Own floor plan design city villa 180 sqm with double garage feedback

The 2 steps above the door are meant seriously. In my opinion, it looks sh...e.

The side entrance door in the utility room is being relocated - thanks for that.

I always appreciate it when proposals for advantages come with little additional cost. By the way, it’s similar here:

I’m not really getting along with the folding sliding door. There are dozens of joints on it and the structure still has to slide. Probably hardly any price difference to the lift-and-slide door? Of course, a big advantage is that the folding sliding door can be almost completely opened. That definitely looks really good, no question. But how often do you actually do that?

In terms of spatial imagination, the folding sliding door may seem like the more complex product, but technically they are nearly equivalent. I can also imagine a folding sliding door made of PVC if necessary; I always classify lift-and-slide as a stress element and mercilessly recommend aluminum. Everyone wants lift-and-slide doors because in the 70s only rich people could afford them – it’s a fashion thing. In practice, it comes down to the everyday passage of about one meter of clear width, which is easier to make functional with a hinged door than with the hassle of dragging a bulky structure. I often even see folding sliding doors with an outward-opening hinged sash provided.

Is it maybe possible to move the landing stairs 50cm to the right?

Moving the stairs is a good idea, but I have the feeling it would ruin the entire floor plan – especially upstairs it wouldn’t work properly anymore (space for the bathtub, the children's room door...).

One consideration would be to leave the stairs open at the entrance area downstairs. That would at least give some space underneath for shoes. But I’m afraid it wouldn’t look good. Otherwise, the hallway is wide enough. Then there would simply be a wardrobe on the wall between the guest WC and the office. Not perfect, but that’s exactly how it currently looks in our apartment.

The 2 steps above the door – is that serious? In my opinion it looks sh...ty.

This small slope doesn’t bother us, see cross-section drawing.

In practice, it comes down to the everyday passage of about one meter clear width, which is easier to make with a hinged door than dragging a huge thing. I often even see the folding sliding door with an outward-opening hinged wing.

I will ask about the folding sliding door and also listen to the architect’s opinion on it. Maybe I will still be convinced.

First of all, the floor plan with the lift-and-slide door is adapted. Now it also makes sense to swap sofa and TV / lowboard. That way you can comfortably look out into the garden from the sofa.