Our identical twin boys have divergent tastes and are growing quickly, but need to share a bedroom due to space constraints in our home. Issues to consider:
-Each child deserves protected, special space for his treasured objects and to express his individual personality
-Each child needs some degree of privacy
-Kids' interests change quite rapidly- choo-choo train decor may quickly be outdated with new fascinations
-The "stuff" of two kids takes up twice the space- the clutter can easily become a mess.
If you opt for loft or bunk beds for your school-age multiples, make sure your kids are developmentally ready for them (click here for safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics). Clean, simple bookshelves are a great showcase for more than a reading collection. Select 2 narrow bookshelves to conserve space, and designate one to each child to display her own treasured objects, special crafts and creations, souvenirs from a trip, or whatever she is into that month. Furniture shopping in brick-and-mortar stores is time-consuming (and always an adventure with kids in tow) so instead browse the internet for affordable strategies to contain the clutter and carve out unique spaces for each child.
Brainstorm together with your kids for decor that will be appropriate for longer than one year's duration. I found affordable laminated world and U.S. maps that not only look nice on a wall, but come in handy when your kids want to know where Peru and Transylvania are.
**Pictured above: Jimmy and Igloo, my boys' trusted bedtime cuddle companions
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