Bed for two children, key design characteristics

It’s good if the size of the children’s room allows you to place two beds, two tables - and the children are close in age. But how to arrange beds and other furniture in the nursery if the children are of different genders and with a large age difference? Here are some solutions.

In order for the children's room, while remaining one room, to fulfill its many functions, a zoning method is used in its design. Moreover, the purpose, number and size of functional zones will vary from age to age.

The room is divided into the following zones:

storage,
sleep and rest,
workplace,
game place,
sports area.

This is necessary because the child’s psyche is not able to adapt quickly, and it is important to separate activity and rest.

The place for games and sports is usually decorated brightly, which encourages the child to take action.
The working part of the room should encourage perseverance and concentration, so it is often calm, neutral, without bright elements.
The place for rest and sleep is decorated in soft and calm colors so that sleep comes quickly, is strong and healthy.

For successful zoning, you can use furniture racks, chests of drawers, whatnots, light curtains, as well as highlighting the walls with color or pattern.

The first nursery is usually designed when the baby turns 1–2 years old. At this age, children are passionate about play, so a lot of space in the room is occupied by the play area. In the remaining parts of the room there is a bed according to height, a lounge chair or a small sofa.

The table and chair, which are considered a workplace, are located in the playing area at this time. Next to them can be an easel, a drawing board, a shelf for books, toys and board games. This is how the first nursery is born.

At the age of 7 , a child goes to school, and a full-fledged work area becomes a mandatory attribute of the room: a growing desk or desk, a chair, a cabinet, shelves or a rack for school supplies.

The play area at this age gradually narrows, often merging with the sports area. The old crib becomes small, and along with the desk, a larger bed appears in the room. For this age, a bed 1600 mm long or a full bed 2000 mm long is suitable. Thus, the room undergoes changes for the second time.

During adolescence, the children's room becomes similar to an adult's room, but it receives paraphernalia that reflects the interests of young people. The former play space becomes a reception area or additional recreation area. The sleeping area expands to standard sizes and requires the purchase of a large bed. Possibly increasing storage space. The room changes for the third time.

Requirements for children's beds

Beds for two children must meet established quality parameters. Suitable furniture has the following characteristics:

Environmental Safety. The composition of the raw materials from which furniture is made is of great importance. It is better to choose natural upholstery. Environmental friendliness is confirmed by certificates. It is important that all materials are hypoallergenic and non-toxic.
Strength. All components must be reliable. To check stability, just shake the crib and visually assess whether the geometry of the product is broken.
Comfort. For convenient use, double children's beds must have suitable dimensions. The size depends on the age of the children. For example, for children 3–6 years old, models with dimensions of 60 x 120 cm or 70 x 140 cm are suitable. The optimal distance between tiers is from 75 to 90 cm.
Ergonomics. It is convenient when the bed is intended not only for relaxation, but is also equipped with additional lockers, drawers for storing clothes and toys, and a work area. Such designs are practical to use and replace several pieces of furniture at once.
Transformation mechanism. Beds for two children take up little space if there is the possibility of transformation. During the day, the furniture turns into a comfortable sofa or work area, and at night - into a full-fledged sleeping bed. There are different ways to change the design of such furniture: the sleeping surface can be folded down from above, unfolded from the wall, or pulled out from the side.
Design. Beds for two children, decorated in an original style, will decorate any children's room. For the room in which children and parents sleep, it is better to choose a neutral design, then the model will not stand out from the overall interior.

If a separate room is intended for children, you can give free rein to your imagination. Usually, gray, blue and other cool shades are selected for boys; girls prefer warm pastel colors. When choosing furniture, you should consult with your children, because they are the ones who will use it every day.

Room design

When decorating a nursery, it is very important to take into account the preferences and interests of each child. For example, if this room is for children of different sexes and the girl likes princesses and the boy likes robots, then it is better to take a neutral color of wallpaper and furniture as a basis, and hang posters or pictures depicting your favorite characters in the area near each bed.

If the room is made for two boys or two girls, then it is possible to think over the overall design. For example, take a pink-purple color for girls as a basis and decorate one wall with photo wallpaper depicting a fairy-tale castle.

It is better to decorate the walls in light colors; they visually expand the space. Also take advantage of the visual effect, which will make the room even larger. Cover one wall with wallpaper with a pattern, and the rest with plain wallpaper that matches each other in color.

