When is it too small?

goodwithsaving

I wasn't an FTB but I viewed a new (2012) three bed and it was tiny! Dining table squashed into the living room, nowhere for a dishwasher, nowhere for a tumble dryer and a single bed would only just fit into the third bedroom.
Sure they had 3 loos, but I'd rather have space.

Personally, separate utility space, a dishwasher and not feeling cramped are really important to me. Even though I'm on my own, I hate small rooms. I don't like clutter so don't need much storage, but you need enough space for a wardrobe etc!

Every one has to start somewhere though. Go with your gut.

Location is the first thing! If it's a compromise to be able to buy in a nice area, I'd accept the compromise.

seven-day-weekend

Those bedrooms are small but I like the bedroom/study/dressing room idea.

We are a pensioner couple who have downsized to a two bedroom bungalow. We sleep separately due to my restless legs, so use both bedrooms for that.

However, we have bought beds that have storage underneath, the type that lift up from the bottom, you can get a load of stuff under there. We also use the loft and we have three sheds -one is my husband's art studio.

I have a small wardrobe in my room that is used for outdoor coats and broom/hoover, and our small computer desk is in my husband's room. We each have a wardrobe and chest of drawers for our clothes, and bedside tables with drawers for other stored stuff.

We do have a good size kitchen so can get all the appliances in. We don't have a separate utility but have an alcove off the kitchen where the boiler and washer drier live.

We don't buy anyhthing without thinking where it will live.

If you don't have much storage you have to think creatively.

Red-Squirrel_2

franklee wrote: »

We choose the house with priorities of location and garden. We are also a couple with similar sized bedrooms. I was concerned they would be too small but we have arranged them:

Bedroom 1, Bed, bedside cabinets, couple of dining type chairs.

Bedroom 2, Office, desk, books, computer, some storage.

Bedroom 3, Wardrobe, small desk, some more storage.

It helps my favourite store is IKEA.

Why would you put dining chairs in a bedroom?

franklee

Red-Squirrel wrote: »

Why would you put dining chairs in a bedroom?

They take up less space than arm chair type chairs.

Red-Squirrel_2

franklee wrote: »

They take up less space than arm chair type chairs.

Why would you have an armchair in your bedroom then! :rotfl:

franklee

Red-Squirrel wrote: »

Why would you have an armchair in your bedroom then! :rotfl:

I wouldn't there isn't enough space

Riggyman

When is it too small?
I’m sure your partner will guide you on that. Maybe invest in some “grow it bigger cream”?

beedeedee

Smaller houses are becoming more popular as we all get older. Downsizing is the name of the game. Who wants to be rattling around in a massive house trying to keep it warm, well maintained and clean when you are elderly....? Not many I can assure you - but the smaller houses also need to be soundproofed and insulated well, in quiet, pleasant surroundings.
The market for smaller properties is only going to get bigger........!

Lauralou79

I grew up in a 3 bed semi, there was my parents and 3 girls. We had one bathroom and two of us shared the big bedroom. It was fine ( we did have a large garden and garage) I never grew up thinking we were crammed in at all. Peoples expectations are changing and expect more space, people want or have more things a lot of the time too. My old apartment block had families in and they were tiny, people adapt to what they can afford/find!
Back to now the two of us bought a 3 bed semi no garage. We could quite easily have two children here ( a lot of the neighbours do) our room sizes are a little bigger than the OP. We’ve planned storage carefully and have loads of space and storage for 2 of us. I don’t intend to move even if a baby surprised us. I love this house.
To the OP you need to evaluate what’s important to you and how long you plan to stay, if it’s not a family home it’s fine for 2 people just plan around the house with storage etc.Location is important too.

pimento

My opinion of bedrooms is that you only sleep in them. Mine doesn't even have a chair, just a bed, two bedside tables and (because there is space) a couple of chests of drawers.
As long as the living space suits you.