Every child dreams of a personal room, so if you decide to allocate a separate room for your child (or children), this is a very correct step that will help the child to love his or her home more and more, because he will have a place in which he can feel safe. However, to create a truly cozy and multifunctional children's room is quite difficult and, moreover, the main snag lies in the design.
Design examples
Despite the fact that there is a huge number of options for the design of a nursery, we don’t have enough time and energy to describe everything, and you don’t have a desire to read these “memoirs”. Therefore, instead of this, we suggest you to study photos of children's rooms. Among the submitted copies you will most likely find the one that you want to repeat in your apartment for your child.
This nursery is made in bright shades of green and brown colors, there is minimalism and practicality. This design room is quite suitable for a girl or boy over 9 years old.
That's exactly what Barbie's room should look like: all in pink and red. The furniture is made specifically for the order and is designed for a child of 5 years. The back wall is a sliding wardrobe.
A good example of a bright room, daylight perfectly penetrates it and immediately falls on the desk. The fine choice of design of a nursery for two girls. Also pay attention to the correct placement.
Another room option for girls. Wavy lines and different shades of pink color perfectly harmonize throughout the interior. A small cot is also a chest of drawers, the pullout shelves of which are under the bed.
Such a minimalist design is perfect for a child boy from 7 years. There is a sliding, orthopedic chair. The design is made in white with splashes of green.
But this room design will remind your child that he attends. We are shown exactly the game zone, in which there are a lot of toys, drawings, and in the corner there is a table for drawing. Deep colors of green, red and white are perfectly combined with each other.
Another room for the girl. Delicate shades of pink along with white - are an excellent choice for the nursery. The main subject in the design is the bed, but there are also such major furniture elements as a mirror, a dressing table and a soft ottoman.
This room design is universal, quite suitable for both girls and boys. I want to note that this photograph shows a multifunctional wardrobe, which is transformed into a desk.
The fine decision for a children's bedroom in which there is not enough place. In a small area could fit a wardrobe, bed, desk and chest of drawers. In this interior, everything looks harmonious and thought out to the smallest detail.
This room design reminds children of a fairy tale, thanks to the deep colors of green and yellow. Children's furniture was made to order.
Having considered all the design options, I invite you to familiarize yourself with tips that will help to properly equip the children's room (that is, modern, beautiful and safe).
Choosing a room right! If there is such an opportunity, give the children the room that receives maximum sunlight during the day, because the sun's rays are very useful for the health of the child, because, as we know, it is thanks to the sun that we produce vitamin D. In addition, these same rays kill germs that can appear in the room. Ticks also do not tolerate direct exposure to the sun.
As you can see, daylight in the nursery plays an important role, so consider this point when choosing a room for the nursery. However, the selected room should not be the entrance, and the presence of a balcony is not welcome. In the first case, frequent walking of parents will not provide children with a peaceful sleep, and having a balcony is not safe for finding a child in the room, because an inquisitive child will want to look at the world around him from a balcony, besides, due to the presence of a balcony, drafts are inevitable.
Features of repair. Repair in the children's room has a little more nuances than in any other room. Try to carry out repair work in the absence of children in the apartment, because the noise will interfere with the rest of the kids, and loud knocks can even seriously frighten. And, of course, smells of paint, glue, cement and dust - can adversely affect health. In addition, when choosing a material should focus on their environmental friendliness, of course, they are not economically viable, but the walls, wallpaper and ceiling will not emit toxicity.
Trust repair you need either professionals or yourself, doing everything, so to speak, with their own hands. Since In this room, everything should be perfect, because if an unglued corner of the wallpaper sticks out somewhere - it will be torn off, the same thing can happen to or because the children are interested to find out what is under it. It is naturally unacceptable to have a bare wood or cement, about which kids can easily scratch or drive a splinter.
Only plastic windows! Modern children's room without modern plastic windows - just like a fish without fins. will provide not only a beautiful view of the window, but also protect from cold winter and windy autumn. These windows have excellent sound and heat insulation, which guarantees peace and warmth in the room.
