Do you think a 4,000 sq. ft. home w/5 bed. and 4 bath, is too big for a family of 4?

Question

Just wondering, cause that's how big the house is that we're having built.

Answer 1

Hey if you could afford it, do it! Who knows maybe you will have another child.

Answer 2

Yes. My reasoning? There's so much waste. It's just not needed. While a family of 4 is living in their 4000 sq foot home there are other families who are stacked in mobile homes. Two and more children need to share a bedroom that is smaller than most closets. The one place my family lived before buying our modest but nice home had bedrooms so small that we had to have special beds made for our kids so that they could both fit in the room and share it. I do not begrudge your wealth. I am happy that you are doing well. But why spend so much extra money when it's not needed? Why not build a home that is more appropriate for the size family you have while still being comfortable and donate the left over money you would have spent to those less fortunate? In my own opinion people only build those large, amazing homes in order to show off and flaunt their status. I'm not saying people should denounce all luxury and take a vow of poverty but if we would all live sensibly there would be so much left for the people who would otherwise not be able to afford it. But...I don't feel we should give handouts to people who make no effort to improve their life. You can only help someone if they are first willing to help themselves. Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

What would you do with 5 beds if you are a family of 4? I have a family 4 and all we need is 3 bedrooms,! for the parents, 1 for 1 kid, and 1 for the other kid. But if you can afford it and are already having it built, there isn't much you can do now.

Answer 4

That's a big house. 5 bedrooms and 4 baths for just 4 people is a lot. Lot of house to keep clean and maintain...I am assuming it's on a big lot as well. But. if you can afford it, do what makes you happy.

Answer 5

Well, I could say yes in terms of keeping it clean. But I know people who have 6,000 sp ft homes for 2 members. So it just really depends on how much room you want. I prefer a large house just simply because it means that I can enjoy the space between other members of the household.

Answer 6

Depends how much you are paying for the property. If its not too bad get it and ride the equity train all the way to retirement.

I live in a 3000 square ft. home up from a 1000 foot condo. trust me you will always fill up the space.

If you have lots of kids look at the amount of bathrooms and the size of the yard.

Answer 7

Probably too many bathrooms, but the bedrooms are okay. Just think with five bedrooms you could add to your family with no problem, or if not you could make a game room and an exercise room from the spares. Or whatever, as long as you can think of something to do with the extra rooms you'll be alright

Answer 8

No, a bedroom for each person, a guest room, an office. You always want a lot of bathrooms. I have 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms for three people. About 3200 sq. ft.

Answer 9

Kinda. Why would you want that big a house for only a family of 4? Unless you plan on having more children that is.

Answer 10

If you can afford it then no! Because when the kids grow up they will want space from the rest of the family and you will be able to give it to them. You also have a spare room for the "up and coming" suprised that you are sure to have! Just in case the "mother-in-law" comes to stay with you for a while!

Answer 11

Yes, this is too big, unless you entertain a great deal or are expecting relatives to move in with you (mother-in-law suite, etc.).
This is an example of wretched excess, and is detrimental to family solidarity (it's far too easy for you all to avoid each other).
But then, maybe your aim is to raise disfunctional children. If so, you are headed in the right direction.
Cheers.