In 2021, the typical home purchased had 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, was 1,900 square feet, and was built in 1993.

You’re in the market for a new place. Is a “typical home” what you’re looking for? Look at that first feature listed: 3 bedrooms. Do you need a home with that many bedrooms? Do you need more? Less?

How do you make a decision about how many bedrooms you’ll need in your new home?

We’ve got you covered. Read on if you need help deciding on just the right number of bedrooms for your new home.

A Big Decision

Figuring out how many bedrooms you want is just as important as deciding on what kind of neighborhood you want to live in or what amenities are deal-breakers. You don’t want to move into your new house or apartment and discover you don’t have enough space.

Here are a few factors you should consider while trying to settle on your optimal number of bedrooms.

Your Current Needs

The very first factor to think about is what you need right at this moment.

How many people will need a bedroom? Do you have children who will be sharing a room, or do you want each child to have their own space? If two bedrooms are connected by a bathroom, is that going to work?

You’ll want to think about the answers to these questions as you pinpoint a base number to start with. (As you’re thinking about it, don’t forget to study the apartment floor plans or house blueprints to see how the bedrooms in your potential new home are laid out.)

Your Future Needs

Once you’ve looked at the here and now, it’s time to think about the future.

Maybe you’re growing your family and you know you’ll need a nursery at some point. Perhaps you have an elderly parent who may need to come to live with you somewhere down the line.

Do you have a large network of family and friends who might come to visit? You’ll need to decide if you want to have a guest bedroom available for someone who will be spending the night.

A Flexible Space

You’ve decided how many rooms you need for your immediate family and how many guest rooms you want. There’s one more question to ask yourself. How much flexible space do you want in your home?

Flexible space can be used in a variety of ways and can be considered changeable as your needs change.

Perhaps you’ve been working from home and want to continue. You may want to add a bedroom to your base number to serve as a dedicated home office.

Maybe you want space for a playroom, a home gym, or a crafting room. If so, you may want to add a bedroom to your count to act as a flexible space.

So, How Many Bedrooms Do You Need?

You want your new home to be perfect. You want to have all the space you need to accommodate your life. Use these guidelines to make an informed decision about how many bedrooms you want.

You’ll know exactly what to look for when you read those listings, and you’ll be firmly on the path to that perfect home!

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