3 children in one bedroom..ideas please

[Mumofmanymany]

As above, we need to put 3 children in one bedroom (fairly large bedroom)

3 wardrobes can go against a wall.

DC are all same sex and all are school age so sleep through etc

No option to move/extend.

I'm thinking a high sleeper for eldest ywith a desk underneath. Then bunk for other 2. Maybe a curtain thing on the bottom bunk so older DC can read before bed without disturbing youngest?

Or a triple bunk to create more floor space?

Or 3 single beds and try to seperate them with some sort of curtain attached to the ceiling?

We thought about getting a stud wall put in but they would be small rooms then and we would need another window etc.


Has anyone else got 3 DC in one room and how do you organise it? Thanks!

[haveacat]

I was one of three children in one bedroom. We all had single beds, however, it was a little cramped. I think bunk beds and one high single as you suggest yourself would work best.

[Monkeybusiness09]

We had bunk beds and a single bed when our three shared a room.

[LydiaTomos]

I shared a room with two younger sisters for a few years- No need for curtains, I read under the duvets!

[coxesorangepippin]

Could you divide the room?

[Instantcustard]

Are they in one room currently? I would ask them what they prefer. When mine were sharing, nobody wanted to be on the top bunk!

[TigerOnTour]

You can get some L shaped triple bunks
https://funkybunkbeds.com/product-category/triple-bunks/

Or could the younger two share a double and get one of those double+single bunks?

[ImANameChanger01]

I’d go for a room divider triple bunk bed

[unlikelychump]

Not quite the same but we had triple bunks in our caravan and they were very quickly impractical as noone could easily sit up in them.
They are much better with proper own bed space, and they retreat there.

We also have bunks in one childs bedroom and they are the type with a shelf next to them which again is really helpful for a pile of books etc - own space etc

[Breathmiller]

If there is space for 3 singles could you have 3 high sleepers?

Everyone can have a clothes storage underneath and a little desk or chair. If anyone want privacy you can put curtains round the bottom. Or from the ceiling to cover their bed.

Then you wouldn't need the wardrobes which frees up some floor space.

It gives them their own personal space.

[Mumofmanymany]

@Breathmiller

If there is space for 3 singles could you have 3 high sleepers?

Everyone can have a clothes storage underneath and a little desk or chair. If anyone want privacy you can put curtains round the bottom. Or from the ceiling to cover their bed.

Then you wouldn't need the wardrobes which frees up some floor space.

It gives them their own personal space.

This is a good idea but we already have a bunk bed so would like to use that if we can. Although it can separate into 2 singles

[Marblessolveeverything]

How old are the children, just to ascertain if they will all need homework desks soon.

[RedRobyn2021]

What about something like this?

amzn.eu/d/05fyK18?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[reesewithoutaspoon]

I grew up in a 2 up 2 down. we had a bunk bed and a single next to the bunk bed. so the person in the bottom bunk had to cross the single bed to get there. But we had a blast jumping off the top bunk onto the bed. Was there until aged 11 and it hasn't traumatised me. I have fond memories

[Breathmiller]

@Mumofmanymany

This is a good idea but we already have a bunk bed so would like to use that if we can. Although it can separate into 2 singles

Ah yes, that makes sense to work with what you've got.

If you don't have to buy all new beds, are the kids old enough to decide what they would prefer? Bunk beds and more floor space? Or single beds. The good thing is it can be changed if they change their mind.

I think a high sleeper for the 3rd is a good idea if you have one to buy. It gives the space underneath to use.

My 3 older ones had these very high ones as they got older and they loved having that space underneath. And it could be changed. Sometimes they had a desk and drawers, one had a sofa.

They are a pain to change though.

How about one of these cabin beds? Not quite so high but have some drawers and small storage underneath. I think they suit younger children though as they're not always a full single.

[Kalevala]

@Marblessolveeverything

How old are the children, just to ascertain if they will all need homework desks soon.

Not all children use homework desks, my year 13 doesn't and I never did either.

[VenusClapTrap]

When I was a child my best friend shared a room with her three sisters. The two oldest had bunk beds and the two youngest slept top and tail in a single. They squabbled a lot but they seemed to have a lot of fun too and were very close. Middle aged women now, they still live on each other's doorsteps, and work together.

[Mumofmanymany]

Thanks all we've done some measuring and think we are going to go for a mid/high sleeper and our current bunks. Wish we could afford a bigger house 😞

[LadyLapsang]

I shared with two younger siblings. Just let the older children stay up until bed time if the youngest is asleep then they won’t be disturbed. The difficulty might be finding a quiet place for homework for older children.

[Marblessolveeverything]

@Kalevala with respect, I disagree, a child needs a designated quite area and writing area to give them the best chance in their studies.

I am reading a house with 5 or more people thus I have discounted downstairs as trying to secure this across that number of people with younger children will not be ideal.

I understand some can't afford this but typically a designated spot will help them get into study mode. I do think it is something people should prioritise, but I spent a long time working in school continuance area and appreciate my view may be influenced by my old job 😉

[TERFCat]

You can get little curtains for each bed so that everyone has some privacy when sleeping.

[HoHoHoliday]

What's the space availability in the rest of the house? With three sharing one room, either three singles or bunk bed plus single - all fine - there's always going to be one wanting to be quiet, one making a noise, one playing, etc.
Do you have the space elsewhere to set up a small desk/homework area, and/or a play area? That way you can keep the bedroom for sleep, quiet, relaxing, while work and play takes place out of the room.

[RagzRebooted]

I shared with 2 sisters and we had bunk beds and a high sleeper thing. At one point we had a high sleeper each as it was extra storage.

[Mumofmanymany]

@HoHoHoliday

What's the space availability in the rest of the house? With three sharing one room, either three singles or bunk bed plus single - all fine - there's always going to be one wanting to be quiet, one making a noise, one playing, etc.
Do you have the space elsewhere to set up a small desk/homework area, and/or a play area? That way you can keep the bedroom for sleep, quiet, relaxing, while work and play takes place out of the room.

There's 6 of us in a 3 bed semi....

Homework tends to be done altogether at the dining table on a Sunday afternoon

[Kalevala]

@Marblessolveeverything

@Kalevala with respect, I disagree, a child needs a designated quite area and writing area to give them the best chance in their studies.

I am reading a house with 5 or more people thus I have discounted downstairs as trying to secure this across that number of people with younger children will not be ideal.

I understand some can't afford this but typically a designated spot will help them get into study mode. I do think it is something people should prioritise, but I spent a long time working in school continuance area and appreciate my view may be influenced by my old job 😉

Oh, I absolutely agree about having a space, just not necessarily a desk. DS is currently studying for four A levels from the floor in the corner of the sitting room. The desk I bought at the start of secondary has never been used for it's intended purpose. There is also a table in the sitting room he used to use, then his bed for a while. I think they work out what works for them so you may not need a desk for each child.