Homebuilding & Renovating

Single storey homes

While it’s true that single-storey homes are a practical solution for those who find stairs tricky to navigate, they have many more advantages than this. Firstly, in the hands of a skilled architect or designer, a single-storey property can offer a lovely sense of flow and ensures each space feels naturally connected to the other.

Then there is the way in which having all the rooms on one level makes it possible to connect so seamlessly to the exterior spaces, whether that is through large picture windows or expanses of opening glazing. With no staircase to factor in, the layout possibilities are maximised and a wonderfully fresh, open sense of living can be introduced.

Don’t forget the way in which these homes nestle into their surroundings either. This

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