About Bedroom Building

Identification

• According to local and national building codes, a bedroom must meet certain criteria in order for you to list and sell it as a bedroom. It must have an ingress/egress window, which allows occupants to exit the room, through the window, in case of an emergency or permits rescue personnel to come in. In addition, most bedrooms have a built-in closet to store clothing and other items.

Types

• New home construction today offers a wide range of bedroom types. From the master suite with all the extra amenities, to a smaller room for a child, with surround-sound to complement his video games, bedrooms are designed to enhance your lifestyle. Nurseries function well in close proximity to the master suite and mother-in-law bedroom quarters can be on the opposite side of the house.

Size

• Bedrooms can be small enough to hold only a single bed, a dresser and a closet or they can be spacious, with private sitting areas, study desks, recreation space and walk-in closets that hold many items. Typically, the master suite is the largest and the other bedrooms are smaller. If you are building bedrooms in a home or an apartment where renters will live, check your local code for occupancy size regulations.

Features

• While additional bedrooms are usually modest in most new homes, the master suite often includes numerous high-end items that provide the owners with a sanctuary-type atmosphere. Master baths feature spa-tubs, separate showers and private decks with access from the bedroom. In addition, interior walls, ceilings and floors of the master bedroom are often insulated to reduce the noise level from other parts of the house.

Considerations

• When you plan a bedroom, consider the entrance. Bedrooms are private places and the most beneficial entrance is from a hallway. Avoid creating a bedroom entrance from a living room, dining room, kitchen or through another bedroom.