Mention home renovations and most people think only of redoing a kitchen or bathroom. While these are certainly worthwhile projects in their own right, consider the importance of your bedroom space and how much time you spend there. If you aren’t really enjoying the mood of the room any longer and are frustrated by the lack of adequate closet and other practical storage space, think about the benefits of bedroom renovations. Speaking of bathrooms, however, if you’d like to add a gorgeous en suite to your master bedroom or refresh the existing one, embarking on bedroom renovations would be the perfect time to include perfecting the plumbing.

People renovate on the home front for their varying reasons, and increasing usable space is often a priority. But a space can also simply feel tired and need a revamp, updating the general design and adding a vaulted ceiling or a cozy, sun-filled bay window, for example. With the expertise of a skilled construction company with experience in all types of home renovations, your bedroom can be transformed into the magical space you dream of, and dream in.

When Time Takes Its Toll: Home Renovations to the Rescue

All rooms endure wear and tear, always a good reason to examine the basic condition of bedroom door and window frames, any built in cabinetry or shelves, closet space and the general appearance of walls and carpeting. You may have gotten so used to looking at the same four uninspiring bedroom walls for so long that you no longer see the room’s potential as a uniquely restful and luxurious space.

Are Bedroom Renovations in Order?

There are several clues that will help you determine if it is time for you to have your bedroom renovated by a design-savvy professional.

• Do you look forward to curling up with a good book or watching an old movie classic on TV in the comfort of your bedroom? Or is simply a humdrum space where you change out of your clothes at the very end of the day and climb into bed, lights out?

• Is your bedroom a soothing place to have an afternoon nap without interruption, a spot where you can daydream and feel inspired and rejuvenated when you look around at the features of the room and its décor?

• Do you close the bedroom door when company’s coming, so that no one will catch a glimpse of the outdated space that you aren’t terribly proud of?

• Do you try short-term solutions to structural problems and pitfalls that don’t really work? Is that huge armoire really worth the space it takes up or would a more accessible walk-in closet make more sense?

Bedroom Renovations Provide Better Storage

More likely than not, you probably have issues with the organization of your closet and wish there was a better way to store and access your clothing, shoes, handbags, belts and other accessories. The list goes on. Make increased or more efficient closet space one of the priorities of bedroom renovations and you’ll wonder why it didn’t happen sooner.

For a fresh new look for your boudoir, consult with a builder who has designers on staff to make suggestions and give advice about how to tie the whole space together in a way that fits both your personality and lifestyle.

Is your bedroom screaming so loudly for renovations, it’s waking you up at night? Clearly it’s time for you to make improvements to the all-important space where you relax and unwind.

Greg Nelson
Greg Nelson is the owner of Nelson Construction & Renovations Inc. He is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor, creating artistry in all areas of design and construction projects. He is a musician, and artist. A husband and father, Greg appreciates all the wonderful elements of family life.

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