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Children's Room Help Needed!

10 years ago

I have two girls, 2 and 1 that share a room. The room is pretty small and difficult for placement since buying an additional crib. I haven't purchased anything else for the room because I'm unsure of the current crib placement. It's not centered with the wall and I don't know what to put on the wall if I keep them where they are? I also want to put some bookshelves up, like maybe where the tape is. And maybe add a little play kitchen or table as well. We keep all clothing in the closet. Thoughts? What kind of wall decoration would be appealing in this kind of room? And do you think bookshelves will work where I have them or some place else? And then there's that mirror that I have NO idea what to do with! Ahhhh and help please?

Comments (18)

  • 10 years ago

    Does the second crib fit on the other side of the window where the mirror is sitting?

  • 10 years ago

    Yes, but sticks out a little in front of the bathroom door. That doesn't bother me so much as the question of how do I plan the rest of the space?

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    Whatever you do, enjoy your girls, they grow up so fast! You cannot love them enough!

  • 10 years ago

    Children that small can get hurt with shelves that low. I would put shelves up high enough for your convenience but not theirs. A open toy box between the beds under the window would be a great place to store their playthings. They will have lots of fun in that room.

  • 10 years ago

    That's a tough space!! I'd probably put a crib on each side of the window, all the way up to the window wall. Similar to what you show in the pic with the dog, but push the left crib all the way up to the window wall. Then I'd put the little table/kitchen between that crib and the closet.

    Maybe hang the mirror over the table horizontally, or to the right of the bathroom door vertically. By the bathroom door would be cute if hung low for the girls to do dressup.

    I think you could squeeze in a few Ikea Spice Rack Shelves (Bekvam) next to the closet door.

    http://www.ikeahackers.net/2011/03/repurposing-spice-racks-into-childrens-bookshelves.html

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    I'd put the cribs on the long wall but jutting out into the center of the room, with walkway space between them.

    I'd hang the mirror on the wall to the right of the bathroom door, where you have it leaning in the last pic, and use a Hangman 200 lb. mirror hanger (you can get them at Home Depot) and that makes it not only easy to hang but very safe.

    Shelves in the corner is a great idea, and up on the wall, not a book case that can tumble over on top of the kids, or if you get that kind, screw it into the wall studs behind it.

  • 10 years ago

    Oh those are cute! I was going to make mine originally but I may just do that! I was thinking of a reading corner, but it may just not work in this space.

  • 10 years ago

    Would you be worried about them pulling down the curtains?

  • 10 years ago

    Oh having them jut out! That's a good idea! I'm going to go put them there and see if I could still fit a play kitchen somewhere. I was planning on shelving like what was mentioned above, doctor office style.

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  • 10 years ago

    I like them jutting out! Try putting the play kitchen behind the crib nearest the window and taking up that space. that way they also can't get to the drapes to tug on them. If they're that young, it's not even a bad idea to take the drapes down for safety reasons and just hang a blackout shade until they're older.

    Maybe browse eBay for cute initials and put each child's first name initial on the wall behind the crib she sleeps in.


  • 10 years ago

    I really like the last pic with Tib's idea of the two cribs on the one wall - it seems to give the illusion of more open play space. Can you easily open the closet door? My friend had a tiny room for her daughter with a pretty velvety patterned curtain with a pretty decorative rod across the closet door and she had 2 rows of rods higher up for clothes and kept the floor bare for playing - the little girl (who spoke French as well as English) called it her "boudoir" and she hung out on the closet floor til she was past teenage LOL.

    I like your soft colors too!

  • 10 years ago

    I'll try that! If not I may just put the play kitchen on one side where I have the taped shelving, and then shelves on the other. Or even by the closet like you suggested since the space opens up with this layout!

    And yes yes to letters! That's my other dilemma, I'm not good at all with wall art. I definitely want to hang letters but I'm not really sure what else.

  • 10 years ago

    I would nix the mirror. Change the window to treatments kids cannot reach (roller shades/valances worked wonderfully) Remove the closet door put a piece of wood across the bottom. Perfect toy box..no lid to fuss with/danger of banging, easy clean up. A bi-fold might work better for that space and you can then close it. Two rods since the clothes are so short would give you twice the hanging room. I agree shelves for knick knack or your use UP HIGH. Changing table to the right of the bathroom door. With two little ones in the same room maybe you don't rock for late night wake ups? If you would a glider would fit in the corner to the right of the window. A dimmer on the light switch works instead of dangerous lamps. I am not sure how much other space you have. When my three were little play space was our living room/dining room..not so much in bedrooms. I liked to keep an eye on them. So even though the room is filling up maybe you don't NEED floor space if they play elsewhere? Be sure any wall decor you hand is up high enough kids cannot reach them. I made a stuffed wall sculpture (Noah's Ark) that I attached with velcro. I could hand an animal to the baby while I changed diaper and then quick put it back on the wall when done. If you put a dresser in be sure the hardware cannot become a lift for climbing. You are living the best time of your life!!!

  • 10 years ago

    Our house is small, two bedrooms and a converted garage. This particular room opens up to the living room so I can see them or hear them from any room other than the garage. It's almost like a big square with a bar and entertainment center. I have ever used a changing station or a glider and don't plan to put one in this room. Our living room has fantastic storage so we keep most toys out there. However, I don't want to have a play kitchen that I can't store away when guests come over, but I think my girls would absolutely love one! Which is why I thought in their room would be best. The shelving would be for their books-- we have so many already everywhere I'd love a place for them to be able to read in their room with either reading pillows or a small table.

  • 10 years ago

    That's a great idea!!!! I hadn't thought of that. I was considering making my own kitchen, because I definitely want something petite and simple. But I just searched Pinterest for the Waldorf stand and there are so many ideas! We might just do that, and maybe I'll sew my own covers to make a kitchen over it.