Find The Optimal Layout For A Two-Bedroom Townhome With A Roommate

When my youngest child moved out, I was left living in a large home by myself. Weekend visits from the grandchildren only filled the space part of the time. The home became more of a burden as each day passed. It was not until I was working with my real estate agent to sell my home and find a smaller home did I realize that there were so many others in the same position. I created this blog to help other empty nesters explore their options for downsizing and to provide guidance on finding a new home that fits in more with their lifestyle.

Find The Optimal Layout For A Two-Bedroom Townhome With A Roommate

Find The Optimal Layout For A Two-Bedroom Townhome With A Roommate

26 January 2023
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Real Estate, Blog


Finding the ideal townhome to rent involves finding a layout that makes sense for you and isn't going to push you to move after your initial lease is over. If you intend on renting a two-bedroom to share with a roommate, look into the following features you can look for when searching for a townhome to rent. 

By knowing what features to look for and being considerate of both your and your roommate's needs, you can find a townhome that has an ideal layout.

Hallway Size

The size of the hallway is an important detail to check since some hallways can be too narrow and difficult to navigate. You can also run into a lot of trouble moving furniture and other items around the townhome. Sharing a townhome with someone can also make having an open hallway a good feature to prioritize.

If you have concerns about the townhome being challenging to move around, you can look for townhomes that don't have any hallways and instead feel more open. Bringing a tape measure or looking at floorplans can help you determine how large the hallways are and whether they suit your expectations.

Being careful to find a townhome with spacious hallways can prevent it from feeling cramped and dramatically open up the home.

Open Concept

Along with finding a rental townhome with wide hallways, it's smart to check out open floorplans that won't make you feel too constricted. Small rooms can make it challenging to move around, making it best to look for open-concept townhomes that are easy to navigate. The living room and kitchen should be spacious enough for you and your roommate to share, and for the times when either of you has guests over.  

Bedroom Sizes

As you begin to consider two-bedroom townhomes online and during tours, it's best to choose a place with two bedrooms around the same size. It's common to find bedrooms where one bedroom is much larger than the other, leading to frustration over who gets the larger bedroom. Prioritize a townhome with two bedrooms that are the same size to ensure that each resident pays the same rent.

In the search for a rental townhome, there are a lot of questions you may have about the size and what suits your needs best. When you're searching for a townhome that you'll be sharing with a roommate, the above tips can help considerably in finding the optimal layout that works for two people. 

Contact a local real estate service to learn more about 2-bedroom townhomes

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Home Buying Tips for Empty Nesters

When my youngest child moved out, I was left living in a large home by myself. Weekend visits from the grandchildren only filled the space part of the time. The home became more of a burden as each day passed. It was not until I was working with my real estate agent to sell my home and find a smaller home did I realize that there were so many others in the same position. I created this blog to help other empty nesters explore their options for downsizing and to provide guidance on finding a new home that fits in more with their lifestyle.

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