Make it for you.
Converting formal living room into bedroom.
For a newer home in a subdivision it s a different story.
Victorian homes frequently have no bedroom closets so the absence of a closet probably won t raise an eyebrow there.
There are exciting opportunities depending on what you like to do.
Design by holly thompson.
The best solution is to create a scheme for arranging furniture and divide the room into zones.
An entrance with too much space can be drafty uninviting and underutilized.
The combined living room and bedroom are best designed in the same style.
Photo by shannon fontaine.
Whether your foyer opens upward as with a two story design or generously.
If you don t have kids or don t want to give it away to your resident freeloaders repurpose your unused dining room for yourself.
This was an unused formal living room which was turned into a craft room.
If you re converting a room into a bedroom and deciding whether to frame a closet for it it s wise to consider the market in your area and the type of home you own.
Photos kitchen dining kitchen dining room pantry great room breakfast nook bed bath bathroom powder room bedroom storage closet baby kids living living room family room sunroom outdoor landscape patio deck pool backyard porch exterior outdoor kitchen front yard driveway poolhouse walkways staircase entry hall.
In making the decision all members of the family should feel sympathy.
A hobby room an office space a library children s play area a billiard room and a bar an exercise room and a craft room are few of the options available.