Single-storey houses have a specific charm. They seem so cosy, modest, nestled in the surroundings. Poles are more inclined to choose multi-storey homes or houses with a usable attic, and single-storey houses still occasionally appear. Meanwhile, this type of single-family construction has many advantages. We invite you to read the article, in which we present the advantages and disadvantages of single-storey houses.
Advantages of single-storey houses
The undeniable advantages of this type of houses include
- Cost of construction and operation – less expenditure on ceilings, as light wooden ones are sufficient. You also save on stairs, which are expensive and take up a lot of usable space.
- Blending in with the surroundings – such houses are closer to the garden, orchard, yard. In the interior, this is felt in every room, which brings a healthy climate to the interior.
- Open space – modern designs almost perfectly manage to use this advantage of single-storey houses. Interior architects compete in attractive arrangements of such interiors, using partitions, luxro-frames, furniture and decorative plants. Life in a single-storey house is more integrated for its inhabitants. The community of spaces promotes more frequent and natural contact.
- Friendly for small children, the elderly and the disabled – not having to climb up to the upper levels makes life much easier for families with small children, for whom stairs are a great danger. The elderly and disabled (mobility impaired and blind) also function better in spaces where they face fewer barriers, and stairs are one of these.
- Better acoustic insulation – the rooms are horizontally separated from each other rather than being on top of each other, which significantly reduces any possible noise coming from, for example, a teenager’s room or a person playing an instrument (drums, trumpet, etc.).
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Minuses
As there are practically no perfect things, single-storey houses also have their drawbacks. Among the most serious are:
- Larger heating expenses – significant heat losses here are due to larger areas.
- Extensive communication, i.e. adequate corridors leading to successive rooms.
– Problems with placement on a small building plot – it isn’t easy to comply with the required regulations, e.g. distances from a fence, from a neighbour’s house, etc., not to mention taking up space intended for use by a neighbour. Not to note-taking up space designed for a garden, driveway or yard.
– Location of utility rooms – on one level, it requires additional effort to sensibly place such spaces as a boiler room, pantry, laundry room or drying room.
So what to choose?
It all depends on your balance sheet. There is no denying that, as with any other choice, you will have to make some compromises here. But everyone has to make their own decision. You need to calculate the expenses, not only for the construction itself but also for the operation, i.e. heating, painting, repairs.
Consider each member of the household’s comfort and preferences, especially if there are elderly or disabled among them. If you choose a single-storey house, you can always protect yourself with a design that will allow you to add another storey in the future.
Choosing what kind of house you want is a fundamental matter. So we wish you rational and successful decisions!