A young family usually takes care of arranging a nursery even before the baby arrives. As soon as the sex of the child becomes known, parents begin to think about the decoration and select furniture for the boy’s or girl’s room. If funds allow, you can invite designers and ask them to think over the interior. When you need to meet a certain amount, you have to look for budget options for arranging a children's room. Let's look at what you can save on in this article.
Children's room decorated in minimalist style.
Economy themed children's room design
Budget children's design
Before you start arranging a room, you need to carefully think through all the details. To ensure that the final design is not only beautiful, but also inexpensive, you need to familiarize yourself with the approximate prices for building materials, furniture and decorative elements.
Economy design of a children's room with a play corner
Economy children's room design purple
Window installation
Windows are another important detail of a children's room. If the old ones can no longer fully perform their duties, then it is necessary to take care of replacement. It is recommended to use modern double-glazed windows that will not allow drafts, noise, cold or heat from the street.
To ensure normal ventilation in the room, please note that the window is equipped with a special valve or ventilation mode
At this stage, you can also replace the doors if necessary. After installing the new door, it is better to close it with polyethylene and masking tape so as not to get dirty during finishing work.
Materials for finishing walls and ceilings
Recently, designers have been unanimously saying that excessive ceiling decoration is a sign of bad taste. If you focus on it, then everyone entering the room will notice this surface. Elegant, sophisticated design of vaults is relevant for country houses or cottages with high ceilings, but in small city apartments this is not entirely appropriate.
Economy beige children's room design
Economy design of a children's room with a plywood wardrobe
No glossy surface will make them taller, and an abundance of layers or lighting will “compress” the space even more. It is better to leave the ceilings white or paint them to match the overall tone of the room. And to visually increase the space, simply lower the door handles slightly below the usual level.
A neat white ceiling will decorate any room.
Economy design of a children's room for a girl
When decorating a nursery, one should not lose sight of the fact that the materials must be environmentally friendly. Usually this phrase is associated with something expensive, but in fact there are also budget options for covering walls and ceilings.
The walls can be covered with paper wallpaper that does not contain heavy metals and formaldehyde. They come in single-layer and double-layer, and also differ in resistance to damage.
The walls of the children's room are covered with paper wallpaper.
Economy design of a children's room with a pattern
If you don’t like wallpaper, you can use decorative plaster. When purchasing a material, you should also pay attention to its composition. Using plaster, you can recreate various textures on the wall, give them relief or depict a unique pattern. She imitate:
- Antique effect;
- Rough surface;
- Crackling;
- Silk;
- Various recesses.
And these are just the most popular textures. You can always dream up and create something of your own.
A children's room whose walls are covered with decorative plaster and paints.
Economy design of a functional children's room
The third option for budget wall decoration is painting. Water-soluble emulsions are considered the most inexpensive of the environmentally friendly ones. They are divided into:
- acrylic;
- silicate;
- silicone.
The first are the most versatile and last the longest, but at the same time have low vapor permeability. That is, they cannot be applied to the walls immediately after rough finishing: painting can begin at least after 21 days.
Economy design of a children's room with shelves
Economy design of a children's room in pastel colors
The second type is best suited for wet rooms. These paints can be used to immediately cover walls.
The third type appeared relatively recently. It combines the advantages of silicate and acrylic paints, but is also more expensive.
When choosing a material, you need to decide what is more important: 100% environmental friendliness or low price. In any case, there is plenty to choose from, since the range of ceiling and wall coverings is very wide.
Economy design of a children's room with a plywood table
Economy design of a children's room with modular furniture
Six rules for environmentally friendly renovation:
- Do not use materials with unusual properties, in particular quick-drying adhesives and paints. They contain increased levels of chemicals;
- make sure that the technology for applying coatings, pouring floors, installing windows, ventilation and air conditioners is strictly followed;
- require certificates of quality and conformity from sellers;
- do not rush to move into a newly renovated apartment, allow the premises to stand for 2-3 weeks (during this period the effect of many chemical compounds weakens);
- do not purchase varnishes and paints containing lead, phenol, toluene and acetone;
- When purchasing, remember that the chance of getting “unclean” materials for repairs is much lower if you purchase them from large manufacturers.
Most building and finishing materials are not entirely clean from an environmental point of view, but many of them are quite suitable for repair and are safe for health. The main thing is not to try to save as much as possible and remember that health is still more important.
