It's great when a small family member has a personal corner where he will grow and develop before entering adult independent life. Parents approach the arrangement of space for their children with special trepidation and attention. After all, here children will relax, study, play, and have get-togethers with friends. Therefore, I want to equip the children's room as much as possible with everything necessary for active leisure and relaxing pastime.
In the design of a children's room of 10 sq. m, it is quite possible to achieve a comfortable and safe stay for a child.
Often, the square footage of a room is very limited in typical apartments and does not exceed 10 square meters. m. At first glance, the small area does not allow for sufficient space for each type of activity. And I really want to make the room functional, cozy and safe, while taking into account the wishes and needs of the child.
Properly selected optimal style direction and thematic decoration will allow you to create an original interior with beautiful design and necessary furniture.
You can see how the original design of a 10 sq. m children's room and photos were made at the end of the article.
Style and color solutions
Unlike other rooms in the house, the style of a nursery is determined by three important factors:
- age
- floor
- preferences
According to psychologists, in a small space the baby feels comfortable and protected.
The design of the room is not overloaded with unnecessary pieces of furniture; free space is left for the child’s personal needs. The theme is thought out together with the child, the parents have different tastes, it is important to remember that the room is made for the child.
In a small room it is better not to use a knightly or cowboy design. If the baby insists on such a design, then when decorating, the parents use a minimal amount of decor.
You can use a plain finish, or you can decorate the nursery in the style of your favorite fairy tale.
When it comes to a nursery for girls, it is natural that you want to decorate the space based on Disney cartoons. Psychologists do not recommend using this style. From childhood, girls are instilled with a sense of beauty, so it is worth using less cartoon motifs.
For two boys, the best option is a military or safari style nursery. The interior combines functionality and beauty.
For children of different sexes, the space is decorated in a neutral style. The design needs to be discussed with both. A room in the style of space or natural motifs would be suitable. You can use the children's common interest, for example, if they both go to dances.
Color solutions depend on the style; do not use too aggressive or acidic tones
Children's room 9 sq. m, as part of the natural environment
A small children's room in 2016 looks spacious, thanks to the fact that it is decorated in a modern minimalist style with Scandinavian elements. The bright interior seems permeated with sunlight. It harmoniously combines details with a natural theme into a single whole, as a result, the children's room looks like a sunny lawn surrounded by trees with birdhouses, favorite animals and birds.
Features of color combinations
To paint the walls, warm cream-colored paint was used, with a delicate mesh of fine geometric pattern applied on top. The effect is enhanced by white furniture and a light carpet on the floor with a pattern that repeats the decoration of the walls.
Photo of a children's room 9 sq. meters
Pastel coloring visually pushes the boundaries, as a result, the professional design of a children's room of 9 sq.m makes it spacious. The built-in wardrobe with mirrored doors, which doubles the size of the room, also contributes to this.
The color combinations used are:
- a natural shade of greenery - in the foliage of trees on wallpaper, decorative pillows, chair upholstery, table lamp, Roman and regular curtains;
- a soft yellow closet with open shelves not only improves your mood, but also allows you to store many items without cluttering the room;
- bright accents of red, turquoise, terracotta in combination with natural shades of the floor and cabinet details form a cheerful interior of a children's room for a boy, balancing the sterile whiteness of the finish;
- Traditionally for the Scandinavian direction, in contrast with white, black details were used, which appeared in the elements of the shelf, the original lamp in the shape of a tree branch, the TV, the fronts of the cabinet drawers, and the original globe.
Balcony decoration
The minimalist design of a children's room with access to a balcony continues in the interesting design of additional space using loft style elements - brick walls, a lantern-shaped lamp, large doors and windows.
Balcony combined with a children's room. Photo
If you want privacy, you can open the door and find yourself in a snow-white play area or, sinking into a soft bean bag chair, relax while reading books. At the same time, the small area of the balcony is put to good use, allowing you to store toys, magazines, and small items in the drawers of a spacious table and on open shelves that span the entire width of the wall.
A non-standard solution was used in the manufacture of the balcony frame - it is made the entire height of the opening and has opening doors. Full glazing increases the amount of light entering the room.
Wall decoration
Painting is one of the best options
The baby has the opportunity to choose any shade. The paint is easy to maintain; you can repaint the walls at any time if your baby gets tired of the color.
