Furniture
The ideal children's furniture for a child from 1 to 3 years old is wooden, strong, safe, designed for the child's growth and without frills that complicate cleaning.
If the furniture in the children's bedroom has sharp corners/edges, then hide them using special plastic, rubber or silicone pads.
It is good if she is selected for growth, at least until she is 7-8 years old. A more affordable alternative to wood is MDF or chipboard with formaldehyde emission class E1.
Bed. Until about 3 years old, babies can sleep comfortably in their cribs. However, from about 2 years old, many children are quite ready to move into a single bed. What should it be like? The most important conditions: the bed frame must be low, have sides and a base for the mattress made of spring slats. It would be good if the bed had an upholstered headboard. And if you want to buy a bed to grow into, we advise you to take a closer look at models with a sliding frame. The mattress of a child under 3 years old should be hard (made of coconut coir or high-quality polyurethane foam) and have a thickness of at least 6 cm. The design of the baby’s first bed can be very childish and even toy-like - it will be easier for the child to get used to sleeping in a new place. True, be prepared to change your toy bed in just a couple of years. Do you want to buy a bed for a long time? Choose beds with traditional designs.
Sundvik sliding bed with sides from Ikea
Closet. Children's furniture for storing things should correspond to the child's height so that he learns to dress independently as soon as possible. Drawers and doors must have stoppers for smooth, silent and safe opening and closing, and the drawers should not be pulled out completely. It’s good if the children’s closet, chest of drawers and/or rack has a small depth - only 38-45 cm, then you can put things not in stacks, but in rectangles in a row, which is much more convenient and easier for the child. Also keep in mind that all large furniture should be secured to the wall to prevent the possibility of tipping over.
Modular furniture, for example, the Stuva series from Ikea, can be “expanded” as the child grows
Table and chair. Recommended dimensions: if your height is less than 90 cm, the height of the table top should be 40 cm, the height of the chair seat should be 20 cm; if the child’s height is more than 90 cm, you should buy a table with a height of 43-45 cm and a chair with a seat height of 23-25 cm. The table and chair for studying should be placed near the window.
In addition to the basic set of furniture, it is highly desirable to equip a child’s nursery from one to three years of age with a sleeping place for parents’ “night shifts” and reading fairy tales before bed. For example, it could be a sofa or couch, which during the day will play the role of a place for games, and in the future the baby’s friends will be able to spend the night on it.
Tip 4. Choose finishing materials with increased wear resistance
The main criterion for choosing finishing materials for a room for 3 children is their durability and ease of care. After all, the floor, ceiling and walls must withstand increased traffic and triple load in the form of auto racing, ball games, and drawing with felt-tip pens.
- Instead of matte paint, you should choose semi-gloss paint, instead of paper wallpaper, choose non-woven wallpaper (washable vinyl wallpaper is a very dubious choice for a nursery), and you should prefer cork, wooden board or linoleum to slippery and brittle laminate, which also collects dust.
Bunk bed for three children. What kind of beds are there for three or more children?
Placing three beds in one room is not so difficult. If the children's room is spacious, then of course you can place 3 single beds in a row. This will ensure equality between children. But then there may be no room left for a play and work area. This is where multifunctional furniture comes to the rescue, which will help you effectively use the space in the children's room. Below we will look at bed options that can be used to organize sleeping places for your children with the most efficient saving of living space.
Bunk bed for three children
Everyone is familiar with bunk beds. They allow you to organize sleeping places for two children in one area. Models with 3 or more beds have been on the market for a long time. As a rule, 2 beds are located on top and one below. One of the upper berths is located above the built-in wardrobe or work area.
The lower berth can be either built into the overall structure or be independent. Sometimes the bed below is equipped with wheels, which makes it easy to move.
There are varieties of bunk models of children's beds, when 2 sleeping places are located below. At the same time, the lower one combines two bunks and has a matryoshka design - one bed extends from under the other.
There are also multi-tiered models. As a rule, such models are made to order and have a built-in design. Yes, they help save space, but in practice they are not very convenient. So, in a three-tier bed, the lower berth will be practically on the floor, and the upper one will be almost under the ceiling. Also the distance between the beds is too small. Because of this, children do not feel very comfortable and the risk of injury increases.
Loft bed
A loft bed is a great option if you need to organize sleeping arrangements for triplets. They can have several sleeping places on top. Or, under a single structure you can place 2 beds or a pull-out matryoshka bed.
A bunk bed and a loft bed are not the same thing. The difference between them is that the first necessarily have a sleeping place both below and above. While the latter have only the top.
Pull-out matryoshka bed for three children
The design of this type of bed is designed in such a way that one sleeping place is located under the other and extends out from under it. But it is worth considering that each subsequent bed will be smaller, the difference can reach 20 cm. Thus, if the length of the first bed is 160 cm, then the third will be 120 cm. Also, the disadvantages of pull-out beds for three children include the fact that the child, when going down from the upper tier will step over the sleeping person below.
Podium bed
There are several types of this type of structure. The podium is a functional elevation on which a play or work area, a dressing room, etc. can be located. Underneath are full beds that slide out in seconds and are ready for sleep. In addition, in addition to secret beds, storage systems in the form of drawers can be built into the podium. This way, during the daytime, children will be given all the free space in the room.
