How to Use a Floor Plan in 2D to Convert a Garage into a Master Bedroom

Utilizing all the available space in your house is definitely desirable these days especially if your house was initially built on a smaller plot. However, you can still play with your construction plan by converting your garage into your master bedroom. It is possible if you create a 2D floor plan first to have an idea about the feasibility of your plans otherwise you might end up messing everything up despite putting a lot of finances. In addition, you need to be mindful of some other factors before you actually renovating your house. Here are only a few of them: 

Be aware of the dimensions:

Well! The first thing is the size adjustments. The master bedroom is supposed to be big enough. Although the garages are usually suit to be converted but you still have to consider if the dimensions fit perfectly. The floor plan in 2D even makes it easier for you to visualize the setting up of your furniture in the master bedroom after conversion. In fact, the dimensions and size of the two spaces can be well adjusted by virtue of the 2D floor plan and you can manage the position of washroom attached to the bedroom.  

Plan the plumbing and electric fittings: 

The next related thing with the size and location of the garage or future bedroom is the plumbing for bathroom and electricity. Ideally, the bathroom is supposed to be attached to the master bedroom and you have to get the sanitary and plumbing fittings accordingly. 

Similarly, if your garage is already having enough electric supply, it will be easier for you to initiate the renovation. Alternatively carefully consider the number of electric sockets you want to have in your bedroom along with their positions. 

Consider the orientation of doors and windows: 

Then comes the overall design, position and orientation of the doors and windows in your master bedroom. Although it depends on the current location of the garage whether it is attached with the rest of the house or a stand-alone garage but still you need to bear in mind that you have to adjust the position of the door in accordance with its current orientation in the garage. 

As for windows, a garage usually does not have that much ventilation but your master bedroom should have proper rather fancy windows as it needs to be spacious and airy. So, a floor plan in 2D might be helpful to you in designing and adjusting the appropriate positioning of windows in your bedroom. In addition, you will be able to modify the floor plan in 2D according to the direction of sunlight and air currents.

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