| > | | | | After the walls and bedding are addressed, you'll want |
| | | | to think about the remaining furiture. Matching furniture |
| If you have two siblings sharing a bedroom, there are | | | | is always a good and safe way to go. But why not |
| a couple of easy appraoches to decorating a space | | | | throw in some fun furniture like a funky table and chair |
| that both will enjoy. | | | | set, bean bag chairs, etc. |
| Decorating Tips for Siblings Sharing a Bedroom | | | | Dual (two) theme decorating for siblings sharing a |
| If you have two siblings sharing a bedroom, there are | | | | bedroom |
| a couple of easy appraoches to decorating a space | | | | To keep both siblings happy, the easiest thing to do is |
| that both will enjoy. | | | | just split the room in half. If you can, try to get them to |
| The first approach to decorating for siblings sharing a | | | | agree on as many of the big components as you can. |
| bedroom is to makeover the room in one theme that | | | | For example, maybe they don't mind the walls being |
| both can agree on. | | | | the same color throughout the room. But, if that doesn't |
| The second apprach is to employ two separate | | | | work, don't sweat it. Here's what you can do to keep |
| decorating themes within the room to keep them both | | | | the peace. |
| happy and feeling like they have individual spaces that | | | | You can paint one half of the room a solid color one |
| they can call their own. | | | | child likes, and paint the other half of the room a |
| Here are some ideas that you can use to help satify | | | | different but complimenatary color that the other child |
| both siblings, no matter which of the above | | | | likes. And if you purchase two twin trundle beds, the |
| approaches wins out. | | | | kids will feel as if they have more of their own space. |
| Single theme decorating for siblings sharing a bedroom | | | | Plus, trundle beds will provide extra storage space for |
| Of course, this is the ideal. When siblings agree on the | | | | each child to store their personal items. |
| same decorating theme, or don’t mind having | | | | For other furniture items, it's okay to mix and match. |
| similar bedding, there are two great ways you can | | | | But if the siblings have similar personal items, be sure |
| furnish the room. You can either choose to purchase | | | | to label the items with their names so that there won't |
| them a bunk bed, or two twin beds. You can them | | | | be any bickering about who owns what. |
| dress up the beds with similar or matching bedding. | | | | Finally, some other furnishings you may want to include |
| Some excellent bedding choices can be found at One | | | | in the sibling's bedroom are: |
| of the easiest, and least costly, techniques for selecting | | | | - Lamps |
| bedding is to go with Primary Solids Reversible and | | | | - Window treatments |
| Fitted Comforters. You can always use little | | | | - Clocks |
| accessories to accentuate a particlur theme. | | | | - Throw pillows |
| To further pull together the theme for siblings sharing a | | | | - Area rug(s) |
| bedroom, you can select wallpaper in a theme that | | | | - Wall hooks |
| your children will enjoy. Or, you can borrow from one | | | | - Wall art (posters) |
| of the colors in the bedding and paint the walls a solid | | | | - Shelving |
| color shade. | | | | - Toy box bench |
| But certainly wallpaper will add more personality to the | | | | - Waste bin |
| room and make capturing the theme much easier. If | | | | These are just a few of the ways you can keep |
| wallpaper, or perhaps even a simple wallpaper border, | | | | siblings sharing a bedroom happy. Just be a little |
| appeals to you, then check out You'll find lots of | | | | creative, ensure that each has his or her own personal |
| different choices for just about every taste and | | | | space, and everything should work out fine. Happy |
| theme. | | | | decorating! |