Wardrobe bed
Another good solution that will come to the aid of a large family is a wardrobe bed. At night it is a full-fledged bed, and during the day it leans back against the wall and turns into a closet. There are different ways to lay out this furniture: vertical and horizontal. Vertical systems will take up less space when assembled. In addition to the classic variation, there are also modifications that require the presence of a table or sofa. Thus, by installing 3 table-beds, you can organize for each child not only his own sleeping place, but also a work space. You can also use furniture of different configurations, for example, a folding bunk bed with a sofa and a transformer model with a table. This way you can organize the interior of your children’s room as efficiently as possible. Depending on your task and needs, furniture variations may vary.
Age and gender characteristics
There are many design solutions that can be used to add intimacy, comfort and safety to a child's bedroom. Professional projects provide several options for dividing the territory by age and gender of children.
The interests of preschoolers and junior schoolchildren differ significantly from the hobbies of teenagers; such children have a different daily routine. To minimize potential conflicts, it is advisable to zone the room using visuals and true physical separation.
The greater the age difference between the children, the more clearly the zoning should be felt.
You can visually separate one part of the room from another using:
- color accents;
- thoughtful arrangement of lighting fixtures;
- selected contrasting textures of finishing materials (wallpaper, textiles, flooring).
Canopies and screens, all kinds of partitions, and a Swedish wall will not be superfluous. You can even separate one part of the room from another by placing furniture in a line between them.
Even a room for three children, one of whom is of a different gender than the other two, should be organized taking into account the inner world of each child. It is best to use a neutral color scheme.
To maintain the integrity of the interior design of a shared children's room, you can resort to the technique of spot mixing shades of color. An excellent example of this design is the placement of turquoise pillows on a feminine pink sofa and, conversely, pink accessories in the boy’s corner.
The best accessories are those that are easy to replace as your taste preferences change with age.
Interior for 3 girls
The design of a girl's room should have a non-trivial finish, well-chosen colors and be especially practical. Organize a system for storing things and toys for three sisters, a large common closet, a chest of drawers, as well as bedside tables or personal shelves. In the bedroom of girls of different ages, zoning would be appropriate using a curtain or canopy.
It is not recommended to use too bright colors in decoration; it is better to use such rich colors as accents in combination with upholstery in soft pastel colors. For a girl's room, Provence, classics, pop art and others are often chosen.
Ideally, a room for three girls should have three full-fledged study tables or places with their own bedside tables for storing textbooks and school supplies, but if the room area is small, then you can:
- Place a minimum of two tables or a double table. To save space, use the corners of the room or turn a window sill into a table.
- Move the table to another room, such as the living room.
- Install folding tables on the wall (you can also install them on the frame of a bed or wardrobe).
- You can place at least one study space under the loft bed, as shown in the photo below.
Remember that it is best to place study seats near the window and that the furniture should be, if not the same, then similar.
Ideas for 3 boys
The design of a bedroom for three boys should be simple and minimalistic, as such a room looks much more spacious and its interior is easier to maintain order. You can use watches, posters, photo frames, postcards, potted plants, a globe or collectible figurines as decorations.
For a room for three boys, a design in a masculine style, such as sports, airplanes, travel, cars or astronautics, is suitable.
Interior for three children of different sexes
In a bedroom for three children of different sexes, it would be appropriate to zone with screens, curtains or plasterboard partitions, which can be used to separate a place for changing clothes. When decorating a room, age characteristics are mainly taken into account. In a nursery for small children, it is possible to install entire beds next to each other and highlight their bodies with a certain color.
For three schoolchildren, the best solution would be to delimit the territory using a rack or cabinet and place the beds at a convenient distance from each other. Small furniture or bunk beds to accommodate same-sex children can save usable space in a small space.
In the play area, you can also divide the space, equip a cozy place with toys and dolls for girls and decorate it with soft pastel colors, as well as highlight a sports corner for boys with a contrasting or cold finish.
Choosing furniture
How to furnish a nursery should not be a problem for you. After all, if you use cabinet furniture, there are a large number of different furnishing variations.
If you still want to make a room so that everything in it is the same for both, then you can use various methods from those proposed:
- Beds of two tiers.
- Pull-out or folding bed options.
- With built-in drawers, racks or shelves.
- Loft beds, in which the 1st floor serves as a workplace (for study).
- Chair-bed.
- A variety of shelving that can be used as partitions for zones.
Of course, if you have the means, you should not buy ready-made furniture products. Order the necessary options to order, then you can make it not only taking into account the dimensions of the room, but also taking into account the individual wishes of the children.
Tip 7. Use space under the bed and hanging shelves for storage
- If the guys' beds don't have built-in drawers under the mattress, then you can simply buy containers of suitable size with lids. It is convenient to store out-of-season clothes, bedding and toys this way.
- By hanging a couple of hanging shelves, say, above beds or tables, you can put books and favorite things of the owners of the room there. But you shouldn’t overdo it, because the more furniture there is in the bedroom, the less spacious it seems and the more difficult it is to clean it.
- The wardrobe and library can be shared.
- You can place one or three chests of drawers under the loft bed.
Decorating an open balcony in a child’s room
Balcony design is always a good idea, regardless of its size, because it is an extension of our living space. If you have children, it is worth remembering that they also like to spend warm days on the balcony. So, let's think about how you can easily and interestingly design a children's room with a balcony and turn it into a small playground so that it is a safe and favorite place for your children.
