The design of a children's room for a boy is an exciting and incredibly responsible business! A nursery is not just a functional room, which is designed for sleeping, studying, changing clothes and other useful activities. This is the baby’s own world in which he can dream, play, engage in creativity, communicate with friends. In this article we will look at how to create a room interior for boys of different ages.
Choice of design according to the age of the boy
Age is the main criterion to rely on in choosing a room design. Obviously, the room of a two-year-old baby will be very different from the bedroom of a teenager of 14 years.
1-3 years
Necessary points:
- bright accents;
- bright hues;
- feeling of comfort;
- "Field" for games;
- safe furniture.
These points must be implemented and respected, creating the design of the room for the boy (see photos in this article). A kid of this age still does not have formed addictions and interests, therefore, the room does not need to be decorated in a strictly defined theme. It is necessary that the crumbs in his room were comfortable. For this, a comfortable bed, favorite toys, a place for active games (soft thick rug) should be present in it. Particular attention should be paid to the safety of the furniture located here.
Refusal of too high a crib, rounded corners, a chair and a table commensurate with the child, shelves with toys located at the level of the hands - pay maximum attention to these points.
Kid 3-5 years old
At this age, the baby begins to manifest personality. This age is called "magic years" in pedagogy. The child is inquisitive, active. He has a huge number of occupations and interests. This should be taken into account when creating the design of the room for the boy, in addition, thinking through its contents. If the area allows, here you can install gymnastic devices (rope, Swedish wall, rings).
At this age, children show a lot of creativity. Create the necessary conditions for various activities, such as modeling, drawing.
You need to remember that at this age the baby spends most of his time in games. It is necessary to build on this, creating a room for him.
7-8 years old
This age is considered transitional. The kid is still willingly spending all his free time in games and other favorite activities, while he already has certain responsibilities. So, he already needs to do his homework. Therefore, in the children's room for the boy, whose photo will help determine the design, zoning should be an important point. No need to mix the games area with the training area. Ideally, the play part of the room should be separated.
10-12 years old
Almost every boy at this age has his own hero (athlete, character from a movie or cartoon, etc.). You can successfully use this to create a room design for a boy. Photos of such premises indicate that they look very original. The basic rule is not to overdo it, otherwise the room will crush with an obsessive theme, while the child himself will quickly get tired of his once beloved character. Does the kid like spider-man? On one wall, place a thematic image that can be printed on wallpaper, add 2-3 objects that are stylized on this topic to the interior. When changing the interests of the baby, it will be possible to adapt the look of the room "painlessly" to a new hobby.
Design for teenage boy
The older the child, the more developed as a person. Certain outlooks on life have already appeared, interests have been identified, a circle of communication has also been chosen. When creating the design of a children's room for a teenage boy, be sure to consider his own wishes!
Probably, the main part of the room should be equipped with a corner for sports (in adolescence, many boys begin to show interest in it). Or take part of the room for classes by some boy’s hobby (modeling, drawing, music).
Do not forget about well-chosen furniture for training and sleep, which will be in the children's room for the boy. You need to understand that the teenage period is the time of formation and rapid growth of the body. An ergonomic table (and a well-chosen chair), a comfortable bed with a high-quality mattress - it is worth paying close attention to the selection of this furniture.
In addition, you need to understand that the interior of a children's room for a boy depends directly on its area.
Room 11-12 m²
A sufficiently small footage of the room makes it possible to place here only the necessary furniture. If this room is intended for the baby, you can refuse the desk in favor of maintaining free space for games. To do this, you can use shallow lockers for toys and clothes (a large depth can visually "eat" the room).
If the child is a schoolboy, you need to think about furniture-transformer. For example, an attic bed will be to the taste of almost every boy, while helping to save space.
13-15 m²
A similar number of square meters makes it possible to take into account all the needs of the baby in accordance with his age. This area of ​​the room for the boy allows you to organize a special game zone, which is separated from the sleep zone. Do not, meanwhile, get carried away with the useful use of each meter. Leave more room in the room.
Area 15 m² and more
A large room for a boy is a great opportunity to make any tenant's fantasy come true. If the kid is fond of space exploration, his room can be designed in the appropriate style (in a small room it is very difficult to adequately implement it). The same applies to any other hobby. At the same time, for a physical education enthusiast, it’s good to create a sports corner, to please a geographer with a world map located in the entire wall, and a large bookcase.
Now consider how to choose the style of the interior for a room for a boy.
Modern
Choosing this style for the design of the room, you should consider the following points:
- the age of the boy;
- interests and preferences of the baby;
- total area of ​​the room.
Such a style of the room may be a good choice if its canons are not observed in pure form. You can dilute the interior of the room with details that indicate that this room is just a nursery. So, the vivid drawings of the baby, framed, perfectly combine 2 contexts (children's themes and the modern direction). A good option is to think over the “roll call” of various interior items in case they have a specifically childish purpose. Duplication of the pattern on the curtains and bedspreads of the crib will look quite modern if kittens or bears are depicted there.
