Why a Good Floor Plan Is Worth More Than an Extra 20 m²

1. Square Meters Don’t Tell the Truth — the Floor Plan Does

For years, buyers focused almost exclusively on size:

➡️ “How many square meters?”
➡️ “What’s the price per m²?”
➡️ “How big is the living room?”

But the truth is simple:
two apartments with the same size can feel completely different — because of the layout.

A strong floor plan:

• makes the home feel larger,

• increases natural light,

• reduces wasted space,

• boosts resale value,

• improves rental performance,

• enhances everyday comfort.

This is why an 80 m² apartment with a perfect layout often sells higher than a 95 m² home with a poor one.

2. The Hidden Enemy: “Dead Space”

Poorly designed homes — especially older ones — contain 10–20 m² of completely wasted space:

• long, dark hallways,

• odd corners,

• oversized entry areas,

• unnecessary separations,

• poor room connections,

• spaces without natural light or purpose.

Dead space means:

• higher heating costs,

• higher communal fees,

• higher taxes,

• lower comfort,

• lower long-term value.

You pay for square meters you never actually use.

3. How a Good Floor Plan Makes a Home Feel Bigger Without Adding Space

Smart architecture can make an 80 m² home feel like 100 m².
How?

✔ Open, bright living areas

Natural light makes the space expand visually.

✔ Logical separation of “day” and “night” zones

Quiet bedrooms, lively social spaces — the home functions smoothly.

✔ Efficient room proportions

No oversized corridors, no tiny bedrooms.

✔ Maximized sunlight

Homes with large openings and correct orientation feel warmer, cleaner, and more premium.

✔ Natural flow

Spaces connect without obstacles, constraints, or wasted steps.

Great design = more usable space = higher value.

4. Example: Same Size, Different Value

Scenario A: 95 m² with a bad floor plan

• 12 m² hallway

• dark closed kitchen

• small living room

• awkward bedroom placement

• poor lighting

Feels small, cramped, dated.
Hard to rent, harder to sell.

Scenario B: 80 m² with an excellent floor plan

• unified bright living area

• almost no wasted hallway

• optimal orientation

• large openings

• private bedroom zone

Feels modern, spacious, premium.
Rents immediately.
Sells at a higher price.

That’s the power of layout over size.

5. Why Modern Buyers in 2026 Demand Better Layouts

Today’s buyers:

• work from home,

• want brightness and openness,

• dislike “heavy” rooms,

• prioritize comfort over size,

• prefer smart, minimal, energy-efficient design.

Functionality has become the new luxury.

A poorly designed home loses value — even if it’s big.

6. What Professionals Look for in a Floor Plan

Evaluating a layout is a specialized skill.
Developers and architects always analyze:

✔ Space flow

No bottlenecks, no wasted circulation areas.

✔ Living room & kitchen placement

Light, openness, functionality.

✔ Bedroom privacy

No noise from elevators, entrances, or shared walls.

✔ Size and direction of window openings

Light quality is a critical value factor.

✔ Flexibility

Can the space adapt in the future with minimal changes?

✔ Usable vs. nominal m²

How many square meters are actually liveable?

This is how professionals distinguish a high-value home from an average one.

7. How Layout Influences Market Value

A well-designed floor plan:

• increases sale price,

• increases rental yield,

• reduces vacancy time,

• expands the buyer pool,

• creates emotional connection (the strongest driver of demand).

In many cases, a great layout is worth more than +20 m² — and this is consistently proven in real transactions.

8. Real Example: The Tymfristou Project by Poli Real Estate

Poli Real Estate places exceptional emphasis on layout quality.

In the Tymfristou development in Marousi:

• apartments are cross-ventilated (diameri)

• there is almost zero wasted space

• living areas are open and bright

• large openings maximize natural light

• bedroom placement ensures privacy

• the flow is intuitive, functional, and modern

• every square meter is usable

These are homes of 75–95 m² that feel significantly larger — and this is exactly why demand for boutique developments like Tymfristou remains very strong.

9. Conclusion

A good floor plan:

• increases comfort,

• maximizes usability,

• enhances visual space,

• reduces wasted area,

• increases market value,

• improves rental performance,

• makes the home feel truly livable.

Square meters are just a number.
What you are really buying is design, function, and everyday quality of life.

Poli Real Estate designs and selects properties with a deep architectural focus, ensuring layouts that deliver long-term value — and a lifestyle that feels premium from the first step inside.

If you want guidance choosing properties with excellent layouts — or want to see examples like the Tymfristou project — our team is here to help.