Andover, MA · Member since 2015 · 103 posts · 13 votes
Seeking advices:
This is a picture of a living room connecting to a family room. We plan on converting the livingroom into a bedroom by putting in either a french or a sliding door. Then we'll put up a blind or curtain for privacy. Any thoughts/advices?
Roanoke, VA · Member since 2014 · 404 posts · 203 votes
10y
Just make sure to comply with the building code in your jurisdiction. In most places a room must have an egress window and a closet to be considered a bedroom. And if you add a bedroom to a house that has a septic system (vs public sewer) you might be required to enlarge the septic system.
These issues usually come to light when you sell the property or have rental inspections, and in some jurisdictions they can become a huge headache.