In addition, various children's locks can be installed on the plastic windows, which will not allow the child to open the window. The variety of such locks is large: there is also a key, a button, with a cap, with built-in automation, etc. You can find options that block any opening, but there are - only with the possibility of airing. I would also like to remind you that the windows in such windows are strong enough.
As you can see, plastic windows are very safe and convenient to use, and it is such a product that is needed for a child.
The furniture should be nursery. Often parents do not really bother with the choice of furniture for the child and choose the model of the bed or chest of drawers, which they are most impressed with, completely forgetting about the child. Let's first understand what furniture has the right to be in the children's bedroom:
- The crib. Do not torture the child, forcing him to sleep on folding sofas and armchairs, it would not seem convenient and practical. Sleep well a child can only on a full bed and a good mattress (preferably orthopedic). Sleeping on the bed will save from the development of scoliosis and give the child the opportunity to have a good rest during the night to wake up vigorous and cheerful in the morning. If you have two or more children, and the room is small, you can install a bunk bed.
- Closet. This attribute is simply irreplaceable in the child’s bedroom. The functionality of this cabinet is so great that it can completely replace a toy storage, a wardrobe and even bookshelves. With all this, the closet will take up little space and will be able to fit into almost any room design. When choosing, it is worth considering only the potential possibilities of the room and the place where the cabinet itself will be located. For more details, read our past articles.
- Desk. Even if your baby has not gone to kindergarten or school, take care of buying a desk and a comfortable chair for him. From a very young age, a child should get used to sitting properly at the table, which will contribute to correct posture. The table should have a minimum of sharp corners and protruding parts, it should stand firmly on the floor (not to stagger). The more boxes and shelves in the table, the less extra items will be on it. I do not advise to specially select a computer desk (for the future), since it is a waste of money. From personal experience, I will say that on any desk there is always a place even for a personal computer, not to mention, which takes up no more space than a regular book.
This is the optimum minimum that is simply necessary in the room. If you have enough free space, do not rush him to force the rest of the furniture, because the children's room should be large and spacious so that children can freely play and develop in it.
If you still decide to add other pieces of furniture, then try that they do not have sharp corners and glass (or mirror inserts), because In the nursery, these moments represent a certain danger for your little child.
Divide the room into zones. Many designers consider a nursery a rather complicated order for proper execution. The fact is that in a small area (and our apartments are not famous for free square meters) you need to fit several zones:
- Recreation area;
- Area for games;
- Area for practice and training.
It is necessary to divide the room into these zones so that the child is not distracted by toys during classes, and so that when he enters the recreation area (sleep) he knows how to fully relax and plunge into deep sleep. In addition, recreation areas help the child not to build stereotypes at the expense of his room. For example, so that after classes for lessons he would not go to another room for rest and games, but simply move to the part where the toys lie.
To divide a room into zones is quite simple - for this, distribute all the objects and furniture on opposite sides or corners. If space allows, it can still be divided by plasterboard partitions (made in the form of floor shelves) and podiums (in the playing area). More designers offer zones to share colors, for example: different in color carpet.
In the zone for sleeping and exercise, remove all the toys, concentrate them in the zone for games, and the extra can be hidden in the universal wardrobe. In the same area for games, it is desirable to place a wall with a horizontal bar, rope and rings. Such a training complex will allow your child to always be physically active, and he will also allow the child to release excess energy, in other words, at least a little calmness will appear in your apartment. For safety under the wall bars do not forget to put a mat or soft mattress.
What to cover the floor and walls. One of the most interesting parents is the question: “What should cover the floor and what should be on the walls?” The flooring should be durable and soft. To do this, you can cover the floor with parquet boards and lay a carpet on which the children would be happy to spend time on their favorite activities, because most of the time they spend at home, they spend on the floor, therefore you need to take care of the absence of drafts and the cold floor. Instead of parquet, you can choose laminate, or even lay carpet, which eliminates the need to purchase a separate palace, but he adds problems when cleaning the room.
