How to arrange a room
for three children? practical solutions

Arranging a room for siblings is a challenge, but arranging a room for three children is a real test of creativity. In a small space, the differences in age, interests and temperaments have to be reconciled, creating a common yet individual space ready for the daily challenges.

Sharing a room with siblings can be fun, but it can also be a source of conflict - especially when there is a lack of privacy or clearly demarcated zones. To ensure that children of different ages feel comfortable in a shared room, it is advisable to arrange it in such a way that each child has his or her own little personal oasis. Even if it is just a small corner with favourite toys, a desk or a treasure shelf.

COMFORTABLE SLEEPING FOR THREE CHILDREN - SPACE-SAVING BEDS

The ideal room arrangement for three children would allow three independent beds to be set up inside. When this is not possible, it is worth opting for clever beds that perform more than one function. The sofa bed from the Young Users collection is great for everyday use as a comfortable seating area, and turns into a comfortable resting place when night comes. If you pull out the lower bed, which is concealed by a grille, you gain extra sleeping space.

A multi-tasking piece of furniture ready for the challenges of a room for 3 siblings is also the Muve sofa bed. When you lift up the mattress, you gain convenient access to the spacious bedding container, which provides plenty of storage space. At the bottom of the base, there is a pull-out drawer with a mattress for one of the kids.

In a small flat, the Reli bunk bed will prove its worth. Two comfortable mattresses - upstairs and downstairs - will accommodate two siblings, and if you pull out the lower bed, you can even fit all three! As the kids get bigger and their needs change, the bunk bed can easily be converted into two independent single beds.

DESKS FOR THREE CHILDREN - ARRANGING A ROOM WITH A STUDY AREA

In order for the children to study in peace, it is best to position their desks in different parts of the room. If this is not possible, it is a good idea to place them next to each other along one wall. The desks from the Stige collection in particular work well in this configuration. They are equipped with clever ladders that visually divide the space, giving children more privacy and peace, even when sitting next to each other. By hanging a textile organiser on them, school supplies and other important small items can be easily sorted.

3 children in one room is a challenge that the Young Users Transformers desk will also help to meet. It has mobile pedestals with variable spacing, allowing the furniture to be set up in as many as three different configurations - depending on current needs. The desk stands on rubber wheels, making it easy to move around on any floor.

The Spot double-sided desk will also prove useful in organising a study area for siblings. It has a large work surface, so two people can use it at the same time without disturbing each other. The wide top easily accommodates books and notebooks, and the three lockable storage compartments in the middle provide space for each child's writing utensils.

WARDROBES AND STORAGE UNITS - AN ORGANISED ROOM FOR 3 CHILDREN

When arranging a children's room for three kids, you need to find a way to accommodate all of their belongings while keeping things tidy and providing each child with a comfortable place to learn and play. Stor modular wardrobes offer a variety of solutions that will encourage good habits from an early age. You can choose the colours of the interior and fronts and the type of handles, decide on the height and width of the furniture and even the interior fittings. In this way, every little thing - from toys to books and clothes - will find its place and the room will be functional and cosy.

A small room for 3 children is also a great place for practical bookcases. These from the Reli collection can be individually configured by adding fronts with distinctive circular cut-outs, handles, lighting and even practical fillers that make it easy to sort items in a limited space.

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HOW TO ZONE A SHARED CHILDREN'S ROOM?

When a room is shared by three siblings, it is even more important that each child can show his or her own style and character. Double-sided bookcases, which divide the room into sections without the need for a wall, are ideal for zoning individual spaces.

If the size of the room does not allow for additional furniture, as is often the case in flats with blocks of flats, you can play with colours. With furniture from the same collection, but in different colours, each sibling will get their own unique space.

In order to give the room a more personal feel, it is advisable to add ladders or canopies to the desks or beds. The children will be able to hang what they like best on them - a corkboard or small organisers for their things. This will give them space for their personal belongings and give the room a bit of character.

Colourful textiles will help to visually separate the zones - separate curtains, rugs or bedspreads will give each part of the room its own atmosphere. This is a simple way to emphasise the individuality of each child and bring more cosiness into the interior. Plus, they are easy to swap out when the young occupants get bored with the colours or patterns.

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AT WHAT AGE SHOULD CHILDREN HAVE SEPARATE ROOMS?

Some siblings feel comfortable sharing a room for many years, while others start to need more privacy over time. This arrangement works particularly well when children are close in age and of the same gender. A shared room is also worth keeping when children get along well despite their age difference and have a similar daily routine.

The separation of spaces becomes important when conflicts arise or when there is a need to clearly mark one's own identity. It is worth preparing for such a change in advance and opting for furniture that "grows" with the children. Concept furniture, with its interchangeable fronts, is easy to adapt to changing tastes and needs, while Muve furniture is a timeless solution that fits in with the aesthetics of toddlers, young people and parents themselves.

For more ideas for a room for 3 children (e.g. two boys and one girl), see the VOX library of ready-made designs.