House Design

We just moved into an older home and the master bedroom downstairs has an archway instead of a door as an entryway. I need some help coming up with options to create more privacy for our room.

I think that you should be able to frame in the archway and insert a door there.  You could also explore the idea of an arched top door that might fit into the opening more naturally.  An arched transom above a square door may also be an attractive option.  Arched top doors are more expensive than conventional square doors, but they may offer a look you like better.  Things to consider when sizing the door for the opening: the door itself will be two inches narrower than the framed-in opening.  If you try to maximize door width, you may not have room for any door casing.  When you install a door to separate two rooms, sometimes it will change the way forced air heating/cooling works in the house (if you have a forced air system).  Make sure light switches are in locations that make sense for the new door location.  The bottom line is that you can put a door in the opening; you will just need to decide on what you want the finished product to look like.  Good luck!   

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