tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post8010344697604615959..comments2024-03-04T00:56:33.450-05:00Comments on Baltimore Rowhouse: Pit of Despair DesignUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-32029873487139692492011-03-30T21:32:43.814-04:002011-03-30T21:32:43.814-04:00Summer - I've heard lots of different rules re...Summer - I've heard lots of different rules regarding what can be called a bedroom (see below comments, they all don't match), so not sure what the real rules are here in Bmore. I'll be checking out Ikea for media cabinets, but most likely if I go built in I'll do it myself to learn something. <br /><br />Val & Anthony - Leigh and I are also leaning away from the bedroom door. And while I think the shelves could be fun, they will take a lot of time/effort so that is on a backburner. <br /><br />Bob - Where do you live?<br /><br />Matt - I've been enjoying watching your blog too. Hopefully you can keep things going and not taper off like I did. :-)<br /><br />Momnip - I could use this as bookshelves, but prefer the wet bar. The layout for the TV wall is still TBD, but I figure I need a media stand to hold all of the equipment anyways. The throne was near back of the house, and the drain from the toilet was elevated from the ground, so adding a new bathroom will involve a lot of money and a jackhammer. Not good.Coreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294937394397021875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-77700937333477947252011-03-30T08:50:26.483-04:002011-03-30T08:50:26.483-04:00Couldn't you use the area below the return ven...Couldn't you use the area below the return vent as bookshelves? I'd be tempted to just use the open wall space for hanging a TV. Since the basement is so narrow, it could give it a more open feeling. I wouldn't worry about creating an actual bedroom, a potential buyer could certainly put a bed or sleeper sofa down there to accommodate guests. I forget just where the "throne" was, but couldn't that be used to add another half bath? ...and the fun begins!Momnipotenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797785606023669150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-5284247468184363882011-03-29T16:37:42.419-04:002011-03-29T16:37:42.419-04:00Really happy to see you renovating again. I need ...Really happy to see you renovating again. I need to get moving on spring projects too. I think my basement is only 6' to the joists in places, but all of my laundry, hvac, water heater, etc. is at the back half so I now have motivation to copy cat you in the future. Hahah. Keep us updated.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11995869467841591828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-19164961529895002302011-03-29T14:21:03.495-04:002011-03-29T14:21:03.495-04:00Around my parts a bedroom has a window, closet, an...Around my parts a bedroom has a window, closet, and a door for privacy. The window must be made out of glass encase a firefighter has to shatter it to get a trapped person out. The door must be at least 24 inches wide.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10401799850706290010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-14160452187564223832011-03-29T09:59:15.267-04:002011-03-29T09:59:15.267-04:00I agree-without the door. Ceiling height would ne...I agree-without the door. Ceiling height would need to be atleast 7'0" to be counted towards living space, so legally couldn't be marketed as a bedroom anyway. The door at the bottom of the stair would make the space feel smaller too. I like the countertop and mini fridge idea and think it'll be a great bonus room to hang out in. And like v2da2dl said, you can always use it as a guest space, even without the door.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04045181618017855910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-12343518683855547312011-03-29T09:28:45.839-04:002011-03-29T09:28:45.839-04:00The bedroom is too chopped up. I like version 1.0...The bedroom is too chopped up. I like version 1.0, with bookshelves and minibar. We can call it the sister-in-law suite...v2da2dlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16570285943999060209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7717122983754819465.post-16857690823958052032011-03-29T08:04:11.735-04:002011-03-29T08:04:11.735-04:00I've always heard that you can't call it a...I've always heard that you can't call it a bedroom in the basement unless you have an exit on that level. ours was called a "bonus room" for that reason. Not that there are inspectors checking out what you do with it when you own it... but if it's marketing you're after...<br /><br />Look into the Ikea Wall Units before you build your own. We put that it in the basement because it's really good for not taking up a lot of floor space, but takes up a lot of wall space, and had a nice built in flat screen tv bracket available. Depending on the look you are going for, it might suit your needs better.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12035161050945740202noreply@blogger.com