1st Floor Vs 2nd Floor Master Bedroom: The Benefits of Each
If you are planning a custom home build, you might quickly start to feel overwhelmed by all of the choices you need to make. Each detail will affect the overall functionality of your home as well as its value in the future. This quick guide will provide you with some information on how to choose a master bedroom placement. Keep reading to learn more.
Master Bedroom Evolution
In the past, it was very uncommon for a master bedroom to be downstairs in a two-story home. Around 2016, this practice started growing in popularity. If you are planning a custom home build, you might be wondering if your master should go upstairs or downstairs. Let’s look at the pros and cons of each to help you better make this important decision.
Downstairs
A downstairs master bedroom has many benefits. The most obvious benefit is that you will probably not need to navigate stairs on a daily basis. Being closer to the downstairs living spaces can greatly simplify your daily life and chores. This is also a huge benefit for individuals with mobility issues.
If no one is living upstairs, you can also look to save money on energy costs. There will be no need to keep the upstairs heated or cooled in the same way you would the downstairs.
There are some downsides to a downstairs master bedroom, though. A downstairs master bedroom will be more vulnerable to intrusion from other housemates, and it is obviously less private. If the master bedroom is positioned in such as way as to require passing through or by it to get to other living spaces, then privacy can be even more compromised. For a lot of people, this is simply unacceptable, and they will want an upstairs master bedroom.
Downstairs master bedrooms can also be very susceptible to noise from those living upstairs.
Upstairs
An upstairs master bedroom features many benefits as well. In most cases, the upstairs master bedroom will have a better view. If having a nice view from the bedroom is a priority for you, you’ll want to stick with the traditional, upstairs position.
One of the most popular benefits is that an upstairs master bedroom provides the most privacy. There is often very little traffic upstairs as all the main living areas will be downstairs.
The negative aspect of an upstairs master bedroom is that if all the bedrooms are upstairs, you may simply feel too close to all the kids or other housemates. An upstairs master bedroom is not actually very private if the upstairs is also filled with kids’ rooms.
Another important factor could be mobility. For someone with mobility issues living upstairs just may not be an option. You should also consider that if you purchase a house that you plan to live in until you are older, you might develop mobility issues.
If you are unsure of where you should position your master bedroom, a custom home builder can help. A home builder will be able to provide you with important advice on how to design a new home.