14 creative shared kids' room ideas and solutions from parents {issue 30}

Plus, 7 organizing hacks we learned from TikTok.

Apr 29, 2021 No. 30 Growing up, I longed to share a room with a (hypothetical) sibling, much like D.J. and Stephanie from Full House. The sibling and shared room never came to fruition for me, but if you're considering it — or your kids currently share — look no further than this week's feature piece, chock-full of great design ideas and practical tips.     14 Creative Shared Kids' Room Ideas and Solutions from Parents American houses keep getting bigger and families keep getting smaller, so it stands to reason that most kids get their own room these days. However, I know plenty of families whose kids share bedrooms, especially in cities, where space is at a premium.   Even in homes with more square footage, families will often choose to have kids share a room. My sister and I shared until we hit our tween years — even though the house we grew up in had a whopping five (!) bedrooms. My parents, like many others, hoped sharing a room would help deepen our bond and teach us about problem-solving and compromise.   Designing shared kids rooms can be tricky because every kid, family, and home is different. Cubby set out to find smart and stylish shared rooms that could give you ideas for your kids. Here are 14 clever tips from families with kids sharing rooms in spaces ranging from big to small: read more > cubby question We've been thinking a lot about mothers lately and want to know: what's your favorite thing about your mother-figure? Does she have a special talent? A recipe you adore? Tell us more here >     eat     9 Easy Mug Cake Recipes for Every Kind of Celebration (Big and Small!) Next time your child faces a big fear, celebrate with a 5-minute Funfetti mug cake they'll always remember. read more >     26 Taco Recipes That Come Together in No Time Can we make Taco Thursday a thing? From slow cooker chicken tacos to high-protein black bean tacos, these recipes are flavorful and simple as can be. read more > play     Slackline Playgrounds Are the Inexpensive Invention That Let Kids Play Anywhere I found an obstacle course that keeps kids playing outdoors — even in winter. See how one family sets up their slackline playground across two yards! read more >     7 Uncommon Mother's Day Crafts That Kids (and Moms) Will Love From dip-dyed utensils to marble-swirled coffee mugs, these crafts are unique and useful for the mother-figure in your life. read more > live     7 Organizing Tips I Learned from Parents on TikTok Here are the tips and tricks that help keep my home as clean as possible with several messy little humans roaming about. read more >     Machine-Washable Rugs That Are Perfect for Kids' Rooms — With 30% Off Select Styles! More than a dozen of these Pottery Barn Kids rugs can go right in the washer, with tons of styles to choose from. (Pssst... PBK is currently offering an extra 30% off all clearance styles!) read more > cubby finds: tiny tables mid-century tray table modway stool round end table tomo side table ask maxwell My Nick is about to turn 9 years old! He's very artistic and creative. What's a unique present that only you would know about? — Nell Dear Nell,   You've come to the right place because, as you may know, I love to find weird and interesting things to give away and delight people (AND it also makes for a very easy column this week :)).  read more > Maxwell Ryan is a father and was an elementary school teacher in NYC before founding Apartment Therapy. He'd love to answer your question: askmaxwell@cubbyathome.com ( trust us ) Life-changing relationship tip Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences  View this email in your browser  Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. If we've inspired you, we may receive a share of purchases made through this email. Apartment Therapy Media 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 1300 New York, NY 10013 ABOUT | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE