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A Clever DIY Project Made This NYC Bedroom Spacious Enough for 3 Kids

Cullen OrmondHome Associate Editor
Cullen OrmondHome Associate Editor
Cullen Ormond is a writer based in New York City. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up with a book (always open for recommendations, too!) or pushing her rescue pug, Peanut, in a stroller. In her dream apartment, there’ll be a conversation pit and lots of framed,…read more
published Jul 31, 2025
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Three level bunk bed in child rooms with a crib.
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When parents figure out a way to create a shared bedroom for two children, I’m always so impressed. It’s no small feat to ensure that each kid has their own space and personality in the room. So, imagine my delight when I learned that Sarah Almodovar’s three kids share a bedroom in their 750-square-foot New York City apartment. 

Sarah shares the apartment with her husband, Peterson, and three young children (who are ages 1, 3, and 5). Fun fact: The Manhattan home is actually Peterson’s childhood apartment, and it only has two bedrooms. So, knowing that they’d need space for their growing family, they looked to their ceilings. 

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At the start of renovations, the couple removed a closet to free up floor space. Next, it was time to complete their proudest DIY project in the home: “Our triple bunks are the most impressive DIY we’ve done. As our kids started to outgrow cribs, we knew we needed a good long-term solution,” Sarah said at the time of the tour.

The ceilings in their apartment are 9 feet high, so turning to a vertical solution was key, given that the room is on the smaller side. “I thought triple bunks might be a good idea! But I had a very specific aesthetic in mind, and I didn’t like any of the pre-made triple bunks. We couldn’t find any great tutorials online, so Peterson had to basically figure everything out himself.”

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This wasn’t an easy job to take on — especially considering that Peterson didn’t have much DIY experience and did the entire project himself. However, it turned out beautifully — the bunks have a Scandinavian-esque feel. There’s still a crib in the room, likely for their youngest, but whenever they grow up the third bunk will be ready for them. 

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Bunk beds also allow for floor space for the kids to spread out and play. Against the wall with a window is a storage unit, which likely houses clothing and toys. There’s also a padded bench underneath the window (with books underneath that!), which looks like the ideal place to cozy up with a good book. 

While the room doesn’t have a lot of color, I believe that might’ve been intentional. Three kids (with their own personalities) sharing a bedroom is a lot, and so a neutral palette was likely the ultimate equalizer (and it’s pretty calming, too). 

If you want to see more of Sarah and Peterson’s thoughtful and gorgeous home, visit the full House Tour on Apartment Therapy. 

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