Safety
Of course, small children should play on the balcony under adult supervision, although a children's play area should be created for this
Naturally, fairly high railings are the standard for finishing a balcony, but you should pay attention to the size of the gaps between the crossbars in the railing. Therefore, if the fence on your balcony has large gaps, it is best to close it in an interesting way so that the child cannot stick his head through - with a cloth, a bamboo mat, etc.
Many parents are concerned about the safety of their children on the balcony or high terrace. Safety at railing level is important. Lacy barriers that allow children to see the world from a different perspective are a good solution, but they must be constructed in such a way that they cannot fall through. It is better to install gratings or strong nets in open areas.
There should also be an awning or umbrella on the balcony for protection from the sun. This is a very important issue, especially for children under 6 years of age, who should not be exposed to the sun for long periods of time.
Balustrade decoration
In addition to covering the railings, they can also be used to attach drawing and play boards for children. You can make this board yourself using special paint and turn the entire length of the railing into a creative space. You can also hang colorful strings of beads, ribbons, or small objects that can make sounds or spin when exposed to the wind.
Place to play
Naturally, a well-furnished balcony will become a small play area for children, so you can use elements that appear in children's play areas and give them a new form. These can be any gaming tables, for example, with sand and even, if space allows, swings.
The most important thing is to ensure perfect visibility of the playing field in order to be able to observe and control your child’s actions.
Most children, especially the youngest ones, play on the floor. Therefore, let's make sure that the surface of the balcony is covered with material that is pleasant for children. We also recommend purchasing or making pillows for your children to lie, sit or read on.
In children's room design, tents often appear as a place to sleep. This element is also perfect on the balcony. A hanging chair or hammock will be no less attractive for a child (nowadays you can even find special children's hammocks).
First little garden
For older children, it is worth setting up a small table with chairs and placing several shelves with flowers and herbs within the children's reach. On the balcony, children can grow their own little grass or flower garden and even plant vegetables. It is not only good fun and a way to spend time together, but also a fun way to learn, especially if we live in a big city in an apartment building or in an apartment building where the child cannot play in the garden.
Storage
It is also worth placing a box on the balcony in which our child can hide his treasures. This could be a multi-functional piece of furniture - a box on which you can put a seat cushion, sewn together with the child.
Additional recommendations
When choosing a room design for three children, it is better to choose order, practicality and simplicity in the interior. Furniture in this case can be minimal. This applies not only to various souvenirs. It is better to remove the main sources of dust from the children's room (long-pile carpet, a large number of soft toys). For children's products, it is better to make an exception: store them in separate boxes and suitcases.
When considering options for a future children's room, consult with your child and look for compromises. If you have guys of different ages, listen to the opinions of both older and younger ones, try to agree with everyone when you have controversial issues.
- Do not hang heavy material on the windows or add decorations. Avoid crystal chandeliers and long light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. Everything in the room should be functional, simple and reliable.
- As you work on your project, don't limit the natural light in the room. Do not block the window and try to widen it if possible. For all children, the room should have an optimal level of lighting and sufficient fresh air.
- When finishing floors, walls and ceilings, it is better to use light shades. If the room is of a monochromatic type, then various carpets and bedspreads with pillows will help to diversify the color scheme in the room. Furniture should also be in lighter shades. You can buy ready-made furniture designs or, focusing on design work, design individual sets taking into account all the features of the nursery. The design must emphasize the individuality of each child, especially if we are talking about a room for three boys of different ages.
- It is also necessary to take care of a large play area. It is best to arrange all the furniture in the room along the perimeter of the walls. The floor is covered with rugs or other textile materials.
Correct lighting
The right light is especially important for children's growing bodies. Moreover, kids are engaged in creativity, reading, studying, and doing homework. Therefore, you need to approach the organization of lighting no less carefully than choosing a bed or workplace.
Natural light
The best light is always natural. That is why the brightest room is traditionally chosen for children's rooms. Ideally, with windows facing east or southeast.
Sunlight affects the entire lifestyle of children, their emotional background, vigor and performance.
Even curtains for the nursery are recommended to be light, airy and transparent. And at night, if necessary, lower thick roller fabrics, like Roman blinds.
Artificial lighting
The current trend is multi-level lighting. This is especially valuable in a children's room.
— A bright overhead light is suitable for the play area. It is better to place the central chandelier above it. If this area is located in a corner, two-tier plasterboard ceilings with built-in spotlights will solve the problem.
— The middle level is shifted diffused light above the sofa, computer desk, or near the TV.
— The third level is working lighting. These are tabletops and swivel sconces above the desktop
It is important to think through this area so that children do not interfere with each other
— Don't forget about the light above the bed. Choose soft, adjustable lamps for this. Especially when there are two children in the room. This way, one of them can, for example, read a book in bed without disturbing the other.
Power and brightness
Calculate the power of the lamps based on the following considerations: 10-15 Watts per square for the entire room, 50-60 Watts per square for the work and play areas.
Don't forget about color temperature. There are two types of light bulbs used for living rooms:
- At 3000-4000K. This is a warm yellowish light for chandeliers and wall lights in living rooms; - At 4000-5000K. This is a neutral background for functional rooms. It is used instead of daytime.
Lamps up to 3000K produce warm orange light. It's cozy for evening gatherings, but not suitable for everyday activities. Temperatures above 5000K are bluish white lamps, as in museums, hospitals, laboratories, and shops.
Main points of arrangement
A properly planned children's room is comfort and practicality for each of the three girls. When choosing a design, it is worth taking into account the interests and hobbies of each of the housewives of the room, which will help avoid future discontent and disputes.
