Great kids bedroom ideas

It doesn't matter how well siblings get on, there comes a time when every child needs their own space.

How do you tell when that time has arrived?

It turns out there's no hard-and-fast rule. So, while it will obviously depend on what sex your kids are, it also comes down to what feels right for your family.

If you're spoilt for space, when the time for your kids to go their separate ways does arrive, it'll be as simple as moving one child into a separate bedroom. But what if you don't have that spare room?

What kids bedrooms ideas will suit your kids?

There are a few options. Firstly, think about whether adding an extension – complete with a new bedroom - is a possibility. It's well known that if you add a bedroom you add value, so while it might seem like an expensive project at the time, you're likely to reap the rewards when it comes time to sell.

If extending your house isn't possible, and you are not prepared or able to sell up and move elsewhere, then you'll need to start thinking outside the square. Do you have a basement or a loft area that you could convert into a new bedroom? Is there a study or home office that you can sacrifice for the cause? Or is there a relatively large space that you could convert into two smaller rooms?

Bed furniture

If not, and there's simply no alternative to having your children share a room, there are still a few things you can do. Consider investing in 'bed furniture' that has a bed up top and a desk area below. At least that way your children will have their separate, designated areas in the same room.

You may even like to think about installing some sort of temporary partition in the bedroom to create a sense of privacy. A good way to do this is by using a unit constructed of cubes - accessible from both sides - as a room divider. Your kids will have storage and a degree of privacy but the room will still seem relatively airy. 

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