This layout is actually favored by many young people. Although the overall apartment is not very large, the advantage is that the functions are relatively complete and the living comfort is really high.
This kind of apartment is the most common in Japan, mostly near the station. Many singles or some international students will choose this kind of house. After all, the budget for these people to buy a house is not sufficient, so they will give priority to this kind of housing.
When ldk was designed, it actually opened the bedroom, living room and kitchen space, so it was visually transparent, and at the same time, it narrowed the distance between these spaces, making it more convenient for family members to interact.