Division into sectors
The principles of zoning a room for three children are not much different from a nursery for one child. Here it is also necessary to highlight three main zones: sleeping places, a work space for each of the girls and a place for games. The division can be carried out either by furniture structures (for example: a rack, a podium), or conditionally. Among the options for such division into zones is the use of materials of different textures and colors.
Distribution of beds
If the room is large, then you can place beds for girls perpendicular to one wall. With this linear arrangement, the opposite side remains free for the necessary furniture. In this case, all sleeping places are equal, and the children are in the same conditions. Despite the same bed models, their decor may be different, even if the mother really wants to choose the same textiles.
It is better to let the girls choose the design themselves to highlight their individuality
In addition, it will be important to them that you listen to their opinion. Ideas for decor can be different: bed linen with your favorite characters, a canopy, decorating the wall above the bed with children's drawings and photos
If the room is small, then two-level models will allow you to save free space. In this case, the location of the berths itself can be: parallel, with offset bases (console) or on different planes.
In the design of a room for two little girls and a teenage girl, you can use a two-tier bed for the little ones, and place a single-tier bed for the older one against the opposite wall.
Ideas for placing three beds on two levels can have various combinations. It’s a good option to have two beds downstairs and a third on the second level. With this arrangement, it is fair to give the upper seat to the eldest child - a teenager. A layout with two beds above and one below will allow for additional storage or work area on the lower level.
A room with high ceilings is ideal for installing a three-tier bed
In this case, special attention is paid to the safety of the structure, in which side holders - limiters and convenient ladders - will play an important role
Individual work area
It is best to place the work (study) space on both sides of the window, so that symmetry will be maintained in the room and the issue of natural lighting will be resolved. The minimum number of learning surfaces for three girls is two. This will allow children not to have to wait their turn to do homework or do creative work.
An alternative is to place one large table near the window, divide it into three zones, or replace the window sill with a wide tabletop. The idea of having folding or pull-out surfaces is also interesting, which significantly adds free space to the room.
For a bunk bed for a third child, in order to save space, a bed with lockers is suitable
For girls of preschool age, one common round table is suitable. The chairs around it can be replaced with comfortable poufs that do not take up much space and fit perfectly under it.
Territory for games
Girls often play on the floor, which requires ample space in the center of the room. Folding or retractable furniture will help free up the play area.
If the space in the room is correctly distributed, there will certainly be room for a small sports corner.
For an older girl, if you have space, you can select a separate corner using a furniture module
Nuances of planning a children's room
Children grow up quickly, this point must be taken into account when planning. The interior of the room should be multifunctional, so that it is possible to make changes to it as the child grows. To create maximum comfort in a children's room, simple room zoning techniques are used. For kids, this is usually a division into an area for games and comfortable sleep. The play area has a cozy rug and small shelves for storing numerous children's toys.
They need to be placed in such a way that the child can independently put them in place. The design of the play area for children is carried out taking into account the age and gender of the child.
Setting up a play area in a children's room
A schoolchild must have a separate work area, where a compact study desk, a computer desk, and durable shelves for textbooks will be located.
It is important to have good daylight for the working desk; it is advisable to place the desk to the right of the window. The principles for creating a comfortable relaxation area are as follows: it is important that the bed matches the child’s age or is a little larger in size
For a baby, a closed crib with reliable sides is suitable, for an older child a compact sofa is suitable, for a schoolchild the best option would be a standard teenage bed. A child's bed should not serve as an obstacle to access to the room and should not be placed near a working radiator. The recreation area can be easily defined with a place for communication; the child will be happy to invite his classmates into his room. Today, such cozy bean bags that are convenient to move around the room are in great demand; this is the best option for rational use of free space. Having a spacious closet for storing children's things is a must; the main thing is that they are compact; their size should not affect a small child's room.
For a small children's room, it is important that its layout is ergonomic. With a spacious room, things are much simpler - it can be equipped in any style you like
How to arrange a nursery for three
It rarely happens that all children live peacefully and always get along with each other.
More often, especially when children are of different ages, a conflict of interests arises between them, older brothers and sisters do not want to take the younger one into the game, the younger one begins to play pranks and do minor dirty tricks to the older ones. It also happens that one of the children is more surrounded by the attention of their parents than others , and this cannot but cause resentment and even jealousy among others. As a result, conflicts arise, and a cozy children’s room for three can turn into a real battlefield
To prevent this from happening, when arranging this room, parents must think through everything to the last detail, and then each child will be happy, will receive his own corner where he can do what he loves, and parents will receive precious rest and silence in the house.
You can divide a room into zones using furniture or, if the area of the room allows, partitions made of lightweight materials. If the room is small in size, then a conditional division into a play area and a relaxation area can be achieved by arranging the furniture so that each child has a sleeping place and a place to play. One of the main interior items in a children's room is a bed. If possible, it is better to put three separate single-tier beds; their design can be very diverse, and the wishes of the children must be taken into account. Some would like to sleep on a bed shaped like a car, others would like to sleep on a bed shaped like a dolphin. If there is such an opportunity, please your kids, because according to psychologists, children fall asleep faster and sleep better at night if they like the crib.
