Creating a layout for a children's room is necessary at the moment when the baby moves into the nursery from the parent's bedroom. Convenient placement is considered an important element of its arrangement. The best option is a lighted room with a window exit to the southeast. It is in this case that it will be located at some distance from the noisy living room and kitchen layout. When creating a children's room project, free space for its creation is no less important. According to generally accepted standards, 8-10 square meters is enough for one child. m. of free living area, and the area of a children's room for two children will be slightly larger - 12 sq.m.
Layout option for a children's room 9 sq. meters
If this is not a one-room apartment, the dimensions of such a living space will allow you to allocate 12 square meters for one child. m., and for two you will need 15 sq. m. The layout of a children's room for a boy is impossible in narrow bedrooms of a strict rectangular shape, rooms with a glazed loggia. This is due to the difficulties of zoning such a quadrature and the presence of a source of potential danger.
The best option for placing a cozy bedroom with a crib is in the very center of the apartment, where it is surrounded on all sides by walls adjacent to other rooms, and one overlooks the street part. It is very important to comply with this condition in panel-type houses and poorly heated structures.
Advantages of a small children's room
Not all children need a lot of space to feel comfortable. In the photo of a small children's room you can see that it can be equipped no worse than large rooms. The windows of the children's room should face south, it should be warm and bright.
The advantages include the following points:
- In a small room, a child feels more protected; this is his little world, which he can arrange as he wants.
- Cleaning a room is much easier and faster.
- You can do more active work in a larger room, which means that the nursery will be much cleaner.
Regardless of the size of the room, the nursery should be decorated exactly the way the child likes it. The only thing parents should be involved in is the layout and arrangement of furniture.
General requirements
Regardless of the child’s age, his room should be multifunctional, practical, bright, cozy and environmentally friendly.
Temperature and humidity . The temperature regime in the place of permanent residence of children is set within 20-24 degrees. Less is cool and can cause a cold, more is discomfort.
Humidity can be maintained using air humidifiers and cleaning (washing walls, floors, wiping furniture) in the room where the crumbs are located. In winter, it is enough to place a basin of water near the radiator, and the air in the room will not be so dry.
Ventilation . The nursery simply needs to be ventilated frequently. However, at the same time, it is better not to bring your child into it, especially if it is cool outside.
Lighting . Natural lighting in a baby’s room also plays an important role: a dark room makes even the most cheerful person sad and melancholy, while a sunny room flooded with light will help the child always be in a good mood.
If possible, allocate a room for the child where the windows face south or southeast. You shouldn’t hang tulle with a frequent pattern on them, but curtains will come in handy at night.
Safety . When choosing furnishings for a nursery, it is better to avoid sharp corners, pretentious curves, small and easily falling decorative elements, and bulky and unstable furniture. Safety is paramount, besides, the baby should use the drawers in the table independently, and not call his parents every time to help pull out the hard-to-pull box.
All sockets in the house, not to mention the nursery, must be closed with special plugs. It is not recommended to place large chandeliers and wall lamps, glass furniture, expensive and easily breakable decorative items in the play area. The door should not be locked only from the inside.
Flooring . In addition to sharp corners, slippery floors can pose a danger. You need to lay a track or a well-fixed mat on the floor so that the children do not slip when running or jumping. There is no point in cluttering the children's space with “dust collectors”: huge carpets, massive armchairs and sofas are not welcome.
Room size . Each little person should have their own room for games, activities and sleep. It is worth allocating the most spacious (but not huge!) room in the apartment or house for the children's room, since if there are two kids, they will have less conflict and will quickly learn to respect other people's personal space.
But don’t be afraid of small rooms if you can’t allocate a larger one. There are many design solutions that can turn a small children's room into a multifunctional, comfortable room.
Indoor flowers. In the nursery, every thing should give comfort and meet all safety standards. For example, it is better not to place a large number of pots with plants on the windowsill, one or two at most. Chrysanthemums, ficus, prickly cacti, aloe and strong-smelling geranium are best avoided. You can put a pot of violet, as the flower gives a good mood and fills the atmosphere with positivity.
Room color . For children's design, it is advisable to choose neutral shades: beige, light blue, pinkish-white, light yellow, warm olive. Bright colors cause fatigue and irritation. Wall coverings are selected, as a rule, washable, be it wallpaper or paint. Before purchasing materials, you need to check them for smell. If the “aroma” from a small roll hits your nose, what kind of atmosphere will reign in the apartment from such a renovation.
We invite you to visit the photo gallery, which presents photos of rooms for girls, a selection of interiors for teenagers and options for newborns.
It must be remembered that the nursery is best located next to the parents’ room. A child can get hurt, feel bad or lonely if he is away from his mother in an empty corner of the house.
Zoning
The correct and successful interior of a small children's room must be divided into zones. Each zone has its own purpose.
- Storage space.
- Game Zone.
- Study area.
- A place to relax.
Each zone should be easy to use, it should correspond to its purpose and be clearly defined. It is not recommended to use screens and partitions, as this will make the space even smaller.
The zones should not contrast with each other; for this it is recommended to adhere to a single style. You should not use more than three colors in the design, otherwise it may irritate the child’s nervous system.
According to age
A baby under three years old does not need to organize his own space. The most important thing for such a person is that his parents are nearby and in a good mood. Therefore, in addition to a sleeping place, you need a changing table and a chair so that the mother can comfortably feed her baby.
Preschoolers love active games and for this they need space. Children create messes that naturally occur.
In order to direct their irrepressible activity in the right direction, you need to organize with your own hands a place in the nursery where they can put away their toys.
