Should he get his own place, move in with us, or we find a bigger place?

So my boyfriend is moving out of his place soon and we are wanting to live together but I live in an apartment (also considering I have an 8 yr old daughter) and am concerned about space because it's pretty packed here. Been together for a year next month and feel pretty confident that he's the one for me. Also I don't feel too comfortable these days living alone. Would it be a better idea if we got a bigger place so we can basically start over together or should we suck it up for another 5 months until the lease is up IF even a good idea at all? I guess I should add that I also want a german shepherd AND I'm claustrophobic. What to do????