Decorating ideas for shared bedrooms

You can turn a small bedroom into a shared space that is filled with light and space.

 

 

With property values at a premium and rates for rental properties going through the roof, you sometimes have to settle for a home that is smaller than what you originally planned for, especially if you have small children. But you can turn a small bedroom into a shared space that is filled with light and space.

 

Three's a crowd

It's sometimes difficult to have two children in a single bedroom, but managing to fit three children in a single bedroom can be a challenge. In this type of arrangement you need to look at ways to simplify the design and modular furniture offers the best solutions.

Make use of walls for mounting beds and leave plenty of room for play. The bedroom above not only contains three beds, but two of the beds also have pullout beds for sleepovers, and the loft bed is built on top of a storage cupboard to house toys and clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L looks good

Overlapping beds reduces the amount of floor space used for beds and allows more space to move around. Plus, the space under a raised bed can always be put to use for a storage cabinet or small wardrobe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hidden space

Where rooms don't allow for extra beds you can always look at other areas with space that isn't being used. In this compact home beds have been placed in an alcove. The beds are designed to fit into the space and offer a temporary sleeping solution. Roman shades mounted above the beds allow for privacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matching sets

Whether there are two or more children sharing a bedroom, matching beds and furniture tend to make a room feel less cluttered and more spacious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bunk beds are always a favourite for small bedrooms, but shop wisely. Take a close look at the design and safety aspects for bunk beds and, wherever possible, mount bunk beds to the wall. Have top level bunks fitted with a safety side to prevent accidents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modular mobility

Modular daybeds serve as seating during the day and can easily be transformed into beds for sleep. The beds are fitted with lockable castors, so you can move them easily or lock in place.