Shared kids’ room

WE’VE GOT THE INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO CREATE A BEDROOM THAT WORKS FOR MORE THAN ONE CHILD

- LAURIE DAVIDSON

1. ZONE WITH PAINT

When children are sharing a bedroom it can help to distinguish their sleep, play and work areas - and paint is an easy way to create distinct zones. To personalise their own individual desk or bed areas you could paint anything on the walls, from large colour-blocked areas to fun murals, adding personality in an affordable way.

Walls in Theo Blue matt emulsion, £45 for 2.5ltr, Claybrook Studio

2. BUILTIN FURNITURE

Room sharing often means that space is tight and storage can suffer, which is why bespoke furniture can be a game-changer. Utilising areas underneath and over the beds, as well as any nooks and crannies, means that every inch of space can be put to good use - and you can build a bed to fit not only your children, but the room dimensions, too.