1 large bedroom or 2 smaller bedrooms?
Annegriet
8 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (6)
eld6161
8 years agoRelated Discussions
Worth it to make a 2-bedroom a 3-bedroom?
Comments (7)Talk to a realtor in your area who can give you hard numbers. However, I would have to say that the project is only worth doing if you are able to incorporate that half bath into a master suite and add a shower or tub/shower. Depending on what type of footings were dug for the garage, your project may require demolition of the garage and new footings dug before you can use the space for living quarters. If the realtor gives you an idea of the numbers on this as far as any gain in value to the home, you will then need to contact your local permits office and find out what type of permits and inspections you will need to go through to do this. Do not even think of doing it without, as it creates a big nightmare for you to have unpermitted work at any eventual sale time. Plus, lots of neighbors just live to turn you in to the codes people. Then your third stop is a structural engineer to be able to assess the scope of construction needed for the project. As previously mentioned, the foundation will need assessing, as will the existing walls and roofing structure's ability to be insulated to current code without affecting the required head height. It could be a really simple project, or it might not be. After you have gathered all of the above information, then it's time to develop a written scope of the project with all of the specs for the products that you want to use and the structural requirements of the engineer. Then you use that document to seek bids from contractors so that everyone is bidding on the same project with the same products. For a mid range master, expect costs to come in somewhere between 120-140K if you have to rebuild from the foundation up. If your foundation and existing walls will work, then you can probably shave off one half to one third of that amount. If you DIY everything, then maybe one half to one third off again. So, between 30K and 140K depending on what the reports say and how handy you are....See MoreCombining 2 bedrooms into 1 master suite
Comments (6)I think you have a plan! We combined two BRs into a master suite when our DS flew the nest. It involved removing a bearing wall and replacing it with a ceiling beam. That was going to look odd, so we created more (false) beams in the ceiling. It looked great! My only other thought would be...maybe you want to buy a smaller existing house that better fits your needs. (And spare yourself the fun of 'remodeling h*ll'.)...See More8 1/2' x 7 1/2' Bedroom ideas
Comments (1)How about drawing the room with the window and doors located? And does it have a closet? What height is the ceiling....See MoreBedroom 1, Bedroom 3 and Kitchen ALWAYS Hotter
Comments (7)Hi, HU, Given the diversity of foundations (crawl, basement, and slab,) the different roofs in your home (gable, flat and low-slope,) and 30-year old ductwork, a 4 F temperature differential across the entire home isn't all that bad. I suggest you consider installing a smart thermostat with temperature sensors in multiple rooms. You can then select whether to average them or choose a particular room to use as the input for temperature control. It's not clear whether you were referring to a lack of a soil vapor retarder in the crawl space, but if you don't have one, I'd make it a priority to add it....See MoreLavender Lass
8 years agojakkom
8 years agomrspete
8 years agoinshuuu
8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
Related Stories
SMALL HOMES28 Great Homes Smaller Than 1,000 Square Feet
See how the right layout, furniture and mind-set can lead to comfortable living in any size of home
Full StorySMALL HOMESHouzz Tour: Stylish Living in Less Than 600 Square Feet
A 1-bedroom apartment becomes a 2-bedroom family home full of smart storage ideas
Full StoryLIFETips for Moving Into a Smaller Space
Downsize with less compromise: Celebrate the positive, pare down thoughtfully and get the most from your new home
Full StoryBEDROOMS10 Ways to Create a Dressing Area Large or Small
Consider these ideas for carving out space in a corner of your bedroom, bathroom or closet
Full StoryMORE ROOMSHow to Get a Big Movie Experience In a Smaller Space
Take a lesson from the fabrics, color and sound systems found in over-the-top media rooms
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSMy Houzz: 2 Old Cottages Become 1 Cool, Colorful Home
A central entry unites 2 small houses, creating a home with an open living area, private bedrooms and eclectic decor
Full StorySMALL HOMESEasy Green: 10 Tiny Homes That Live Large
Go ahead, micromanage. These 10 inventive spaces show how to pack a lot of living and style into small square footage
Full StoryLIVING ROOMSLay Out Your Living Room: Floor Plan Ideas for Rooms Small to Large
Take the guesswork — and backbreaking experimenting — out of furniture arranging with these living room layout concepts
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDES13 Strategies for Making a Large Room Feel Comfortable
Bigger spaces come with their own layout and decorating challenges. These ideas can help
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSMy Houzz: Creativity and Color Play in an 1890 Mississippi Home
This 2-bedroom home showcases an array of well-curated vintage accessories, unique collections and chic modern finds
Full StorySponsored
More Discussions
jakabedy