When building a home, the master bedroom location is one of the most important decisions to make.
Where is the best place to locate the master bedroom. Is it better at the front of the home, rear or middle?
Choosing the Best Location for Your Master Bedroom
Depending on your lifestyle, the best location for your master bedroom can vary. Each option—front, rear, or middle—has its own pros and cons, and the right choice really comes down to how you live and what matters most to you.
Master Bedroom at the Front
Pros
You may have a nice outlook to the street.
Offers natural street surveillance.
Positioned away from the back of the home where entertaining typically happens.
Short walk from the garage or main entry.
The most common layout in many home designs.
Good separation from the main living areas.
Distanced from minor bedrooms for added privacy.
Added sense of security, as you’re more likely to hear someone approaching the front of the home.
Cons
You might hear street noise, especially on busy roads.
Street lights can affect sleep quality if windows aren’t well covered.
Most break-ins occur at the rear of the home—you may not hear them.
Reduced privacy, especially when guests enter through the front.
On narrow blocks, room size might be compromised due to space constraints.
You may need to close the curtains more often for privacy.
Master Bedroom at the Rear
Pros
Great view of your backyard.
Distance from the street = no traffic noise.
Potential to create a parent’s retreat with backyard access.
Easy access to a pool—perfect for a morning dip.
Offers a resort-style feel.
You’re closer to where most break-ins occur, so you may hear activity at the rear.
Cons
Neighbours entertaining outdoors might be right next to your bedroom.
Less awareness of the front of your home and entry activity.
Longer walk from the garage or front entry.
Privacy may be reduced if other rooms are also positioned at the rear.
If you have young kids sleeping at the front, it could cause some concern.
Master Bedroom in the Middle
Pros
Centrally located—close to kids, kitchen, garage, and living areas.
Sheltered from street noise and rear neighbour activity.
Can include a private zone or small retreat area.
Convenient access from garage or internal hallway.
Great for security—you’re within earshot of the entire home.
Cons
Being central can mean more noise from other rooms.
The bedroom may face a fence or lack a nice view.
May not provide enough separation from kids or common areas.
Higher chance of hearing TVs and general noise from other spaces.
Guests may walk past, reducing privacy.
Our Pick: Best Location for a Master Bedroom
We recommend placing the master bedroom towards the front of the home—but not at the very front.
Tucked behind the garage or a study tends to work best. This location offers:
Proximity to the garage (great for unloading or dropping things off)
Shelter from street lights and noise
Separation from neighbours’ backyard entertaining
Enough distance from kids’ bedrooms and living areas for peace and quiet
Bonus Tip
If your master is located near a study, that room can double as a nursery while the kids are young. Later, you can convert it into a home office, parents’ retreat, or even a luxury dressing room.
Final Thoughts
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every block, family, and lifestyle is different. These suggestions are based on a single-storey home on a 15m x 30m block, which is common across Perth suburbs.
Hot Tip: Think long-term. Your lifestyle might change over time, so flexibility is key.
What Do You Think?
Did we get it right? Let us know your thoughts or which bedroom layout you’re leaning towards—we’d love to hear!
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