We're in the process of designing our loft conversion. We should be able to add two double bedrooms but are undecided whether to make it a 2nd Master (with ensuite), and compromise on the other bedroom, or 2 even sized rooms and a shared bathroom.
The main issue is that our current master may not be to everyone's taste as it's quite small (11ft x 10ft), although it does have a dressing room and ensuite attached, so arguably the size doesn't matter. While we love it this way we realise others may prefer to have a bigger, grander master suite.
The ensuing compromise means the other bedroom would be still be a double but would be a little quirky as it would need to be squeezed into the eaves and have an "L-shape" to fit around the stairs. This would be the 4th of 5 rooms so again maybe the "quirkiness" shouldn't matter too much.
We only plan to be here for another 4/5 years (before hopefully moving out of London) so curious to hear people's views and which option they would prefer if looking at buying.
I think most people only want or need a 4 bed house as opposed to 5 and I'm sure there comes a point when extra bedrooms stop adding value. It also depends on the amount of living space. If I had 3/4 children to fill the bedroom space then I'd want a generous living space to match. If the area appeals to families then more and more parents are also wanting a large master suite to retreat to which might include a dressing area. Why not post the 2 different house plans? It might also be worth speaking to a local estate agent to see what will add more in terms of value
Thanks. Will try to dig out some plans. Good point most about only really needing 4 rooms , although the 5th bedroom is only a box room (11ft x 6ft) so would likely be a study eventually (currently it's a cute little nursery room).
I figure as the "compromise" room is the 4th of 4/5 beds it's ok if it's a bit smaller and a bit quirky. Better that way and have the option of a larger master in case people want that.
I would personally just have a master in the loft, forget the other room entirely. I would never buy a home with a small master bedroom, and with children I think that would make a larger master even more of a priority.
We had the same dilemma and opted for a slightly larger main a Jack and Jill bathroom and used the slightly smaller double as a massive walk in wardrobe (a future owner could use the room as another double bedroom but for us the space for clothing was much better as a solution than a spare room that would rarely be used). Due to the eaves the hanging room is limited in a loft so better and cheaper to use drawers and hanging rails under the eaves for storage (rather than bespoke wardrobes) which meant it being on show so we wanted it in a separate room to our sleeping area....it's a wonderful haven now and we love it...hope that helps - to see a walk through.....
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