How would you organize this space?

I love all the cute built in bunk ideas posted, but with a room that big I would think about how you/the kids want to use the space? Do they have a playroom or other area for toys or is the bedroom also their primary play space? If the bedroom is also the main play space, then I think you really do need to look at some of the ideas above for maximizing that space. However if the bedroom is mainly for sleeping and doesn't need a lot of open space for play, you might think about ways to divide it so that each girl has a bit of her own space. Definitely get the 8yo and even the 5yo involved and try to incorporate at least a bit of what is important to them.

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10/03/2019 16:48

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Also keep in mind a way to build in privacy. The 8 yo will be a teen in the blink of an eye.

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10/03/2019 17:02

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OMG! You need to do a triple bunk bed!

There are lots of cute ones on Pinterest. I’m kinda jealous. Those are super cute AND you have the ceiling height for it.

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10/03/2019 18:04

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the approximate dimensions are 13.5 x 17.

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10/03/2019 18:05

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these are great, thank you!

i did fair amount of research for inspiration and just turned to crowdsourcing for more. and you immediately found stuff i missed!

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10/03/2019 18:08

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Anonymous wrote:I love all the cute built in bunk ideas posted, but with a room that big I would think about how you/the kids want to use the space? Do they have a playroom or other area for toys or is the bedroom also their primary play space? If the bedroom is also the main play space, then I think you really do need to look at some of the ideas above for maximizing that space. However if the bedroom is mainly for sleeping and doesn't need a lot of open space for play, you might think about ways to divide it so that each girl has a bit of her own space. Definitely get the 8yo and even the 5yo involved and try to incorporate at least a bit of what is important to them.

there is a potentially separate smaller play area (wide hallway) and i plan to organize formal dining room to double as work space (for all, not just them) but not sure how that affects needs for desk, play space and separate space...

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10/03/2019 20:25

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Thinking about what they might need when they are 13, 10, and 6 ... they may each want a little bit more separate space.

Can you find a bunk set that convert into a loft bed with a desk underneath?

I'd get a loft/desk combo for the 8yo like this: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/stuva-fritids-loft-bed-with-3-drawers-2-doors-white-white-s79253438/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuNbsBRC-ARIsAAzITudTOy-2S-oMBfHYvwEgHfAR-u_1TGaqnQsGiuNGNC2u9XlVBR0OMawaAj0BEALw_wcB

Probably also one the same for the 5 yo, if that's not too "separate" for her. You can use these to make clearly separate spaces for each kid. You can also put bookcases in the back if they don't stand against the wall, so that they can have a little invisible cubby at their desk.

Another thing to figure out is some soft night lighting, so that your 8yo can read at bedtime while the little ones are sleeping.