It’s being reported that millions of people are living in homes that are too small to accommodate their growing families, and rising property prices are making it difficult – or even impossible – to move to a larger home. So what’s the solution? Don’t move – improve!
Redecorating, redesigning, and rethinking how you use the rooms in your home is a much more cost effective solution than moving, and, when done correctly, it can really help to maximise your space and provide a healthy, uncluttered, and enjoyable place for your growing family to live.
Shared Bedrooms
If you have young children at home, encouraging them to share a bedroom can have a significant impact, providing additional space when you need it most. Sharing a room can have many advantages for kids, strengthening the sibling bond, but some children do find it difficult to share a room because they want to be able to express their own personalities and identities. The solution? Clever bedroom design ideas that incorporate different tastes and styles into a single, combined space.
How to Decorate a Shared Bedroom
If you’re looking for some inspiration for decorating a shared bedroom for kids, here are some great ideas that will tick all the boxes:
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Bunk / Twin Beds – Kids should still have their own space when sharing a room with siblings, which means having their own bed. To save space, consider bunk beds which help to maximise floor space, or small single beds that are a little smaller than a standard single.
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Personal Storage – If you want your kids to keep their room tidy, storage is a must! Underbed storage can be very beneficial for shared bedrooms, offering dedicated storage for each child, in their own personal space, where they can keep their own belongings, toys, and trinkets.
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Mix ‘n’ Match – For kids with different tastes, try mixing and matching varying styles and characters around the room, rather than taking a ‘half and half’ approach. The idea is to create a welcoming space for both children, not to segregate them into their own side.
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Privacy Partitions – Even if your children are best friends, we all need a bit of ‘me’ time every now and then. Partitions can be very effective, and they can look great, too! Why not try adding a bookcase filled with your kids’ favourite books to create a boundary.
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Combined Play Area – To ensure children don’t just spend their time in their ‘section’ of the bedroom, why not add a combined play area that’s filled with all their favourite toys? Your kids can play, socialise, and bond before retreating to their own personal space for sleeping.