Even in a small children's room it is possible to create a unique and ergonomic interior. It is only important to choose the right color combinations and functional furniture. Then the room will look cozy.
You can make drawings of flowers on the wall
The room must have a place to study
Using color you can create zoning of a room
Basic design rules
If it is not possible to actually expand the walls of the children's room, you can try to do it visually in order to change the perception of the shapes and sizes of the room. Proper space planning will allow you to place in a small room everything you need for a girl’s comfortable life:
- Choose only light colors for the walls and ceiling. This will make the room look more spacious.
- In a small room it will be difficult to allocate separate areas for sleeping, playing, studying or creative activities, so you need to select furniture so that it is multifunctional.
- To separate zones, do not use partitions: it is better to highlight them with color or using multi-level podiums.
- Also choose furniture in light shades; it is better to make a few bright accents on textiles and decorative items.
- The flooring should be warm and easy to clean. We can recommend cork covering. Carpet is not recommended because it cannot be removed from the floor for cleaning. Better lay down some rugs.
The design of the room should correspond to the girl’s age, but think: are you ready to update the interior of the children’s room every 2-3 years? You need to think through the design of the room and the choice of furniture for the nursery so that a few details and new design elements can transform the interior.
There should be enough light in the children's room
Pink color goes well with turquoise
Advice from a psychologist on decorating a nursery taking into account age characteristics
Baby's room.
A crib is often placed in the bedroom for ease of feeding at night. Nearby you need a changing table or chest of drawers with a clean blanket. The baby does not perceive the design of the room, but a sufficient amount of light is important, and the crib is not placed near the window. While the baby is growing up, his room is being renovated with lining made from eco-friendly materials that do not cause allergies.
Opposite the crib you can place a chair or a compact sofa for ease of feeding. But soon you will have to change the playpen bed for a sofa. When choosing how to decorate a children's room for a boy, you can use examples of design projects.
Bright children's room for a boy
Interior of a children's room for a boy
In children under 3 years of age, gender identity is not expressed; it is not necessary to focus on a “boy” theme; it is better to choose a theme from fairy tales, books or cartoons. The baby's room should be bright and safe, because he puts everything in his mouth and touches it with his hands. The task of parents is to create a safe children's space. There is no need for bright colors in the interior, except for soft toys and pictures. If the room faces north, yellow or peach colored walls will compensate for the lack of sun.
Children's room for a boy
Interior of a children's room for a boy
Design of a children's room for a boy
How to expand your boundaries
To make a child's room seem larger and more spacious, you can use simple techniques.
- If you make the walls and ceiling light and the floor colored, the room visually appears wider and higher. A good option for a narrow room.
- The same effect can be achieved if you highlight the wall and ceiling with color: the area of the room is perceived as larger than it actually is.
- A narrow and long “tunnel” room will seem shorter and wider if you color the ceiling and back wall.
Important! You can change the size of a room using color and pattern: transverse stripes on the flooring make the room shorter but wider, while longitudinal stripes lengthen it.
Pay attention to the striped decoration of the walls: in a nursery with low ceilings, a vertical stripe on the walls will optically make the room taller, and a horizontal stripe will push the walls apart. If you use a horizontal stripe on the far wall in a narrow room, it will “bring it closer.”
Design of a children's room in a modern style
White room design is perfect for a girl
Modern style room design
From 0 to 3 years
What does a child under 3 years old need? Maximum free space where he can learn to crawl, and then walk, play on a warm floor and engage in creativity. A crib, a chest of drawers for linen, a changing table, a sofa for feeding and, of course, a storage system for toys - that’s all that a child at this age will need. Below is a photo of a 12 sq. m children's room for the little ones.
Beautiful nursery design
Color scheme for children's room
For the walls in a girl’s room, it is better to use light and warm shades: sand, peach, pink, light lilac - which have already become “classic”, traditional colors for decorating a girl’s room. However, do not forget about other shades: girls will like light green, soft yellow, and light blue shades.
An interesting and very light combination - white walls and white furniture. And you don’t need to think that such an interior will look like a hospital ward:
- Firstly, you can choose white textured wallpaper, against which white furniture with a smooth texture will look good.
- Secondly, you can place bright accents: sofa cushions, curtains, photo frames, lamps will leave the interior light, but give it some “zhiznivka”.
