1.5 Story House Plans
A 1.5 story house plan is the perfect option for anyone who wants the best of both worlds–the convenience of one-story living and the perks of two-story architecture.
One and a half story home plans place all main living areas and usually also the master suite on the first floor. Additional rooms and/or loft space for children, visitors, and flex use are placed upstairs to help provide more square footage without expanding the size of the home’s footprint. Many one and a half story floor plans provide voluminous living areas with high ceilings, split bedrooms for greater privacy, and the flexibility of over-the-garage bonus rooms. 1.5 story floor plans are popular for aging in place and come in a variety of popular styles!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 1.5 story house plan?
1.5 story house plans are generally main-level-focused designs that also have some square footage on a second level. Often, the main living spaces and the master suite are on the main level and secondary bedrooms are upstairs. Some designs place all the rooms for the house on the first level and have a sizable loft or bonus above, too.
How do 1.5 story house plans differ from other plans?
One and a half story home plans place all common living areas and usually also the master suite on the first floor. Additional rooms and/or loft space for children, visitors, and flex use are placed upstairs. This helps provide more square footage without expanding the size of the home's footprint. Many families prefer this layout because it offers easy access to the master suite, split bedrooms for privacy, and volume ceilings thanks to the partial second story.
What are some common features of 1.5 story house plans?
In a 1.5 story home, the main level is larger than the upper level. These homes typically have dormers or gable ends with sloped ceilings and windows to brighten spaces upstairs and to light from above in main level rooms with high ceilings. One and a half story homes tend to have split bedrooms, voluminous living, and flexible space that can be used as an office, gym, playroom, etc.