Are you considering an addition that will include a brand-new primary bedroom? Investing in a beautifully designed bedroom suite is a practical and popular way to make your living spaces feel roomier and more functional. Plus, the increased square footage enhances your home’s overall value. 

Knowing where you want your primary bedroom to be located—on the first floor or an upper floor—determines whether you decide to build up or out—or both. There are advantages to each option. Let us take a closer look at the different options so you can make an informed decision about where to add your new bedroom suite.

Benefits of Using the First Floor for Your Primary Bedroom

Having a ground-level bedroom suite can provide several advantages worth considering. Following are some of the most popular reasons homeowners choose this layout for their new addition.

Enjoy Convenient, One-Floor Living

A first-floor bedroom suite is ideal for those who prefer having all their living space on one level. This ranch-style approach enhances accessibility for those who live with disabilities, and it is convenient for parents who want to be on the same floor as their children. It also tends to be more energy-efficient to heat and cool one floor instead of two.

Experience Peaceful Privacy

If your goal is to create a soothing oasis, consider placing your primary bedroom at the back of your house. Away from the busy street, surrounded by your backyard, you can easily relax in a lovely, tranquil environment. With a set of French doors, you can create a private patio to take in nature’s beauty. 

Comfortably Age in Place

Whether you plan to stay in your house for many years or you expect to care for aging loved ones, a primary bedroom suite that takes accessibility into consideration is a smart investment. There will be no perilous stairs to navigate, and whoever occupies the bedroom can more easily come and go on their own, offering independence and comfort.

Keep Family Members Close Together

In some cases, it may be beneficial to have bedrooms close to one another—you might want to be close to a baby, elderly loved ones, or special needs family members who need you nearby. If those bedrooms are on the first floor, then building out a primary bedroom on the ground level makes sense.

Streamline the Addition Process

A first-floor addition builds out from your home’s existing footprint. Because this process is simpler compared to a second-floor build-up addition, you will likely experience fewer disruptions to your daily routine—and the investment may be more cost-effective.

Advantages for Choosing to Add a Second-Floor Primary Bedroom

While there are good reasons to consider placing your new primary bedroom suite on the ground level, there might be advantages to having it on an upper level. Many people appreciate what a second-floor primary bedroom can offer, so before deciding one way or the other, take these benefits into consideration as well.

Enhance Your House’s Overall Value

While any type of addition increases square footage, a full, second-story add-on—complete with a beautiful primary bedroom suite—is the optimal way to raise your house’s market value. You will not have to add to your foundation in order to build up, which is a plus.

Achieve Distinct Spaces for Different Family Members

Many families enjoy the ability to give teenagers and adult children privacy. One way to do so is by having the primary bedroom suite and additional bedrooms on separate levels, offering both convenience and more independence for everyone living in the house. 

Appreciate Beautiful Views and Natural Lighting

Depending on where your house is located, the elements of your landscaping, and the layout of neighboring homes, an upper-floor bedroom may be a better choice. Top-floor bedrooms often offer a more appealing view of the outdoors as well as invite more natural light into your bedroom suite. 

Create a Secluded Guest Area

For those who host guests often, the addition of a second-story primary bedroom suite can offer privacy for your visitors, without the complication and expense of building a fully separate guest house. Of course, if you like the idea of offering part of your house for short-term or long-term rental, a second-floor suite with a primary bedroom and a separate entrance may be an appealing alternative to a garage or basement conversion.

Ask These Questions Before Making Your Final Decision

To aid you in narrowing down your decision about where to place your new primary bedroom, evaluate these questions:

• Do you have sufficient land to build out your first floor?
• Will your yard become smaller than you would like if you build out instead of up?
• Does your neighborhood have any Homeowners Association restrictions that limit building a second floor?
• Are you prepared to make the significant investment of budget, time, and lifestyle impact that a second-floor addition involves?
• Will a second-floor addition offer you a significant boost in home value?
• Will a second-floor addition fit in nicely with other homes on your street, or will it seem out-of-place?
• What other factors are most important to you if you add on a new primary bedroom?

Create the Perfect New Primary Bedroom Suite with an Elegant Addition from Beissel Renovation

Deciding where to put your new primary bedroom is one part of your home renovation planning. It is just as important to partner with a remodeling team that listens carefully to your vision and builds your new addition with precise craftsmanship. At Beissel Renovation, part of Beissel Window & Siding, we bring over seventy years of expertise to the work we do, and we are dedicated to ensuring you are completely satisfied. Learn more about our approach to home renovation—and picture your new primary bedroom suite coming to life.