When you’re looking to buy a home, you need to have a clear idea of what you do and don’t want. While there are many aspects of this process, one of the most important is figuring out how many rooms you’ll be needing. Because each family’s needs are different, you’ll need to consider a variety of factors before finalizing your decision.

3 Ways to Determine How Many Rooms Your Home Needs

1. Residents

The size of your household is the easiest way to begin determining room number. While everyone needs a place to sleep, not everyone needs their own bedroom. Young children are capable of sharing a room, which could save you from needing more bedrooms. However, an aging parent that lives with your family will be much more comfortable in a room of their own.

2. Lifestyle

Although the number of residents is a great starting point, you also need to consider your lifestyle. If you’re a writer, entrepreneur, or tend to telecommute, having a dedicated office space can do wonders for your productivity.

If you want to buy a home that makes it easier to spend more quality time with the family, opting for a larger living area may be a higher priority than an additional room. If you have several pets or children that play sports, a house with a dedicated mudroom and ample storage space may be beneficial. 

3. Future Use

If you plan to live in this new home for a handful of years, factor in how you’ll use it in the future. If you’re planning to have more children, make sure there will be enough space for a nursery. Consider if the bedrooms are big enough that once you have another child, two could share a room, leaving the extra one for the baby.

If you might be taking in an aging parent down the line, look for homes with a ground-floor bedroom. In the interim, that space could be used as a temporary home library or a den.

Whether you know exactly how many rooms you need or you’re weighing your options, let the experts at Lawrence Realty Inc help you buy a home. Since 1948, this family-owned and -operated real estate company has guided Minnesota and Western Wisconsin residents through the home buying process. Browse through their property listings online. Call (651) 388-4745 for more information.