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Do not disturb: creating privacy in a shared bedroom

While social time is a big part of what makes a family a unit, all members of a multigenerational household need privacy, too. It isn’t straightforward with shared bedrooms, but clever use of storage, home furnishing solutions and room dividers help balance out together time with much-needed solo endeavours.

Two teenagers sit and stand at ALEX desks facing each other. One studies and the other records in front of LÅNESPELARE light.
Two teenagers sit and stand at ALEX desks facing each other. One studies and the other records in front of LÅNESPELARE light.

Two styles, one room

Teenage siblings may be two peas in a pod, but with developing tastes and interests, it’s important to make room for individual styles within a shared bedroom. The answer? A curtain divider that forms separate areas for organising and decorating in two totally unique ways. Pull it back when it’s time to chat!

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Two teenagers sit at ALEX desks facing each other. One laughs while the other shows something on a smartphone.
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    Organised chaos

    Step number one is configuring the space. Step number two? Keep it tidy and organised with rolling clothes rails, wall storage and units that slide under the beds. Finish with graphic bedding, cushions and a mirror, of course!

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    Two single beds and desks are on opposite sides of a room. GUNNLAUG sound absorbing curtains divide the space.
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      A bedroom for time together or alone

      What can be done when an early bird and a night owl share a bedroom? Be flexible, we say. A decorative, folding room divider will easily shift around to create a secluded area for midnight reading. Problem solved.

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      A blue TUFJORD upholstered bed is covered with JÄTTEVALLMO bed linen. A NYMÅNE light is mounted to the wall.
        A BUSKBO rattan armchair and floor/reading light are next to a TOLKNING rattan room divider and a white PLATSA wardrobe.
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          Grab fresh air on the balcony

          When all else fails, the bedroom balcony may offer a few moments of peace from the hustle and bustle of home. A compact table and chair, a few plants and a glass of something nice are the only requirements.

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          A NÄMMARÖ wooden table and chairs are on a balcony surrounded by plants. Drinks are set in glassware on top.
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            A stylish bathroom for sharing

            Sharing a bathroom comes with challenges, but none that can’t be solved with the right storage and a beautiful, pared-back palette of materials. With a two-drawer basin unit, towel hooks side-by-side and a bamboo chair that serves as storage for textiles and toiletries, it’s as good as sorted.

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            A GODMORGON washstand is mounted on a wall below a round LINDBYN mirror. A RÅGRUND storage chair is next to it.
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              Take simple moments

              Tranquillity in a large household can be as simple as a perch by the window. Make sure that a KYRRE stool isn’t far away, then enjoy some quiet time in a favourite spot after the morning rush is done.

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              An adult sits on a KYRRE stool on top of a low pile KNARDRUP rug. A NORDLI chest of drawers is next to it.
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                Find time alone, together

                The bedroom can be a grown-up sanctuary. Starting with an upholstered bed draped in sumptuous blankets and cushions, finish it with moody lighting, including a dimmable LED lamp with wireless charging so everything is right there.

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                An IDANÄS bed is topped with cushions in different colours, a green HOLMVI throw, near a PAX wardrobe with mirrored doors.
                  A VIHALS bedside table is topped with a BETTORP LED lamp. Baskets and books are organised in the shelves below.
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