Why are main floor Master Bedrooms all the rage in new home builds?

[lawnboy]

Seriously WTF- I don't want our master where everyone hangs out But most of the plans you see online for 2 story homes now feature a main floor master br/bath.

Pros and Cons of this setup from those of you that have it? The only pro i can legitimately think of is if you're old, you'd be happy not to climb stairs.

 

[Dr. Charisma]

You answered your own question. It's for the oldest of farts and great big fat people.

 

[Samcanadian]

I like the idea of a big bungalow. I'm not sure I like the idea of a two story with the master being on the main floor.

 

[Finest]

When you're old, you don't have to climb the stairs.

 

[BlasterMaster]

You answered your own question. It's for the oldest of farts and great big fat people.

Anytime I see house hunters it’s old people that have this requirement

 

[_dEf_]

Kids upstairs, safer.
No climbing stairs, safer.
Laundry downstairs.
Closer to kitchen.

 

[Aviv]

Boomers can't climb stairs

 

[Actvs Dei]

Easier to blackout after a having a party

 

[TheEvil1]

Boomers can't climb stairs

This.

My parents are thinking of moving because of this

 

[Divine]

1) People don't want to go up the stairs all the time
2)) People with hip/back/leg issues.
3) People buying homes with the future in mind and fear there may be a time getting up the stairs constantly is a chore.

 

[Divine]

Parents just bought a house with atleast 1500 square feet on the second floor they will never use since their master is on main .

 

[Calamity Clam]

It's so that any would be murderers wont hurt themselves while climbing the stairs to your bedroom and sue you.

 

[Hpower]

Walking upstairs sucks. Also if you get old and can't walk upstairs you can still live in your house.

 

[Supernoma]

First floor master bedroom crew, checking in. This layout is especially lame when master bedroom windows face the neighbor's dining room, which is all of 20' away

We put in frosted glass window coating the first week after moving in.

 

[Ore]

You do realize you will be old one day right?

 

[Thumpin'Ram]

I prefer a sprawling ranch, unless a second story is useful for the views

 

[Cashishift]

These are typically called "1.5 story" iirc.

We considered them, but none of the floor plans were particularly appealing.

 

[Formz]

I just want a 2800sq ft 1 story house with a 3 car garage. Is that too much to ask?

 

[.chris]

Oh you mean single story homes Nice little thread.

 

[lawnboy]

Easier to blackout after a having a party

This is legit one of the reasons i won't do a master BR on the main floor. We entertain a lot, and if i go to bed i don't want to hear people

You do realize you will be old one day right?

I will be in Florida by the time I'm too old to climb fucking stairs.

 

[lawnboy]

These are typically called "1.5 story" iirc.

We considered them, but none of the floor plans were particularly appealing.

No, I am talking full on TWO STORY homes. 3 BR's upstairs, usually with a hallway/loft room overlooking the great room, and the master BR is on the main floor

 

[tomato paste]

Seriously WTF- I don't want our master where everyone hangs out But most of the plans you see online for 2 story homes now feature a main floor master br/bath.

Pros and Cons of this setup from those of you that have it? The only pro i can legitimately think of is if you're old, you'd be happy not to climb stairs.

My first home had the master upstairs.

No thank you. Mine is downstairs now. WTF are you talking about people hanging out?

 

[lawnboy]

My first home had the master upstairs.

No thank you. Mine is downstairs now. WTF are you talking about people hanging out?

I have a large family on my wife's side and several friends in the area that come over- Sometimes my wife or i will stay up with them and the other goes to bed. I also have a kid who will eventually have slumber parties and his friends over. Basically, i want my bedroom to be upstairs to be isolated from these type of scenarios.

 

[tomato paste]

I have a large family on my wife's side and several friends in the area that come over- Sometimes my wife or i will stay up with them and the other goes to bed. I also have a kid who will eventually have slumber parties and his friends over. Basically, i want my bedroom to be upstairs to be isolated from these type of scenarios.

Then go sleep upstairs when those opportunities present themselves.

But what kind of thin ass walls do you have bruh? I don't hear shit in my bedroom, and there's a sonos sub right on the other side of the main wall.

 

[Cashishift]

No, I am talking full on TWO STORY homes. 3 BR's upstairs, usually with a hallway/loft room overlooking the great room, and the master BR is on the main floor

There isnt a chance in hell I'd ever buy a 2 story, so this is not a concern of mine. Poverty homes IMO. Gimme dat sprawling RANCH.