If a child’s room for three is too small for three single-tier beds, then the solution may be to install bunk and single-tier beds, but in this case, efforts must be made to ensure that the child who will sleep on the lower tier does not feel uncomfortable disadvantaged. Beds can also be decorated in different ways, for example, a ladder can be made in the form of drawers where you can store all sorts of little things. If the height of the ceilings allows, then even an option such as a three-tier bed is acceptable.
And for those who want to have as much space as possible in the room during the day, folding beds that can be removed during games will undoubtedly be suitable. This will solve the problem of a small room. When we have sorted out the recreation area, we can move on to further arrangement of the room. You can divide children's “possessions” in different ways: by fencing them off with a light screen or partition, by placing boxes of different sizes and colors in which you can store toys and other things.
If possible, it is advisable to buy multifunctional sectional furniture that can be easily moved by an adult, but quite difficult for a child. For safety reasons, it is better not to use such furniture until a certain age in order to avoid injury to children. If the children are already quite large, then you can put several sections between the beds to designate the personal space of each child. In addition, using a secretary with a hinged lid in the interior, you can perfectly solve the problem of a desk. Also, the table problem can be solved by replacing the window sill with a wider tabletop in order to get additional work space.
How to choose and select beds
For small rooms where same-sex children will live, it is allowed to select one 1.5 or 2-bed bed. Also, for small rooms with limited free space, two separate transformable beds are ideal. In their free time from sleep, they move into a small podium or hide in a niche on the wall. So there's still plenty of room to play.
Despite the compactness of a bunk bed and a bed with a pull-out extra bed, it is better to abandon them and purchase two full-fledged single or 1.5-bed beds. Since sleeping on the second floor of the bed is quite hot and children very often fall out of habit. And the retractable bottom also causes a lot of inconvenience, because, without properly waking up at night, one child can step on another.
There are several options for placing beds. It all depends on the amount of free space and the layout of the room.
- The beds are opposite each other.
- The beds are located next to each other in one line.
- The beds are placed at an angle close to each other or separated by a bedside table.
Each child should have their own personal space. Therefore, ideally, you need to visually separate the beds a little from each other.
Zoning
Children spend most of their free time in their room
Therefore, it is important, even in a small area, to successfully combine a comfortable sleeping area, a play area, and a workspace for studying.
A separate room for each child is a unique world in which he should feel calm and truly comfortable. Proper lighting, as well as room zoning, have a big impact on the daily mood of children. To visually delimit rooms, there are the following techniques:
- by color;
- using furniture;
- stationary partition.
By color. There are many options here. For example, delimit a room by wallpapering or painting the walls in different colors. Each child gets his own corner and it’s immediately obvious. There is also the option of zoning by color of decorative elements. Blanket covers, pictures above the bed, different colors of cabinets, etc. With the help of furniture. The height of the partition should increase in direct proportion to the difference in the ages of the children. Therefore, if a small child and a teenager will live in the room, it is better to provide a high shelving to the ceiling between the beds. It is better to make furniture to order, this will make it easier to choose the size and color and it will fit more harmoniously into the space of the room. If children are about the same age, but still sometimes prefer to spend time “in different corners,” then it is enough to separate the beds with a small wardrobe or bedside table. Stationary partition
It is made of plasterboard or any other lightweight material. It is important to listen to all the wishes and preferences of the future residents of the nursery before starting the planning stage. In this way, many alterations will be avoided and each child will be comfortable together, even in a small room.
Look at these room zoning options
Let's sum it up
Thus, designing a room for two boys of different ages is a space for creativity and ideas. Childhood is a time when almost anything is possible! Don't be afraid to experiment, choose practical and safe materials and furniture. Create a space for children's creativity and development, do not get hung up on children's decisions, because kids grow up quickly and you are unlikely to want to make repairs in a couple of years.
Pay attention to the age of the children: if the difference is not too great (from 2 to 5 years), there is nothing wrong with selecting separate areas of the same style and color for children. If the difference is more significant (from 8 years and older), each zone must be adapted to the preferences and hobbies of its residents.
How to fit a crib into the overall style?
If the children are same-sex, then, as a rule, it is easier to decide on the style of the room. Boys prefer adventures, cars, robots, for them it is enough to choose simple and functional models, and everyone’s individual preferences are reflected in the design of the sleeping place itself: for a fan of Spider-Man, cover it with a blanket with the image of an idol, and for someone who is crazy about space, it will suit bed linen with a star map. If all three have similar interests, then decorating the room of such unanimous young people will not be difficult for parents.
Girls (especially if they don't have a big age difference) respond very well to castle beds. A room where three little princesses live will be perfectly complemented by this model. If, due to the space of the room, it is not possible to install such a bed, you can support the style of the castle with textiles - bed linen, pillows, bedspreads, curtains.
If children are of different sexes, it will be more difficult for them to agree on what their shared bed will be like. It may make sense to think about independent sleeping places for everyone, and if this is not possible, make the crib neutral, allowing the children to decorate it themselves in accordance with their hobbies and interests.
Each child should not be deprived of personal space, even if they are in the same room. Perhaps the best way out of this situation would be to zone the room, if its area allows it. A section of the room for each of the children, separated by furniture or partitions, or simply painted in different colors or shades of the same color, will help create personal space even in not the most spacious place.
