Adding a Tray Ceiling to Existing Master Bedroom - Cost??
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Adding a Tray Ceiling to Master Bedroom - Cost??
Comments (1)We have a relatively new house (3 years old) that surprisingly, doesn't have a tray ceiling in the master bedoom. I am quite happy with the rest of the house, but would love to "fix" this. I know the attic truss system would likely need to be modified to do this. Obviously this would need to be done by a qualified professional. I am sure it's expensive, but any idea how much this would cost?...See MoreEnlarge existing window in bedroom?
Comments (2)It's very likely doable. Once you get moved in I'd start looking at options for windows and contact a few companies to come out and inspect what you want done. This isn't something you are going to be able to price by making phone calls. When you talk to contractors be sure to ask lots of questions about the experience of the individual who will perform the work and get some references of some similar jobs....See MoreExpanding master bedroom over garage (cost)
Comments (26)Tell any contractor that you assume the cost of doubling the size of a project "won't be that much different," and you'll get a reality check. It greatly depends on the size of the original project. I expect that you'd agree that pushing it out one foot as opposed to two feet "won't be that much different". That's doubling. 6 feet vs 12 feet might be more of a difference, but with part of the addition being a bathroom, I figured that the fixed cost of all of the plumbing etc would be a greater factor than the variable cost of the additional square footage. I wouldn't think you'd be able to renovate an existing bathroom for the price that the first person quoted! It goes to show that prices vary so much depending on location. My main point was that he should consider going bigger and find out actual prices. Don't get locked into a certain mindset based on possibly false assumptions. Granted, I should have said might not be instead of won't be. There are too many unknowns in this situation to make any kind of absolute judgment....See MoreCoffer/Tray Ceiling in Master Bedroom
Comments (5)I like to keep it simple. Adding crown molding and trim to the coffered area complicates things. Because then you have to figure out what parts should be what color, where to start color, where to end it. Whereas if you keep it simple and leave it as is, it's a lot easier to figure out. For example, paint the walls and ceiling the same color so you can leverage the natural shadowing that happens with try/coffered ceilings. The edges and details are naturally emphasized by light and shadow. No PITA edges to cut in with paint, no decisions about what color goes where....See Moresolie
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