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<\/p>\nSome homes are large enough for everyone in the family to get their own bespoke space. But not everyone is so lucky. Sometimes our families grow a little larger and a little faster than planned. Sometimes we don\u2019t always realise what the true implications of \u2018downsizing\u2019 are. And sometimes our circumstances change, and suddenly where one office or hangout space was plenty, we now need two.<\/p>\n
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At that point there are three basic choices: Buy a new, larger home; renovate and create more rooms in the house; or take the existing space and divide it equally \u2013 and here\u2019s where canvas photo prints can come in quite handy.<\/p>\n
Dividing an existing room like an office, \u2018man cave’, or children\u2019s room into two individually-branded spaces can be a challenge. If the adults have been used to using a room in a certain way, the sudden intrusion of their spouse or someone else can be very stressful. And kids who have to share a room can be very difficult to please. Let\u2019s consider some strategies for three common room-sharing scenarios: The office, the bonus room, and the kids\u2019 room.<\/p>\n
Adults sharing home office space can sometimes be just as bad as children. The key is to duplicate: While sharing a filing cabinet or printer might be economical, if you can manage to have one for each person things will go much more smoothly. Defining each area is key: Don\u2019t be shy about painting each side a different shade, and use canvas photo prints to define each side as His and Hers, with each of you choosing a range of images to hang over your desks.<\/p>\n
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The bonus room takes on many roles: A home gym, a media room, a \u2018man cave’, a craft room. When one spouse works and the other has the run of the place it can be ideal. When both lay claim it can get messy, fast. In this scenario wall art can be useful, but you need a more substantial divider. Bookshelves or bulky furniture with storage as well as sharply contrasting colour palettes are the way to define space and avoid conflict.<\/p>\n
One of the easiest places to share space is with siblings who are close in age, because it can be accomplished by parental fiat. But that doesn\u2019t guarantee peace and quiet. In order to give each child their own sense of space, wildly different designs should be employed on each side \u2013 and letting the kids choose their own wall art is a great way to give each child a sense of ownership and equality in the space.<\/p>\n
The incredibly shrinking home is a common phenomenon, because it\u2019s difficult to predict where you\u2019ll be family-wise in a few years. If your house seems smaller today than yesterday the answer may not be a new one, or a huge renovation project, but simply a good design eye \u2013 and some awesome wall art. If you\u2019ve got some room-dividing images to be printed, click here and we\u2019d love to help<\/a>!<\/p>\n