One of the biggest deciding factors a person considers when buying or building a home is the location of the master bedroom. Today there are quite a few options when it comes to master bedroom locations, giving homeowners the ability to weigh what is most important to them. For many people, a master bedroom is a sanctuary and where you spend 1/3 of your day, so location is key. Today we’ll explore four different bedroom locations and what we feel is good and bad about each option so you can make an informed decision when looking to build your new home!

First Floor Master Bedroom

There seems to be a rise in popularity around the first floor master bedroom, and for some good reasons: they’re extremely convenient and they offer the ultimate in one-floor living. If you have kids at home or if you frequently host overnight guests, this option for a master bedroom location may be particularly attractive. Often, first floor masters are either the only bedroom on the first floor with the rest on the second, or, if it’s a one-story rambler, the master is on the other side of the house from the other bedrooms. You won’t have to hear arguments over the bathroom, slamming doors, or loud music.

Another great point the first floor master is it’s way easier to age-in-place. If you want to stay in your house as you get older, having your master on the first floor makes it so you don’t have to remodel or add any additions if you ever experience any mobility issues.

First floor bedrooms also increase resale value, as they are currently very desirable, and can lower utility bills. If no one is using the second floor bedrooms, you can probably get by with minimal heating for the entire second floor.

A first floor bedroom CAN be noisy, however, depending on its location. If the room is too close to the family room or kitchen, it might not be as quiet as you imagined if you have kids living at home or overnight guests.

Second Floor Master Bedroom

The great thing about a second floor master can be the distance from the kitchen or great room if you have a busy house. If you’re worried about being close to other bedrooms, you could opt to place your master at the end of the hall and away from the other bedrooms. Views of your property or neighborhood can also be better from the second floor.

However, unless your house is a 10-bedroom mansion, you’re bound to experience some noise transmission from other bedrooms. Climbing stairs may not be a problem now, but if you ever break your leg or experience other mobility issues as you age, you may be unable to reach your bedroom. You could then be looking at either a new house or a costly addition/remodel.

Back Master Bedroom

The back of the house offers one of the quietest locations for your master bedroom. Not only will you be far from the other bedrooms in the house, but you’ll be way less likely to hear street noise or people entering or leaving your house. Another bonus: you won’t have to worry about streetlights shining in your bedroom window while you’re trying to sleep. The bad news? You may feel a little too disconnected from things with your bedroom at the back of the house, particularly if you have children.

Front Master Bedroom

Front master bedrooms are often near other bedrooms, which can be convenient if you have young children. They can be closer to the heart of your house, and give you the ability to glance out front and survey your front yard. However, they can be noisy. You could be more likely to hear neighbors and street traffic, or be bothered by street lights. People are also more likely to be able to see into your room, so remembering to close your blinds is important!

What would be your pick for master bedroom location? We can see benefits to all of the options! The good news is that if you’re looking to build, plans can be drawn up to accommodate any of the aforementioned plans that you want. If you’re looking to build or just curious about the process, either with master bedroom placement or in general, give us a call! We’re happy to talk you through it.