Boys are much more relaxed about choosing the color and design of a room. Therefore, more concise and functional options are suitable for them. Girls are more scrupulous in choosing the interior of their personal space and the little things that fill it. Therefore, when selecting furniture and details, take into account the fact that they should please the eye.

For the very young inhabitants of the children's room, arrange a small house. This is quite easy to do even with the help of tulle, hanging it near a free corner. Also recently, beds in the form of houses have become very popular. They significantly save space, and at the same time allow the child to spend time in his own nook.

Popular models

Modern furniture manufacturers create a wide variety of products that will appeal to all children, regardless of age and gender. Let's consider the main features of the most popular models:

Retractable. When folded, such products are no different from traditional beds, only slightly higher. Using a special mechanism, the second berth is pulled out. Even a child can do this procedure.
Dresser bed. Externally it resembles the previous look, differs by the presence of drawers located at the bottom of the product. The model is practical to use, as it allows you not only to relax, but also to store many things. It is not recommended to place heavy objects in drawers; this will lead to rapid wear of the mechanisms. The tiers of these beds can be fixed or independent.
Podium bed. The original models will fit perfectly into rooms with high ceiling heights. The podium is a raised platform that occupies about 1/2 of the room. Often there is a work or play area there. There are also small podiums, slightly larger than the parameters of the sleeping bed. Then book shelves or cabinets can be placed on the structure to free up space for play activities. The podium bed is suitable for children of all ages. Sleeping areas can be hidden under a raised platform during the day and pulled out at night.
Folding. This small bed for a small room is ideal. During the day, the sleeping place is hidden in the closet, freeing up space, and at night it unfolds, forming two independent beds.
Double. This bed for two children differs from traditional options in its dimensions. The width of the mattress in such models varies from 140 to 160 cm. Double models are suitable for same-sex children. Installed in spacious rooms. Under the bed there are many pull-out sections for storing things.
With a second tier. The models are suitable for active children. The beds are complemented by all kinds of shelves, drawers, as well as sports equipment: ladders, rings, ropes. The product combines a sleeping area and a play area, so it saves space very well.
Angular. They have an interesting design. The upper floor is placed parallel to one wall, and the lower floor is parallel to the other, at a right angle. The design is suitable for small spaces. Additionally, the models are equipped with all kinds of shelves, drawers, and cabinets, allowing the bed to be used for storing various items.
Pencil bed. A pair of beds is equipped with a spacious wardrobe or two pencil cases. The model does not clutter up the space and allows you to remove unnecessary furniture from the room. It is preferable to have several sections for storage, then each child will have a separate locker.

There are several types of retractable models:

A bed with fixed tiers. The lower module extends sideways or forward, but does not separate from the upper one. In the absence of special steps, the child sleeping on top will have to step over the baby, who is placed on the lower level.
Bed with separate sleeping places. In this case, the tiers are not connected to each other, and the retractable element can be placed anywhere in the room.
Sleeping place with equal arrangement of levels. Such modules will be at the same distance from the floor, so when unfolded, the product turns into a double bed.

Folding, bunk, folding and sliding beds for two children have certain advantages and disadvantages. When choosing, personal preferences are taken into account, as well as the tastes of young furniture owners.

Retractable

Two-tier Folding

Bed-dresser Bed-podium

Pencil Bed Folding

Corner

Equal level arrangement Separate sleeping places

Fixed tiers

What else to pay attention to when zoning

To make being in the room as comfortable as possible, you need to think through a few points in advance.
Firstly, a lighting source must be provided for each resident. This could be a table lamp on the bedside table or a sconce on the wall above the head of the bed. This question becomes relevant when it is not possible to place two beds near the window.

Secondly, there should be a separate storage area for each user. Its role can be either a separate full-fledged closet or its own compartment in a common closet. Of course, the ideal option would be a dressing room divided into sections, but often in small rooms this is simply not possible.

Remember: cabinets with hinged doors require more space, while cabinets with sliding doors require less, but they are also wider.

Thirdly, the movement of each resident around the room should be as comfortable as possible so as not to interfere with each other. After all, everyone will get out of bed, make it, get dressed. To do this, the sleeping places are placed in such a way that there is a passage at least 60 cm wide next to each one.

