Double storey homes are rising in popularity, especially since blocks of land are getting smaller. But, with their own advantages and disadvantages, they’re not always the right choice for everyone. Today, we’re going to go through all the benefits of a double story house design so you can decide for yourself if a 2 storey home is right for you.
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The Pros to Double Storey House Designs
Plenty of Additional Space
As land sizes get smaller, larger blocks of land are becoming rare, so you’ll want to make the most of your available space. When you build upwards, you can maximise floor space without cutting into your yard. This opens up space for a patio, pets, even a swimming pool, without cutting anything from your home.
Of course, you’ll also get additional space inside the home as well. This gives you the option to add more rooms or to make them larger. With all this additional breathing space, your home will feel less claustrophobic and allow more air to flow through.
A Variety of Design Options
When you’re building vertically, you’ve got the option to create entirely separate living spaces upstairs and downstairs. One of the most popular choices is to create an open living space downstairs with a more closed-off design upstairs. By positioning the kitchen, dining room and living room in one open space, the area will feel larger while flowing seamlessly. Take the look to the next level with large glass doors leading outside.
There’s no need to limit yourself to one kind of design with a 2 storey home. Keep it all that same design or mix it up, the choice is yours.
Improved Privacy
While most only consider privacy in relation to their neighbours, privacy within your home is important as well. The smaller space in a single storey home means most of the rooms will be clustered together, with almost no privacy between rooms. On the other hand, rooms in a 2 storey home can be a bit more spread out, giving you additional privacy between rooms and floors.
Noise reduction is another major plus to 2 storey houses. In a single storey home, you’ve only got the walls blocking noise. But a double storey home has an additional floor preventing noise travelling from room to room.
The View
No matter where you live, you’ll almost always have a better view from higher up. Whether it’s the hills, beach or the properties around you, a better view is something you’ll be able to enjoy every single day.
The Cons to Double Storey House Designs
The Price
Not all of us can afford the mansion of our dreams. Most of us will need to settle for something in our price range. Generally, the primary reason people don’t live in a 2 storey home is the cost. It costs about 30% more to own a double storey compared to a single storey. A big reason for the rise in cost is because it’s more complicated to build up rather than build out.
This price increase will generally be the deciding factor as to whether you get a single or 2 storey home. But, don’t let your dream of owning a double storey home be the reason you stay renting forever. Even though a single storey home might not be your first choice, getting out of the rental cycle and into your own home could be the first step towards securing the dream of a 2 storey home.
Whether you want a 2 storey home, single storey, or just want to escape the rental nightmare, we can help. Darren Walters has already helped thousands of renters become homeowners using his no or low deposit new home system, and you could be next. Simply fill in our pre-qualification form and our New Home Consultants will show you all your factual options and guide you along the homeownership journey.
Up & Down Stairs Everyday
A fundamental feature of 2 storey homes is the stairs. These come with some safety concerns and the daily inconvenience of constantly needing to go up and down stairs. If you have children or plan on having any, you’ll need to take precautions and teach them how to safely use stairs. Also, for people with mobility issues or anyone who plans on getting old, this slight annoyance could become a daily struggle.
Twice as Much Space = Twice as Much Cleaning
Every inch of additional space equals more space that needs to be kept clean. Flooring, windows and the stairs themselves take time to clean, and if you’re not willing to take this additional time out of your day, then maybe a single storey home would be better for you.
Increased Costs of Air Conditioning
An increase in space and the number of rooms means an increase in air conditioning costs. Your air cons will also need to work twice as hard to cool your entire home. Which will mean an increase in your electricity bills. Of course, you’ll also need to pay to have them cleaned and maintained regularly as well.
Deciding Between Single Storey or Double Storey House Designs
A double storey house design comes with its advantages and disadvantages. But ultimately, you’ll need to consider if a double storey or single storey home gives you the best chance to get out of the rental cycle and into your own home.
Thanks to his no or low deposit new home system, Darren has already helped thousands of renters who would have been knocked back by the banks, achieve their homeownership dreams. The only difference between you and them is that they filled in our pre-qualification form.
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