Posted on 11/19/2015
In Part 1 we looked at the two basic ways to consider organizing your kids’ shared room. Whatever you decide, you’ll want to make some kind of clear division between the sections. The way you choose to divide the room will depend on many things, such as how separate you want the spaces to be, how distinctive the decorating styles are, and how much privacy you think your children will require.
Option 1: Visual (or Virtual) Room Dividers
This type of divider provides a visual distinction between the distinct zones of the room — whether those zones are kid or function-specific. These provide that boundary line kids want that lets them say, “this is my space, not yours,” or that allows for a mental shift between study or play time and bedtime — without any true physical item separating the spaces. It could be CDs hanging on fishing line hung from the ceiling, an aquarium, or something more creative like a wall of soda bottles.
The idea is that it provides a visual line without inhibiting natural light or physically separating the room. You could even do this with area rugs, paint colors on the wall, or not-so-subtle signage that coordinates with your décor.
Option 2: Partial Room Dividers
These dividers provide a more distinct separation between room sections, allowing for greater privacy than a mere visual divider. Think of a bookshelf or a Loft Bed strategically positioned so that freedom from the visual distraction of a sibling becomes possible. (Of course, auditory distractions can still be an issue, but they can be minimized by using white noise machines or ear plugs.)
You could also make your own short divider with PVC and fabric, branches and twinkle lights, or pallets.
Option 3: Ultimate Privacy Dividers
This type of divider is for those who would, ideally, put in a wall between the sections, complete with a full-height door. If that isn’t practical for the room’s layout or your budget (or your landlord!), then this kind of divider is the next best thing. You can basically create a “bed cave” or floor-to-ceiling movable divider with a few tools and materials.
Probably the simplest to install is the tension rod with shower curtain — or any kind of curtain or fabric with a pocket or rings to allow it to hang on a rod (this option may work only if you have a small alcove area like the one pictured here.)
A more sturdy alternative would be to hang a rod from the ceiling — either encompassing each bed or dividing the sections of the room. Even more permanent would be hanging a sliding barn door or wood panels on a track mounted in the ceiling and/or floor.
However distinct or indistinct you decide to divide the room, it’s important to think outside the box — or, rather, outside the room, when it comes to making sure your children’s needs for privacy and quiet are being met. Which brings us to Part 3.
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