Single Vs Double Storey Home

When choosing to build your new home, it can be difficult to decide if you should build a single or double storey design. We have put together a few key considerations for each, to help you decide which is best suited to your needs and lifestyle. 

LOCATION & BLOCK SIZE

The first important consideration is the size of your land. To maximise the space of a smaller or narrow block, many people opt for a double storey home to create spacious living spaces and additional bedrooms. 
For those who have larger blocks, or live in more  regional areas, your land could be  maximised with a single storey home. These are typically most suited to young families, downsizers, first home buyers or those living in rural locations on acreage lots. 

PROPERTY ASPECT

So you want to build a home that will encapsulate your view! If your location has a beautiful view, this may be a deciding factor in choosing to build a double storey or single storey home. Many buyers opt for a double storey design to access the best possible view of the Tassie landscape. Our Elevate Range homes offer both top floor living and rear floor living, plus a choice of front and rear view opens for your main living areas.
Can you see yourself sitting on the front porch of your new acreage home taking in the country air or sitting at the dining table of your first floor looking out over the water? 

FLOOR PLAN

A design aspect that should be considered is the desired layout of your floor plan. If you are looking for an open and airy floor plan that flows from each room a single storey design would be best suited. For more privacy and zoned living areas, a double storey design is best. Living areas and bedrooms are separated, allowing a good division from the hustle and bustle of life with rest and retreat. 

FAMILY NEEDS /LIFESTYLE & AGE OF FAMILY

Each family situation is unique and not everyone’s circumstances are the same. Factors that should come into play when choosing a single or double storey design is your lifestyle and how you spend your spare time. Young families with small children, or those who are looking to downsize as they lead into retiring, a single storey home will be more beneficial with less obstacles such as stairs and everything on a single level. 

Double storey homes with separated living spaces and bedrooms or home office are perfect for those who want privacy to work from home or conduct after hours phone calls. Privacy also comes into play with teenagers who want to entertain or complete study without any distraction.    

OUR MOST POPULAR SINGLE STOREY 

The Albany 3 bedroom, 2 bath and 2 car garage provides relaxed, easy and hassle free family living every day.

Well considered spaces seamlessly connect to create intelligent zones within the home, ensuring families can experience all of the benefits of modern day, architectural design, even on a smaller block.

Cleverly separated from the minor bedrooms, the Master Suite allows everyone to have their own space. Located at the front of the home, parents will love the generous sized walk in robe and ensuite. 

Light field and airy, the open plan living and dining area off the kitchen opens onto the outdoor living, the perfect space for entertaining. For the those cold winter snuggle in for a movie night with a bowl of popcorn in the Home Theatre.

See the Albany on Display at Kingston.

OUR MOST POPULAR DOUBLE STOREY

The Bellavista, 4 bedroom 2.5 bath and 2 car garage offers two great variations for a double storey home. 

BELLAVISTA ONE

Make the most of your location and take your love for being home to a whole new level in the Bellavista One. This design is perfect to look out over the views at the front of your property. This contemporary design positions the main living level upstairs and is separated into a rear private accommodation wing with large Master Suite which flows off the open plan Living, Dining and Kitchen with large walk-in Pantry.

The lower level would be ideal as a dedicated children’s level with three Bedrooms, a Children’s Activity which flows out to the backyard and a smartly designed Family Bathroom and Laundry with easy access to outside. The double Garage is designed to make life a little easier with internal access to the centre of the ground level.

This is a home you will love to live in, your guests will always want to visit, and your family will never want to leave.

BELLAVISTA TWO

The Bellavista Two is perfect if your view is to the rear of your property. The design positions the main living level upstairs with an open plan Living, Dining and Kitchen with large walk-in Pantry which flows through to the front private accommodation wing with large Master Suite complete with large walk-in Robe and Ensuite.

The lower level would be ideal as a dedicated children’s level with a Children’s Activity which flows out to the backyard and three Bedrooms, with the option to create a Home Office in front positioned Bedroom 4. The double Garage is designed to make life a little easier with internal access to the centre of the ground level.

This contemporary home will allow you to make the most of your view and create the perfect backdrop for cherished family memories.

With over 70 designs fully customisable, Wilson Homes can build your Ideal home. Talk to a Building & Design Consultant today.