I actually had a similar idea when I got a house attached to an FC, but seeing as it was meant to be a private home for my character, the apartment idea didn't make much sense. I'm not sure I think the no bathing/dining area in private chambers is a good idea. While I understand you want others to socialize, people who are joining an FC like this are probably looking for a pretty large measure of freedom in their FC, since the FC doesn't exist IC and going strictly off what we see here doesn't seem to have many rules or much administration OOC. And while it would save on space, people often want more private areas for dining and bathing especially with other characters, or they may want to use a certain furniture item in their room (i.e. the sylphic dining stuff is adorable).
That's my only concern with the whole concept, though. Otherwise, I think it's a great idea. I hope you go through with it, and best of luck if you do!
That's my only concern with the whole concept, though. Otherwise, I think it's a great idea. I hope you go through with it, and best of luck if you do!