One-story or two-story housing?

One-story or more dwellings: numbers and figures

How much space is enough for a family of two? Three? Four?

Technically, it is relative.

A Spanish newspaper source lists that as standard, for a 3-bedroom house, usually inhabited and suitable for a couple and two children, the minimum recommended area is 76 square meters, although the ideal is between 90 to 100 square meters. For a four-bedroom or a home with three children, it should be approximately 105 square meters minimum, but if it is 120 to 130 square meters, you will be assured of a more comfortable and serene family life. One-story homes have their advantages, while two-story homes also have their advantages. Let's talk a little.

A 2018 Costa Rican study of homes and housing lists that the highest amount of residential works by area groups (^m2) is presented in the group of 40 to 70^m2 with 58.2%,
followed by the groups of 70 to less than 100^m2, 100 to less than 150^m2 with 14.3% and 10.4% with more than 200^m2.

The one-story house of Condominio El Canal measures 137 m2, which includes a master bedroom with bathroom and walking closet, two children's or guest bedrooms, a guest bathroom, an open concept common kitchen that leads to a terrace and a small garden of 20^m2, and two parking spaces of approximately 37^m2. Habitable, we are talking about 100^m2 if we subtract 37 m2 of parking. It is spacious and comfortable. This one-story house is built on a lot of 160^m2, where we count about 20^m2 of garden. There are also one-story houses on a large lot of 250^m2, with 190^m2 built.

One-story house with beige walls and brown ceilings. One story house. You can see the parking lot and the main door. One or two story. One-story houses. One or two story houses.

The floor plan of one-story homes. One-story homes have a layout with space for kitchen, TV room and dining room, master bedroom and two guest rooms. It starts with parking for two cars.

The two-story Canal houses have a patio. Here we observe the patio, the back entrance and part of the second floor windows.

Advantages and disadvantages of one- or two-story dwellings

Now, if we think and want a little more space, we can imagine a two-story house.

The decision to live in a one-story or two-story home can depend on a number of considerations. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, and it is important to take them into account before making a decision.

A one-story home can be ideal for seniors or those who have difficulty going up and down stairs. In addition, one-story homes are often easier to clean and maintain, since you don't have to climb stairs to get to different areas of the house.

On the other hand, two-story homes can provide more living space on a smaller lot. In addition, they can offer more privacy, as the sleeping areas are usually on the second floor. They can also provide a panoramic view from the second floor.

One-story homes do not have the view or balcony that two-story homes have.

One-story homes are not as tall as two-story homes. This two-story house shows a car in the parking lot. It shows its beige facade and brown roofs.

Comparison of a one-story house and a two-story house

However, two-story homes can be more expensive in terms of construction and maintenance. In addition, they may be less practical for the elderly or for those who have difficulty going up and down stairs.

Ultimately, the decision to live in a one-story or two-story home will depend on individual needs and preferences. It is important to consider functionality, accessibility, cost and aesthetics before making a decision.

In short, living in a one-story house may be more practical and affordable, while a two-story house may offer more living space and privacy.

Conclusions for decision making

The two-story house available in the Canal is 183^m2. The two-story house on a small lot measures this and includes two parking spaces of about 37^m2, 49^m2 of garden, a second floor with an 'open concept', i.e. kitchen, living and dining room, TV or social area, and terrace, a guest bathroom, and the beginning of the stairs. The second floor is the bedroom area, which includes a master bedroom with walking closet and bathroom, a small balcony, two secondary bedrooms for children or visitors, a shared bathroom, and an area that can be transformed into an office, TV room or playroom.

Making the decision to buy a house is not easy. It takes time, it should be done calmly and with a process of introspection. You must understand the needs of the whole family, calculate the costs, the space, think about the activities of daily living, work, recreation, rest and so on. Condominio El Canal has the advantage that you can choose. Our pre-sale system allows you to reserve and choose the lot, the model and so you are not tied to a product that is already built. Check if the one-story or two-story homes are what you are looking for and do not hesitate to write us.