How many things, toys and other seemingly unnecessary items small children have. And they need to buy more and more, because they are asking for new toys more and more often.
But if you buy a very large number of toys, then there will be nowhere to store them. And not only toys, but also various other items: books, clothes, care supplies and the like. In general, everything that kids use.
Brief overview of the article
Shelves in the room
In order to store a lot of things in order and in an invisible place, you need a closet. But a closet, as a rule, is intended for clothes. Where then to store all the other things?
And that's what shelves are for. Shelves usually serve as a kind of mini-closet, only open, that is, when all the objects standing on them are clearly visible to others.
Above the bed
When placing a shelf above a sleeping area, first of all you need to take care of safety.
Installation should be carried out most carefully and the furniture should be securely fastened. Over time, the fasteners may become loose, so you should regularly check their reliability.
Distinctive features of shelves for a children's room
Usually the shelves in a children's room are very wide and spacious, since children have a large number of things and various other items.
Shelves for children's bedrooms are usually made in some interesting shape.
Shelves for a children's room must be made of a natural product, that is, wood.
A huge number of parents buy shelves for toys in their children's room. After all, such a large number of animals, cars, dolls and the like cannot be placed in one corner of the room.
Interesting ideas: shapes and placement
Wall shelves for a small child's room should not be placed very high, but so that the child can reach them from a low chair or his bed. If there are drawers on the shelves, they should open without effort, and the doors should be light so that the child does not get his fingers pinched.
For kids, it is better to choose bright colors and interesting shapes:
- with drawers;
- with niches;
- in the shape of your favorite animals or cartoon characters, made to order;
- in the form of stairs.
Classic honeycomb-shaped niches located on the walls look very good. The child will be happy to place his toys and books in such niches. In the future they will be replaced by technology, discs and other teenage things.
You can place honeycomb shelves in any order, creating interesting shapes.
There are no shelves in the room in the photo below: they were replaced by interesting baskets in which children put stationery, paper and much more. Such improvised shelves do not block access to light, leaving the children room for personal space.
The area of the room in the photo below is only 8 square meters. m, but nevertheless it managed to accommodate two beds and a chest of drawers. Shelves and storage area are placed on the wall. A practical solution that allows you to significantly save space.
Where to look?
To speed up the process of choosing shelves for your children’s bedroom, you can go to various websites of furniture or construction online stores or showrooms, where you can easily and simply look at photos of shelves in the children’s room.
And if you don’t have a very good Internet connection or perhaps don’t have a computer, then you can go to any furniture store, where they will show you the most varied and interesting shelves for the children’s room. This will significantly speed up your choice.
Colors
The most common option is white shelves, which harmoniously complement any stylistic decision of the nursery and are advantageously combined with various shades. These products can blend in with the wall decoration or, on the contrary, create unusual contrasts. No less popular is the use of designs in blue tones, which have a positive calming and calming effect.
The interior of a child's room can be diluted with colored shelves in bright yellow, orange, red, green or other more saturated colors. Thus, it turns out to significantly enliven the nursery environment and create a truly rosy atmosphere in it.
Color spectrum
Usually all shelves are made in a color similar to wood. And the colors of this design are usually brown or dark beige tones.
But other colors are typical for a children's room:
If the room is for a boy: 1. Blue; 2. Blue; 3. Green; 4. Gray;
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If the room is for girls: 1. Pink; 2. Green; 3. Orange; 4. Yellow colors.
The colors above are colors often used for a specific gender of baby. You can experiment and try something new and unusual for your children's bedroom. Something that no one has ever done before.
Color
Shelves in the room perform two functions - they are necessary furniture and a decorative element.
In a small room, designers recommend using designs in pastel colors (white, beige, light gray, lemon). Such designs do not “overload” the interior, but give it lightness and some airiness.
A child can decorate simple one-color shelves with accessories on his own.
Important! If decorating furniture is entrusted to a child, you should warn him that heavy or massive accessories will hinder his actions in the future. The shelves should be decorated with elegant, light decorative elements.
Materials
When you choose a shelf for your child’s room, you should pay attention to the raw materials from which it is made and made. This is also an important problem when choosing shelves.
Approximate materials from which shelves for a nursery should be made and constructed:
At what height should I hang it?
The location for mounting wall shelves above the desk is selected individually for each child.
The best option is at the student’s height level, then he will be able to get the necessary items without any problems.
In any case, you need to take into account the height of a table lamp, an open laptop, or a computer monitor. There are no uniform requirements or standards, but on average the distance from the edge of the lower level to the working surface of the desk is from 40 to 70 cm.
Shelves can be located above the table and even be structurally integral with it.
Plastic shelves
These shelves are considered the weakest, as they can bend from the heavy weight standing on them. But now experts have developed plastic that can withstand very heavy weights. So, don’t be afraid or wary of buying plastic shelves.
Varieties
There are several types of structures.
Wall mounted
Due to this arrangement, these models will not clutter up the space and will provide maximum savings in usable space. Securely fixed shelves are safe and convenient enough to place toys, books, dolls, cars and other things. For a younger child, it is advisable to choose structures equipped with a side that protects against falling objects.
Floor-standing
They represent the most practical design, which, if necessary, can be easily moved to another place. Floor-standing models can have a wide variety of configurations and perform different functions. Such storage systems are quite spacious and can withstand heavy loads.
The photo shows white floor shelves in the interior of a nursery for a newborn.
Open
They are considered the most universal solution, through which you can significantly transform the decor of a child’s room, emphasize its style and give the space a certain airiness. The only disadvantage of such products is their impracticality and frequent cleaning due to the rapid accumulation of dust.
Closed
Such unusually functional shelves, due to closed facades, help maintain order in the room and provide systematic storage for a wide variety of items, such as clothes, books, toys and other things.
The photo shows a children's room for two girls with closed shelves with glossy pink fronts.
Shelving
These horizontal or vertical structures are very often installed in the nursery, as they competently organize the space and visually make it easier. Racks are sometimes equipped with partitions, drawers and boxes, pallets, back walls and various cabinets.
Combined
Products combined with a cabinet are especially useful when you need more space to store children's things. Thanks to such an additional module, it is possible to significantly expand the functionality of the nursery.
Built-in
Thanks to the built-in models, it is possible to rationally use every centimeter of the room. Shelves located in a niche are perfect for any purpose and undoubtedly become the original highlight of the entire room.
Drywall
This type is very rarely used for children's bedrooms. It is unknown why. Probably this material just doesn’t fit well into the decoration of a child’s room.
Shelves are a necessary part of decorating a children's bedroom. After all, they are very convenient for storing things and objects that “clutter” the room.
And on the shelves these things can be beautifully placed and the room will be in order. And various options and styles of shelves for the nursery will help transform your bedroom where your child will live.
Shelving
It is better to place such structures in the room where an older child lives. The upper tiers store accessories that the teenager uses daily. The lower rows are usually equipped with doors, and things that the child needs from time to time are placed there.
Racks are located not only against the wall, they can also be installed perpendicularly, using them to zone the room.
Photo of shelves in a children's room
How to do it yourself
Simple DIY Corner Bookshelves
Today there are no problems in choosing furniture for a desk; store consultants will help you choose the right furniture. For those who decide to make their own storage shelves, the following tips will help.
Choice of material: glass, wood, plastic, metal products.
For beginners, a horizontal console mounted on metal corners or legs is suitable. Lightweight U-shaped option with storage compartments.
An invisible shelf for books is suitable for DIY room decor
What do you need for work?
- Material
- Saw, hacksaw, grinder, glass cutter (depending on the material).
- Nails, screws, squares.
- Paint or varnish.
- Squares for measuring angles, ruler and pencil.
Tools for creating a DIY shelf
Work progress: Any construction begins with a drawing and taking measurements.
Scheme of a simple wall shelf with the required dimensions
All you need to do is apply the finished measurements to the material and cut it out.
Cutting boards for a homemade shelf
Sanding a board for a DIY shelf
Next, the parts are treated with paint or varnish. Suspended with nails, screws, squares or legs.
The process of assembling a homemade wooden shelf
It is also possible to embed the product into a wall. The method of fastening depends on the material of the product.
Assembled shelf after treatment with stain and varnish
A shelf is a place to store a child’s things and part of the interior. Various design solutions make it possible not only to make the piece of furniture comfortable and spacious, but also interesting.
