Single-storey house plans first became popular in the 1950s and recently have seen a resurgence in popularity – and for good reason. There are some serious advantages to living on one-level that you may not have previously considered.
Living in a one-floor house certainly influences the amount of maintenance necessary for your property. Think about chores such as cleaning gutters, which instantly become so much easier (no need for tall ladders).
Everything is easily accessible, making painting, holiday decorating or window cleaning a breeze.
A single storey house plan is often less expensive to build than its two-storey counterparts, and easier to heat and cool. This is largely because of the open floor plan.
Single-storey home designs lend to open plan living, meaning the lack of walls between rooms allows air to flow naturally through the design. This means that your bills stay low and you can invest in the things that really matter to you.
It also means that when things go wrong such as leaky roofs or corroded tiling, the cost to repair is significantly less than a two storey home as you don’t need to consider different structures that hold a two storey home together.
If you have a large enough plot of land you can easily add a deck, conservatory or patio to your house plan. Without having to consider other parts of the home in your build, additional space is easy to create.
Many people love the flexibility of indoor-outdoor living and in a one-storey home this is usually very easy to create. Enjoying a BBQ on the deck while watching football in the living room is the way to live!
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