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Stairs VS No Stairs

10 years ago

Do you enjoy the break up of an apartment into 2 floors, or would you rather live on a single lateral level?
It seems that stairs are becoming less popular within apartments in newly built condo towers in London. People are opting to live on a on a single floor rather than living on 2 floors divided by stairs which take up a lot of room.

What do you prefer?

Comment (1)

dallasgraduate
10 years ago
I would stick with one story because an accident, disability or aging would make a two story less accessible.
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