General Design Rules
When thinking through the design of a small children's room, you need to adhere to certain rules that will allow you to create a harmonious interior.
- In a small children's room you need to use pastel and beige shades, as well as soft and pleasant light colors. It is worth giving up flashy colors, instead of blue you can choose light blue, instead of fuchsia - powder color or soft pink;
- It is recommended not to highlight areas by painting the walls; it is best to paint all the walls the same shade. The room will look more free, and areas can be highlighted with textiles, toys and decor;
- To visually expand a narrow room, you can use contrasting wallpaper. The outermost wall should be highlighted with a bright color or some kind of print;
- Horizontal stripes (on wallpaper, carpet, shelves) can also visually expand the room;
- You should abandon standard furniture and use compact multifunctional furniture that will save space. Convenient storage systems, racks and hanging shelves will also fit into a small room.
Furniture for children's room
When it comes to furniture for a children's room, it is important to remember that it is better to abandon an extra closet or shelf in favor of free play space.
There are universal rules that will help you choose and arrange furniture correctly.
- Furniture should be with a minimum amount of decor, simple and concise.
- There should be very few corners, the fewer the better.
- Choose tall and narrow pieces of furniture, but do not fill the entire space with them up to the ceiling.
The most minimal set of furniture is a bed or sofa, a wardrobe, racks or shelves, a desk and a chair.
You can use multifunctional loft beds, where there is a table on the first floor and a sleeping place on the second. A loft bed is not suitable for rooms with low ceilings, only for high rooms.
Crib
A crib is one of the most important purchases in which a child will spend most of his time. The crib mattress should be filled with cotton or wool and the cover should not be made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). PVC has a distinct plastic smell (for example, a shower curtain may contain toxic chemicals that cause organ damage, cancer, and birth defects.
When decorating the inside of the crib, choose minimalism. Do not put anything in the crib other than the mattress (which should fit snugly against the sides) and sheets. While you might want to give your baby a few friends—stuffed animals and other cute toys to keep him entertained—these items can be potential choking hazards for infants.
Minimalism in decorating a crib
If you use padded bumpers inside the crib, make sure they fit snugly around the perimeter of the crib and are tied or secured with Velcro.
Advice The bumpers should be used until the child is able to stand up; after this they should be removed so that he cannot get out of there.
Rails can also be a choking hazard and their use should be carefully supervised.
Consider the position of the crib, as its proximity to other furniture or curtains increases the risk of injury or suffocation if the child tries to get out of the crib. Make sure the crib is one step away from all walls, furniture, and cords. Never place a crib or other furniture near or in front of a window.
Choose the right crib location
Tip Choose adaptable furniture. Instead of choosing furniture specifically that can adapt to your child. For example, a 2 in 1 bed will lengthen as you grow.
Small room for two children
There are useful ideas for a small children's room that is intended for two children.
The most important thing is the delimitation of space; two main zones need to be distinguished:
- A work corner for every child.
- A separate place to sleep for each child.
The play area can be combined, but the work area and sleeping area must be separated from each other. To make children feel comfortable, you can choose a bunk bed with a canopy or curtains.
The desk can be double or extendable, each child must have his own chair. A rack with a folding table takes up little space; every child should have such a rack, where he can place his educational materials and personal belongings related to his hobby.
You can purchase furniture for a small children's room, such as loft beds with built-in workspaces; this option is suitable for a wider room.
Storage system
To make a small children's room look neat and tidy, it is important to consider a convenient storage system. It is better to avoid open shelves, as things on them distract the eye and create a feeling of clutter.
- To store things you need to use a closed closet; you can also hang shelves in the corners.
- In closets you can create a convenient storage system for things; these can be drawers and containers, as well as retractable hanging systems.
- It is important to adhere to one principle here - the fewer open shelves and cabinets, the more order there will be in the children's room.
Ceiling
Here are 5 reasons why you should consider decorating the ceiling in your child's nursery or even making it the centerpiece of the room.
Thirst for exploration
Your baby will spend a lot of time lying on his back, looking at the walls and ceiling. Make them interesting and decorate the ceiling in a way that explores different shapes, colors, animals, etc. As your child's vision improves, he will be able to see more and be excited to learn new things every day.
Interesting ceiling to explore
Ability to concentrate
Children often have difficulty learning to solve problems on their own. Their brains are still developing and they are just learning to cope with their emotions. Having strong visual stimuli in the nursery that your baby can see from the crib can have a positive calming effect.
He will have something interesting to focus on, distract himself, switch over to. Use glow-in-the-dark stars to give your baby something to look at when he wakes up in the middle of the night.
Ceiling to focus
Helps with vision and brain development
Decorate the ceiling in a way that helps in brain and vision development.
Tip Choose bright, colorful elements and strong contrasts. Black and white or black and yellow are the most noticeable, attractive combinations for babies. Large, simple shapes such as squares or stars will speed up familiarization with the shapes around you.
This will help you better understand the world and what surrounds it. Repeating patterns will promote memory development as well as prediction. He will learn to wait, to count.
Sky ceiling
Decoration Materials
It is important to choose only environmentally friendly and safe materials that have quality certificates. It is best to lay laminate, parquet or good quality linoleum on the floor.
You can choose carpet, but only if you have a vacuum cleaner that can regularly clean such covering from dust and stains.
For walls, it is best to choose paint or wallpaper, and for the ceiling, stretched fabric is best; a plasterboard structure covered with wallpaper or painted is also suitable. High-quality finishing materials will last much longer and are generally considered more environmentally friendly than cheap options.
