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The large, bright spaces created within one-and-a-half-story homes create the perfect setting for modern family life. Because the upper floor occupies less than half the area of the main floor, large, upper-floor gabled windows or dormer windows are very common, and add to the charm of these appealing homes. Often, the master bedroom is located on the main floor, while the secondary bedrooms are found upstairs. In addition, a portion of the upper floor may be open to the main living areas below, creating magnificent, vaulted living spaces with large expanses of windows.