Material of manufacture

The material from which children's beds for two children are made is of great importance. Furniture must be durable, reliable and safe, so the following are often used:

Solid wood. Beech, pine, birch, and oak are used. The structures are environmentally safe and highly durable. The presence of elements from other materials is acceptable, but there should not be many of them.
Metal. Lightweight cribs are characterized by an original design, often painted black, and look stylish. Iron is often used in tandem with wooden elements.
MDF. The base of the structure is made of boards or timber, other parts are made of MDF. The edges of the furniture are treated with special self-adhesive tapes. It is important that there are no nicks, chips or irregularities along the edges.
Chipboard. High-quality laminated material is resistant to mechanical damage. When choosing children's furniture, you must check the quality certificate. Not all particleboard products are safe for children.

The best option would be a small-sized and compact bed for two children, made of wood. Natural material does not emit toxic substances. The structures are very durable, can withstand heavy loads, and have a smooth surface. The upholstery can be made of textiles.

Laminated chipboard Metal

Solid wood

MDF

All interior design advantages

Podium bed

A podium in a children's room has a number of positive effects:

Makes your home a little more open - thanks to the hidden bed. This provides unoccupied space for games, home exercise or entertaining little guests.
Allows you to define clear functional areas - even a closed bed helps create a learning and play area. This approach is necessary to accommodate all the things children need in a minimal space.
It is practical - in a compact space there are more points for storing things. The home will remain tidy and there will be no scattered toys. It is easy to hide communications on the bottom side of the product: heating radiators, etc.

Working area from above

Selection rules

In the process of selecting the optimal furniture, it is necessary to take into account the age, gender and interests of children. In addition, you need to pay attention to the following factors:

You should definitely pay attention to the brand. Well-known brands care about their own reputation, so they exercise strict quality control of their products.
Any furniture for children should be durable, environmentally friendly and safe. Preference is given to natural materials.
A model with an original design will decorate the interior and allow the child to feel comfort and coziness in his own room.
Availability of additional elements. Beds for two children are very comfortable, equipped with drawers, cabinets, shelves, and work areas. A soft sofa will be comfortable for both the child and the parents.

When choosing, we must not forget about the individual needs of children. Single-story models are suitable for preschoolers and schoolchildren. Sliding beds for children over 3 years old should have a bed size of 140 x 70 cm. The optimal distance between the tiers of two-story models is up to 90 cm, this will be enough for a comfortable rest. Children or teenagers of different sexes are suitable for beds that fold out into 2 independent modules. When two children with a large age difference live in the same room, you will have to divide the room into two zones, and they will need separate beds.

Among the listed furniture models there is a suitable option for any room. When choosing, it is important to consider not only design, but also functionality, convenience, safety, and the opinion of children. Particular attention is paid to the mattress and bed base, on which the quality of a child’s sleep depends.

How to accommodate children with age differences?

Placing children of different ages in a common room involves one feature: it is necessary to take into account the needs of the child relative to his age. For example, the youngest child is still in kindergarten, and his older brother/sister is already finishing school. In this case, competent zoning helps.

At any age, a child needs to be provided with comfortable psychological conditions, and the environment in the room plays a huge role. Before planning the design of the room, we talk with the children, find out their desires and preferences.

First of all, we evaluate the area of the room . Children at different ages have different needs, so it is not recommended to divide the room into common areas. Give each child his own personal space, even if it is small.

Children's room for two children of different sexes

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Ideas for a small or narrow room

In a small room, the elevation is intended for zonal division and preservation of space. The formed second tier helps to neatly lay out household items and clothes.

The advantages of designs in narrowed and long rooms include the formation of a sufficient amount of space unoccupied by things. Roll-out beds are hidden in a niche and additional shelves are installed. The room will form not only a full-fledged sleeping place, but also a work or guest area located on the platform.

Order or make it yourself

Forming a simple, traditional DIY podium, without secondary opening or retractable structures, requires certain tools, high quality materials and a little experience. Before work, you need to make calculations with sketches and buy the necessary attributes.

It’s easier to order an industrial product, especially if you don’t have qualifications or have a lot of free time. By entrusting the creation of furniture to professionals, you don’t have to worry about its quality and safety characteristics.

Complex systems with many shelves, roll-out mechanisms and doors are definitely better to purchase rather than do it yourself.

Finished drawing