[eecc]

Well, as far as I have seen space in the Dutch sense is not about functionally rather for show. Living room. A lot of living room, something you could play soccer in (or have many friends for dinner.)

Bedrooms, studies, bathrooms as small and cramped as feasible

[jbverschoor]

It's not for show. It's design 101. You spend the most time in the livingroom, diningroom or kitchen, so it makes sense to use the most space for that. There's only so much space you can divide up.