The child should have his own space
You can use different designs in the room
Cream, beige, lavender, olive are colors that will fill a girl’s room with lightness and lightness. Neutral pastel shades, just like white, are suitable for the interior of a girl’s room of any age; it is enough to complement them with bright details.
A low ceiling in a children's room can be left white or painted the same color as the walls, but it should be one or more shades lighter - this will achieve the effect of increasing the volume of the room.
Two-level or suspended ceilings are not the best option for a small child’s room; it is better to use the traditional option or limit yourself to a small border around the perimeter of the room.
The floor, unlike the ceiling, is better made darker than the walls. It gives the furniture stability and is more beneficial in terms of practicality.
The furniture in the room should be functional
The room is designed in a modern style
There should be no objects in the room that could distract the child from classes.
Recommendations for arrangement
In a small room, it is undesirable to use large prints and dark shades, as a result of which the room will appear even smaller. The square or rectangular type of room can be modified by using wallpaper with horizontal stripes, which will elongate the room in length, or vertical - in height.
To create harmony and practicality in a limited area, you can apply several tips:
- Furniture transformer. This option, in addition to its functionality, will save some free space.
- Bunk bed. A very practical solution if there are two children in the family. It is worth considering that as the child grows, the bed will also need to be replaced. To avoid unnecessary financial costs, it is better to immediately choose the standard size of 2 m.
- Division of space. Zoning into parts taking into account the needs of the child will make the interior more convenient and comfortable for life.
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- Furniture in accordance with the floor. In a children's room of 12 square meters, the interior should include a dressing table for a girl, and a sports corner for a boy.
- Ergonomic furniture. The room should have a sufficient number of drawers in which the child can put his things and put away his toys. This will teach you order and make your child more organized.
In order not to clutter up the space, it is better to abandon excessive decor, massive and lush curtains, and unnecessary furniture. The design should first of all be nice and simple.
In the video: an idea for decorating a nursery.
Furniture for a girl's room
To avoid creating a feeling of clutter in a small children's room, there should be a minimum of furniture in it, but it should be functional. It is better to leave more space for games and creativity than to fill the room with furniture “walls”.
Try playing with different color schemes
Arranging a child's room should be taken seriously
Sleeping area
In a nursery, a child of any age definitely needs a full-fledged sleeping place. Until the age of 12, it should be a bed, not a sofa. For a teenager, it is possible to install a folding sofa.
One of the options for saving space in a small space in a children's room is choosing a loft bed. However, it can only be installed (like a bunk bed) in a room with high ceilings: due to the lack of oxygen in the upper part of the room.
Important! Even if two sisters will live in a small room, try to abandon the two-story option: it is better to order a bed with a roll-out extra bed or make a podium under which the beds will be removed during the daytime.
The "Minimalism" style will be an excellent solution for a children's room
Design of a children's room in a modern style with ceiling lighting
Bright colors will contribute to the rapid development of the child
Storage organization
It is better to choose a corner wardrobe for clothes and linen: as a rule, corners in a room are rarely used, but in this case it is possible to use them functionally. Do not choose bulky “walls”; limit yourself to an equilateral corner cabinet; if necessary, supplement it with a narrow linen pencil case, an open shelving unit for toys and books.
You can use the popular option of storing things in decorative boxes and trunks. Such organizers will look impressive, becoming a piece of decor in the room, and at the same time they will hide the girl’s things from prying eyes, teaching her to be in order. In addition, by abandoning a large number of traditional closed cabinets and cabinets, you can create an “airy interior”: racks and shelves lighten the space.
Children's room design in Provence style
The design of the room should be discussed with your child.
Activity area
The study area needs a table for studying, shelves for books and drawers for writing materials. A small straight or corner table will fit near the window, and shelves can be placed above it. The corner shelves will look original: they will take up little space.
The room should have a lot of patterns and unusual shapes
Soft shades will be the best solution for a children's room
The turquoise color will not distract the child from playing or studying
From 3 to 7 years
Preschoolers will benefit from a bright, colorful room that will awaken their creativity and promote the child’s development. At this age, a girl’s nursery should already be different from a boy’s room. On an area of 12 square meters you can organize a princess corner or a captain's cabin - it depends on the gender and interests of your child. A shelf for books and toys is added to the list of necessary furniture.
