To think sleeping in the living room would be fine?

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Live in a 2 bed flat, both bedrooms are double but not huge, eldest DS (7) has autism and adhd and really needs his own bedroom, he doesn't tend to sleep much and he also encourages his little brother to do stupid things and it's a bit chaotic at times, he sleeps in my bed at the moment because he kept getting the younger one up at night and it was just dangerous as the little one is only preschool aged. Even if he stops that, younger DS will need a full single bed soon and in either room fitting two single beds would leave hardly any space for playing/toys/stuff
Bunk beds out of the question because it would be too dangerous.
So sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room and giving the boys a bedroom each seems the most logical idea?
I'm a single parent so it's just me and I really dont use my room for anything other than sleeping atm anyway so seems a waste.
Storage wise I have enough space for storage elsewhere in the flat where I could keep clothes and bits.
Has anyone done this? Was it ok or did it drive you mad? Is it really annoying having to pull the bed out every night?

What about having a small double bed that you have against a wall and cover with cushions etc during the day so it’s like s day bed/sofa.

Yes I've done this before for the same reason. Unfortunately I slept on the sofa and I definitely don't recommend that. What about a day bed?

I did this many years ago when my daughter was small and we lived in a one bedroom flat.

do you have a gas fire or boiler anywhere near that room? could be a risk if you do

It would be ideal once you've a secure bed if you move the little one in with you the older will probably play up or get frustrated he is not with you besides it will give you peace.
DD's friend is 12 female shares with her 19 y.o Dbro I'm not sure why her DM hasn't used the living room for one of them.

My mum did this in the 90's so me and my brother could have our own rooms. She got a good quality sofa bed and we always buggered off to our rooms at a certain time to give her space. It wasn't ideal but was also better than a teenage boy and girl sharing a room. Very grateful to her for doing it. And actually my mum loved her sofa bed so much that when she moved and had her own room, she kept the sofa bed as her bed! :)

I think it would be ok, you could make it work if that’s what’s right for your family. Agree with PP though - make sure you are as comfortable as possible because some sofa beds are terrible.
I’m thinking of having our box room so that my DC can each have a decent sized room, people think I’m crazy but you do what’s right for you xx

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I have this sofa bed, which is a bit pricey but excellent as it’s pocket sprung. It’s intended for people who sleep on their sofa bed every night, as it also really easy to pull out. I got it for guest though as I wanted it to be suitable for older people to sleep on.

In terms of the space problem you could get one of those singles that folds and goes under the other single. Then pull that out each evening come bed time. But would still leave playing space. But obviously wouldn't solve the disturbing the little one issue.

We use our living room as mine and partner's bedroom. Have a son and daughter in a 2 bed house that otherwise we really love. It's worked out really well and I wish we'd done it years ago! We've a king size bed and a big armchair in the corner plus bean bags. The sofa beds we tried were so uncomfortable so thought sod it let's just get a bed. It really works for us as we barely used the living room anyway. I'd deffo reccomend it though!

agree get a good quality sofa bed that is designed for everynight use rather than occasional.

If you get one of these IKEA hemnes day beds, you can pull it out to the width you want. Then buy some big cushions for the back padding. It goes from 80cm wide to 160 cm. So for example you could buy a small double long mattress 120cm x 200cm. There are websites online that sell this size. The added benefit is that it also has drawers to store the duvet and pillows underneath during the day.

Yes, I don't see why not. Sounds like this probably is the best solution. Just make sure you do get something good to sleep on so you don't hurt your back.

What size / shape is the room?

And what about the kitchen? Do you eat in the kitchen? If so, you won't need a table in the living room. I'm guessing the kitchen isn't big enough for a couch / tv?

I haven’t had a bed for about 8 years now. Am on an narrow air bed now because sofa bed broke. I’ve given the bedrooms to the children. I’d quite like a bed and a room of my own again at some point. But it’s fine.

Could you have a trundle bed in your bedroom for you and the youngest? He could then play in there when the bed is away and you still have living space. It does my head in working and "living" in the same space, I wouldn't want to sleep there too.

Do you own or rent? Is moving in the near(ish) future an option? If you do end up staying in the living room for the time being, knowing you have an end goal in moving elsewhere might make it easier.

Murphy beds look great and are far preferable to sofa beds which are soso and as others have said not great for backs long term however much you pay for them. Another option might be a high rise bed for you in youngests room - pull the ladder up during the day etc so he can't climb etc. Might mean you can have a light up there and not disturb him so you can read or watch ipad etc. bit of personal space.

Yes it is fine and a good idea to allow the children their own room. Try a day bed with a proper mattress which you can throw a few cushions on to make into a sofa if you have guests.

My DM sleeps on a fold out bed a few nights a week when she's caring for my niece. It's only a cheap one but she folds a double duvet over on it and it's pretty comfortable. A better quality one may be an option and more affordable than a sofa bed. Easier to keep out of the way too.

I'd probably keep the little one with me for a while.
If you do look at bed options, I've been thinking of buying a Study Bed, a similar option but according to reviews should be easy to use and put away. It might give you a bit more space as you can keep things on the desk and tucking the bed away is the bit I'd find most annoying.
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I've done it as two flats I lived in were only one bedroom so I gave DD the bedroom and I put my bed in the lounge. If its a long term thing (I knew I wouldn't be living in those flats for more than a year or so each so not long term) I'd suggest a loft bed perhaps, so you don't lose out on space and could maybe hang curtains around the bed part to make it feel more like a separate space when you're in it

Futons and sofa beds are not great for more than a few nights. You end up with neck, back or hip problems eventually. I twice ended up barely able to stand after sleeping on two different click clack sofa beds for several months.

May I put in a suggestion for a daybed.

Couple of random pics if you can see them.

There are ones with just one mattress and ones with a second pull out mattress to suit your needs.

It's single size though so may not be what you prefer.

I did it for a long time, had a click clack sofa bed and rarely even bothered to fold it out, was really comfy to sleep on as it was. It also have storage for my duvet.

You can buy the plans to build a single Murphy bed ( bed in a cupboard) on Amazon. Then buy the materials from Wickes , it's (far cheaper than B&Q. It tells you exactly what to buy. The plans are £20. A double Murphy bed ready built is £500. Never seen a single one for under £300. Or have the youngest in with you. It's nice to have a separate space that's yours when they're in bed.

Get a proper bed or a day bed with a proper mattress. We have an IKEA day bed in spare room and it's actually really supportive for sleeping

2 mattresses and bottom pulls out to make it a double