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sharing a bedroom as as 2 girls?

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sparklywines · 17/07/2024 11:49

We have a big enough house at the moment for a bedroom each but it's not a very big house in general, lounge is small and it's not a very nice area, by that I don't mean rough just there's not a lot here in terms of shops, parks, places to go, school.
We can afford a house in the nearby town which would be near school, town centre and lovely access to parks and things, it also has a bigger lounge and garden, however only a 2 bedroom.

Aibu to swap the girls having a bedroom each and expecting them to be happy sharing a room possibly forever for a bigger house with more going for it.
At the moment the girls are 6 and 8 and are happy to share but I don't know if they'll always be happy with this.
They often stay in each others rooms at the moment, they pretend it's a sleepover and will always be playing together in one or others bedroom.
I don't know which is best for them, their own rooms or a more spacious living area and more local amenities?

OP posts:
SoNiceToComeHomeTo · 20/09/2024 20:08

Move now, enjoy the area and only take action about the sharing when it becomes a problem. By then you could save up a bit and look at a small ground floor extension or loft room or dividing the larger bedroom in two. Even a summer house or garden office could be used during the day.

ThirstyThursday · 20/09/2024 20:12

If move, but thoughtfully!

either huge bedrooms so dividing not such an issue, or a loft able to be extended or ground space for a conversion.

live for now, but plan for the future!

FreshStart2025 · 20/09/2024 20:13

I have 4 children and am going from them having their own rooms to sharing 2 and 2 following a divorce. Nervous but am hoping for the best! Nothing I can do about it so we’ll all just have to adjust. I think area is very important, I’d rather be in a nicer area, closer to amenities and green spaces.

JC03745 · 20/09/2024 20:23

Does the other house have scope for extension, loft conversion or garage conversion?
Would a room divider like this work?

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