With twice the furniture, shared spaces can get crowded.
Here’s how to fit everything your children or guests need into a small bedroom.
To keep a cramped room under control, you’ll need to incorporate some creativebedroom storage and space-saving tips.
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Check out these small shared bedroom ideas and create a double-duty room that works for everyone.
Symmetrical Small Shared Bedroom
To make the most of asmall bedroom, keep the furniture layout symmetrical.
Here, twin beds split one wall and feature identical bedding and headboards for a cohesive look.
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Adresser tucks neatlybetween the two and serves as a storage-packed nightstand.
Here, a short wall divides two matching twin beds.
With both their heads to the wall, they’ll hardly notice the other person at night.
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For kids who want a little splash of color, tryaccenting a neutral wallwith a simple geometric design.
To create these mountain-like triangles, simply tape off the pattern and paint them in two colors.
No allover paint job orwallpapering necessary.
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It helps if they can at least agree on adecor theme.
Totally stylish shared bedroom idea?
Gainextra storage with custom furniturelike this bed frame with built-in drawers.
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This space-saving bunk bed is a small shared bedroom idea.
The pullout compartments make under-bed storage more accessible, while the stacked beds save floor space for playtime.
Light and Open Small Kids' Bedroom
Open up a cramped space with bright, light colors.
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A few coats of white paint transformed this dark attic space into an airy, small, shared bedroom.
Pops of color in the bedding and rugs make thiskids' retreatthe perfect playroom getaway.
Ensure each child has the same amount of space and storage for their needs.
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Aim for furniture with aneven number of drawersso that everything can be divided equally.
Adesk between the bedsadds functional space for getting work done.
When putting together a small shared bedroom idea for guests, use light and bright colors.
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Aneutral palettewill like almost anyone, and the cheerful natural light makes the space appear larger.
Built-In Small Shared Bedroom
Inset bunk beds can save floor space in small rooms.
While adding built-ins may seem a hefty makeover, the result is totally worth it.
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