Buying decor items and furniture for the nursery is not only pleasant for parents, but also a very responsible task. When arranging this room, a personal space is formed for the child. And the nursery should always be multifunctional, because it is a bedroom, an office, a play area, and a wardrobe. So how to furnish a children's room?
General Arrangement Rules
Children's room (especially for the little ones) should be functional and harmoniously combine several areas: a place for study and creativity, an area for relaxation, games, physical activity, storage. It is best to choose a bright room for the nursery, which is as far as possible from the front door and does not have a balcony. The floor must be warm and impact resistant. Laminate meets these requirements, and in the play area it is worth laying a carpet (but not a solid carpet) made of natural pile.
Worth thinking about soundproofing. For finishingwalls, you can use wallpaper or eco-friendly cotton coatings, which also insulate. Painting or wall painting is acceptable. Furniture must be safe for the child, that is, sharp corners and protruding parts are not allowed. If this is not possible, you should additionally think about special protective pads for corners and drawers. Furniture items must be made from environmentally friendly materials without harmful impurities.
The main source of light today is increasingly choosing not a chandelier, but built-in spotlights. There should be another source of light near the desktop, and it is better to place a night light with soft lighting not far from the bed. The switch in the children's room should be no higher than a meter from the floor so that the small owner of the room can reach it on his own.
How to furnish a children's room? The room should “grow with the child”, that is, it should be easy to transform as it grows. Therefore, it is better to choose neutral colors for walls and ceilings, so that only details can be radically changed later - lamps, carpets, curtains, decorative pillows. Many manufacturers offer furniture that can be transformed into something more acceptable as the child grows up.
Nursery for a newborn
When arranging a children's room for a child under two or three years old, you can safely be guided by the wishes of the mother. Particular attention should be paid to the room for the newborn. In this room, the optimum temperature must be observed andair humidity, the room should be easily ventilated, but not drafty, be sure to have enough natural light.
How to equip a nursery for a boy who has just been born? It is worth choosing light colors that have a calming effect on the psyche. You should not decorate the room with toys, children's tables and chairs from the first days. They will be needed a little later, when the child can already sit and crawl on his own. Rattles are best for now, especially since soft toys collect dust and can cause allergies.
In a newborn's room, just a few items are enough: a crib or cradle, a chest of drawers for baby things (it can also be a changing table at the same time), a night light, a clock and a comfortable chair for mom. It is better to hang curtains from dense fabric so that daylight does not disturb the baby during sleep. A little later, a small table and chairs, swings, rocking chairs will join the list of furniture for the children's room.
Room for a child 4-8 years old
How to furnish a children's room? Photos clearly show that a nursery can be not only functional, but also stylish. When the child is four or five years old, you can change the decor to brighter colors, but without tedious variegation. It is not necessary to overload the room with furniture. The necessary minimum is enough: a wardrobe and a bed, a wardrobe for clothes, books and toys, a table and a chair for creativity and homework. If space permits, it would be nice to equipsports corner.
Personal space for a teenager
How to furnish a nursery for a teenage girl? At this age, a grown child can already openly express his preferences, which may even shock parents. These are all features of growing up, so you need to try to treat the desires of your daughter or son with understanding. When arranging a room, it is better to avoid poisonous shades that have an exciting effect on the psyche. Do not stop at depressing brown, dark purple, gray. If a pastel tone dominates, then it must be diluted with bright accents, such as posters, decorative pillows, posters, and so on.
How to furnish a small children's room for a teenager? If there is not much space, but you still need to provide a place to relax, study, store and meet with friends, then you should think about multifunctional furniture. For example, as an option, you can consider a loft bed: at the bottom there is a place for storage or classes, and at the top - a sleeping place. At the same time, there is still enough free space in the room.
How to equip a nursery for two
How to arrange a children's room for two? Every child is a little person who needs their own space, so when arranging a room, you need to think about how to delimit the place. The simplest solution in this case is zoning. You can distinguish a place with a color (this, by the way, is excellentsuitable for children of different sexes) or a light partition that can also serve as a rack.
It is desirable that each child has his own locker, bedside table for personal belongings and even a space for games, because siblings do not always want to share the same territory. To organize storage, it would be good to choose open shelving with large insert boxes in different colors. There are many options on the market today.
Zoning
How to furnish a children's room? For convenience, the room should be divided into areas for recreation, storage, study and entertainment, if necessary, a sports area is added to this list. The space can be divided by the arrangement of furniture, different types of flooring and ceiling or wall decoration. The idea of zoning will help teach the child to keep order, in addition, with this approach, the room looks larger, the study area is separated from the recreation area, which allows you to focus on work and not be distracted, and if the room is intended for several children, then zoning will allow you to divide the territory.
Arrangement of the working area
When choosing a workplace, it is better to choose an adjustable table and select sizes for the height of the child. A standard requirement for all chairs for children is a comfortable seat, it is also better to look at adjustable models. Above the table you can hang modular shelves. They are the easiest to combine as needed.
Sleeping place in the children's room
How to furnish a children's room? Particular attention should be paid to the sleeping place, because a complete and relaxing rest is important. Bright car beds, ships and other decorative options will not make the room cozy and stylish. Such models are inconvenient and often interfere with a good rest. It is better to opt for a regular bed, and if the child is active, then you should choose the option with a soft headboard and rounded corners to avoid injury.
Storage area
For a nursery, it is especially important to use modular storage systems that allow you to quickly and conveniently organize space. It is important to remember about safety - cabinets with metal and glass elements will not work. It is better to opt for stable models with well-attached fittings. Low bright chests of drawers will come in handy - such furniture is very comfortable.
