Little Whitehouse: Kids Rooms

Whether you’re tight on space or want to teach your kids the importance of taking turns, a shared bedroom can be a great way to teach little ones patience, taking turns, cooperation, teamwork and many other important social skills.

Here, the team from Little Whitehouse, to go-to for beautiful, smart locally and internationally-sourced accessories and furniture for nurseries and kids’ rooms, shares three ways to create a fun shared bedroom that everyone will enjoy.

Bunk Beds
Bunk beds are without a doubt one of the simplest options, even if it means inevitable squabbles over who gets the top bunk. As a general rule of thumb, it is mostly the eldest who gets to claim the top bunk. What makes bunk beds such a practical solution is that they can easily fit into even the smallest of rooms without taking up too much space. A three-sleeper bunk, such as the Adventure Bunk, will offer an additional bed for overnight guests or rooms shared by three kids. The third bed slides out and can also be used as a daybed or even to store extra blankets.

Twin Beds
Another option is twin beds. This can even work with two bunk beds if space allows. Two single beds will fit into most standard-sized bedrooms, with a variety of configurations to choose from depending on your requirements. Beds can be placed alongside each other, positioned against walls, placed head-to-head or positioned on opposite sides of the room. The versatility of this configuration and the ability to move kids’ beds around as needed makes it popular with many families.

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Room Dividers
One of the biggest challenges in a shared room is privacy. There are a few ways that you can create privacy in a shared bedroom. Curtain rails can be set up, with curtains placed around beds or in the centre of the room, which effectively divides the room into two halves. You could also use bookcases, wardrobes, dressers and shelving to section off areas quickly and easily. For best results, make sure that you either have a shared common area for playing and homework or ensure that each section has enough space for a bed and a desk.