converting Master Bedroom area to approx. 350SF efficiency-style apartment

objectives: low cost, maximum living space, use existing electrical outlets and plumbing as much as possible.

• install Exterior door from side yard to room.
  (can re use & reposition existing window to continue to allow light)

• Stained concrete floor

• paint walls (I am picturing a very very light sage green)

• change out counter/sink/medicine cabinet area to kitchen counter/sink type arrangement with cabinets for dishes/pantry above, maybe small fridge & more cabinets below.

• Change master bath arrangement to potty, shower & bathroom sink. (currently it’s potty, shower, and large linen storage cabinet)

• Change entrance to bathroom so that the door opens from main area rather than counter/sink/cabinet area.

• my friend e. has offered some light terra-cotta colored mottled & textured tile I’d like to use in master bath area, if possible.

• remove/resize walk in closet to give more living space

• Change doors from master area/apartment to rest of house so that they are heavier & more soundproof. (possibly also do something to soundproof between wall that is shared between master area & living room

• Put deadbolts on inside and outside of interior doors that must be opened simultaneously by people on either side, like hotel suite doors.

• IKEA furniture(?)

Appliances:

• Microwave oven
• small fridge
• 2 burner stove top or hot plate (saw 2 burner electric hot plates at oriental market on Burnet/Lamar)

I have been browsing at http://www.compactappliance.com
can also go to Fry’s or somewhere local & compare prices, etc.

Outside:

Enclose side yard:

• Fence/gate from front corner of house to neighbor’s fence (meter reader must still have access to that side of house)
• repair fence/gate at back of side yard that goes from side yard to back yard

Trim trees in side yard so limbs are not touching roof

trim/remove hedges for access to door into master bedroom

possibly landscape with more shade-tolerant & attractive plants (elephant’s ears, hosta, etc)

possibly create outdoor seating area for renter to use