Any combinations can be used. For example, if children are of different sexes, a contrasting room is made.
Painting is the most convenient option for wall decoration
It’s easy to remove dirt from the surface; your baby can draw on the walls as much as he likes.
When choosing paint, pay special attention to the composition of the material; there should be no hazardous substances there.
An interesting option for a nursery is wallpaper. They settle on two material options:
- paper wallpaper. The material is not durable, but is ideal for a nursery. The wallpaper is environmentally friendly, it is changed frequently, and is a budget option.
- non-woven wallpaper. Safe for health, durable.
The ceiling is decorated in an unusual way, for example, they make a starry sky.
Attention is also paid to the floor. Since this is a children's room, children love to play on the floor. The floor should always be warm; it is best to use wooden laminate. Add a warm pile carpet to the interior.
Parts selection
Decor is important for any room, small spaces need carefully selected elements
If you want to add a special chic to the interior, for the bedroom, when the area is limited to a few squares, it is better to use:
- Draped textiles.
- Originally decorated lighting equipment.
- Elements of forging and stained glass.
In the design of a miniature bedroom, where less than 6 square meters are allocated for the bed. m, experienced craftsmen advise using transforming beds. In this solution, the design will help free up more space for usable space that is used during the day. And in the evening you can calmly settle down on two beds without violating anyone’s personal interests.
Living in a big city and appreciating every square. m, you need to think through the design for the room:
- Using environmentally friendly natural materials (wood, glass and metal).
- With associative decor that helps not only to relax, but also to calm down, to understand that you are completely protected in your apartment (use thematic paintings with landscapes, prints, thematic prints and unobtrusive motifs in the ethno style).
- With well-chosen lighting fixtures and carefully selected lighting installation locations.
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Zoning a children's room
Decorating a room for two children includes additional options. If they are same-sex, then creating a room design is not so difficult.
A much more difficult question is when to create space for children of different sexes. The space is visually divided into two parts. They use a variety of curtains, cabinets and even partitions. The work zone is neutral.
The partition can be either solid or purely visual
The general design can be embodied in the following styles:
- sea style
- contrasting
- neutral
Textiles in the interior
Textiles play an important role in creating the comfort of a bedroom, giving it a lived-in look, emphasizing individuality, and creating a lively, warm atmosphere.
Decorative elements (bedspreads, bedside pillows, curtains, tapestries) will create a unique flavor for a small bedroom. Decorative pillows (no more than 2-4 pieces) can serve as decoration for a bed, an easy chair or a wide windowsill. Their bright colors, unusual patterns or textures will become the highlight of the bedroom.
A beautiful bedspread to match the overall design or a blanket will protect the bed from dust and debris, hide it from prying eyes and serve as a decoration for the bedroom.
Complex draperies on windows are voluminous and, as a rule, absorb space. An abundance of daylight will benefit a small bedroom. Lightly draping tulle or plain textiles with a dense weave of threads without a pattern or ornament in light shades, suspended on a ceiling cornice - this is the solution for window design.
A carpet by the bed always makes the bedroom feel cozier; people most often move around this room barefoot. It is more pleasant to stand on soft and fluffy pile. The color and pattern of the carpet should not deviate from the general design trend.
Furnishings
For a small room choose small-sized furniture
The personality of children develops quickly; for the harmony of the process, the personal space of each child is arranged. Wardrobe – built-in with a reflective surface, makes the room visually larger.
It is necessary to arrange mezzanines and niches in which children place all their toys and things. A bunk bed or two beds are installed along the walls. To save space, preference is given to sofas.
A table is placed along the wall or near the window, where you will need to arrange two workplaces at once
The wall next to the window is decorated with rectangular shelves and other functional areas. Racks for toys are installed and a creative area is set up.
They refuse to have a TV in such a small room.
A few tricks to visually enlarge a small space
Children's room 10 sq. m of square shape has a certain degree of closed space. To visually expand it, light colors are used when decorating the interior. Corner sets with mirrored facades will save space and visually expand it.
Furniture should be located mainly along the walls so that nothing in the rest of the space interferes with free movement.
In order to save space, it is necessary that the doors open outward rather than inward. A balcony will add several useful meters, and a glazed loggia will allow you to highlight an area for activities, games or creativity.
