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Photos courtesy of the Cleary Company and Stephan Reed
Anyone who’s ever traversed a staircase after a knee injury – or even a particularly strenuous workout – might be able to see how, eventually, stairs could become an annoying adversary.
So cutting down on the need for them is often a key concern for those seeking a custom build. Even in a house with more than one level, there are ways to keep use of stairs to a minimum.
“What we’re finding is that people want their primary functions on the main floor,” says Lori Steiner, president of Truberry Custom Homes. “It would be first-floor master (bedroom) and master bath, a half bath for your guests, an office, kitchen, dining, laundry and primary living.”
That leaves a bedroom or two for the second story, and features such as a workout area, TV room or extra bedroom for the basement.
Steiner points to the Savona condominiums at Tartan West in the Dublin area as a good example of first-floor living with finished basements in central Ohio.
Other advantages of single-story living include versatility in design and, often, affordability.
Garth Bishop is a managing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
