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Splitting bedroom in two for boy/girl

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Gardentime123 · 20/06/2020 21:23

Hi, we have recently divided a big room for our son 7 and daughter 12 we created a "hallway" leading from the main hallway so both have seperate entrance and don't need to go through each other's room.

We used a big tall kallax unit to separate the space and put a wooden backing on one side so either can't see into the others room at all.

They seem really happy with the set up and we have decorated each side completley differently. They each have a curtain instead of a door that makes each room completley closed off. Obviously it isn't complete separate rooms and they can still hear things in each side but have linked their tv/devices to wireless headphones.

I just really worry that people will think it's wrong because boy/girl please give me some honest opinions. It's the best we can do as can't afford to move and we're in a really nice safe area. They both respect each other's "room" and do not bother the other one if their curtain is closed.

Been stressing all day about it and feel like a bad mum I can't afford to give them their own proper rooms :( husband thinks I'm mad and thinks it fine, thanks.

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Glowcat · 20/06/2020 21:28

I think you’ve dealt with the problem creatively and as long as your DD is ok with it it’s fine.

Glowcat · 20/06/2020 21:29

And as long as the Kallax unit is thoroughly secured.

colouringindoors · 20/06/2020 21:29

I've done the same for my dcs boy and girl and they're older than yours. Don't have any choice. As long as they both have privacy....

Placesrobe7099292 · 20/06/2020 21:30

I grew up as a child with a curtain on my bedroom, and a false wall that has been created in the living room to give me my own space.

Honestly it sounds fine to me, they have their own space and are happy. Sounds good to me!

Placesrobe7099292 · 20/06/2020 21:30

Bedroom door for a curtain

peajotter · 20/06/2020 21:31

I think it sounds great and you seem to have done it well and sensitively.

Some of their friends may make comments, and kids don’t always think before they speak. Perhaps make sure they have space to entertain friends in the communal areas of the house. If they would feel better you could set a house rule of “no friends in the bedrooms” to avoid the issue. Talk to your kids about it, and come up with the rules together.

You sound like you’ve thought hard about this. Parents who are thoughtful and listen to your opinions are more important than bedrooms!

StripeyBananas · 20/06/2020 21:32

Ansolutely fine. Just make sure the Kallax unit is secure.

Gardentime123 · 20/06/2020 21:32

Thanks for been nice, yes everything is very securely fitted, with proper fixings, wouldn't have done it otherwise.

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Gardentime123 · 20/06/2020 21:34

Yes am worried about friends, but we already have a meeting up out if possible rule 😊

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Glowcat · 20/06/2020 21:35

Respect and a curtain offer more privacy than a chatty, nosy, younger sibling and a wooden door. Ask my (long suffering) sister Grin

Saz12 · 21/06/2020 21:05

Sounds good! They’ve separate spaces. There’s privacy. They’ll learn to be considerate re: noise, AND understand the need for personal space.
Sounds like a great way to raise kids.

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