For small rooms
Placing three children at once in one small room is not uncommon. Outdated apartment layouts in the post-Soviet space do not allow children to have sufficient space to play, sleep and relax. Parents are forced to place three children together. To keep all children happy, there are several solutions:
- Retractable structure made of tiers. This triple bed for children is a compact product, where each tier moves forward. The model does not take up much space due to the fact that when folded its height remains unchanged;
- Bunk bed with sofa underneath. Optimal option: suitable only for those families where two children are ready to share one bed;
- Two-tier models with an additional transformable seat. This place is represented by a retractable chair, which is a full-fledged sleeping place in folding form.
For small rooms, it is worth choosing options that do not take up much space. The option of completely folding the bed into a niche on the wall is a good option - then there is ample space for games and all the guys are happy.
Arranging a study corner
If two schoolgirls will live in a room, you need to provide two workplaces where the girls can study
It is important to organize everything correctly so that the child has a desire to learn, and also so that he is comfortable in his place for learning
There are several recommendations that are worth adopting to make the study corner truly comfortable and safe.
You need to choose the right place; it should be quiet, located away from sources of noise and distracting objects. For example, it is not recommended to install a study table close to the gaming area or TV.
It is important to properly zone the room so that the work area is separated as much as possible from other parts of the room; this creates discipline and helps maintain order. For example, it is a very bad idea to combine a play corner and a study area.
For younger children, it is better to set up a small study area away from the play area, so that the child is under the supervision of an older sister or parents.
It is advisable to install a study table away from the bed so that the child does not associate this corner with rest.
For two schoolgirls, you can install a single desktop on the entire wall, but divide it with a border of shelves or a rack so that the sisters do not distract each other during the learning process.
It is better to choose a table with a cabinet and drawers that the child can use to store notebooks, textbooks and stationery.
The width of the working surface of the table should be at least 90-100 cm so that the child can use his place for learning without discomfort. If there is a computer on the table, you will need to provide a place for it.
If there is not enough space, you can use transformable furniture, a folding or pull-out table.
You need to choose a table of the correct height - when the child is sitting, the tabletop should be approximately 3-4 cm above the level of his elbows.
The study chair should also be of the correct height; an adjustable seat is ideal. It is advisable to give preference to models that meet orthopedic safety requirements.
It is advisable to place your workplace near a window. In the event that the window faces the sunny side. It is necessary to purchase a high-quality curtain or blinds with a day-night system to regulate the light intensity.
Tip 3. Keep the interior in the same style or theme
Decorating a nursery for three children of different sexes is a triple-difficulty task, especially if you want to choose classic styles like shabby chic, Provence or palace style. After all, these areas require you to follow many rules, attention to detail, an abundance of decor and expensive materials, and on the part of children - a thrifty attitude towards things. In this sense, modern styles, for example, Scandinavian, are more suitable for designing a common nursery for three children of different genders and ages.
- If there are kids of about the same age living in the room, then you can create a themed interior design by choosing a theme that everyone likes. For example, this could be the theme of a children’s favorite cartoon or book, a circus or zoo theme, a travel theme, or, say, music.
Decorating the children's room
Pay attention to the selection of quality materials. The child's health depends on it
It is better to focus on materials that are resistant to mechanical damage.
The color palette of the finishing is selected based on the style direction and size of the room
Ceiling finishing
The ceiling requires the least amount of planning time. The layout of a small nursery can include a variety of materials. For the ceiling it is recommended to use:
- Painting. Allows you to select different colors. Very easy to apply.
- Wallpaper. There are many non-standard options: space, clouds.
- Decorative plaster. Suitable for those rooms where there are non-standard architectural inserts.
- Whitewash. Cheap option, durable in application. Maintains the height of the room and is a fireproof building material.
When choosing wallpaper for the ceiling of a children's room, preference should be given to light shades with unobtrusive patterns.
A suspended ceiling will allow you to place built-in lamps for comfortable lighting of the room space
Floor finishing
There are several options for materials that are relevant to use when creating a children's room plan:
- laminate;
- PVC tiles;
- soft floor;
- cork;
- parquet board.
Cork is a soft, warm, environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic material
In a small child's room, a carpet should be laid on the floor
Wall decoration
The decor on the walls should be neutral, which does not cause visual irritation. The materials used are environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic. An interesting idea is to arrange a slate wall. The child will be able to draw on the walls without damaging the wallpaper.
A slate wall will eliminate the need to constantly change wallpaper
Another interesting solution is wallpaper on which you can draw
Minimalism is characterized by painted plain walls. But you can add the baby’s original drawings. Also on the market you can find a large selection of wallpapers that will help you achieve the desired style.
Plain painted walls are a suitable solution for a nursery in a minimalist style
Style and colors
If the children have already grown up, then the visual design of the room must be chosen taking into account their wishes, otherwise riots are guaranteed. You can conduct something like voting in a playful way, offering several options to choose from.
The subsequent filling of the room with interior items depends on the chosen style. There are several interesting scenarios based on the personal tastes of both adults and children.
Classic
This is a universal option, as they say, for growth. The classic style of decorating a room for three is suitable for both boys and girls of different ages. This format is built on natural materials and warm colors, emphasizing home comfort.
If the room is located on the sunny side, then you can add cool shades. For walls, it is better to use classic wallpaper options: stripes, flowers, checkered patterns. Parquet will fit perfectly on the floor, and stucco will look good on the ceiling.
Modern
This is one of the most popular styles for decorating a shared children's room. It is better to focus on calm shades: sea wave, cream, light gray and beige. At the same time, the style involves the use of rich colors in interior items: orange, bright red, purple or light green.
