Planning to build your dream home? Before you begin designing your new home, you must first determine whether a one- or two-story floor plan is more suited to your lifestyle. Each has its own advantages and drawbacks.
Once a symbol of the American dream, one-story, ranch-style homes have held fast in the neighborhood landscape. Read on to discover this timeless, energy-efficient floor plan’s many advantages.
Cleaning and maintenance in a one-story home is more localized and therefore tasks such as the following are more manageable (and less costly) in the long term:
Families with older members or children will value the absence of stairs in a one-story home as a distinct advantage. Slips and falls can happen to anyone, but a single-level living space inherently prevents such risks, allowing homeowners of all generations to age safely in their own homes. Bonus: one-story homes are also easier to evacuate in case of emergency.
A one-story home is a quieter home, free from noise that naturally occurs with the presence of a second story.
As one can see, single-story homes certainly have strong positives going for them, but they are not without disadvantages, such as:
With more design options, greater square footage for one’s dollar upfront, and potential for higher resale value, two-story homes have grown in popularity over the last fifty years. Here are some reasons why:
Pro: A two-story home’s second level has a built-in layer of security. After all, ill-intended burglars aren’t apt to set up a ladder and make off with a flat-screen from the second story.
Pro: A two-story home’s privacy advantage is twofold. A second level brings a sense of seclusion from the outside world. Additionally, two-floor layouts offer flexibility to separate private from public spaces within the home, and even distance a master suite from other bedrooms.
But no floor plan is perfect. Two-story homes also contend with certain disadvantages, such as:
With distinct pros and cons for each floor plan, it boils down to personal taste when choosing a one- or two-story layout for your new home. Which floor plan is most suitable for your family?
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