Our kids — one boy and one girl — currently share a room, and we finally decided it was time for a little upgrade. Their old setup wasn’t working anymore, and we wanted to create a space that felt more functional, gave them more room to play, and allowed them to grow into it over the next few years.
While they won’t share a room forever, the reality is that the next 2–3 years will still be spent together. So instead of fighting the space, we leaned into it and made it work for them.
We also made sure to involve them in the process. They each got to choose colors they loved, and we found ways to blend their styles without the room feeling mismatched or chaotic.
Each item is linked below for purchase (Amazon, Target, IKEA):
Furniture
- Bunk beds
- I did not want to lose the storage under the bed so chose to not purchase the bed with the drawers underneath.
- Wardrobe closet
- Bookcase
- Desk (with matching chair)
Bedding
Wall art
- I found prints on Etsy and used my existing frames (the frames are no longer available, but I went with a natural wood color)
- Bulletin Board (LOVE this – easy to install and no nails are required. I went with the Oatmeal color)
- I also purchased these cute wooden push pins so the kids can hang artwork, homework, etc.)
Miscellaneous items
- Wooden letters to display on their bookcase (4 inch white)
- Clear desk protector mat (I purchased this one from IKEA)
- LED Night Light (these provide just enough light in the room)
- Table lamp (for desk)
- Book Light (these clamp onto the side of the bed and are so cute and the kids love them!) Color – sour cream)
Bathroom decor
- Rug for underneath sink (21×24, white)
- Rug for outside of the shower (17×28 is the perfect size, beige & cream color)
- Toothbrush holder
Drawer organizers
- I needed to help keep the drawers organized so the kids could easily find things – these organizers were so helpful!