When it comes to designing a shared kids bedroom it can be hard. Especially with an age gap between the two kids sharing. How do you find peace and create a space that works..without having any space???
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It's all about compromise!
First, get your kids involved (it's their room after all!!) The best place to start is by asking what colors they want to see; what they like. Nine times out of ten it will most likely be purple (it's the #1 color choice for kids under 16). If not purple, it will be a bold color, like orange, blue, green, or pink. Work with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson- on compromise! Get them to pick 3 colors MAX. From there, you can hit the fabric shops and look for an inspirational piece of fabric that can possibly tie in all 3 colors. If not, choose one of those colors and run with it.
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Now this is a purple and pink bedroom done right! Most people would automatically take the color chosen and try to paint the walls that color. This can be very tricky...A safe bet is to take a paint swatch that your kids have chosen and go about 3 shade down the paint swatch. Bold color choices can be too over powering on the walls, so this will keep the integrity of the tone, while being easy on the eyes.
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Another good tip is to actually only use the color on a focal wall, or as an accent. In the room above, purple is used sparingly. The back drop is actually a neutral white, but the room reads as purple.
When space is your problem it's important to have your furniture work for you, and not the other way around. Every piece should be able to do double duty. First, divide the room into functions: sleeping, homework, play, etc. From there find pieces that carry out that function but can be easily transformed into a second use. It will save you money and space, while keeping items (like pens, papers, craft supplies, toys, etc.) neat and tidy.
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A good idea always is the famous chalkboard paint. It never gets old or ignored. Remember texture and form- kids love things they can touch or that are unexpected. And easy does it on the Disney characters. One or two are fine...it tells something about your child and who they are, but an over load is just that.
Lastly, have fun!! Get your kids involved in the renovation process even more!! Let them paint, create the art for the walls, help re-organize their toys into stations, and make beds. They'll love to feel like part of the process and it's something they can be proud of when they show off their now space to friends.
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