CRAFT INSPIRATION #1

This is our very first edition of #craftinspiration and I will be sharing my research on the concept of shared bedrooms for kids. Many families (like myself) don’t have the option of separate bedrooms for each child, but organizing a shared room for two siblings can be quite challenging. On the bright side, siblings who share rooms will share special and memorable bonding moments as they grow up together. So I am looking forward to creating a special shared space for my growing babies.

Sharing a room also teaches valuable life lessons about being sensitive to others, being flexible, and accepting differences – sometimes a very neat and organized child has to share a room with a more “messy” sibling. So many great lessons are learnt in shared bedrooms before the harsh reality of college dorms and life with roommates sets in! Majority part of my life, I shared a room with my sister and though we had our differences (because she was messy...ooppps I didn't just say that here,lol) we sure had the best times and that's what made us closer as siblings and I want that for my kids.

Recently I have been inspired by bunk beds or built-in alcove beds. I find this option to be perfect for families looking to manage space and also it could give your kids room a vintage look, depending on which way you want to go.

This would be so stunning in pink and white or sangria purple. I love the low bed and the fact that it is easy to put the little one to bed on the top bunk with no possibility of falling down. In any case, a room with shared beds needs to be kept as minimal and as clutter-free as possible – so the key is to “hide” what doesn’t need to be seen as much as possible.

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