Shared Spaces + Bunk Bed Ideas

Sharing a space with siblings can be a crazy fun experience or chaotic and stressful. My sister and I shared a room for most of our youth and there were plenty of times I remember dividing the space with masking tape on the carpet. Creating a room that is attractive, functional, and gives each child their own area can be a challenge. Right now I’m trying to figure out my boys’ room and how to utilized the space well. Bunk beds are not my favorite, but I pulled together some beautiful shared spaces and amazing bunk beds that may just change my opinion!

The coastal room above is a favorite of mine. Covering the walls with maps is always a fun idea that will also help your kids learn their geography.

The weathered gray wood paneled walls and stainless steel curtain rods on the bunk beds below would be perfect for a coastal cottage bedroom.

coastal living

A trundle on casters tucks nicely under these fun rope beds and are ready to roll out for sleepovers.

coastal living

Our last home was a Cape Cod and the attic space was converted into bedrooms. The dormers and slanted roofline always made furniture arranging challenging but wow, look at this brilliant idea pictured below! This arrangement not only gives each child their own space in the alcove but it maximizes storage space too!

Designer Laura Davidson, Dwellings

How fun is this bunk bed? It has a secret entrance from un upstairs level.

Eclectic Kids design by Orlando Architect The Evans Group

 

For multiple children, build a double bunk tucked into a corner. Each child has their own lighted reading shelf.

 

Traditional Kids design by Raleigh Interior Designer Southern Studio Interior Design

 

Create privacy with curtains for each bunk.

 

Traditional Kids design by Los Angeles Architect Tomaro Design Group

 

Of course I’m partial to this bedroom’s bead board ceiling. Click here to learn How to Install a Bead Board Ceiling like the one I did for my laundry room.

 

Eclectic Kids design by Charleston Architect Bill Huey + Associates

 

 

Contemporary Bedroom design by Other Metro Interior Designer Shane D. Inman

 

My youngest saw this picture and exclaimed, “Mom! That bed is scary!”. I do admit I’d rather be the one sleeping on the top bunk! Anchored boat cleats hold the bed up with rope and it is also attached to the wall.  How cool is that glass float light?

 

 TK design build

 

 

I love this design for a bunk bed with a desk space on either side.

 

Eclectic Kids design by Los Angeles Architect Tim Barber LTD Architecture & Interior Design

There are so many creative options for bunk beds and shared spaces. Which one is your favorite?

Kim

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