ᐅ Single-family home floor plan 190 sqm with double garage and front garden – ideas

Greetings,

my wife and I, currently without children, have recently purchased a plot of land that we plan to build on. However, designing the floor plan, especially for the ground floor, is proving challenging even with the help of a draftsman, which is why I am turning to this forum. Maybe someone can offer some advice.

Here are a few ideas for the house, and perhaps you can help us with the implementation =)

Plot: 625 sqm (6726 sq ft), corner lot, new development area, streets on the south and west sides
Planned construction:
- Single-family house, about 11m x 11m (36 ft x 36 ft), approximately 190 sqm (2045 sq ft) living area, no basement, 2 full floors, preferably hip or pyramid roof
- General: straightforward construction, simple or short routes, especially for carrying groceries from the garage to the pantry and kitchen
- Heating: buried propane tank, also happy to have a wood stove
- Double garage attached directly to the house with doors to the front, back, and into the house
- Workshop/storage and a toilet attached to the back of the double garage
- Ground floor with open kitchen (southwest side), living and dining area, pantry, toilet, wardrobe, hallway, utility/technical room, preferably a straight staircase to the upper floor, possibly an office
- Upper floor: hallway, bathroom, at least 2 children's rooms, possibly a 3rd child’s room or office, master bedroom with walk-in closet
- Master bedroom and walk-in closet on the upper floor: master bedroom with one door to the hallway and one to the walk-in closet; closet with one door to the hallway and one to the master bedroom
- Bathroom on the upper floor: with shower, bathtub, toilet, double sinks, and laundry chute to the floor below (-> bathroom above the utility room)
- Garden and covered terrace on the west (and south) side

We understand that it may not be possible to meet every aspect perfectly, but we want to get as close as possible.

My main concern is to design the ground floor well; I am more flexible and have fewer requirements for the upper floor.
Attached are some photos of the plot and current plans. The images labeled "2 EG" are from the architect, and many ideas still need to be incorporated.
The areas marked in black pen are our own sketches with handwritten suggestions for improvement, which obviously still need substantial refinement.

Thank you very much in advance.
Peter