It is important not to overload the room with an abundance of toys when there is a desire to create a room in the modern style. It is necessary to consider the option of the cabinet for their further storage.
Classic
A great option if you make out a room for a boy who is still quite small, who does not yet have his own preferences. Furniture you need to choose durable and simple. In the future, the style of the room will be easily transformed into another, simply replacing some parts of the interior.
Be sure to periodically change the appearance of the room. This allows you to develop the ability to fantasize and creative inclinations in the kid.
High tech
This style is ideal for visionaries, fidget boys. If your kid loves change, hi-tech will help you match his ever-changing preferences. This style has a feature - bright, rich colors and easily transforming furniture.
A prerequisite for the implementation of such a design is free space. This can be achieved with compact, comfortable furniture.
Sea style
This is a very popular style in the rooms of the boy. You can apply all the colors that are reminiscent of the sea: white, beige, yellow, blue, turquoise, golden, blue, azure, red. These are excellent shades for room decoration.
When choosing a color, determine initially the main one (which will be the most in the design), and select all the others in the company.
For a room in this style, the main finishing material is wood. It is good to cover the floor with a parquet board, which the baby will associate with the deck. The walls are upholstered with wooden panels, in this case the room will resemble a cabin.
In such a room, the furniture must be selected appropriate. A simple table, wardrobe and bed with their view can cross out the marine theme. The bed can be made to order. The table is suitable plank, made of natural wood, somewhat rude.
Minimalism
The name of this style speaks for itself. The minimum number of parts, only concise and functional pieces of furniture, overall ease of design.
This style is best suited for a teenager, since the time for toys, a huge number of designers and cars has passed, the era of other interests has come.
In adolescence, almost every boy has his own idol, an example to follow. It is better to leave the walls of the room for expressing such interest empty so that the baby can decorate them with posters, posters according to his own hobby.
The basic principle in the design of such a room is the ability of its tenant to express themselves independently. Think only the main points of the design of the room, the boy will think up the rest himself if desired. The room will quickly fill up with various objects that embody his interests (music system, game console, sports equipment - this all requires a lot of space).
Furniture
When choosing furniture, it is necessary to rely on the following factors:
- room size;
- the age of the child;
- alleged functionality of the room.
Having decided on the right set of furniture, you must try to choose the best options.
Bed
When choosing a bed, you need to pay attention to its convenience. It should not be very high or low. Ideally, if there is a large drawer below, where you can fold a blanket and pillow in the morning, and hide a blanket or bedspread at night. The mattress should be of good quality (orthopedic ideally), since for the growing body during sleep it is necessary to maintain a normal position of the spine.
Table
Convenience comes again in first place. You need to understand that a low table will force the baby to take an uncomfortable and unnatural position of the body, and too high will make it difficult to climb up. Proportionality is a basic rule. For a little boy, it’s good to choose a plastic lightweight set from a chair and a table, which can be easily rearranged to any places if desired. An older kid needs a more solid table, which will be convenient for carrying out lessons. A teenager most likely wants to have a “hybrid” of a computer and a desk.
Cupboard
If we talk about choosing a wardrobe for a baby up to 4 years old, then parents can safely focus on their personal convenience. At this age, the child still does not completely dress himself; parents monitor his everyday toilet.
An older boy can already determine on his own what he should wear. So, the older the child, the more convenient the closet will be for him.
Curtains in the nursery
Making a window in a children's room is also an important issue. It is necessary that the curtains were:
- Light.
- Convenient.
- Safe in design.
- Corresponding to the style of the room.
Even when choosing curtains, you should think about the health of the baby. They should be light so as not to collect a large amount of dust in the folds, in addition, dense enough to ensure a quiet sleep for the boy, this is important when street lamps shine through the windows.
It is necessary that the curtains are convenient for the child to use. The boy must be able to manage them on his own, in this case he has the opportunity to regulate the flow of light during the day or to shut the windows at night.
How to choose a ceiling design
Of course, the design of the ceiling should fit into the style of the whole room. At the same time, simplicity is the ideal solution in creating a ceiling for a nursery. At the same time, elaborate chandeliers or multi-tiered complex designs will probably not be suitable for the boy’s room.
Most likely, the appearance of the room will soon have to be changed, while reworking the ceiling can be a big concern.
Room for two boys
For planning this room, the first guideline is its area.
If it is small, you need to think about a 2-tier bed, a desk (a double ergonomic table in any case will take much less space than 2 separate ones). It is best to install the cabinet 1 for two, between the brothers dividing the shelves for clothes.
The basic rule to be followed in this case is the joint use of many pieces of furniture. It will be possible to carry to individual zones only beds of boys and separate shelves for trifles and books.
Room for a boy and a girl
The first thing you need to adhere to in the design of a room for a girl and a boy is its proper separation. In this case, we are talking about dividing the room into zones. This will make it possible to successfully implement the uniform style of the room. You can beat the sleeping area in soft calm colors, adhering to the specific purpose of the zone (rest and sleep). The game part of the room can be decorated colorful and bright. In this case, the training zone should be designed in such a way that children are not distracted during classes.