houses- 1 or 2 story?

2up · 04-09-2009, 12:24 AM

I prefer 2 story with some bedrooms on the main floor and some upstairs. The only exception would be a 1 story with a floor plan that has some bedrooms in one area and the other (master) in another, seperated by the main rooms. I prefer to not have the guest and "kids" rooms near the master. I'd rather have the "kids"/guests be able to go to bed or do whatever without me having to be concerned with what I'm doing bugging them and vice versa. Ultimately though I really do prefer a 2 story.

ETA: In Arizona, much as in Vegas, basements are the exception not the rule. The ground here is too hard to dig into and there is some other reason I can't remember?

I would actually like a basement though for the extra space, although I hate the dark/damp basements in the midwest/eastern states I've lived in. Walk out basements are a much better deal though because they allow for more light and a more moderate temp IMO. Oh, and, I love fireplaces. They can be used for a couple of months in the winter here in AZ. In my last house here there was a double-sided fireplace which opened to both the family room and the formal living room.

View Poll Results: Do you prefer 1 or 2 stories?
1 story	18	42.86%
2 story	24	57.14%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

04-09-2009, 12:24 AM	#14
2up Waiting for Hello Kitty! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Moto: Nothing ATM, which makes me want to cry. Posts: 810	I prefer 2 story with some bedrooms on the main floor and some upstairs. The only exception would be a 1 story with a floor plan that has some bedrooms in one area and the other (master) in another, seperated by the main rooms. I prefer to not have the guest and "kids" rooms near the master. I'd rather have the "kids"/guests be able to go to bed or do whatever without me having to be concerned with what I'm doing bugging them and vice versa. Ultimately though I really do prefer a 2 story. ETA: In Arizona, much as in Vegas, basements are the exception not the rule. The ground here is too hard to dig into and there is some other reason I can't remember? I would actually like a basement though for the extra space, although I hate the dark/damp basements in the midwest/eastern states I've lived in. Walk out basements are a much better deal though because they allow for more light and a more moderate temp IMO. Oh, and, I love fireplaces. They can be used for a couple of months in the winter here in AZ. In my last house here there was a double-sided fireplace which opened to both the family room and the formal living room. Last edited by 2up; 04-09-2009 at 12:29 AM..