These Bedrooms Make Sharing a Space With a Sibling Look Like a Dream

The flamboyant use of prints – on the wallpaper, drapes, ottomans and toss cushions – make for a highly inviting shared kids’ room. And of course, who could ignore the star attraction? That gnarled ladder fashioned out of a tree will appeal to the little tree climbers in your life. See more of this jaw-dropping space here!

Most of us feel more comfortable using daring colours in kids’ rooms. A lashing of cobalt provides a provocative backdrop to snazzy single beds. The lilac and turquoise bedding invites another punch of colour – and no fighting over the nightstand: a wide dresser with twin lamps means room for all.

HGTV hosts and real-life husband and wife Bryan and Sarah Baeumler outdid themselves in their kids’ room on House of Bryan, custom-making twin trundle beds in beguiling stripes that feel decidedly grown-up. The ceramic elephant stools standing duty are a whimsical touch, while the shag rug keeps toesies cozy underfoot.

A boys’ room, complete with a bucket for passing treasures between siblings, is simply irresistible. There’s so much spunky style here that says “cottage” (it’s from an episode of Sarah’s Cottage, after all) – from the anchors on the pillows to the two-tone panelling and knotty pine floors. P.S. Steal that chalkboard idea!

Fabric reigns in this sweet room, where an explosion of pastels on the headboards beguile. The rule here: keep the backdrop neutral and then go to town on central pieces. Note the subtle difference in piping on the beds, which lends a quirky touch, as well as the wee coordinating bench by the window – even stuffed toys need their rest.

Pick a palette and stick with it for lovely results, like Sarah Richardson did in this girls’ room that feels quite grown-up. Choose matching bedding and piles of pillows, coordinating drapes, fun circular rugs that create a polka-dot effect and two tones on the walls.

Rattan makes for creative headboards in this simple yet stylish sibling space that’s anchored by a beautiful chevron rug.

Adorably inviting, this little girls’ room comes together with a simple white bunk bed, coral-pink patterned sheets and accessories, a garland of butterflies and a decal displaying birds on a branch.

Short on space? Pull a Sarah Richardson by placing two beds lengthwise against a wall. This configuration makes for an ideal hang-out spot for reading and just plain chilling out. Installing open shelving above is a great space-saver, too.