With our growing family, it was time for a big bedroom shuffle! We have just two kids bedrooms in our house. So, with the arrival of the twins, we moved the three older kids into a room together and put the twins in the other. (More details on the Twins Nursery here). I didn’t change much as far as the woodland theme that I did in here a few years ago (see the Shared Woodland Kids Bedroom here). But I got creative with space, organization, and decor to make the room fun and personal for each of them while keeping things functional and clutter-free. Ultimately, we’d love to frame off a section in the basement to create a third bedroom. But, until we can get to that, we have a room that fits all three kids comfortably!
Making Space: Bunk + Twin Bed Combo
To fit three kids into this fairly small room, I had to maximize every inch of space. We went with a bunk bed and a twin bed. Each kid has their own sleeping spot while keeping enough floor space open for play. I had looked at doing a triple bunk in here, but 1) they were way more expensive than I thought. And 2) quite honestly, I don’t want to have to do the bedding on a triple bunk. The regular bunk bed is bad enough! 😅
The other option we considered was a trundle bed. But we store quite a lot of the toys under the bunk and didn’t want to lose that storage space. So, ultimately, we just moved the twin bed from the other room into here and called it good. And I’m pleasantly surprised how well it worked! The bunk bed is great for our two oldest, while the twin bed fits perfectly along the opposite wall for our youngest in the trio.
Each kid picked their own pillow, bedding, and a few stuffies, which helped make the shared space feel special for each of them. I also added a small bookshelf next to each bed where they can display a few of their favorite books and/or little trinkets (DIY Kids Wall Bookshelves here).
Organization
Organization was key! My goal was to make sure all their clothes, toys, and books had a place without making the room feel overcrowded.
Under-Bed Storage
We added bins under the bed to store a good portion of their toys. I grouped everything based on how they play. For example, one bin is for all the “driving” toys—Hot Wheels, tracks, trains, monster trucks, etc—since they usually play with all of those together. Same goes for the other bins: all the camping gear is together, all types of dolls go together, and all the tools and buildable pieces are in one spot (like this airplane). This setup not only saves space, but it also makes playtime easier. When they pull out a bin, everything they like to use together is right there.
Large Dresser
We added a large dresser so each kiddo has their own few drawers. I added organizing bins for small garments + socks and drawer dividers to separate larger items like pajamas, pants, jeans, shorts. I hang all their tops, t-shirts, and dresses.
Cube Organizer
It’s amazing how much you can fit in a closet with a little organization! A cube shelf has been a game changer to make the most of the bottom half of the closet. I used to have dressers in there. But after we added the large dresser in the main area, it made more sense to do the cube shelf. We use it for toy storage. But the options are endless. It always comes down to what works best for your family! The goal is simply to make the most of the space you have.
Closet Shelves
We added a few little shelves along the side of the closet too. You know that awkward space that usually just sits empty? Total game changer. It’s such an easy way to make the closet more functional and sneak in a bit of extra storage.
Closet Hooks
On the other side of the closet, we added a few hooks. The kids use them for things they wear often or stuff they’ve already worn but isn’t quite dirty enough for the laundry yet—like jeans or sweatshirts. It’s a simple setup, but it helps keep the floor clear and makes getting dressed easier too.
Storage Bins for Closet
Up top, we keep a few storage bins for things we don’t need to grab every day—soccer shin guards, hats, extra bedding, that kind of stuff. Bins help keep everything feeling a little more under control. And grouping like items (or items by kid) makes it easy to find what we need. I also store extra bedding up there. It makes laundry days and bedding changes so much easier. It’s all tucked away but still easy to access when we need it.
Baskets
Along the same lines as the storage bins, I also have quite a few baskets in the room for wrangling the chaos. A tall basket works great to store all those awkward, long toys like nerf guns, swords, stick horses, etc.
The Best Part? They Love It!
Sharing a room can be a big adjustment, but they’ve all done surprisingly well with the new setup! The room feels organized, welcoming, and full of personality. Making it feel special for each kid helped so much—just a few personal touches to make it feel like their space.
We do a quick cleanup each night to stay ahead of the clutter. That simple routine has made a big difference. The kids help too—everyone pitches in to put their own things away. They’ve been sharing for a few months now. While it definitely gets messy sometimes, it’s never gotten so out of hand that we couldn’t pull it back together pretty quickly.
If you’re looking to maximize a small space for multiple kids, bunk beds, organization, and a little creativity with the layout make all the difference. And a few personal touches go a long way in making a shared room feel like home!
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