To think that some people live in too big houses?

[URSick]

Lots of people live in (in my opinion) already big houses yet they want to move into even bigger ones.
I see so many families where all the children have their own bedrooms, bathrooms, big bedroom for the parents, guest room, study, living room, and yet they never seem to be satisfied and want to move into a bigger house. They all want playroom for the children. What's the point, when they could easily play in their bedrooms or the living room? There are houses where everybody has their own level, plus bathrooms on the landings, more toilets than family members, and yet they want Buckingham palace. It's good to have enough space and not be in each other's pockets but am I the only one who thinks these people are greedy and unreasonable? You don't need to live in a mansion to be a happy family.
Not to mention those houses where entire rooms are never used, lots of space is taken up by massive stairs and there are parts of the house that are just walkways.
What's your take on it?

It's good to have enough space and not be in each other's pockets but am I the only one who thinks these people are greedy and unreasonable?

Why are they greedy ? If they didn't own that big house, do you think would it be split in 2 for other more "reasonable" people ? What's unreasonable about choosing to spend their own money on having extra comfort and space if that doesn't harm anyone else ?

How are they greedy? If they can afford it, then good for them. I grew up in a large house, it was brilliant. I hope I'll be able to afford a big house in the not too distant future.

I have lived in small houses and am currently in a big house - I prefer the big house.

I like not being able to hear every bicker word between my kids around the house. I like to be able to come together in the dining room for meals and then separate to our own leisure. My DH likes to be in a different room so he doesn't have to watch the crappy TV I like. And our spare rooms are available for visiting friends and general storage, they're used and necessary.

We like our space, and in fact would like to be "greedy" and have more. Each to their own. What's with the assumption that living in a "mansion" means you aren't a happy family?!

I think op wants everyone to live in the same sized houses and wear the same clothes, drive the same car etc.

Lila

so should all the big houses be pulled down and replaced by small houses? so we can all be cramped however much money we earn? that sounds like a marxist set up to me.

I have 4 DC, each with their own room. We also have an office and, shock, a toy free living room! I'm sorry you're not as fortunate. It's really nice.

If money were no object I would have a playroom, garden room, at least one spare bedroom, study, craft/sewing room and separate utility on the list.

At the moment we just have a conservatory (cold) and playroom of that list. Definitely could use more space.

And yes, its people crammed into too small accommodation that I prefer to get exercised about.

I don't think children actually need a playroom, it is just something their parents are suggesting to them.

I can sort of see where you're coming from. I've always thought I wanted a 4 bed when we eventually buy, and then I watched the minimalist documentary on Netflix and started rethinking it a bit. They showed a heat map of home usage and found that people only used about 20% of the space. There were rooms that were hardly used at all.

However it's a very individual choice so I don't think I'd judge anyone else on it really. It is nice to have space.

I think some people drive cars which are too big and too environmentally unfriendly. I think some people wear skirts that are too short - why do they need to show their knickers? I don't understand why anyone would want to go to Egypt on holiday.

But all these things are rather up to someone else. I don't want to? I don't have to. Someone else wants to? Entirely up to him or her.

I kind of get where the OP is coming from. I live in quite a reasonable sized house but am surrounded by people doing huge extensions and putting in garden rooms and games room and all that malarky. I really don't understand why they want all that space? Too many rooms does seem a bit strange but I suppose each to their own. I prefer cosy and for everyone to be fairly close together not miles apart.

What a horrible, jealous, sneering post.

How on earth does it affect you OP? You'd hate me, there's me and my daughter in a 5 bed AND she has a playroom. I'm the worst.

The underlying problem is that we have a massive property bubble which encourages people to invest in housing, this further inflates the bubble, sucking money out of the rest of the economy and impoverishing those who don't own property via the excessive cost of renting.

A secure home is a fundamental need, like education, health care, we need better ways of regulating the housing market so as to distribute living space more equitably.
It's not a luxury item, like an expensive holiday, a home is a basic need

Poor you Lila :(

We have such a big house that sometimes i have to text dh to do stuff because he can't hear me shouting. We can't afford a butler and if I'm honest we don't really have the space to accommodate one overnight.

#ThisStruggleIsReal

I see so many families where all the children have their own bedrooms

The absolute wastrel bastards. Imagine giving kids their own bedroom.

My daughter has her own bedroom and ensuite. Has done since she was about 12. She'd strongly disagree with you it a waste of space. 😂

You don't have to have a big house if you don't see the point of them. What's that got to do with anyone else who does want and can afford a big house?

Plenty of things I can't see the point of that other people enjoy. Plenty of things I enjoy that others can't see the point of. Live and let live

and you definitely sound jealous

I know several families who have built their own homes. They always build them too large and then lose control over their DC, who "disappear" into their own floor... it's so predictable!

I grew up in a large family and we all had our own rooms and shared a playroom. The space was absolutely essential because otherwise we would have been on top of each other.

My child has a bedroom and playroom. Too many toys. I don't want them in the rest of the house.

DeanKoontz I also had that fantasy, but for me I think it came from the secret garden book!

I'd really, really love a playroom. misses op's point entirely

Not jealous my arse

I don't see where greedy comes in, unless they're expecting you and others to contribute? Spending your own hard earned cash can never be "greedy", it has no impact on everyone around you whether you spend it on high living or leave it in the bank.

They always build them too large and then lose control over their DC, who "disappear" into their own floor... it's so predictable

Its a different floor, not Narnia!