Here's a self constructed problem and solution. Eight kids for variety. Girl, 15, Girl, 12, Boy, 11, Boy 8, Girl, 7, Boy, 4, Girl 3.
Four kids bedrooms. There is a midsize connected to the parents' room, a large one on the main floor beside the noisy kitchen with a guestroom at the back, and there are two somewhat small rooms on the top floor. Here is how I'd lay out the space.
- Layout
- The youngest children's' room (the one connects to the parents room) should be laid out as a split playroom bedroom. This gives them a totally childproof space insulated from the noise of the rest of the house. Even if most of the toys are kept in other rooms, it gives the children a place to call their own and that they recognize as a place to play and wind down.
- The smaller two rooms are given to the boys and girls. These rooms will contain only beds, nightstands, dressers if there's no-where else to store them, and personal belongings.
- The main floor room can be the main room for the children. It should contain spaces set up for work, relaxing, and privacy.
- How the kids would make it work
- The bedrooms are used only for sleeping at night and for the occasional bit of quiet time during the day.
- Books, art supplies, and other toys are kept in the main room. Each child has their own personal cabinet, locked if necessary.
- Before bedtime for the youngest, each child puts their clothing and pajamas in the bathroom. To help stagger showers, clothing can theoretically be stored in any place private enough to dress in.
- Benefits
- Studies have shown that human beings off all ages sleep best in a room that is designated for sleeping.