Rhode Island Bedroom Renovation

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Did you know that we spend almost a third of our lives sleeping? This makes your bedroom one of the most used rooms in your home. A bedroom renovation or remodel can help you create the dreamy sleep space or relaxing oasis you need. A master bedroom goes even further, giving you a spa-like bath and maybe even walk-in closets for extra storage. Whether you are looking to remodel and expand or update your existing floorplan with a new style, look no further than Red House for a Rhode Island bedroom renovation that is 100% You.

In this East Greenwich, Rhode Island bedroom renovation, a glass door opens up into a charming patio with a water feature. Photography by Nat Rea of Rhode Island Monthly. Interior Styling by KEP Interiors.

When you start to brainstorm and plan your new bedroom, think of what you will use the space for and who will be using it. Will it be for one or two people? A master bedroom, a well-appointed guest room, or a kids zone? Some people do nothing but sleep and get dressed in their bedrooms. However, many bedrooms do double-duty. With more and more people working from home right now, you may use your bedroom as a home office. Or maybe you like to watch TV before bed and an entertainment set up will be necessary. How you will use your bedroom will determine your priorities for your renovation.

Red House updated the style of this Newport, Rhode Island guest bedroom with a refreshing light blue palette. Photography by Aaron Usher III.

With any big change to your home, it’s important to understand the terminology so you can walk into each design meeting prepared. One of the biggest points of confusion is the difference between a renovation and a remodel. The key difference? A renovation keeps the layout of your space the same while a renovation will change the space by removing or adding walls or changing the height of a ceiling.

Beautiful light fills this bedroom renovation by Red House. Photography by Aaron Usher III.

In a bedroom renovation, you might upgrade your flooring, lighting, and wall treatments. In a bedroom remodel, you could add on an addition, expand your bedroom, add a master bath, new closets, or open up a low profile to expose a vaulted ceiling.

East Greenwich, Rhode Island bedroom remodel with vaulted ceilings in a historic, 1894 home. Photography by Aaron Usher III. Interior styling by KEP Interiors.

Sometimes all you need is a style refresh and a renovation. But, if you decide that small changes are not enough, or that you want a structural change then pursue a remodel.

A Newport, Rhode Island bedroom renovation in a modern condo. Photography by Aaron Usher III.

For each type of bedroom, there are common measurements associated with each one. The smallest bedroom allowed by code is 70 square feet (or a 7-foot by 10-foot room). Normally, you will find that a small guest bedroom is usually about 10 x 10 feet. When considering a bedroom renovation or remodel, you most likely won’t be looking for the smallest option available. Most bedrooms normally run between 120 and 150 square feet. Master bedrooms are usually anything over 150 square feet but are usually around 200 square feet.

A lovely reading nook in this Bonnet Shores bedroom renovation in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Photography by Nat Rea of Rhode Island Monthly. Interior Styling by KEP Interiors.

Do you have enough space for a master bedroom in your house? The design experts at Red House can help with creative options like this first-floor Newport master bedroom that used to be a living room.

An unused living room was transformed into a first-floor master suite in this Newport, RI project. Photography by Aaron Usher III.

For Rhode Island bedroom renovations, contact Red House today. We have a team of architects and builders ready to create the dreamy sleep space or functional flex space you need. Schedule a discovery call today! And check out more inspiring projects in our Portfolio.

Director of Operations at Red House Design Build. Part of the Red House team since 2018