Hi everyone
My husband and I live in 1100 sq ft with 3 kids and 2 dogs. We moved from a 3900 sq ft house in Florida to this place in NY a few years ago. There aren't any other size options in our price range here in NY so as long as we are here, we have to make do.
I see all the benefits of living in a smaller place and really appreciate them but I feel like maybe 1100 sq ft for 5 people and 2 dogs is just unrealistic maybe. We are all on top of each other all the time. There is no storage even though I declutter and organize like a maniac. In the warmer months its not so bad because we spend a lot of time outdoors but now that winter is around the corner, I'm really feeling cramped!
I'm hoping for a little encouragement from others who have lived in a similar sized space with kids. Or, if you think its totally unlivable, I'll take that advice as well. It's really driving me nutty.
Thanks!
My husband and I live in 1100 sq ft with 3 kids and 2 dogs. We moved from a 3900 sq ft house in Florida to this place in NY a few years ago. There aren't any other size options in our price range here in NY so as long as we are here, we have to make do.
I see all the benefits of living in a smaller place and really appreciate them but I feel like maybe 1100 sq ft for 5 people and 2 dogs is just unrealistic maybe. We are all on top of each other all the time. There is no storage even though I declutter and organize like a maniac. In the warmer months its not so bad because we spend a lot of time outdoors but now that winter is around the corner, I'm really feeling cramped!
I'm hoping for a little encouragement from others who have lived in a similar sized space with kids. Or, if you think its totally unlivable, I'll take that advice as well. It's really driving me nutty.
Thanks!