If your child is still small, then I would recommend to stick the walls with two types of wallpaper, regular wallpaper on top, and the lower part (a meter high from the floor level) with wallpaper to paint and self-colorize. This format of wallpaper will be interesting for children, and they will be happy to decorate their bedrooms. Moreover, the lower part can always be re-glued, without undertaking a large repair. Otherwise, children may accidentally / specially decorate / stain the lower part of the wallpaper without your knowledge and as a result you will have to re-paste the whole nursery again.
Home appliances are not needed! Try to save this room from all the equipment, or to place in it only the most important and often used. However, do not forget that TV, computer and laptop - adversely affect the child, especially a small one. After all, technology from an early age can affect the vision or involve a child in computer addiction. Speaking of technology, just want to remember about the safety of outlets. If your child is still small, then be sure to install plugs on all empty sockets that will not allow anything extra to be inserted into them. We also do not recommend installing sockets at the level of children's hands.
Should I install air conditioning in the nursery? If money allows, then nothing will be bad if you install air conditioning in the nursery. But in this case you have a big responsibility for its operation, since the air conditioner should never be directed at the child and especially should not be installed opposite the crib. The following - the remote control should never fall into the hands of a child, because he can set a very cold temperature and as a result, catch a cold. Also, keep it clean by periodically disassembling it and rinsing filters from dust. In all other respects - air conditioning is a very useful and necessary thing, because in the nursery it is often stuffy and the air is humid. Air conditioning also allows you to restore the normal temperature, air the room (without opening the window) even in summer, and some models of air conditioners even allow you to ionize the air in the room.
Do not forget to build a future perspective. Making and equipping a children's room, do not forget that the child grows, which means that you will have to re-stick your favorite wallpapers with animals. In order not to equip the room again. I recommend to buy some items “for growth”. For example, a wardrobe, if you buy a regular wardrobe, even after 20 years it will remain quite normal and stylish furniture. The same applies to the desk. In addition, you can buy a full bed, and the mattress over time just replace.
Arrangement children's room - a very difficult and responsible task. Before the designers, who have been entrusted with the design of the nursery, or before the parents, who have decided to equip the room on their own, there are a number of requirements for safety, environmental friendliness, and. With so many tips and restrictions, it is easy to get confused and make mistakes.
We have prepared a list of the most frequently made mistakes in the arrangement of a children's schoolboy, which should be avoided:
1. Too cluttered space with furniture.In the children's room you need to leave enough space for games and chatting with friends. Instead of putting another chest of drawers or ordering a huge wardrobe, think about it - maybe you can use other storage options: use niches under the sofa, space under the bed or functionally place shelves in the closet and place books on the rack more compactly. 1
Better: children, in which there is enough space for games and entertainment
2. Use complex design elements. For example, in the past, such a favorite technique by many designers, as complex multi-level ceiling from drywall, literally hanging over the bed, in the nursery is absolutely inappropriate. These unnecessary design elements include decorative nichesand (equipped with lighting, they will be much more appropriate to look in living rooms), arches (to ensure privacy, it is better to install a door in the nursery) and other purely decorative devices that do not carry the functional load.
Better: nursery with functional niches, racks and other useful elements. 
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3. Buy too expensive furniture. Yes, parents often want to show others that they don’t feel sorry for the baby and the expensive furniture brought from Italy is worthy of their future excellent student. But in the end, the baby will constantly hear - “be careful, do not scratch”, “do not climb on the sofa with your legs”, “no, you cannot stick your pictures or poster of your favorite group on this wallpaper” and so on. There is no need to turn the nursery into an exhibition of the capabilities of the parents, this is a “living” room that will grow with the child, and it will be necessary to change the interior here quite often.
Better: “live” children, which changes with the child
4. Buy furniture "for growth". Making a room for a child too adult - “until the school finishes, we are not going to change anything” is certainly very economical, but a faceless room in which the child doesn’t like anything will hardly make him happy. Try as much as possible to attract the child to the choice of furniture, listen to his wishes when choosing colors, take into account his preferences in the setting of the nursery. 
