Split 1 bedroom into 2 bedrooms

deece1

Hi all,

I recently got divorced and had to downsize to a 2 bed flat. I gave my teenage son his own bedroom and I now share with my daughter.
I am almost 50 and I need my own space! Is it possible to split this room in 2 (see attached picture)? And how could I best maximise the space? I have circled the space available. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

TELLIT01

Difficult to see how it could be effectively divided as there is only one window.  Also, creating a small vestibule for an additional doorway if you did divide it would make one room very small indeed.  A partition running from the 'window wall' would also leave 2 rooms each little more than 5 feet wide.

Doozergirl

Looking at Pinterest for shared bedroom privacy ideas might be a good idea for that room.  It's a bit of a struggle to know what phrases to use to search on, but if these beds were enclosed at the end and perhaps a curtain across, there would be some privacy for both and a bit of space gained.  And no need for creating even more 'hallway' space.  

https://pin.it/5PV9R1Z
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In a space like you have, you need to think vertically!  

Is there any option at all to put in another window?  What you don't want to do is have someone sleeping in a cupboard behind a door with no window.  Dangerous in a fire, hence better to work for privacy in one room. 

Also: 
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if you were lucky enough to have high ceilings.  

WhiskersTheWonderCat

You might want to think about screens of some sort to give some privacy, because it would be very difficult to turn that room into two individual rooms. 

sugar-walsh

Could you section off some of the living area and use a sofa bed? Not at all ideal, but at least there are 2 windows to play with.

sugar-walsh

Like this, sorry about the rubbish drawing

twopenny

So someone sleeps in the kitchen with the cooking smells?
It's something like 6/7ft x 12. Thats tiny wide. But what I did when I couldn't visualise a small space was cut and stick paper sheets then, in this case any dressing table and wardrobe and place it on the floor.
It's a pain to start with but also an eye opener and the sheets can be moved around more easily than furniture.
In this case take photos each time to remind you.

Whichever you do don't make it permanent as it would never sell. But for you in desperation a temporary measure.

sugar-walsh

@twopenny, not if a dividing wall is put up. It's not a big space, but big enough (I think) for a cabin style single bed for a teen. Problem is then they won't have a family space. 

deece1

Hi All,

Thank you all for you input on my project.

As we plan to stay in the flat for 6 years I am still thinking about splitting the larger bedroom in 2. Based upon your input I got a quote for the changes and it will cost £3,400. It is massively over my budget but do you think the quote is reasonable? I have attached a photo which shows the extra lighting via windows that open and shut - so the second room will get natural light and air.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks.

deece1

Oops! Forgot to add the quote:

Good afternoon Denise , I trust you are well . Further to my recent visit to your lovely home I am now happy to quote for the following works to divide the double room into two bedrooms. 

So to: Install floor protection prior to commencement of works .

          Construct a new studwork wall to divide the rooms as we discussed .The 

          exact measurements to be agreed on site. The new wall will include the 

          the creation of 4/5 glazed units approximately  600mm wide x 300mm deep

          trimmed with architrave/mouldings. The wall will be insulated with 75mm 

          rockwool and plastboards of 12.5mm and plaster skimmed. All dimensions 

          to be discussed on site.

          Install 4no new downlighters and change the existing switch and relocate

          new switch in the new wall. Install 1no new USB double socket.

          Supply and fit a new door, to match the existing.

          Supply and fit  architraves and skirtings to match existing. 

          Make good and plaster any chases/holes created by electrical works.

          Paint and decorate all the walls and ceilings to match the existing where

          possible, throughout.(Includes the existing walls)

          Prepare and paint the new door to match the existing.

          Remove all debris from the project and leave clean and tidy .

The duration of the project will be 5/6 days including drying time and we could start almost immediately should you wish to proceed .

The total cost  for the above works will be                       £3450-00.

deece1

The changes will mean I finally get the double bedroom, my daughter will have a high sleeper to save floor space and my son will have a large single bedroom.