Common Home Styles

Common Home Styles in Winnipeg

Bungalow

A bungalow is a single-storey home designed with all primary living spaces—kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms—conveniently located on one level. Bungalows typically feature a full basement equal in size to the main floor, providing valuable extra space for storage, recreation, extended living areas, or even rental income potential.

Single-storey living: No stairs between main living spaces.
Full basement: Same footprint as the main floor, adding valuable extra space.
Ground-level entry: Usually at grade or just a few steps up.
Efficient layout: Designed for easy flow and accessibility.
Flexible space: Basement suits bedrooms, recreation, or rental use.
Energy-efficient: Compact design can reduce heating and cooling costs.

Bungalow

One and a Half Storey

A one-and-a-half-storey home blends the features of a bungalow and a two-storey, with main living areas on the ground floor and additional living space tucked under the roof above.

Two levels of living: Main floor plus a partial upper level.
Primary spaces on main floor: Kitchen, living, dining, and often a primary bedroom.
Smaller upper level: Additional bedrooms, bathrooms, or flex space.
Sloped ceilings: Upper rooms tucked under the roofline.
Dormer windows: Added headroom, light, and architectural character.
Efficient footprint: More space than a bungalow, typically less cost than a full two-storey.

One and Three Quarter Storey

A one-and-three-quarter-storey home is a hybrid design that sits between a one-and-a-half-storey and a full two-storey home. It offers more upper-level living space than a 1½-storey home, while retaining the charm & efficiency of a partially sloped roof.

Main floor: Full primary living spaces—kitchen, living room, dining room, and often a main bedroom—on the ground level.
Expanded upper level: More square footage than a typical one-and-a-half-storey, often with full-height rooms at the center and sloped ceilings toward the edges.
Roofline: Steeply pitched roof with dormers, giving extra usable space upstairs without a full second story.
Efficient use of space: Provides nearly a full second floor but often at lower construction and heating costs than a full two-storey home.

One and Three Quarter Storey

Two Storey

A 2-storey home is a residential building with two levels of living space, typically offering more room than a single-storey house while occupying a smaller footprint on the land.

More living space without requiring a large lot
Privacy: bedrooms separated from living areas
Flexible zoning for social vs. private spaces
Better natural light and elevated views

Stairs may be challenging for elderly or mobility-impaired residents
Upper floors may need additional heating/cooling

Two Storey

Bi-Level or Split-Level

A bi-level or split-level home has two main living levels, with the entrance midway between them. Stairs lead up to the main living area and down to the lower level, efficiently separating spaces and maximizing use of smaller lots.

Two main levels
Stairs up to upper level, down to lower level
Upper level: typically is living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms
Lower level: family/recreation room, extra bedrooms,
Efficient use of smaller lots
Natural separation of living and private spaces
Lower levels tend to have larger windows and more natural light

Bi-Level or Split Level

Cab-Over

Cab-Over designs are bright, open, and ideal for families, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings that maximize space and create a sense of grandeur beyond their actual size.

Distinctive design with an elevated section, often positioned above the garage
Main living areas—kitchen, living room, and dining—on the ground floor
Bedrooms, including the primary suite, located above the garage
Typically showcases an open-concept layout for a spacious, connected feel

Cab-Over

Whether you're looking in Norwood, St Vital, Royalwood, Garden City, East Fort Garry, Island Lakes, North Kildonan or any other neighbourhood in Winnipeg, you'll find these home styles are the most common.