Room for two children - how to reconcile different characters and needs?

Decorating a children's room dedicated to siblings can become a shared adventure, during which your little ones will discover new interests and passions. The choice of room colors, furniture and accessories should be dictated by practical considerations, as well as the individual aesthetic preferences of the youngest household members. In this article, we suggest how to arrange a stylish room for a boy or girl that meets their needs.

Common room - challenge or opportunity?

The interior shared by siblings serves several functions at the same time. On the one hand, it creates optimal conditions for learning, and on the other, it is an oasis of relaxation, where you can rest, regenerate and spend time with your peers. Every young person needs a bit of privacy, as well as a place to display their own "self". A teenager's room will be complemented by a collection of favorite books, electronic gadgets, figurines, photos, movie posters. However, in a space used by young children, there must be space for toys.

Before we move on to specific interior design ideas, it is worth mentioning the general rules for arranging interiors for siblings:

• each child should feel comfortable in their own room, so it is important to ensure their privacy by separating - even symbolically - part of the room for their exclusive use
• multifunctional furniture that takes up little space will work best
• when decorating a small room, it is best to choose light colours broken with expressive accessories
• Appropriate lighting plays an important role, with the help of which you can also visually separate one zone from another.

Listen to the needs of children. Let them express themselves through colors, accessories, and accessories.

The role of a shared room in building relationships, but also individual boundaries

The special bond between siblings has a huge impact on the development and shaping of the personality of young people. A sense of independence is important, as well as building a lasting relationship with a brother or sister despite possible misunderstandings or minor conflicts. Sharing a room is a great opportunity to spend time together, but also to set individual boundaries. Siblings learn to share, not to violate someone else's privacy, and to take care of good relationships. An optimally organized space, in which each child has their own corner, is conducive to learning, playing, and relaxing.

Privacy zones - how to designate them?

Dividing a room for children is essential to providing them with the best living conditions. Even a tight and narrow room can be arranged in such a way that it guarantees comfort to its users. You can easily divide the space by inserting an openwork shelf, chest of drawers, bunk beds or a light screen. You can also accentuate separate parts of the room with different colors, rugs, and a theme of the decor. There are many possibilities, but the most important thing is to match the arrangement to the aesthetic preferences of the youngest.

One option is to place a bunk bed in the middle of the room. An example would be a bunk model with a FINO sofa. The wooden structure provides stability, and the sofa bed has a container for bedding. On both sides of the furniture, you can arrange two separate zones, in which there is space for a desk , a comfortable chair, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a shelf for odds and ends or a reading chair.

Room division: furniture, colors, rugs or curtains

Another option is to separate two separate corners using different colors: white and blue, gray and beige, pastel mint combined with fashionable cashmere, etc. Match the appropriate textiles - bedding in a given shade, a bedside rug, a curtain, decorative pillows.

There is no denying that a room for two children requires careful planning. Furniture is key. Models from the youth collection EMPOLI 1 will look great in a teenager's kingdom. You will find wardrobes, chests of drawers , desks, wall shelves, bedside tables and beds . White fronts and bodies are combined with graphite inserts with milling. Elements in the shade of oak will add coziness to the interior. A corner wardrobe will help you organize the corner of the room and use the room's potential to the maximum.

Individual needs - how to take into account different characters?

Every child has their own interests, favorite colors, motifs, gadgets. These should be taken into account when arranging zones in the children's room. Reach for favorite characters from fairy tales and movies, souvenir photos, drawings, toys. In an interior dedicated to teenagers, posters from movies and games, electronic gadgets, small exercise equipment will be used. Remember that the room decor should correspond to the different characters of children. Let them express themselves, experiment with colors, textures of materials, patterns.

Does your little one read a lot? Arrange a cozy bookcase. Choose a bookcase or wall shelf and don't forget about the right lighting. Does your teenager like to play sports? Complement the interior design with exercise accessories, such as a mat or a pull-up bar.

Furniture for siblings - practical and personalized

A children's room with a bunk bed is one of the most popular solutions, especially where we have a small area. However, it is not the only such functional piece of furniture that will pass the test in an interior used by two children. Another example is a table with a wide top acting as a desk, or even two. Siblings can do their homework at the same time, and a partition mounted in the middle (made of, for example, a double-sided cork board, slats, or a decorative panel) will provide a bit of privacy. Each of the children will arrange their study corner as they like, adding a green plant, photos, writing accessories, colorful pins and other personal trinkets.

Bunk beds, space divider shelves, divided containers

Furniture for a sibling room should match the dominant style in the room, and above all, the individual expectations of young users. It is important that it can accommodate clothing, toys, books, electronics and other knick-knacks. An openwork shelf dividing the interior into two parts will not only store things, display valuable trinkets, but also provide access to daylight. It will be an ideal alternative to a partition wall. It is also worth taking care of separate shelves or cubbies for clothing, underwear, and all kinds of accessories. You can divide the interior of the wardrobe in half, so that each child can organize only their own things. A private cabinet, drawer, container or basket will make it easier to store and maintain order in the room.

Symmetrical furniture, but with different details - for a sense of individuality

Coherence in design is a proven recipe for an aesthetic, harmonious space. We are not only talking about matching colors of walls, floor or furniture, but also about matching accessories, textiles, and main motifs. You can choose cozy eco and boho elements or introduce subtle pastels to the design. Here, let us take the EVE children's desks in light pink and gray as an example. Arrange them based on symmetry, placing them along opposite walls of the siblings' room. Hang a wall shelf in the same gray or pink color above each desk. Create an individual zone that indicates at first glance who this part of the room belongs to.

Wall stickers, pillows, pictures that each child can choose individually

Children's furniture, including the FIJI 2 system, is a complete equipment for a siblings' room, in which wardrobes , shelves , beds and chests of drawers create a coherent whole bathed in neutral whites and grays. Wood-colored inserts add coziness, and the minimalist design harmonizes with the most fashionable interior trends. However, what would an interior dedicated to the youngest household members be like? without the right accessories. Intriguing graphics, posters, rugs, pillows, wall decorations, as well as personalized storage baskets will add character to the arrangement, making the child feel comfortable and certain that this is indeed their private living area, arranged in their own way, subject to numerous metamorphoses, conducive to personal development. Help your children express themselves through the arrangement of the room.

Rules and organization - how to facilitate everyday functioning?

Organizing space for children plays a key role in smooth co-operation. When everything is shared, it is easy for unnecessary misunderstandings and arguments to arise between siblings, so together with your charges, designate separate storage areas. Let each child have their own drawer, wardrobes for clothes, a container for toys or a storage room for books and notebooks. In the room of several-year-olds, also take care of the space for joint play. Spread a colorful carpet on the floor or set up a table on which children can play board games or put together puzzles. An interesting solution is open shelves with compartments. You can arrange them in your own way - arrange books, figurines or fill them with pull-out containers for small items.

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