Color in children's room design
A children's room is a cozy and fairy-tale corner, the design of which is approached with great responsibility by parents, because the comfort of children is much more important to them than their own.
Gray tones are ideal for children's bedroom interiors
The basic foundation goes perfectly with any color scheme. Moreover, such tones and halftones will soften the bright and variegated colors that are often used in a children's room, and it is realistic to combine them with pink and red in a girl's room, and with blue, light blue, green, and yellow in a boy's room. Using a similar range, they decorate a room in a neutral style (for both girls and boys), a room for very young children, and a room for teenagers.
A bright accent of red in a boy's gray room
Integration of yellow into a gray children's interior
Adding blue to the interior
Gray room for a teenage girl with a pink bedspread
This palette has many advantages. First of all, it is possible to combine it with any color scheme.
A children's room is usually oversaturated with various bright details and things, and a gray palette will successfully soften them.
Even some kind of disorder that cannot be avoided can be successfully brightened up with a similar range.
The color itself looks dull and gloomy; it is associated with autumn dampness and loss of strength. But in a single version such a palette is never used. And in tandem with different colors, this tone will adapt to the bright palette and will be associated and perceived according to the general palette.
The gray nursery is absolutely universal, it is equally suitable for both girls and boys
When decorating the interior with similar tones, take into account the area of the room. In a small room, use only light colors; dark ones will make the room gloomy and reduce the space even more.
Gray is an inconspicuous color, but has rich possibilities
In a large room you can use rich gray colors.
One more nuance to consider when decorating a room: this range goes better with a warm color palette; be careful when using colors with cool shades, especially rich blue. This combination will make the room gloomy and dull.
Gray color calms and gives confidence
How to combine colors correctly?
The basic color of the children's room interior should be light and neutral. But bright curtains, rugs, shelves and toys will help add color to the interior, if necessary. Too dark shades are best avoided altogether.
An ideal option when decorating a children's room would be. For example, for the sleeping area it is better to choose calm colors that will help you relax, for example: blue, gray-green, straw, muted blue, lilac. It is better to decorate the place where the child does his homework in colors that will help him concentrate and be attentive: red, yellow, orange, blue, green. The play area should be bright to improve the child's mood.
When decorating a children's room, it is better to avoid combining two calming or two exciting colors. For example, a combination of green and purple will suppress the child’s nervous system, and yellow and orange will lead to his hyperactivity.
Finishing features
When decorating the ceiling, exclusively light colors are used: white or light gray.
The ceiling in the room is either suspended or painted.
Single-level hanging structures in light gray tones are appropriate.
White ceiling in a teenager's room
The walls are decorated with wallpaper or painting. Vinyl or fabric wallpapers are appropriate. If you like to change your interior frequently, use paintable wallpaper. Wallpaper with a pattern, possibly bright, is allowed.
The gray shade is considered basic, perfect for decorating wall surfaces
Natural wooden flooring harmonizes with this interior. The ideal solution is parquet. If it is not possible to use expensive natural wood covering, use wood-look laminate.
Wood-tone floors will decorate a gray children's room
Photo gallery: decor in a gray interior
A wall panel made in the same color with vases and decorative pillows adds dynamism to the interior
For a more delicate and calm interior, just add a few pieces of ceramics and panels
The main emphasis is on the warm-colored carpet in the sofa area
Moldings and geometric carpet patterns transform the calm interior of the room
A dark-colored chandelier accents the dining area
Striped curtains make the room visually taller
A collage of photographs in dark frames is a wonderful addition to the interior.
Style direction
The gray scale is so unique that it can be used in any style, both modern and classical genres.
Classic style involves the use of soft and light gray tones.
Gray children's room in a classic style
In Retro and Country style, such a palette looks ideal and symbolizes harmony with nature.
Broken lines in the interior of a gray children's room
Provence style
Ultra-modern styles allow the use of rich gray tones.
Gray children's room in loft style
Interior of a gray children's room in a modern minimalist style
Themes for both girls and boys also imply the use of a similar range. It can be a fairy-tale theme, or a nature theme, or a marine theme.
Creating a stylish interior against the background of gray walls in the nursery
Gray on the walls in the nursery is a great alternative to traditional blue for boys. From the age of five to seven, children are very sensitive to the demonstration of their gender, and the choice of tone will be a serious issue. As a rule, a growing man has no arguments against gray. Simple techniques will help you decorate and make your interior more expressive:
- Purchasing bright furniture. Manufacturers make sure that the decor in the nursery is elegant and attractive; it is not difficult to even find furniture in the form of toys. A car bed depicting the hero of the famous cartoon “Cars” will fit perfectly into a gray interior, and on the floor, if painted in gray tones, you can apply an imitation of road markings. The same theme can be reflected on the walls: a light gray primer will highlight the traffic signs placed on the walls. The latter can be painted along the contour with a phosphor, then at night the interior will really turn into something like a highway.
