We got rid of our third bedroom to make the primary one bigger. We still regret having our kids share a room 7 years later.

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• Seven years ago, we took our ranch from three bedrooms to two to make the primary bedroom bigger.
• My daughters' sharing a room has led to little space, lots of clutter, and constant arguments.
• Now, we're planning to renovate again to add a second floor and give them their own rooms.

Seven years ago, my husband and I took our 900-square-foot ranch from three bedrooms to two.