Awkward room layout for shared kids bedroom

2 years ago

The largest bedroom in our 3-bed 1950s spare room is currently the spare bedroom / home office / storage dumping ground. The plan is to turn it into a shared bedroom for our 2 children (aged 1 and 3). We’d love space for a cot and toddler bed, clothes, toys and books storage and some play space for them. The room is awkwardly shaped with a narrow entrance way, a ‘half bay’ window and a small built in cupboard (in blue on the floor plan). There is also reduced ceiling height on one side (marked in yellow). Does anyone have inspiration or layout ideas for how to make this room work?! What should we do with the bay window area? Perhaps a built in bench, but is that dangerous near the window and will it block the radiator heat? Can we do built in storage on the wall to the right of the window, given the odd ceiling height change? All ideas welcome - thanks in advance!

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pjdklm
2 years ago
Hi- as a very quick suggestion, I would put a shallow bookcase on the left hand side of the window, then run a long shelf over the radiator all the way along the radiator. (You may wish to get a radiator cover too). Then I would put wall hooks underneath the shelf. The children will soon be able to reach and use both, giving them a place to put toys and hang up their own coats or dressing up costumes.
kazzh
2 years ago
Are all the cupboards staying?
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Laura Leighton
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2 years ago
The cupboards will go as they are IKEA wardrobes which have been through several house moves and are now a bit wobbly! Also difficult to make child-safe and accessible for kids storage.
tab darcy
2 years ago
Hi, I'd keep the sleep area separate and near the door. Remove built in wardrobe and put the two little beds there (purple), the yellow is a full height wardrobe for all their clothes. IKEA are great for units being able to change the layout as their needs change. The black wall would make a great chalkboard, or book space. Lots of cozy cushions in front on the radiator ( maybe with a cover for safety) .
Laura Leighton
Original Author
2 years ago
Love that Tab - a totally new layout! thanks 😊

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