The Art Nouveau format goes well with children's rooms and furniture in particular, excluding straight lines and sharp corners. This allows, to some extent, to minimize the level of injury during violent games.
Scandinavian look
There is always plenty of light and space here. The abundance of white and contrasting red and blue shades will appeal to both boys and girls. The Scandinavian look is completely simple to organize and does not require an abundance of decor.
Relaxation area
Place the place where your baby will sleep in one of the corners of the room.
It is important to install the bed correctly; it is great if there is a window opposite.
When a child wakes up, he will immediately admire the beautiful view from the window.
Don't neglect buying a bed, make sure it is comfortable and of good quality. Do not save space in the room at the expense of the bed; it is better to choose folding chairs and a sofa.
In addition, folding furniture is an excellent option when planning a narrow children's room. When buying folding furniture, make sure that your baby can sit in it comfortably.
You should not choose a sleeping place based on the baby’s growth. Don't forget that it grows very quickly. For children up to four years old, you can purchase a playpen bed with removable sides. For older children, buy a single crib.
Don’t buy a crib with unnecessary decor; stick to minimalism. Such furniture has bright colors, but at the same time it takes up very few square meters of the room.
For school-age children: setting up a workspace
School is a new stage for children, which involves preparing the room. For studying and studying, you will have to allocate a work area, and ideally two. There is a need to increase storage space for books, notebooks, school or sports uniforms.
How to create a separate workspace?
It is advisable to provide each child with his own table. This will help avoid confusion in things and possible conflicts.
Depending on age, the set of accessories will be different. For example, a high school student may need a computer for studying and a corresponding desk for it. Preschool children will need smaller furniture to feel comfortable.
In a minimalist style
If you place children's workplaces at a remote distance, schoolchildren will be able to concentrate on work more easily and will be less distracted by each other.
The play area in the schoolchildren’s room can be given less attention or eliminated altogether. You can draw, sculpt or do other hobbies at your desk, and the extra space will make the room feel freer and suitable for active games.
Bedroom and dressing room
We try to locate the sleeping area away from windows and doors so that children can get some sleep before classes, and the morning sun or noise will not disturb their sleep.
The beds can be placed side by side, separating them with a screen or chest of drawers. If the age difference between children of different sexes is significant, if possible we plan sleeping places at a distance.
Stylish room, in bright colors
It is best to combine the dressing area by allocating a large closet for children. But we make cabinets or shelves for school supplies individually for each person. These can be pull-out shelves in the table, narrow single-section cabinets, wall shelves or racks.
Is it possible to accommodate three children?
Placing three children in one room is not an easy task, especially with limited space.
You can arrange a nursery for three taking into account the following recommendations:
- We try to free up as much space as possible. Compact furniture that can accommodate a lot of things without taking up much space will help out.
- We separate his area for the child. This is necessary for normal development, rest, games, and activities.
- We don’t force the room - let each thing have its purpose. An overabundance of furniture, toys and unnecessary things will make the room look like a storage room.
Classic style
Zoning a nursery for three
To avoid conflict, it is very important to distribute the space equally. This way the children will get along peacefully without envying each other.
Let's consider the zoning methods that can be used as a guide:
- We provide each child with an individual space in which he will be comfortable. At the same time, the separated area must satisfy all the needs of the son or daughter.
- We plan the interior so that the room is divided into a sleeping, play, work, and dressing area.
When dividing a bedroom, consider the following recommendations:
Place the sleeping area away from window and door openings
- We place the sleeping area away from window and door openings. Bright light or noise will interfere with your rest.
- We try to provide the play area with everything necessary: for outdoor games you will need additional space, a wall bars, and for hobby activities, a table and additional lockers.
- It is enough to provide a work or study area with tables, chairs, hanging shelves for storing books, notebooks and additional lighting.
- We arrange the dressing area as ergonomically as possible.
Dividing the bedroom into zones is a beneficial solution if space is limited. It is better to divide a large room into individual zones for each child.
Provide each child with their own space
How to combine and match different zones?
In most cases, some zones can be combined. This allows you to rationally use space and not overload the interior.
The sleeping area can be combined with a dressing room. To do this, we use ergonomic options:
- loft bed;
- a bunk bed with a wardrobe supporting the second tier;
- three-tier bed, with built-in supporting cabinets for the tiers. As a rule, the third berth in such beds is usually located perpendicularly.
- bed with drawers for storage.
The play area can be combined with a relaxation space. Also consider eliminating an area. If all children are school age, there is no need for a large play area. Preschool children will not need a work area to study.
Separation using color
How to decorate a room for children of different sexes?
A nursery for three kids, one of whom is of a different gender, should reflect their inner world. A mixed-sex interior is a puzzle with an asterisk. You won't be able to please everyone, but it's worth trying to find a compromise. For the design concept, take the cartoon characters that all children love. But if in your case this is an extremely difficult task, then stick to neutral tones.
The design should use a gender-neutral color scheme with universal patterns and prints.
Pastel colors and cream shades, Scandinavian style and neoclassicism are an excellent solution in which little hooligans and growing princesses will get along. To maintain neutrality and play up gender differences, you need to place easily replaceable decorative items.
The convenience and comfort of the interior of a nursery for three depends entirely on a well-designed plan.
