When we were looking to buy a house we were looking for at least 2 BR but really wanted 3BR. Well we found one that was perfect. We have our own room, then the guest room and the dogs room, they even have twoile (sp?) curtains (I made then) b/c the 1 dog bed is a red dog twoile (yes little red doggies)
We have the pack-n-play for the chis and the crates for jake (a smaller and larger for when he grows). Plus we will be fixing up the closet for their this and extra storage. right now they have one of those 2drawer things w/ all their stuff, shirts jackets, shampoo, treats, etc. Everyone thinks it's so funny but it works so well. B4 all their stuff was everywhere and w/ the crate or pack-n-play in the room was just too much, plus when we got Jake (boxer) we knew the chis had to also move out of the room. Either that or knock out a wall and make one giant room.
We also have the sewing machine and a desk in that room but they don't mind sharing. Don't worry everything can push back or is put away in the drawers when we are in there and at night & during the day they are in their "houses" so they aren't able to get to anything the shouldn't.
So if you are the crazy animal lady, I guess we are the crazy dog house.