Bungalow Friends,
It has been a very cold winter! The polar vortex storm brought weather in the negative twin digits to Indianapolis--with record cold temperatures and wind chills below -30(F)! New wall insulation has really helped seal up the bungalow and keep the cold out!
Needless to say, we've spent a great deal of time indoors! What have we been up to? ...
...Glad you asked!
Some would find it challenging to live in a 2-bedroom, 1300 square foot home with children. How do we do it?
Pullout Sofa in the Child's Bedroom. This allows for dual-function use of the room. It is a playroom by day, and a bedroom by night that can be shared by a couple little ones. It also doubles as a guest room when family comes over.
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| Toys in the Corner of the Bedroom Which was Once a Study. Even the dresser has multiple uses, doubling as a pull-out desk. |
Bedroom/Office/Den concept in the basement allows for more guests, assists in working from home, and provides a casual atmosphere to lounge, watch movies or play. It would also make a nice room for an older kid or someone staying with us for an extended period that needs a separate living space. It is not finished--but is is furnished as though it is, and has the necessary electrical outlets to handle requirements of an extra bedroom.
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| The study is relocated the mixed use basement. |
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| A bed in the basement is great for older kids who want a little more privacy, extended stay guests or a friend who needs a place to crash for the evening. |
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| A media and play corner provides a refuge to watch movies and play with toys. It also doubles as a study on days that I work from home. |
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| All-in-all, the room gets a lot of use! |
Basement built-in-closet and side room provides storage for off-season clothes and decorations.
Could you do it? Can you fit five in a 2-bedroom home? Yes! Your grandparents probably managed.
All for now,
-Ryan & Kayla-
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