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Floor finishing
Floor coverings are also very diverse. The most environmentally friendly are:
- Carpet made from natural fibers (wool) or recycled synthetics;
- Eco-linoleum (contains pine resins, linseed oil, wood flour);
- Bamboo parquet;
- Cork flooring (made from the bark of the cork oak tree);
- Stone floor;
- Tile;
- Tree.
Economy design of a children's room in retro style
Economy design of a children's room with wallpaper
The cheapest of them is eco-linoleum, in second place is a carpet made from recycled synthetics. When choosing a material, you need to try to find the optimal balance between aesthetic, functional, environmental and financial factors.
A small rug of interesting colors will decorate the nursery.
Economy design of a children's room for a boy
Choosing inexpensive furniture for the nursery
When arranging a children's room, many people focus on furniture, since it is this that most often becomes the main part of the interior. Products should not only fit organically into the overall style of the room, but also be spacious and functional.
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Economy simple children's room design
The most budget option is furniture made from chipboard. However, it is not recommended to purchase it for a child’s room, since this material is known for its adverse effects on humans and its pungent odor.
Products made from MDF will cost a little more. This material is more environmentally friendly, as it is produced using a special technology that reduces the dispersion of formaldehyde.
Economy design of a children's room with a wardrobe
Economy design of a children's room with textiles
The most expensive furniture is wooden. But at the same time, it is also the most durable and the most environmentally friendly.
The most optimal solution is to equip the children's room with furniture made from MDF. It is quite durable, does not harm health and is inexpensive.
For a child's room, you can choose functional, inexpensive and environmentally friendly furniture made from MDF.
Economy design of a children's room with a podium
Creating a Project
Carrying out any more or less large-scale work requires drawing up a plan that is easy to construct if you clearly know the end goal. This is exactly why you will need a design project for a children's room. You can compose it on your own, and this activity will require a minimum of skills. First, you need to accurately measure all the parameters of the future nursery’s room: height, width and length, determine the size of window and door openings and their distance to the walls. If there are non-standard architectural elements, additional measurements must be taken. Based on the data received, a room plan is drawn up on a sheet or in a special application.
Now you can start planning the organization of the space, thinking about where the main pieces of furniture will be located, lighting, what style the nursery will be decorated in, etc. Such planning will help to avoid possible mistakes in the placement of furniture and will allow you to better imagine the future interior and, if possible, correct it at the planning stage.
When creating a children's room project, it is necessary to take into account a number of specific requirements for this room:
the space should be zoned, and the room should perform many functions. It is necessary to allocate a recreation area, a work and play area, as well as a storage area
Each of these parts may require original finishing, which is why it is so important to determine the location of the main areas in advance; If the room is intended for two children, then it is important to allocate common and private space in it. Each of the individual zones can be decorated in a specific style and color.
After the project has been drawn up, you can determine the list of necessary work, their sequence, estimate the repair budget and determine the necessary materials.
Dismantling works
The first thing they do is remove all the furniture and appliances from the room, and then begin to get rid of the finishing that needs replacing. If necessary, at this stage all unnecessary partitions are also demolished, but this should be agreed upon in advance with the relevant authorities. If, for example, the floor covering does not need to be dismantled, then it should be securely covered with film during repairs.
Depending on what finishing materials were previously used, the method of dismantling them will be different. So, if the walls were covered with wallpaper, then you can remove them using a spatula, after first soaking the wallpaper itself a little. It is better to remove paint using special solvents, and whitewash is removed from the ceiling in several stages: first, it is washed off with warm water, then cleaned off with a spatula, and then the surface is wiped with a damp sponge. As a rule, there are no problems with dismantling floor coverings: linoleum and laminate, which are used most often, can be easily removed with your own hands.
Budget decor and textiles in the nursery
It is better not to skimp on bedding for a baby, since the fabric comes into contact with the child’s body. If it is of poor quality, it can cause allergies or even cause a serious skin disease. Bed linen should be purchased only from trusted manufacturers who have proven themselves on the positive side.
You can’t skimp on bedding for a child.
Economy design of a children's room with shelving
Curtains for a child's room should be simple, dim, and made from natural materials. Budget options are products made from cotton and linen that do not electrify and do not collect dust. While the child is small, there is no point in purchasing expensive textiles for the nursery. A child can accidentally or intentionally ruin the curtains, so it is best to hang inexpensive natural curtains in his room.
