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MEDINA KING OF MK KIDS INTERIORS TELLS US HOW TO KEEP THE INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN IN MIND WHEN DESIGNING SHARED ROOMS
One of the toughest things about having your children share bedrooms is that all the privacy disappears. This will no doubt affect older kids more than the younger ones. However, sharing for many children, is exciting and helps in building great relationships between siblings.
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Sometimes children need their privacy and personal space therefore it would be a good idea to create a private area for each child. Consider buying two of everything so they feel like they have their own individual items (if they like the same things) and place them on either side of the room for each child. This idea works best if the room is symmetrical and you want to create a balance, with individual beds. If the children have differing taste, it would be best to use a specific colour scheme when sourcing different items. This helps create a sense of individuality within the space, giving children a sense of ownership.
Perhaps if the room is big enough then you may want to use a divider in the center of the room like bookshelves or even curtains hung from the ceiling for privacy. It is a good idea to involve children in decorating their bedroom or playroom. You might want to let each of them choose their own style of bedding, accessories and art artwork. When it comes to furniture items such as beds and storage try and keep a similar theme running throughout the room. By helping personalize their part of the room you will help your child gain a sense of ownership over the space. You can monitor and adapt this overtime by paying attention to their changing personal needs.