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    Shared Boys Bedroom Plans For A Small Room

    Published: Apr 27, 2020 · Modified: Mar 2, 2021 by Aly @ Iekel Road Home · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost ·

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    These shared boys' bedroom plans are inspired by my little sister who is expecting her third boy in July. She just recently moved her two boys into the same room to make space for the new baby.

    shared boys bedroom
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    Currently, the boys have one bed and one crib in the room. I thought I would mock something up looking into the future when both boys are in twin beds.

    shared boys bedroom
    RUG | NIGHTSTAND |ADVENTURE SIGN |NAME SIGN | TEEPEE | BED | LAMP |BLANKET |KOALA PRINT | BROWN BEAR PRINT | POLAR BEAR PRINT |BOOKSHELF

    My brother-in-law built these beautiful beds (both the crib and the twin bed) for the boys which are so cute! Having both the bed and the crib in one room makes for some new rearranging.

    The below photo is taken from the entrance of the bedroom door. It is just a little cramped having a bed, crib, dresser and a bookshelf all in this one room.

    shared boys bedroom

    Layout Plan for Shared Boys Bedroom

    Not everyone likes to play musical chairs with their furniture like I do. I wanted to help my sister visualize things without having to move anything. I created four plans with the measurements she and the boys took for me, and this is what I have come up with.

    • Option 1
    • Option 2
    • Option 3
    • Option 4

    With the first two options, the layout of the room stays the same. Showing what the difference between the crib and a second twin bed would look like. This would also include removing the dresser and bookshelf and utilizing the closet and instead, adding a nightstand between the two beds. The nightstand provides space for the nightlight, clock, as well as a place to store diapers, for easy access.

    Layout 3 & 4 show the beds positioned on the dark wall. The reason for the layout change is to allow a clear walkway into the room. This layout gives no obstructions when entering the room, and allows for a little reading nook in the corner with wall-hung bookshelves. This layout also includes a nightstand and removing the dresser and floor bookshelf.

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    Closet For Shared Boys Bedroom

    before closet makeover

    Next to the bookshelf is the closet. Seeing how closets are pretty much useless until kids are older the boys' closet looks like most closets; storage space for diapers, and random home items. Let's be honest, we all have a closet like this in our home.

    So my sister sent me this inspiration picture of what she wanted for her closet. We thought it would be perfect as she basically had half of the shelving unit already.

    closet inspiration
    Dwelling and Telling

    After measuring the closet in the boys' room we realized that a shelving unit like the one above would be too long.

    I found a similar inspiration picture and created a design board that would help her achieve the look. With a little work and alterations from her handy husband, I am sure they can transform their current closet into something more functional. Removing a dresser is never the first option, but when you can make up for it with a functional closet, I say why not?

    small space closet organization
    INSPIRATION | TALL SHELF | SQUARE SHELF | DRAWER INSERTS | BIN | LAUNDRY BASKET

    Now if it weren't for Covid-19, I would be over at her house this week making these changes myself, with her permission of course! But, I am cooped up in my house and she in hers. So instead I went a little overboard on the planning.

    If you enjoy a good design board as I do, stay tuned for more details on how your space can be featured on the blog in the future.

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    1. Anne

      April 27, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Brilliant! I know your sister will love the end results. ♥️

      • Aly @ Iekel Road Home

        April 27, 2020 at 4:48 pm

        Thank you! I hope she is able to figure something out before baby arrives!

    2. Laura

      April 30, 2020 at 10:21 am

      Thank you so much for the ideas!! I definitely need this with a house full of boys!

      • Aly @ Iekel Road Home

        April 30, 2020 at 5:20 pm

        Thanks, Laura! Gotta love a house full of boys!

    3. Liz

      April 30, 2020 at 10:51 am

      I love your style! I have two boy’s rooms that need updating, and this is so helpful!

      • Aly @ Iekel Road Home

        April 30, 2020 at 5:22 pm

        Thank you, Liz! I'm happy to have helped! Can't wait to see what you do with them 🙂

    4. Elise

      April 30, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      This is fantastic! I could have used this when my boys were little! Really great resource and so helpful to be able to see it all on paper first!

      • Aly @ Iekel Road Home

        May 01, 2020 at 11:19 am

        Thank you, Elise!

    5. Nucci

      April 30, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      Some great ideas here! My kiddos have to share a room too, this is so useful

      • Aly @ Iekel Road Home

        April 30, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        Thank you, Nucci! Mine do as well but they are both girls, so this was fun designing for boys!

    6. Laura

      April 30, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      I loved seeing your plans! A mood board really helps with envisioning the end result!

      • Aly @ Iekel Road Home

        April 30, 2020 at 6:06 pm

        Thank you, Laura! Yes, I love a good mood board!

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