Introduction
After renovating the living room in the seventh article of this series, it was time to tackle the complete renovation of the parental bedroom. This bedroom is the largest in the house and represented a major challenge: expanding it to create an integrated dressing room. This major transformation involved significant demolition, reconstruction of new spaces with a metal framework and BA13 boards, as well as all necessary finishing work.
Demolition
The parental bedroom still retained its original 1970s finishes. The walls were covered with wallpaper, including a purple wall that required complete stripping. The floor was covered with parquet that had aged and no longer met our expectations. A built-in closet occupied part of the bedroom and had to be dismantled to free up space.
The first step was to demolish the existing elements: strip the purple wall, remove the parquet to expose the concrete floor, dismantle the bedroom closet. To expand the bedroom and create the new spaces, it was also necessary to break down the wall leading to the old WC. This partial demolition freed up the space needed for the dressing room.
Construction of New Spaces
The construction of new spaces was carried out with a metal framework (rails and studs) to create the structure of the new partitions. I then installed standard BA13 boards for the bedroom walls.
Dressing Room
Creating the dressing room was done with melamine panels from Brico Dépôt, assembled using pocket holes (invisible screws). Since the dressing was too large to be moved, it was assembled directly inside the room. Construction was progressive, with element assembly and support installation, then storage organization.
The final dressing room is a modern built-in closet with shelves for storage, a wardrobe with hanging rod, and drawers for organization. A wooden sliding door between the bedroom and the dressing room, from Brico Dépôt, was installed to separate the two spaces.
Closet
A built-in closet was created in the bedroom for storage. Construction began with preparation of the existing walls: filling, joint compound application, sanding, then painting. Wooden shelves were mounted on the walls for storage. Plumbing pipes were integrated into the closet structure to supply the bedroom radiator.
The final closet is a built-in sliding wardrobe extending from floor to ceiling, with natural wood doors (pine).
Floor and Finishing
The bedroom floor was prepared with green insulation panels (underlayment) to improve thermal and acoustic insulation. The laminate flooring, like in the other bedrooms and living room, was then installed.
Finishing involved applying joint compound to the walls to hide screws and joints between BA13 boards. The walls were painted white to create a bright and modern space. The radiator was dismantled and spray-painted white (formerly blue). The window was replaced with a white aluminum sliding window.
Final Result
The complete parental bedroom renovation is now finished. The result is a functional, modern, and aesthetic space that combines elegance and practicality. The expanded bedroom now offers an integrated dressing room. The light flooring adds a warm touch to the whole, and the large window offers a magnificent view of the garden.
Conclusion
The complete parental bedroom renovation is now finished. The result is a modern, functional, and aesthetic space that perfectly meets our needs.
This project allowed me to learn a great deal about expanding a room, creating new spaces with metal framework and BA13 boards, and building an integrated dressing room. The parental bedroom is now a pleasant and comfortable living space, perfect for relaxing.