- Gray is the color of shadows, silhouettes and twilight skies
. A fairly common plot with the outlines of houses against the backdrop of sunset or dawn is an excellent theme for a child’s room. Depending on the age of the child and his gender, these could be outlines of the roofs of old Europe from the cartoon “Kid and Carlson”, the same outlines with the addition of silhouettes of March cats singing on the roof and hearts for an older girl, views of skyscrapers for a teenage boy. The “roof against the sky” technique is performed using two tones of gray by simply adding a black tint to the base white paint. A few drops of blue color on a lighter top will enhance the impression and add color, and such a children’s room in gray-blue tones will look more delicate. The effect of the sky will be enhanced by luminous star stickers on the ceiling. - An evening forest is created by simply drawing tree silhouettes against a background of gray wallpaper. The crown can be created from a voluminous material that adds drama to the decor. An obvious bright accent is the moon, or a crescent-shaped lamp. Additional elements of such an idea will be suggested by the child himself: a couple of eagle owls with glowing eyes, a lace outline of a forged gate of the entrance to an unknown country, or bats hanging from branches, if the owner of the room is fascinated by legends about vampires.
- Steel is best imitated by the same gray. Creating an interior reminiscent of the interior decks of a submarine, spaceship or airplane can also be achieved by using gray paint. The contours of cladding sheets are drawn on the walls, decorated with metal rivets for greater believability. The door is designed in the appropriate style: the role of the door handle can be played by a steering wheel or a screw wheel. The interior will be complemented by ladders painted to look like metal or silhouettes of airplanes on the ceiling: the specific accessories will be dictated by the chosen theme. If a child is interested in films about space and aliens, the interior of a flying saucer can be created in the same style: the same gray color in several versions, metallic and original lighting that imitates the command panel of a spaceship will be used as assistants.
- The abundance of vinyl stickers, many of which are made in the most popular black color, is an opportunity to transform a gray interior in a matter of minutes or change it in accordance with the changing preferences of a growing child. Among the themes of fluttering lace butterflies, graceful twisted lanterns, cats on the roof and Japanese characters, you can find an interesting and stylish update idea in a matter of minutes.
The beauty of gray is its versatility: a gray children's room will suit both a boy and a girl, and it will be a good compromise if children of different sexes have to share four walls. All the shortcomings of gray are easily compensated for by the proper placement of color spots and the selection of stylish and practical details. The WESTWING interior guide will help you purchase the latter at reasonable prices, and subscribers also receive a lot of useful information about the secrets of interior arts.
Many people associate gray with colorless. However, this is a fundamentally wrong way of thinking. So today, designers create such original interiors for children with such color schemes that you are amazed. A gray children's room can really be original, attractive and fun.
To understand that this color is perfect for children's interior design, just take a closer look at the abundance of tones and halftones of this group of colors:
- muted pearlescent and glossy metallic;
- smoky gray and the shade of the sky after a thunderstorm;
- laconic marble and interesting granite shade;
- shade of wet asphalt;
- silver.
In other words, the shades of this color are very diverse, each of them is unique. It’s extremely difficult to call them boring, since with its help you can make a child’s room very original. This color is universal and goes perfectly with all options from the chromatic circle.
Another advantage of this color scheme is its versatility. It's great for creating a boy's room and a girl's space. In addition, there are no age restrictions for using gray. It is equally good for a teenager's bedroom and for a newborn's nursery.
Furniture
A gray room implies the use of natural materials. Therefore, it is preferable to choose furniture from natural materials.
Furniture design depends on the age and gender of children
The modern furniture industry produces a variety of cribs in the form of cars, ships, round, etc. Loft beds are popular for interior decoration; among girls, canopy beds are popular.
Armchairs, ottomans, chairs, cabinets, shelves are integral attributes of a children's room. They should be matched to the tone of the entire furniture set. Against the background of black walls, the furniture should be lighter. The light color scheme on the walls allows for furniture of a darker color.
There is a lot of furniture and children's accessories in gray.
Photo gallery: gray color in various interior styles
Various shades of gray in textiles and a silver floral print give the interior a special chic
White has been added to the two main dark colors, thanks to which the interior does not look gloomy
Matte gray surfaces are complemented by a bright yellow accent that makes the kitchen warmer and more inviting.
To add brightness and freshness, one wall and stools in the kitchen are painted orange.
Various shades and textures of gray are emphasized by the natural brown color of the floor and furniture
Against the background of light laminate, white furniture and gray walls look softer and warmer
The combination of gray and purple emphasizes the whiteness of the living room in a high-tech style
The combination of a glossy tile surface with unplastered walls and matte kitchen facades looks modern
The gray shade of the walls emphasizes the delicacy of the beige upholstery
Gray color in the bedroom interior acts as an additional color and perfectly complements the interior
Lighting
Lighting plays a key role in a children's room. If it is lacking, the room will be dull.
Gray color absorbs light, so it is necessary to have ceiling spotlights and additional lighting in the form of lamps, wall sconces, and table lamps.
Large window in a gray nursery
The interior must have a window; the larger its size, the better.
Lighting in a children's room plays an important role in the development of its design.
A children's room with a basic gray tone is an advantageous solution. This color scheme allows you to create any interior, both for a girl and a boy.
Children's interior in gray tones
Psychologists do not recommend using only gray tones for the interior of a nursery; an exception can only be made if the baby is not calm and hyperactive. Then such a neutral gray background will relax and calm. But in combination with rich contrasting colors it will sparkle with new facets. For example, if you add a shade of pink with silver elements, then an ordinary children's room will turn into a princess apartment, since this color with colorful and vibrant details stimulates the child's imagination.
