We all want our bedroom to be a personal space where we feel comfortable and where our personalities are allowed to shine. But what if your bedroom is not just for you? Often sharing a bedroom means individual tastes clash and compromises have to be made.
It’s not always easy to find a middle ground when it comes to what a shared bedroom should look like, but here are some thoughts on what to consider:
Two personalities at play
It is especially important for a kid’s room to reflect their individuality as they rarely have much say in what the rest of the house looks like. A child identifies with his or her space, and feels safe surrounded by their own little world.
When a room has to be shared between children, each child’s personality must feature equally. Mentally divide the room into three spaces – one for each child and their personal items, and a shared area for play. Avoid perfectly matching items like bedding and lamps. Choose decorations that reflect each child, or let them choose for themselves.
No-one will judge you if the interior of your children’s room is not perfectly designed. If you must have a theme running through, try to combine two elements; one for each child. These elements can be favourite colours or animals that you can use as a starting point when decorating their room.
A master bedroom for both
All too often one person in a couple finds themselves sleeping in a bedroom decorated completely by the other. This is fine as long as there is an agreement on style, but what if your partner prefers something completely different?
Individual opinions about bedding are senseless when you’re sharing a double bed. A good rule of thumb is to keep things neutral. A shared adult room should never be too frilly or theme specific.
Think of your bedroom as a space that belongs to neither of you, but is instead a reflection of your relationship. Hang photos of your wedding day, and decorate your shared space with mementos from a great joint experience like your last holiday.
Involve your partner in decor decisions, and have fun making your bedroom a shared space you both can enjoy.
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