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Better: children, equipped by age
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5. Ignore the interests of the child in the arrangement of the child. Thematic children's room is much more interesting than a faceless, "gray" room, like everyone else. Choose the theme that is close to the child, and apply its main attributes in the decor of the nursery. If the child is very enthusiastic and often changes their preferences, it is better to use it on removable accessories.
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Better: themed children's room
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And most importantly - equipping the room for the student, be sure to listen to his opinion. He is no longer a kid and is able to decide for himself which wallpaper he likes more and what color the sofa wants. Absolute freedom to provide is not worth it, but to provide a choice of several options is simply necessary. For example, you can say "choose which of these two chairs you like best." In this case, the child will have a feeling of involvement in the design of the interior of his room and he will treat it carefully and in an adult way.
Children grow up so quickly, more recently your baby rolled on the floor of a typewriter, and now he is already going to school for the first time. About, how to equip a children's room taking into account the fact that the child will grow, which one is better to choose a color solution, furniture, lighting and much more - practical advice from designers.
A children's room should combine many functions and have several zones: a recreation area - a bedroom, a place for study - an office, an area for physical education - a sports corner.
How to decorate the room of a newborn baby
For the nursery, in which the baby grows, pastel colors are optimal - they act soothingly, in such a room it is easier for the baby to fall asleep and sleep will be healthier. 
It is not necessary to decorate the room with large toys from the first days of the appearance of the baby, they will be needed later when the child can sit. While it is better to get along with the rattles, especially since soft toys are good dust collectors and can cause allergies.
Decorating a newborn's room can be done with only a few items: a clock, a nightlight, carousels that will circle above the crib, and place pictures of the baby in bright frames.
The ceiling is decorated with a chandelier in the form of the sun or chamomile, 
and the windows - the curtains of fun colors, which are easily closed and opened. They should be made of thick fabric so that bright daylight does not disturb the baby during sleep. 
From the furniture in the newborn's room should be: a bed, a chest of drawers for clothes, a changing table, an arena. A little later, they were joined by a small table and chairs, rocking horses and a swing.
How to decorate a child's room from 4 to 8 years
For the decor of a child's room, it is better to dwell on bright colors that carry a cheerful mood, but without tedious eyesight. 
Suitable for girls - traditional shades of pink, 
for boys - pistachio and blue. 
Do not overload the room with furniture. The necessary minimum is a wardrobe and a bed, a table and a chair for work, shelves for books and toys. 
It is good, if space permits, to equip a sports area with a wall and rings.
How to decorate a child's room from 9 to 16 years
When choosing the color and decor of a teenager's room, avoid “acidic” and other poisonous shades, they are stimulating to the psyche. Just do not dwell on the depressing colors - brown, gray, dark purple. If in the teenage room solo pastel tone, then dilute it with bright accents - posters, posters in frames, pillows, carpets, etc.
A good solution would be to divide the room using the podium, 
a little more than half a meter high, with steps. It is better to equip the workplace - to put a table, chair, shelves. With this idea, the bed in the afternoon, when guests come, is under the podium, and at night it is put forward.
As a second option, you can consider a loft bed: below is a place for 
classes, and upstairs - a bed. Again in this case there is a lot of space for meetings and chatting with friends.
And finally, a few tips on what mistakes should not be made if you are going to equip a children's room.
- Do not glue the walls of the children's room wallpaper with various figures of animals, ships, houses, etc. Psychologists have noticed that all this tires children, it is better to stop the choice on warm, monophonic shades.
- One of the mistakes made by parents is the purchase of adult furniture in the nursery - for growth. The child then does not feel himself the master of the room.
- Too bright color coming from the chandelier and sconce will quickly tire the child. This, as well as differences in the illumination of the room are very harmful to the psyche and to vision. Choose shades of soft colors, all shades of yellow are well suited, as this color soothes.
- It is not necessary to cover the entire floor with carpeting, as well as the abundance of large soft toys, it collects a lot of dust and it is difficult to take care of such a large surface. It is better to buy a small carpet for playing on the floor.