Original design for children's room 10 sq. m will allow you to accommodate everything necessary for the comfort of a child of any age and gender, and will create free space for games, study and leisure.
The most interesting ideas
When decorating a room, think about the interests of both children. The atmosphere should be conducive to learning and spending time together. The wishes of both are taken into account so that the children are not offended.
The walls above each child's bed can be painted in different shades
If the area is small, you can use bunk bed options
Particular attention should be paid to transformable beds, where the lower berth turns into a table
A children's room is a special area where both a boy and a girl should feel comfortable under any circumstances, and this is the main task of parents.
Choosing a color
You always want to visually enlarge a small space. Option - light wall decoration, the rest of the surface - in a neutral, calm color scheme. Liven up the interior with accents: toys, curtains, pillows, paintings, flowers.
Neutral finishes are universal. The child grows quickly, as do his preferences in style and color. In this case, with a light finish, it will be possible to update the interior with little loss: replace curtains, posters, and some details. Popular solutions in calm light shades:
- White. Thanks to its neutrality, it can be combined with literally all colors, and this is a quick solution to the problem of compatibility of furniture, decor, and details. In addition, the white finish optically enlarges the room and fills it with light. Pairs well with Scandinavian decor.
- Beige. Its shades, such as milk, caramel, ivory, go well with blue, olive, and pink solutions.
- Green. Connection with nature, mental release and even improved memory. Green can be combined with shades of brown, gray and beige.
- Blue. As we mentioned, blue isn't just for boys—it's a complementary color. For boys this is brown, orange, white, for girls - pastel solutions.
- Pink. A classic for a girl's nursery. You shouldn’t overdo it with color; just accent solutions such as curtains, pillows or blankets are enough. To dilute the pink palette, use shades of gold, pastel or white.
Color trends
If shades of white for the dominant color scheme do not seem suitable, then there are alternative options:
- Gray is one of the most successful monochrome components for the bedroom. It helps pastel shades to reveal themselves, is absolutely not tiring and has become very fashionable as an independent color scheme.
- Pastel: pale blue, soft green colors in combination with light furniture.
- The attitude towards pink is being rethought - its shades can be refined and sophisticated.
Light neutral colors of the main surfaces are the key to a feeling of free space, but this does not exclude an accent favorite color, albeit in small quantities. By choosing from three monochrome shades for the background, you can allow greater saturation of your preferred color. But not every combination will give you a feeling of relaxation: it is worth considering the psychological aspect of the impact. The atmosphere is varied depending on the shades and proportions.
| Main accent color | Grey | White | Black | Resulting atmosphere |
| Powdery pink | + | + | Tender, romantic | |
| Hot pink, fuchsia | + | + | Expressive | |
| Blue | + | + | Spacious, cool | |
| Mint, turquoise | + | + | Fashionable | |
| Violet | + | Oppressive | ||
| Lavender | + | Luxuriously mystical | ||
| Red | + | Passionate | ||
| Yellow-green | + | Optimistic |
Creating a Project
In any case, whether a professional designer will work, or you will do the design and repairs yourself, before starting work you need to create a project.
The project needs to take into account:
- area and shape of the room;
- number of windows, presence/absence of a balcony;
- location of heat and water supply;
- the need to create a nursery.
The project can be drawn on paper (graph paper is suitable for this purpose), or it can be done using computer programs. Creating a project will help determine the costs of finishing materials and suitable dimensions of furniture.
A square room is a room of regular shape, so designers love to work with it - all sorts of zoning methods are suitable for such an apartment, you can “try on” almost any interior for it. But more often the rooms have an elongated shape, which creates certain difficulties in design.
The main task when creating the interior of such a room is to optically expand the room, to turn it from a “gap” into a comfortable space. For this purpose, accent painting of the walls or the use of stripes can be used - a horizontal stripe visually makes the space larger, but at the same time the ceiling appears lower. The wider the stripes, the lower the room appears. The vertical stripe visually makes the room more elongated and the ceilings higher.
Note:
A vertical strip is prohibited if the height of the room is greater than its width. It is also important to take into account the side on which the room’s windows face: if the window faces the sunny side, it is possible to use light gray, turquoise, blue - such colors will bring coolness in the hot season; if for shadow, use warm colors: beige, peach and others. If you carry out preliminary insulation work on the balcony, it can also be turned into a working space - a study, dining area or dressing room.