Contrasting shades of pink and blue are a popular type of interior design. Conflicts of interest are unlikely to be avoided, so it is necessary to find common ground. To convey the integrity of the overall style, use spot color mixing. This technique is compared to the ancient Chinese Yin-Yang symbol. Just as the colors of two opposites echo in the sign, so in the room you can use the points of the boys’ interior on the girls’ territory. For example, place blue pillows on a pink sofa.
If there is a balcony in the room, it can be combined with the living area and converted into a work area or dressing room.
Accessories for children's rooms
For kids, any educational toys, swings and play mats are suitable, for elementary school students - a selection of photo collages, for high school students - photo frames, posters of idols, sports equipment.
The design of a room for girls should have a unique finish, well-chosen colors and be especially practical.
Which interior is better to choose?
There are a lot of interior ideas for a one-room apartment. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages and is suitable for a specific case. When choosing a design, you need to consider the following:
- How long does a person live?
- Age of residents;
- Dimensions of living space;
- Location of windows and doors.
The main thing is that everyone has the opportunity to fully relax, work efficiently and develop properly.
These criteria are important in the process of interior design, zoning, selection of finishing materials, furnishings. If there are children in the family, their age is taken into account. After all, each period of life has its own characteristics that influence the choice of interior. There are several age groups of children:
- Preschooler;
- Junior school age;
- School age;
- Teenager.
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For children who do not go to school, having a desk at home is not necessary. In this case, shelves on which you can store toys are more relevant. The children's area should be as open as possible. This will allow adults to do their own thing and keep an eye on the child.
The enlarged area is much easier to divide into zones and decorate it in your favorite style.
The area of the room and the height of the ceilings are the determining factors in the selection of finishing materials and furniture. Light colors are suitable, which visually make the home more spacious. Only the most necessary furniture is installed; transformer-type items are appropriate.
A bright part of the room should be allocated for the child so that the baby receives a sufficient amount of sunlight.
As for the interior design style, the best option is modern. It involves a compact environment and the use of modern finishing materials. As a result, the room turns out to be light, spacious, and filled with comfort.
If necessary, mother and child should have the opportunity to retire and relax not only at night, but also during the daytime.
Popular models
If a room with a large area is allocated for the children’s bedroom, then there will be no problems with placing separate beds. If the room cannot boast of volume, then, most likely, a multi-level structure will be needed. There are quite a lot of models of this kind on the furniture market today, due to their high demand. There are corner bunk beds and flat ones. Let's take a closer look at what modern manufacturers offer.
Bunk
It is more than possible to arrange three beds on two tiers. Below there can be two beds of the same size, and on the second “floor” there can be one or vice versa. If there are two sleeping places on top, then they form something like an attic for the lower tier, so you can place shelves for books or drawers for toys below.
Three-tier
Such models have the best place in a small room, but there is a caveat: the ceiling in it should be higher than standard. Otherwise, the child sleeping on the top “floor” will be very uncomfortable. The design of such models can be different: either all tiers are located above each other, or, for example, crosswise, at an angle.
Folding
The folding beds are interesting. In fact, when assembled, they represent a corner sofa with parts of equal length. At night, another level is rolled out - a sleeping place. There are also bunk beds with a pull-out additional lower “shelf”.
“Matryoshka” is the name of the bed-dresser, in which all three tiers are assembled during the daytime. When it’s time to sleep, each of the “shelves” slides out one after the other, so that all three sleeping places form a kind of ladder. This design greatly saves space in any room. However, children climb on it one by one, and if someone has a habit of waking up at night, he risks waking up the others by getting out of bed.
Autonomous
Of course, if the area of the room allows, it is better when each of the children sleeps on a separate bed. Firstly, it removes the eternal problem of choosing who will sleep in which place. Secondly, each child can sleep without disturbing the other children (for example, getting off the top tier in a matryoshka bed can easily wake everyone up).
Beds can be placed at an angle, along the walls, or as your imagination dictates. If you choose models equipped with drawers for linen, toys and shelves for books, you can save space since you will not need additional chests of drawers and bedside tables.
Room for three boys of different ages: room zoning
If we are talking about arranging a room for boys of different ages, you should think about dividing the room into several parts. Each period of a child’s growing up has its own interests and needs, so finding a compromise in this case will be difficult. When dividing a room, this problem disappears on its own: everyone will be able to design the corner allocated to them at their own discretion.
In order for a room to be comfortable for boys, it is necessary to properly zone the free space.
There are several zoning techniques:
- Visual (separation using color, light and hanging structures);
- Physical (installation of partitions, screens, fabric curtains).
Visual methods only allow you to indicate the boundaries of the parts of the room. This option is more suitable for a children’s room for boys of the same age, which only requires the allocation of areas for sleep, games and study.
Dividing the room using partitions allows you to create the most comfortable personal space for each of the children. Installing additional walls is necessary if the boys lead different lifestyles. For example, if the time of going to bed or waking up does not match.
Furnishings
A children's bedroom must have:
- beds or sofa for sleeping;
- sofa for daytime reading;
- ergonomic desk, chair for it;
- bedside chairs for laying clothes.
A bright room filled with high-quality and comfortable furniture will be an ideal place for your baby to spend time.
The second point is controversial. Every parent knows that you need to read while sitting at the table, with an even posture. But children at their age are not assiduous. Therefore, it is better to immediately properly arrange the sofa for reading books. It is installed so as to provide good illumination during the day, and at night - free penetration of light from a chandelier or floor lamps.
Designers advise paying more attention to the child’s opinion when choosing the image of the future room.
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