Adding doors in the living room

Discussion in 'Renovation & Home Improvement' started by CSL, 8th Jun, 2022.

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  1. CSL

    CSL New Member

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    Hi all, I would like to hear your opinion.

    I am going to rent the 3-bedroom/2 bathroom house out. Currently there are two entrances to the living room. One is on the left and one is on the right.

    I am wondering whether adding two doors to make it a proper room will help to increase the rent and house value? Thanks!
     
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  2. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    Generally people want open plan without doors closing off living rooms.

    A photo would help (if you have one).
     
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  3. Marg4000

    Marg4000 Well-Known Member

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    Probably not.

    Unless there are other living areas?
     
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  5. Stoffo

    Stoffo Well-Known Member

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    Two doors to the hall/entry ?

    Probably won't make any difference to a rental.....
     
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  6. Lacrim

    Lacrim Well-Known Member

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    I wouldn't touch it. I know others will disagree but if the living/dining is 6x6m ON TOP of the kitchen (doesn't look like it though), I might convert the living room to a bedroom and build a deck off the Family/Meals area to increase usable space.
     
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