2nd story master bedroom addition ideas

libbyl2010

10 years ago

We are planning to build over our attached garage and want to put our master there.

We aren't sure how to best use the space. We aren't even sure what our budget is. I just wanted to see if there were layouts I liked before we went any further. any ideas?

Here is what my husband drew just to get a perspective with knee walls and slope per the house roof line and proposed garage idea. Currently there is a wall by the bedroom/laundry room. Everything to the right including stairs (which the location on that wall is negotiable, we have a rough mudroom below that we plan to finish with this construction so the stairs will be on one end or the other) will be new construction over the existing garage.

No storage area needed but possible. Large closet a must. Separate soaking tub not necessary.

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weedyacres
10 years ago
22x24 is pretty gargantuan for a master bedroom. Is that really correct? And your closet and bathroom are on the small side, especially considering the total space.

What about something like this?
The 2nd dormer would be in the closet as well, I'm just using chunky shapes.
Sunny Days
10 years ago
"Lots of dancing around room in there!"
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libbyl2010
Original Author
10 years ago
That's the thing. We don't know how to best use this space. Have storage to use some up etc....
chicagoans
10 years ago
Exciting project! Lots to think about... Since it's over the garage, do you need to worry about fumes, insulation, fire codes, etc.? Additional soundproofing for when the garage door goes up and down (if anyone uses the door while another person is asleep upstairs)? Also have you looked into height, lot coverage & setback requirements? (Sometimes the setbacks for garages or single stories are different than those for 2 story structures.)

Other items which you may already know, but just in case...

- Building an adequately stiff floor over the long spans of the garage below without requiring posts below.

- Heating and cooling of the new space, since the space below is (probably) not heated or cooled.

- Where your plumbing lines / waste drain will run, and will that require tearing out any walls below

And others I'm sure the pros will think of.
iowabuilder
9 years ago
How does it flow with the rest of the house. would you be able to show us the upstairs and main floor
millworkman
9 years ago
"How does it flow with the rest of the house. would you be able to show us the upstairs and main floor"

Why, the question was asked a year and a half ago?
cpartist
9 years ago
This thread is over a year old. Why are you pulling it up again?
iowabuilder
9 years ago
My wife was talking about a master bedroom on the second floor and a guest master suite on the main floor. I was trying to gather some ideas on what works, what doesn't. The pros and cons. I really like the retreat idea but I am hesitant on the stair issue.
cpartist
9 years ago
Iowabuilder it would be best to post a new thread with your questions and concerns. Are you also planning on building over the garage? Will your house support a second floor? Will your area support the increased value?