Little tricks for a small room
When arranging the design of a small children's room, parents strive to create the most comfortable conditions . After all, here the kids will spend their leisure time, get acquainted with the world around them, and keep order.
In the video, design ideas for a small children's room
Star Half Empty ATTENTION : when thinking through the design of a nursery, it is necessary to take into account the child’s hobbies and interests.
It’s worth noting right away that everyone has their own concept of a small room. For some, this is a room of 12 square meters. m or more, and for some 5-6 sq. m.
When arranging a children's room with an area of less than 12 square meters. m, it is worth considering the following:
- the color of the walls and ceiling is chosen as light as possible;
- the room is not crowded with bulky furniture and unnecessary items;
- The room must be divided into zones: sleep, games, study, sports.
Hand Right IMPORTANT: the most important thing when arranging a nursery is to choose its layout wisely.
Color spectrum
The choice of wall, ceiling and curtain colors depends entirely on the project you choose. This could be a fairytale castle for a little princess with a predominance of pink and golden shades. Or a dynamic design of a children's room for a boy, where bright colors will dominate.
An important condition is not to overdo it with brightness.
The design of a children's room will benefit from using pastel colors and adding bright accents using accessories.
Psychologists also say this, who advise choosing soft, muted colors as the main color for the walls: golden, beige, pink or blue, cream, matte green or light lilac.
Do you want a gushing play of colors? Rainbow colors are acceptable in the play area, where bright colors will not distract the child, but will only create a backdrop for active recreation.
It is also important to take into account the age of the child. So, when designing for children under 3 years old, it is better to give preference to calm colors, focusing on bright drawings (patterns). These can be images of flowers, butterflies, animals, which the baby will enjoy looking at and studying.
Between the ages of 3 and 10 years is the most dynamic age. Such an interior can be replete with bright accessories.
But, get ready for the fact that children’s preferences can change almost daily: today the baby is delighted with the color green, tomorrow he will like sunny tones.
It is at this age that children really love to draw, including on walls. It’s better to immediately allocate a part of the wall for “art” or purchase a special board.
When choosing a color scheme for a teenager’s room, it is wiser to consult with the owner of the room.
When talking about the color scheme of a children's room, it is important to remember that until a certain age, a child needs peace, which means you should not use bright colors, for example, for a baby's room. An excellent option in this case could be a chalet-style interior design. Natural materials used in wall decor of this style will have a beneficial effect on the child’s health. And for older people, we offer do-it-yourself wall decor in the bedroom. Your baby will really like this technique.
If you completely trust your child, then it would be a good idea to look at the article about a brick wall in the interior with your own hands. This activity will appeal to a schoolchild or teenager. You can find out more about the brick wall here.
Even if you are shocked by the proposed options, it is better to find a compromise than to completely decorate the room to your taste. In the end, it’s not you, but your child, who lives in the nursery, so respecting his interests and tastes is very important.
Interior design ideas in Khrushchev
When arranging a nursery in a Khrushchev-era building, it is worth considering its layout:
- a square room is arranged as follows: the bed is placed against the wall, a wardrobe is installed opposite it, and a desk is placed near the window. In the remaining space, a sports area is being developed;
- in a narrow and rectangular room it is necessary to create a balance : a bed, a low bookcase, and a chest of drawers are installed near one of the transverse walls. Tall cabinets line the narrow walls;
- in a non-standard layout you can show a great flight of imagination . The ideal option would be to make custom-made furniture with beveled corners. Here you can hang a hammock, or place a bean bag chair instead of a chair.
Star Half Empty ATTENTION : if in a narrow room the window is on a short wall, it is curtained with a curtain with pronounced transverse folds. If the window is located on a long wall, it is appropriate to use a vertical curtain from floor to ceiling.
Choosing furniture for children
Furniture should be light and mobile so as not to complicate the cleaning process. No sharp corners, no breakable objects, no bulkiness. Modern manufacturers offer a wide variety of children's furniture options.
