To feel a bit sad that we are in a small flat

[Margaritte]

I feel envious of those around me who have a room per child, plus a dining room/ utility room/ spare room.
We have a tiny kitchen & small bathroom, plus our lounge is an ok size, though has our dining table in here.
I'd love a garden, so we can eat out there in the summer, and the dc have somewhere to run around in. Its not possible for us for the foreseeable future though, so I do feel a bit down about it sometimes.
The flat does feel like home, its just constantly overflowing, as anything that comes out makes the place look a mess. Im in the process of KonMari, as recommended on here months ago.
Just looking for people who have been in the same situation, and how it worked for them.

Sorry to hear about your situation, lilac, that sounds really stressful. Here I am worrying over something pretty small in comparison - good to get some perspective! And hope things improve for you soon

I can imagine how stuff would clutter up very quickly and you probably have to be ruthless, but the more spaces you have to accommodate junk, the more junk gets accommodated, certainly when you have children. I had a schoolfriend who had bunk beds and had absolute envy, remembered to this day. She shared with her sister.

Also, if there are parks nearby, they are your outdoor space and they can get exercise cycling or using scooter to get there. You don't even have to mow the lawn. Ones with playgrounds or with those table tennis tables where you only have to bring a bat and ball. My son has to be coaxed out into our garden.

We once had a two bed flat. Kitchen and sitting and dining area were in one room. It was so cosy. It was before parenthood, though. I completely understand how in all those decaying grandeur types of places, people ended up living in one room. Only one room to heat.