Linen curtains are an ideal option for a nursery.
Economy design of a children's room with a painting
Buying inexpensive decor is not difficult. Nowadays, there are all kinds of construction hypermarkets and stores specializing in goods for children. The room for a newborn is traditionally decorated with a mobile. You can hang images of fairy-tale heroes or cartoon characters on the walls. Remember that the pictures should not be bright and “flashy”, as this will negatively affect the child’s psyche. For a child of any gender, it is better to decorate the room in light pastel colors.
Photo of a room for a newborn, decorated in light green and pink shades. There are light curtains on the windows, and neat decor on the walls and bedside table.
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Correct zoning of the room
Almost all modern interiors use room zoning. Most often, three zones are distinguished - a sleeping area, a work area and a relaxation area. After all, it is thanks to this approach that we get the opportunity to clearly delimit all zones from each other and, as a result, teach the child to order. Zoning is not difficult, the main thing is to follow a few general rules.
Everyone needs a sleeping area without exception. However, its zoning can be done in different ways. Most often, everything will depend on how old your daughter is. If we are talking about a newborn, then it is enough to use a light canopy.
Newborns do not need a work area. However, for children aged two years and older, care must be taken to create one. Moreover, the main purpose of zoning in this case will be reduced to ensuring that the child can learn to separate a place for games and activities. And in the future, for example, for a schoolchild, this will help achieve a more complete concentration of attention.
Everyone needs a relaxation area or play area
And it doesn’t matter at all how old your child is, he needs to rest somewhere. Most often, special soft corners are set up, in which there is enough space for toys and active games themselves.
Zones can be divided in different ways. For example, various screens or curtains are often used to separate the sleeping area. The advantage of this approach is that there is complete zoning of the room. But among the disadvantages it is worth noting low reliability. After all, you understand that children’s active games can lead to the fall of the same screen. But with proper installation, all negative effects can be minimized.
Stylistics of children's interior in budget design
A modest budget somewhat limits the choice of style, but this will not interfere with the design of a beautiful, harmonious interior. Classic, baroque, art deco - these pompous trends require large expenses. You can decorate a nursery inexpensively and stylishly by adhering to the following styles:
- Scandinavian;
- modern European;
- modern;
- minimalism;
- retro.
A loft is quite economical, but it is quite difficult to decorate the interior of a child’s room, adhering to its framework.
Economy design of a children's room with furniture
Economy design of a children's room for two
Scandinavian style
A simple, uncomplicated interior is made in white, light green, cornflower blue, soft pink or peach shades. They are great for decorating a nursery, as they have a beneficial effect on the child’s psyche and do not cause anxiety. You can glue inexpensive paper wallpaper to the walls or paint them with paint.
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Economy design of a children's room with corner furniture
The crib can be white, made of MDF. Products that imitate natural wood are also relevant. By the way, the Scandinavian style allows the use of improvised materials: homemade stools, tables or even a processed stump will fit organically into it.
You can make furniture for a nursery decorated in a Scandinavian style yourself. Such products are not only environmentally friendly, but also budget-friendly.
Economy design of a children's room with a plywood bed
You can decorate the room with pictures of animals or fruits, place a small neat flower on the windowsill, and hang flags on the bed.
You can put a beige or pale blue carpet on the floor, and hang white or cream curtains on the windows.
Economy design of a children's room for a baby
Economy green children's room design
Paper
Paper is the most environmentally friendly material; it can be used to decorate any residential premises. These wallpapers are usually made using recycled paper. If the wallpaper has an FSC certificate, it is made from trees grown in special, controlled forests, such a certificate is issued by an international organization.
Flaws:
wear resistance, ability to absorb odors, lack of moisture resistance and fading.
Paper wallpaper slightly reduces the thermal conductivity of walls and to some extent increases sound absorption.
Where recommended to use:
for dry, frequently ventilated rooms with increased hygiene requirements: bedrooms, children's rooms, playrooms, offices and libraries.
How to choose:
They are divided into 2 types: “simplex” (one layer of paper), “duplex” (two layers).
