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How Close Should Your Master Bedroom And Family Bedrooms Be?

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The family bedrooms are some of the most used and important areas of the house. So, where should your primary (or, master) bedroom be positioned in relation to the family bedrooms? This is a personal choice that depends on many factors. To help you find the best arrangement, here's what you need to know about three of the most popular options and what they bring to the table. 

Position 1: Same Floor, Same Area

Building a single-level home? One of the easiest layouts places all the bedrooms in one general area of the house. This allows the most private areas of the home to be clustered together, cordoning them off from the public access rooms.

Many parents like this arrangement since they can keep a closer eye on small children. It's also a compact and more efficient layout. However, it can be noisier and create conflict as older kids want more independence. 

Position 2: Same Floor, Separate Areas

If noise levels and close interaction could boost friction in the family, parents may opt to create a master suite with several rooms between it and the kids' bedrooms. This is a good option for families who have different wake/sleep schedules and want to reduce noise pollution. Also, freeing your master suite from the rest of the bedrooms gives you more flexibility to make it a true haven for the homeowner. 

Position 3: Upper and Lower Floors

Finally, a two-level floor plan allows you to decide whether to put all the bedrooms on the upper floor or move one or more downstairs. In some areas, there's a strong regional preference for one or the other of these choices. However, you aren't beholden to the prevailing trends either. 

In general, most homeowners place the family bedrooms upstairs for two reasons: safety and less noise pollution in the downstairs public rooms. Locating the master suite below the kids' bedrooms, then, balances the need for privacy with parents' desire to keep an ear out for their little ones. If your kids are older and upstairs traffic could become too much at night, though, move the primary suite out from underneath their rooms. 

Where to Learn More

Which of these options could be right for your family? Find out by meeting with a custom home builder in your area. With their expertise and training, they'll work with you to evaluate all the pros and cons so you make a great choice. Make an appointment today to learn more. 


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