Working Solutions for Shared Kids' Spaces
See how siblings of different ages and genders can share a room in style
If you have ever shared a space with someone — sibling, college roommate, spouse or partner — you are all too familiar with pleasure or displeasure of living with someone in close quarters. When I designed a shared space for my boys, I recounted my prior experiences and came up with design solution that worked for both parties involved. In this ideabook, I share those ideas and more to keep the shalom in your home.
More ideas for great kids' spaces
More ideas for great kids' spaces
Bunked beds work great for children of all ages, with the younger of the two sleeping safely on the bottom bunk. This room's simple design and unisex color palette are ideal for a brother/sister duo.
Allow your children to express their individuality. These reversible duvet covers allow for each child to have a separate look, yet keep the room feeling cohesive and balanced.
In this kids' room design, built-in shelving offers the illusion of privacy. Each child has space to call her own, yet they are close enough for the pair to still enjoy each other's company.
This room shows another divided space-within-a-space. The sleeping quarters are designated to one side of the room while the play area is delineated by an oversized polka-dotted rug. This room satisfies a bedroom's dual functions: rest and recreation.
Go big, even in a small space. These metal architectural letters make a huge impact in this contemporary, nautical-themed room. Smaller pieces would make the room feel cluttered.
No need to modify the decor when a younger child shares room with older sibling — just make needed adjustment to the furnishings. A set of antique beds are the perfect fit in this charming girls' room. Notice that bed rails (in the same color) have been added to the bed on the left to satify the needs of the junior occupant.
Even if you have enough bedrooms to give each child his or her own room, consider using one room as a shared bedroom, the other a playroom. Most children enjoy sharing a room and the added bonus of having a separate space reserved for play.
More ideas for great kids' spaces
More ideas for great kids' spaces