I'm working on combining my daughter and son into the same room. She's quite a bit older than him, but we live in a small house and consolidating has become a necessity. So, how do I take the tastes of a 7 year old girl and combine them with a 2 year old (very active) boy? I'm still figuring that out, but I've found some great inspiration rooms to at least get me on the right path.
My first instinct is to get bunk beds. It saves so much floorspace and uses the vertical height of the room that would usually be wasted. I love this example via
Elle Decor featuring a bright orange bed with warm, almost rustic touches. Definitely says boy more than girl, but the concept would work well in our space.
And then I found this really great shared room featured on
Cookie Magazine's site (may it RIP). It's the home of
John Derian, the decoupage artist and store owner famous for his warm, antique feel. I really love that the room is for a boy and girl to share and yet it feels very cohesive. There are subtle clues as to which side belongs to which gender, but overall it's just a warm and cozy kid room. I think the two separate beds go a long way in helping each kids feel like they have their own space in the room.
What do you think? Bunk beds or two twins? Am I crazy to be combining them into a room in the first place?
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