In Europe, simple, single-layer, without a protective layer on dyes without the use of chlorine are valued. This eco-friendly wallpaper is usually identified by a symbol that is a slanted rectangle.
Duplex is more popular among domestic consumers. Indicated by an icon that depicts two parallel lines, one of which has one edge bent to the side
They have a clearer pattern, and sometimes such wallpaper can be painted; in addition, they are more durable and do not tear when pasted.
When assessing the quality of paper wallpaper, pay attention to the price. It's simple - the worse the quality of the paper, the cheaper the wallpaper
Often such wallpaper can be hand-painted; please note, this also increases the price of such a coating.
Minimalism style
This direction is interesting for its versatility. A room decorated in this style will be comfortable for both adults and children. Its advantages:
- The ability to visually expand the space due to the color design of the room and a minimum of interior items;
- It is easy to rearrange or completely change the interior;
- You can furnish and decorate a room quickly and easily without spending a lot of money;
- The lighting in the nursery will be enhanced due to the light colors of the walls and ceiling;
- It is easier to keep order in a child's room, since there will be few things there.
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Economy design of a children's room with a bunk bed
The ceiling is usually simply whitewashed, and the walls are finished with plaster or plain wallpaper. You can experiment and make one wall darker than the others. It is preferable to put cork on the floor, but since it is expensive, it can be successfully replaced with eco-linoleum.
Economy design of a children's room with a geometric pattern
Economy design of a children's room for children of different sexes
The main color of minimalism is white. Those who are not ready to experiment and are not confident in their abilities can safely opt for it. Also, do not forget about traditional colors associated with the gender of the child: a girl’s room can be done in powder pink, and a boy’s room in light blue.
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Economy design of a children's room with decorative panels
In minimalism, it is important to place the accents correctly. This could be a bright rug, several drawers or shelves, a colored chair.
Furniture should be functional and simple. Excesses in the form of carvings, stucco moldings and other flashy decorative elements are unacceptable. A white MDF crib and matching chair will look good.
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Economy interior design for a children's room
If it is not possible to make a full repair
It also happens that it is not possible to completely renovate a nursery, but there is a desire to change something in it. Therefore, you can do this gradually, introducing individual accents into the design and interior. Here are some tips on how to add something new to the arrangement of the children's area:
- Renew an old door. You can clean it of old paint and repaint it, or cover it with wallpaper, apply decorative plaster, cover it with fabric, or decorate it with mosaics. The same can be done with old furniture.
- Partially re-glue the wallpaper. Wallpapering one wall will give the room a completely different look. The interior will also be radically updated by photo wallpapers that can be used to decorate one of the areas of the room.
- Change textiles. A new bedspread or rug, carpet or curtains can transform a room.
There are many ideas on how to renovate a nursery. It all depends on the personal tastes and creative potential of the person. As you can see, you can quickly make your child’s room beautiful and cozy without spending a lot of money.
Nursery layout: retro style
At first glance, it seems that it will not be possible to decorate a child’s room in this style on a budget. This is really not easy, because such an interior usually involves the presence of real wooden furniture and expensive fabrics. However, you can always find worthy alternatives. Modern MDF products can be of any shape and color, so from all the variety it will be possible to find something suitable.
Economy design for a small children's room
Economy design of a children's room with carpet
The ceiling in the room can be left white, and the walls and floor can be kept in a single beige color. You can hang discreet curtains with small flowers on the windows, and place small paintings in simple rectangular frames with images of landscapes on the walls.
An interesting retro idea is a blanket made from scraps. It will make the atmosphere cozy and give it that unique spirit of antiquity.
Economy design of a children's room, light
Economy design of a children's room made of MDF
Decorating a room according to the child’s age
Tastes and hobbies change with age. Children grow quickly, so you will have to transform the room more than once. Although some parents try to choose a design “for growth.”
For a young child, it is important that the surrounding space is safe and comfortable. There should be no sharp corners; it is important to zone the room, allocating a spacious place for games.
As you get older, you will need a comfortable study area. It is important that the child feels comfortable both while preparing homework and while relaxing and playing with friends. His opinion must be taken into account.
Adolescence makes its own adjustments. Before you is an already formed personality, so you definitely won’t be able to do everything on your own, without the participation of your child!
You can look through catalogs with ready-made solutions, discuss various options and wishes of the young owner. Or you can trust him to independently develop the design of the future room.
