d rather send the residents of the house outside to the garage behind the car to get some storage/junk/things you need/towels than store them behind a cupboard behind the door, because the latter is impractical.
You made my day!

It wasn’t about towels, but about suitcases and decorations. Things you need once or twice a year. And I actually bring those in myself.
I find that more sensible than wasting expensive space in the house for these things. Regardless of door situations, I wouldn’t store them in the living area.
I’d rather use the space behind the door for things I need daily (but without doors).

I think everyone has to figure that out for themselves, but it should be done "honestly." For example, we have a dry room as an extension to the carport, but we would never store suitcases, clothes, fabric items (including some decorations), etc. there. A young family usually already has 4 suitcases (even if smaller), sports bags, winter shoes, specialized sportswear, and much more—all things that I personally would not store outside. In every garage (non-living space), little creatures, spider webs, etc., gather, which you wouldn’t want to be in constant contact with. I have significantly reduced my belongings and throw away things I no longer need, so I’m not a collector and have no children, yet you still need enough space for that INSIDE the house. The same applies to binders, music and technical devices, winter clothing, guest supplies, maybe a mattress, and much more. Therefore, consider carefully. Sure, everything is always possible. A garage smells of oil/gasoline and also tends to get dusty. I am in favor of removing all sorts of things from the apartment, but some things should definitely stay inside, and the garage should remain a pleasantly usable garage, not a furniture storage room.

A good design thinks along but does not prescribe the furnishings; instead, it makes many things possible—whether you have open or closed cabinets. The TE can still decide that for themselves. I see garage storage the way describes it very nicely: there are just things you don't want to hand over to spiders and woodlice. For example, if someone has time before vacation to thoroughly clean their stuff from mold stains and spider webs, they are probably somehow lucky in life.

Those who, for example, have time before vacation to thoroughly free their stuff from mold stains and cobwebs are probably somehow lucky in life.

The alternative is: less stuff.
We have good experience with consciously limited storage space. We do reach limits here and there, but we find that much better than knowing that a good portion of our things wait 350 days a year for a chance to be used and are simply "stored away" without providing any benefit.

The small amount of storage space forces us into a discipline that ultimately does us a lot of good. Areas where this is particularly helpful:

1. "This is still good, I will need it again someday" items --> what is "still good" is sold or given away if it no longer benefits us.
2. "This is a keepsake from..." Memories are important. The number of items that remind us quickly becomes too large. Those who prioritize these things may build storage space for them. For us, reducing the number of keepsakes with the move was beneficial. Not an easy process, but in the end soothing for us.
3. How much clothing and apparel is really needed? Less storage space helps to focus. This is not for everyone, but conversely, having little storage space is also no mistake.
4. Seasonal items – some like to buy new decoration materials with every season change and enjoy purchasing and playing with them. Fine. Others buy decoration materials impulsively because they happen to be there and look nice. For us, that was a trap until we had to think about "Where to put the stuff?"

The alternative is: less fuss.

It's about suitcases for, for example, vacation. But I admit: alternative, no vacation ;)

How much clothing and stuff do you really need? Less storage space helps to focus. That’s not everyone’s thing, but on the other hand, little storage space is also not a mistake.

A question that arose for us after the move. Before the move, we decluttered – thoroughly. 6 large bags of old clothes, one big bag of trash. Since we initially had to live without a wardrobe and still do to this day, everything was in boxes. What you needed had to be searched for and dug out. Result: Almost one third of the boxes are still unopened, the effort for the contents feels too big. Conclusion: You don’t really need it. What do you need (meaning: us, without children)? Always two sets of bed linen. A third one in reserve lies in one of these boxes, still untouched to this day. Underwear/socks x30 per person is plenty. Each 12 T-shirts and half as many sweaters. Each 3 good shirts for going out and 1 suit. Each a winter jacket/coat. 3 pairs of shorts per person, 5 jeans. 5 pairs of shoes per person + work shoes for the garden. In total, 3 belts are in circulation. That way we have now entered the third year without missing anything. Newly bought now: 2 pairs of swim trunks, we were understocked there. I haven’t counted towels or bath towels, there are always enough for a month until they are washed. On hand within reach lie: sports shirts, which unsuccessfully remind of their usage. By now I only have a vague idea of what remained unpacked.