When decorating a children's room, there are certain rules that differ from adult standards. In order for the child to feel comfortable and consider the room a personal space, the design created must be appropriate for his age. The same requirements apply to the design of a window in a nursery, and they cannot be ignored.
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First step
Proper design involves more than just taking care of appearance; loving parents do not forget to think about safety. To ensure that the window in the nursery does not cause injury, it is assessed according to the following criteria:
- Availability of a protection system. The window can be secured in different ways: install handles with built-in locks or a locking button (there are also a combination of models), or removable handles. An option could be a flexible limiter or a window swing blocker.
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- Window sill accessibility. A low, wide window sill is stylish, but not in a small child’s room. Trying to climb on it, the baby may get injured.
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- Sealing of the window opening. It is important to protect your child from drafts and street dust.
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- Possibility of ventilation. Fresh air is important for health, so it is highly advisable to equip the window with a ventilation valve that operates automatically. For a plastic window, an automatic slot inlet valve would be a good choice.
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- Safety of cornice design and curtain decor. To avoid emergency situations, it is advisable to choose a plastic cornice and fastenings that are suitable for your walls.
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- Double-glazed safety. To protect the baby from possible fragments (if the glass is broken), a protective film is installed on the window.
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How to beautifully design panoramic windows in children's rooms
The children's room changes over time. The design depends on the child’s age, gender, interests and lifestyle, but parents always treat this corner of the house with trepidation and want to make it as suitable as possible for the needs of younger family members. A window in a nursery is not only a source of light, but, if desired, can become a separate place for storing things or teaching. Decorating a window in a children's room and using every free meter is relevant in a minimalist modern design.
Criterias of choice
When decorating a window in a children's room, designers recommend combining aesthetics and practicality, and being guided by the following rules for choosing window drapery:
- During the daytime, curtains should not prevent sunlight from entering the room. It is better to avoid dense, heavy fabrics - they not only excessively darken the room, but also create additional stress on the cornice.
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- Preferred are high-quality natural fabrics and materials that can withstand frequent washing without losing their appearance and shape, for example, linen, cotton, bamboo.
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- A child is unlikely to appreciate long, voluminous curtains with designer draperies, but you will get tired tidying up these wonderful dust collectors. The trend in recent years has been light, shortened curtains or prefabricated (rolled) varieties.
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What types of panoramic windows are there?
For clients who decide to install panoramic glazing in their house or apartment, designers offer to choose one of three types of windows:
- bay windows;
- corner;
- classic.
The type of glazing depends on the shape of the room.
The choice of panoramic windows depends on a number of factors. Here the layout of the room plays an important role. So, the classic type is installed in a straight line from floor to ceiling, and the bay window, as the name implies, is installed in rooms that have a semicircular protrusion on the outside.
Corner double-glazed windows are installed at the junction of a brick or concrete wall, which significantly increases the viewing angle and expands the space.
Classic panoramic windows
The most common type of panoramic windows in modern construction is classic. Such a double-glazed window is installed on the entire wall of the room (from ceiling to floor). In this case, glazing is only possible in a straight line. If there is a protrusion, then other types are installed.
Classic panoramic windows are chosen for the following reasons:
- they are suitable for most apartments with a standard layout, even for Khrushchev-era apartments;
- they are easier to install, and this has a positive effect on the final cost;
- they are easy to wash.
Such glazing changes the interior beyond recognition, since now a picturesque panorama of the city opens from your bedroom or living room, which changes the atmosphere in the entire apartment.
Bay windows: what are they?
This species is less common. Windows are only suitable for rooms with a bay window. Each house has an individual angle and size of the projection, so double-glazed windows are made only to order.
Bay windows make any interior luxurious and cozy.
Panoramic windows are placed at an angle in a smooth semicircle. Due to this, the dimensions of the room visually change. Visually it seems larger, its boundaries are expanding. If the apartment has a bay window, then the wall between it and the room can be removed (to increase the space). It is worth noting that such windows are difficult to clean (this is their only drawback).
Corner windows in the apartment
From the name it is clear that these panoramic double-glazed windows are placed in the corner of the room. Using transparent sealant, the joint between two rectangles is made invisible. Glass can completely or partially replace two walls - it all depends on the designer’s idea.
Corner glazing is suitable for the dining room, living room, veranda and office. With such a window, the viewing angle increases, and the room seems larger.
If the option with a transparent joining seam seems fragile and unreliable, then the project can be planned so that a wooden or plastic window frame stands in the center. Even in this case, the viewing angle will be greater, and a beautiful view will open from the room.
Select an option
It is not necessary to use panels of fabric to decorate a window. There are many original options, including such exotic ones as ribbons attached to the cornice. Cute tiebacks in the form of funny soft toys or a garland of small LED light bulbs will help diversify the design of classic curtains. The following types of decor will allow you to decorate the window in an interesting, unusual and convenient way for a child:
- Roman curtains. A stylish and functional option, popular in many countries. Laconic drapery made of linen, silk or bamboo is suitable for a child’s room of any age, both girls and boys.
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- If you don’t know how to decorate a window in a nursery, try to do without curtains. Northern Europeans like these windows and they don't look naked. If the window faces north, or you refuse textiles so as not to collect allergens, the right decor will create the right accents. Vinyl stickers depicting your favorite characters or paper garlands are suitable for decoration; the main thing is that they let in enough light.
