Buying items of decor and furniture in the nursery is not only pleasant for parents, but also a very responsible occupation. When arranging this room, personal space for the child is formed. And the nursery should always be multifunctional, because it is a bedroom, an office, a play area, and a wardrobe. So how to equip a nursery?
General arrangement rules
A children's room (especially for the smallest) should be functional and harmoniously combine several zones: a place for study and creativity, an area for recreation, games, physical activity, storage. It is best to choose a bright room for the child, which is as far as possible from the front door and does not have a balcony. The floor must be warm and shockproof. The laminate meets these requirements, and in the play area it is worth laying a carpet (but not a continuous carpet) made of natural pile.
It is worth considering soundproofing. For wall decoration, you can use wallpaper or eco-friendly cotton coatings, which also thermally insulate. Wall painting or painting is acceptable. Furniture should be safe for the child, that is, sharp corners, protruding parts are not allowed. If this is not possible, you should also think about special protective pads for corners and drawers. Furniture items must be made of environmentally friendly materials without harmful impurities.
As the main source of light, more and more often today they choose not a chandelier, but built-in spotlights. There should be another light source near the desktop, and it is better to place a nightlight with soft lighting near the bed. The switch in the children's room should be no higher than a meter from the floor so that the small owner of the room can reach it on his own.
How to equip a nursery? The room should "grow with the child," that is, it is easy to transform as it grows up. Therefore, it is better to choose neutral colors for walls and ceilings, in order to later radically change only details - lamps, carpets, curtains, decorative pillows. Many manufacturers offer furniture that, as a child grows older, can be transformed into something more acceptable.
Nursery for a newborn
When arranging a children's room for a child up to two or three years old, you can safely be guided by the wishes of your mother. It is especially worth paying attention to the room for the newborn. In this room, the optimum temperature and humidity should be observed, the room should be easily ventilated, but not drafted, there must be sufficient natural light.
How to equip a nursery for a boy who was just born? It is worth choosing light colors that have a calming effect on the psyche. From the first days you should not decorate the room with toys, children's tables and chairs. They will be needed a little later, when the child can already sit and crawl on his own. While it is better to do rattles, especially since soft toys collect dust and can cause allergies.
In the newborn’s room, just a few items are enough: a crib or a cradle, a chest of drawers for children's things (it can also be a changing table at the same time), a night lamp, a clock and a comfortable chair for mom. Curtains are best hung from dense fabric so that daylight does not disturb the baby during sleep. A little later, a small table and chairs, swings, rocking chairs will join the list of furniture for the children's room.
Room for a child 4-8 years old
How to equip a nursery? Photos clearly show that the nursery can be not only functional, but also stylish. When the child is four to five years old, you can change the decor for brighter colors, but without the tedious variegation. Furniture overload the room is not worth it. A sufficient minimum is necessary: a wardrobe for clothes and a bed, a wardrobe for clothes, books and toys, a table and chair for creativity and homework. If the place permits, it would be nice to equip a sports corner.
Personal space for a teenager
How to equip a nursery for a teenage girl? At this age, a grown child can already openly express their preferences, which may even shock parents. These are all the features of growing up, so you need to try to treat the desires of your daughter or son with understanding. When arranging a room, it is better to avoid toxic shades that have an exciting effect on the psyche. Do not dwell on the oppressive brown, dark purple, gray. If the pastel tone dominates, then it must be diluted with bright accents, for example, posters, decorative pillows, posters and so on.
How to arrange a small nursery for a teenager? If there is not much space, but you still need to provide a place for relaxation, study, storage and meetings with friends, then you should think about multifunctional furniture. For example, as an option, you can consider the loft bed: at the bottom there is a place for storage or training, and at the top there is a sleeping place. At the same time, there is still enough free space in the room.
How to equip a nursery for two
How to equip a nursery for two? Each child is a small person who needs his own space, so when arranging a room, you need to think about how to distinguish between the place. The simplest solution in this case is zoning. You can distinguish a place by color (this, by the way, is great for heterosexual children) or a light partition, which can also serve as a shelving unit.
It is advisable that each child has his own locker, a bedside table for personal belongings and even space for games, because siblings do not always want to share the same territory. To organize storage, it would be nice to choose open shelving with large drawers in different colors. Today, there are many options for sale.
Zoning
How to equip a nursery? For convenience, the room should be divided into areas for recreation, storage, study and entertainment, if necessary, a sports zone is added to this list. The space can be divided by the arrangement of furniture, different types of flooring and decoration of the ceiling or walls. The idea of zoning will help to accustom a child to the observance of order, in addition, with this approach the room looks larger, the study area is separated from the recreation area, which allows you to focus on work and not be distracted, and if the room is intended for several children, then zoning will allow you to divide the territory.
Work area arrangement
When choosing a workplace, it is better to choose an adjustable table and select sizes for the height of the child. A standard requirement for all chairs for children is a comfortable seat, it is better to look at adjustable models too. Modular shelves can be hung above the table. They are easiest to combine depending on the need.
Sleeping place in a children's room
How to equip a nursery? Particular attention should be paid to the sleeping place, because a full and relaxing stay is important. Bright car beds, ships and other decorative options will not make the room cozy and stylish. Such models are inconvenient and often interfere with a good rest. It is better to opt for a regular bed, and if the child is active, then it is worth choosing the option with a soft headboard and rounded corners to avoid injury.
Storage area
For children, the use of modular storage systems is especially important, which allows you to quickly and conveniently organize space. It is important to remember safety - cabinets with metal and glass elements will not work. It is better to opt for stable models with well-mounted fittings. Use low bright dressers - such furniture is very convenient.