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I would let each child have his/her own room, but recognize that some or all will wind up in one room, at times, for play or sleep. Ideally, let each child have a trundle or futon or daybed in his/her room -- I don't like bunk beds -- so that a sibling can move in for a while, or a friend can have a sleepover. You'll appreciate the kids having separate rooms when it comes to homework, and separate rooms will mean fewer fights over possessions, decorations, and so on.
If your new home has a lower level that is finished, or something of that sort, turn it into a family playroom. Have a ping pong table, a game table, a big screen TV, a sound system, or whatever you choose, and make it the kind of place where both adults and kids can have fun. If it's big enough, and the money is sufficient, create a small kitchenette/wet bar. There can be a place where the adults can store liquor and barware under lock and key, as well as a fridge or or mini-fridge and a microwave for kid snacks. If there's room, create an adult's study next to the playroom. When the kids are young, you'll be able to pay your bills, etc., while listening for sounds of argument. When they are teens, you can casually find a need to get something from your study, to be sure there's not "too much privacy" at a party, every so often. And so on.
Sharon