Your family is probably excited about your upcoming household move. But, before you start unpacking in your new home, you’ll need to choose bedrooms. The choices might be obvious, but they might not.
Selecting bedrooms isn’t simple, especially if you have several to choose from. However, the right decision will help you sleep better and enjoy your home more.
Use these tips to help you determine which bedrooms are best for each member of the family.
Square Footage
Typically, the most significant square footage room is the primary bedroom. But deciding who should have that room depends on a few factors. It’s not always parents or couples at the top.
If you’re a minimalist parent, you might not need as much space as you do for a baby or a small child. On the other hand, more space may be best if you have to put multiple teens in one room.
Natural Lighting
Next, think about the amount of natural lighting you get. Natural lighting is great for brightening a room. But, unfortunately, it’s not so great for people who need to sleep during the day.
Rooms facing east get more light in the morning. Rooms facing south or west will be brighter in the afternoon or evening.
Remember that you can choose window treatments to encourage or block out light. Remember that you’ll need to use them consistently if you want the desired effect.
Noise Inside or Outside
If you can, spend some time at your new home listening to noises from outside. Try this at a few different times of the day to see how it changes. With this information, you can determine which rooms might be affected by outside noises.
Remember that indoor sounds can be as loud and distracting as the road. For example, putting an infant next to the kitchen or laundry room might be a nightmare for naptime.
You can add sound-blocking materials on the walls or the ceiling. But that takes time and money. It might be less hassle to prioritize noise instead.
Proximity to a Bathroom
Proximity to a bathroom is a practical factor. Modern homes might have more than one suite. Homes built in the 20th century usually don’t.
If you love the ability to take a leisurely bath before you go to bed, a suite might be important to you. But if you don’t, you might not need it as much.
By comparison, if your kids take a bath every night, putting them in a suite might make the routine that much easier. But, of course, it’s an even better idea if the primary suite has the only bathtub in the house.
Privacy
Of course, privacy is a big deal too. If you want peace and quiet, choosing the room farthest from the others is ideal.
Keep in mind that teens need privacy too, particularly from their younger siblings. A basement or attic bedroom might be the perfect choice for this age group.
Remember that proximity to the public also affects privacy. If you need space to yourself, choose rooms facing the backyard.
Moving Made Simple
Picking bedrooms might seem easy, but it isn’t always. Sometimes it’s a difficult choice. Contact us for more guidance on planning your upcoming move.