How to arrange a small bedroom for a boy and a girl?

Reader’s question

"I have 2 children (a boy and a girl) and a really small nursery (only 8m2)! Beyond the obvious solution to make the other bedroom nursery which is slightly larger what other option do I have? Could such a small room accommodate different sex children? We have spent endless hours seeking for children's furniture to meet our needs!! Thank you in advance."

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Area of 8m2 is too small to comfortably accommodate the needs of two children. On the other hand, coexistence of different sex children is not a matter of the space size, as the expectation is different desires and activities and harmonious coexistence in the same space should be fulfilled.
Beds should be arranged in such a way to allow maximum free space for children's activities.

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Place beds at right angles. Between you can place a dresser or a wardrobe to ensure both privacy and sufficient free space.

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When children are young you can pick a decorating theme favourite to both kids (fairy tales, heroes). A favorite fairy tale, the forest, the sea, the stars can create a beautiful world of creative coexistence for both kids. Placing beds at right angles ensures sufficient free space.
When children grow up their needs and interests differ strongly; consequently, you must create distinct areas, even though the space is small. You should choose bunk beds to ensure personal space and privacy for each child.

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