Designing a shared bedroom for 3 siblings can be tricky; designing a shared bedroom in a 120 square foot space with slanted ceilings is even trickier! But I was up for the challenge and the results are spectacular… here’s what we did.
I knew the space needed a bunk bed for the bigger kiddos and we lucked out in being able to squeeze one in with 1 inch to spare. It was important to find a low bunk to allow for as much head space as possible and this two-tone bunk is just perfect for the room. For the youngest sibling, we opted for a toddler bed that extends into a twin bed overtime; this allows them to maximize as much floor space as possible for the time being! The room had a small closet, but we needed MORE storage, so we integrated a built-in with hanging space for the boys, drawers for toy storage and some open shelving for books! I love that the built-in also acts as a nightstand for the littlest. We even added a custom radiator cover under the window to provide an extra surface for a glass of water or alarm clock near the bunk. Since we had a bit of extra space at the head of the bunk, we integrated some beautiful task lights which coordinate with the bunk bedding! It’s these little details that really make a room extra special. Lastly, we decided to remove the bedroom door and replace it with a modern sliding barn door to optimize the space — this immediately made the room feel so much bigger!
We focused on a calming colour palette, bringing in lots of greige tones and taupes to the design. Hints of blush pinks, soft blues and sage greens add a layer of playfulness to the room, too! I love the blue canopy that we draped over the toddler bed to conceal their wall-mounted A/C unit, the checkered apple cushion and the individualized knit dolls for each kiddo. The soft motif rug ties everything together and complements the colour story perfectly. And my favourite part of all is how the star wallpaper wraps around the entire room; it truly does make the this space feel so magical and dreamy…
Photography by: Heidi Lau