It is important that several conditions be met:
- Furniture should be appropriate for the child's age. Pay attention to modular furniture - it can be easily transformed depending on the child’s growth.
- It is advisable that the covers on the furniture are removable so that they can be easily removed for cleaning.
- It’s good when the furniture is mobile and light. Then it is possible to rearrange the furniture over time, changing the layout.
- Multi-tiered walls that combine a bed, a desk, and a closet are ideal for the interior of a small children's room.
For boy
A boy's room can be oriented in any direction. But the most common and popular styles are:
- modern . It manifests itself in rigor, conciseness, clear geometric shapes and straight lines. Light colors predominate here. A feature of the interior is a minimum of furniture, decor and personal belongings. Particular attention is paid to large open spaces . It is easy to keep clean and tidy in such a room. In a small room in a modern style, it is recommended to choose light and plain finishing materials. It is allowed to diversify the interior with discreet geometric prints in small quantities;
- marine _ A fairly common style among boys who dream of traveling around the world, sunken treasures and meeting pirates. It is characterized by an abundance of white, blue and red colors. Particular attention is paid here to such attributes as: steering wheel, anchor, fishing gear . On the walls there are ornaments in the form of shells, sea waves, and fish. An aquarium will look beautiful in the corner or in the middle of the room. A compass clock is hung on the wall, and figurines in the shape of yachts and sailboats are placed on the shelves. The curtains are made of coarse cotton fabric with white and blue stripes, and the tiebacks for them are made of ropes, beautifully tied with nautical knots;
- loft _ Industrial features predominate here. The walls are partially decorated with finishing materials, but one of them is left brick or concrete. There are exposed wooden beams on the ceilings, and metal light fixtures hang carelessly on cables. In other words, the room looks a little casual and simple. This interior is suitable for active boys . After all, here you can play ball, climb a rope ladder, and swing on a horizontal bar.
Let's zoning the room
First of all, a room for a child in a small Khrushchev-era apartment should be visually divided into zones. The room should have three zones:
A place to work or study. It should be convenient and practical. In this area there must be a desk for writing and shelves for books. Thanks to modern technologies, you can purchase a mobile table model that can solve both of these problems and does not take up much space. If you want to save even more space, then you can wisely use the area with a window sill, you can make the table an extension of it.
Then the child will have enough light for activities and more free space.
Game Zone. First of all, when organizing a play area, you should know that there should be enough light in it. For older children, you can combine the playroom with a sports corner, but for small children you need to provide a small chest or bag where the toys will be stored.
Rest zone. If the child is still very small, then a cradle will be enough for him to sleep, but for children aged two years and older it is worth purchasing a good bed. As for the lighting of this particular area, it should be soft and subdued, but the minimum amount of furniture should be only the essentials. Everything in this zone should be conducive to sound, restful sleep. If you have two children and a small room, then you should pay attention to a bunk bed.
You can separate each of the zones visually by using a different tone of wallpaper or using decorative screens or curtains. For more spacious rooms, we would advise separating the zones with a beautiful arch, but children's rooms in Khrushchev cannot please their owners with their large sizes.
