New single-family house approx. 174 m² floor plan architect

We have been thinking about it again just now. We do not see a way to realize it. The staircase is practically fixed because of the upper floor. And one thing is important to us, we want to position the wardrobe so that access to the guest WC does not go through the "dirty area". I'm afraid we will stick with the "L".

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No, I definitely wouldn’t do that. I find the L shape really well done, the chill area is quiet. However, I would consider what is actually supposed to happen in the utility room? And possibly move the front door further to the right according to the plan, then the cloakroom and WC can be deeper and the entrance to the utility room can be made from the hallway. And then I would also try to have the wastewater from the children’s bathroom routed more in the ceiling and have a shaft rather towards the utility room and not right in the middle of the area between cooking and dining. I would also take up the suggestions for the bedroom. I always find a headboard directly next to the passageway to the dressing room extremely uncomfortable.

No, I definitely wouldn't do that. I think the L is really successful, the chill area is quiet.

I'm really surprised that most people prefer not to have the living rooms on the sunny garden side, but instead give the utility room a piece of the sweet spot. That wouldn't be an option for me. But okay. I would at least move the terrace more towards the middle of the garden so that you’re not sitting so close to the neighbor's fence.

Well, the living space gets east/south/west sun .. but west sun only for looking. The question is always, when do you use the sofa? In the evening for watching TV? For visitors? My visitors usually sit at the table, you eat something together, you play together, etc.

Apologies, today was very busy. I did check in but couldn’t respond.

- Bad OG: I would swap the shower and toilet, also extend the long window accordingly. Advantage: Toilet somewhat hidden but with a view outside.

We will take a look at that, thanks!

- I would find the accesses to the terrace too few.

Also my concern. It is three meters, which seems little to me. 3.5 m should work with the L-layout, for more Katja’s suggestion would make sense.

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You are right, this variant is possible. The argumentation is also consistent. Drainage should also be possible because of the bathroom above.
We are considering it, but are currently somehow having difficulties letting go of the old arrangement. We have to summarize an update for the architect tomorrow, maybe the penny will drop then.

No, I would definitely not do that. I find the L very successful, the chill area is quiet.

That is true, the garden side could be used more. Cars on the street would at least theoretically shine into the living room. Katja has a point there.

However, I would consider what should actually happen in the utility room?

Primarily provisions and drinks for day-to-day use, the rest is in the basement. Vacuum cleaner and cleaning utensils, kitchen appliances that are not used regularly. Paper waste and empties. Some workspace to prepare or put away dirty dishes. A simple metal sink as a drain and maybe sometimes to clean shoes?
Laundry definitely goes to the basement.

And maybe shift the entrance door further to the right according to the plan, then the cloakroom and WC can be deeper and the entrance to the utility room can be made from the hallway.

The room should remain accessible directly from the kitchen. Otherwise a smaller storage room would also suffice.

And then I would also try to have the wastewater from the children’s bathroom run more through the ceiling and have a shaft more toward the utility room and not so much in the middle of the area between cooking and eating.

We will ask about that, maybe that’s still possible.

I would also include the suggestions for the bedroom. I always find a headboard right next to the passageway to the dressing area extremely unpleasant.

I don’t see a problem there. Toward the passage would be my side, I currently sleep with my head next to the door and that is OK.
There would be enough space to turn the bed.

Best regards! mini

Well, the living space gets east/south/west sun .. but west sun only for looking at. The question is always, when do you use the sofa? In the evening to watch TV? For visitors? My visitors usually sit at the table, you eat something together, you play together, etc.

We overlapped there. I would have also said that visitors mostly sit at the dining/family table. Sofa rather rarely.