The snow-white interior of a children's room in a small-sized Khrushchev building is the ideal choice
Stylish and bright design of a children's room for a young football player in a small Khrushchev building
Bright color of the walls and snow-white furniture in the room of a little princess in a Khrushchev apartment
White color visually enlarges the room, and in this design of a nursery in a small Khrushchev building with bright elements for a good mood
A loft bed with a sleeping place on the second tier, and in the lower one there is a convenient wardrobe and a place for studying - an excellent option for small Khrushchev-era apartments
A bed with drawers in the base, hanging shelves and a practical play area in the room of a tomboy in Khrushchev
Beautiful and practical design of a children's room in white in a small room in a Khrushchev apartment
A comfortable bed, shelves in a wall niche, and a chest of drawers are ideal for a Khrushchev apartment and decorating a child’s room
Bunk bed, bedside tables on wheels in the children's room of two tomboys in a small Khrushchev
White color visually makes the room larger, an excellent option for small-sized Khrushchev apartments
For girl
When decorating a room for girls, preference is given to gentle and romantic styles:
- Provence _ Characterized by calm and pastel colors. Textiles in large quantities, floral motifs, smooth lines, frills and lace are welcome here. This direction is suitable for girls of any age group, from newborns to teenagers . With the help of Provence, a special atmosphere of peace is created in the room, in which you want to study, play and relax;
- Scandinavian _ It is distinguished by light shades, minimalism and simplicity. Particular attention is paid to artificial lighting, which is important when decorating small rooms . Mostly natural finishing materials are used here: parquet is laid on the floor, the walls are decorated with plaster, painted or covered with non-woven wallpaper. Only wooden furniture is installed. A special feature of the interior are the large windows, which are not closed most of the time and let in a large amount of daylight;
- classic . Delicate cream shades and natural textiles with flounces, frills and ruffles are used here. The furniture is made of wood with carvings and other decors. When decorating small spaces, preference is given to light and airy colors.
Working lighting for a nursery in Khrushchev
The design of a nursery for preschoolers and schoolchildren cannot do without a learning area. To ensure that homework and creative activities bring only joy to the child, it is worth taking care of organizing optimal working lighting. A table lamp can easily cope with this purpose.
The lamp should be installed so that the light from it falls from the front and to the left. This placement guarantees maximum comfort for the eyes when reading, writing, drawing and other activities. The lamp power should not exceed 60 W; otherwise too bright light will glare on white sheets of paper. It is recommended to pay special attention to the mounting of the lamp. Without a permanent attachment to a table, wall or shelf, a child may accidentally knock it over, which could result in injury or fire.
Zoning rules
Children's rooms are universal, as children sleep, play and study in them . Therefore, the room should be divided into certain functional areas. If the room is very tiny, then these zones will be conditional: on one wall there is a sleeping area, on the other there is a play area, on the third there is a study area. If the dimensions of the room allow it, then it is better to separate different zones with partitions or furniture.
Children's room for a boy with bright walls
Girl's room with canopy
In any children's room, regardless of its size, the following zones are arranged:
- sleep and rest . A bed or sofa (depending on the wishes and age of the child), a bedside table, and a night light are installed here. A soft and pleasant to the touch rug is laid on the floor. The walls are made light and neutral, but in no case bright or flashy;
- study . In this corner of the room the child will be creative and do homework. It is necessary to place a desk and chair, a table lamp, shelves, cabinets and bookcases. Here you should also not use bright colors so as not to distract the student from his studies;
- games _ In this corner of the room you can show a free flight of imagination. A soft and warm rug is laid on the floor, the walls are painted, plastered or covered with bright wallpaper. Photo wallpapers with children's favorite cartoon characters are in great demand. Also in this part you can place racks for toys on the walls;
- sports _ Depending on the age and gender of the children, you can make a small sports corner in the nursery. There is a Swedish wall, a rope ladder, and a horizontal bar.
Star Half Empty ATTENTION : the children's room should have no more than 3-4 functional zones. It is important here that the child, while doing one thing, is not distracted by others (for example, if a student sits down to do his homework, his gaze should not constantly fall on the shelf with toys).
Lighting in a children's room
For harmonious development, a child needs a lot of sunlight. This is a natural source of vitamin D. Therefore, the workplace in the children's room should be located by the window, so that the light falls from the left side. In addition, the room should have enough artificial lighting modules. Carefully consider the location of lighting fixtures. Let there be a lamp on the desktop, and a night light with dim light near the bed. Too bright light can cause tension in the baby's nervous system. Experts recommend using halogen and fluorescent lamps; their light is softer and does not tire the eyes.
Instead of chandeliers, which sometimes cause glare, it is better to choose a comfortable ceiling lamp. Lamps can be placed around the perimeter of the entire stretch or suspended ceiling. Side lighting sources will make the room more functional. Designers recommend sconces with soft, dim light. Now you can choose a lamp in the form of a fairy-tale hero, a funny cartoon character.