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- At a safe height. Another idea that is loved in Europe, America, and Japan. Highly positioned curtains will not become a toy for a growing mischievous child, they will retain their original beauty, and will save parents’ nerves.
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- A composition of curtains can also be asymmetrical, which pleasantly diversifies the interior and helps visually adjust the size of a disproportionate window opening.
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Length
Long, floor-length curtains are suitable for an older girl. They are unsafe for the baby, as the child will swing on them, accidentally step on them and tear them off. Short curtains look scanty. The optimal length for curtains is when they do not reach the floor by 10-15 cm. This also makes cleaning easier.
Style, color and age of the child
It is important to understand that the design of a window in a children's room, the design of which is made taking into account the age of the child, remains relevant only for a while. Each age has certain preferences: children like cartoon characters, but younger schoolchildren become indifferent to them. When choosing, take into account the following factors:
- Size and color scheme of the room. A compromise could be the choice of curtains in warm, but not too bright shades in the style of the room.
- Color of furniture and other textiles.
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- Practicality: fabric consumption, possibility of frequent washing, expected use period.
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The easiest way is to choose curtains that are similar in color to the walls, ceiling or furniture upholstery. This is a win-win option for creating a harmonious nursery interior. Girls and boys have distinct color preferences. Based on them, it is customary to choose the following color and print options:
- For a little girl. Fabrics in delicate shades are suitable, not necessarily pink. You can't do without images of fairies, princesses, butterflies and unicorns. Fabrics with small polka dots, floral prints, or a combination of both look charming.
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- For a little boy. Fabrics with images of cars, airplanes, fairy-tale characters, or plain, but always light. Stripes, checks or abstraction will do.
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- Junior schoolchildren. Boys remain faithful to pirates, spaceships and cowboys, girls - to kittens, lace and teddy bears. Both of them like prints with images of animals and plants. A good option is fabrics with educational patterns in the form of letters and numbers.
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- Teenagers. Everything is individual here; The easiest way is to ask the owner of the room what color he (she) likes, and try not to be surprised by the answer.
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Textile
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Fabric for curtains should be natural, hypoallergenic, lightweight, and washable.
Linen, silk, cotton materials and their combinations, as well as fabrics with a small addition of synthetic fibers, are suitable
- silk
- guipure
- cotton
- organza
- linen
Caring for such fabrics is easy, and the color and pattern can be very diverse.
If there is more than one window
The most common design option for a children's room is a window located in the middle. Two windows in a children's room are a definite plus, although they require a lot of effort for decoration. Openings can be located both on one and on adjacent walls and are played out in different ways.
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If the windows on the same wall are close enough to each other, they are draped as a single unit. If the partition between the openings is wide, the windows are decorated separately, but the same textiles are still selected, even if the room is divided into zones. In the corner version, the openings are designed separately.
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In order not to burden the interior, preference is given to transparent and/or light fabrics in light shades. You can decorate each window separately (for example, with patterned tulle), and then combine them into a whole composition with a lambrequin.
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It is convenient to use roller blinds for decoration. Whatever option you choose, the main thing is to maintain symmetry. If the attic is allocated for the children's room, blinds, roller blinds and pleated windows are used for windows with an angle of inclination.
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Photos of children's curtains for girls
If you find it difficult to choose curtains, I suggest looking at photo examples of window design. Perhaps some options are ideal for you.
General rules
Safety and practicality
Before you start shopping, write a list that will include not only the necessary items for the arrangement and interior of the nursery, but also devices that will protect and protect the child, designers recommend
“In terms of the safety and practicality of the interior of a children's room, consider the enclosing elements of furniture, the absence of sharp corners, open sockets, easily opening windows, slippery floors, podiums, high thresholds and stairs, difficult-to-clean objects on which dust quickly collects, open radiators, pipes and hot light sources,” advises designer, founder of the Grande Familia (iRoomproject) studio Inna Kaminskaya.
Zoning
Several zones should be created in the children's room - a play area, a bedroom area, a sports area, a study area and a storage area. Their size and functions will depend on the area of the room, the age and hobbies of the child.
“Design even the smallest space so that there is room for play and creativity - for example, building a railway or building an entire village within a week. Don’t buy bulky beds and wardrobes, leave your children freedom for creativity and entertainment,” advises founder and creative director of Copper & Tin Elena Spiridonova.
The play area can be separated from the learning area by shelving or screens, but here you should avoid furniture with sharp corners. It is convenient to store toys in open shelves with special containers and baskets - this way the child can get and put away everything he needs.
Place to sleep
The child needs to create a cozy place to sleep. Children love to set up houses and hide in them - this is how they feel protected. Therefore, it is desirable that the “ceiling” of the children’s bed be lower.
Walls and floor
Make your walls a creative space. “Let them not be a strict component of fashion design, but a surface for the realization of imagination and new ideas. It’s better to give up expensive textile and paper wallpaper; magnetic marker or cork panels, as well as coloring wallpaper, are suitable for children’s rooms,” recommends Kaminskaya.
When choosing a finish, you should take into account the preferences of children and their favorite characters from fairy tales and cartoons, Spiridonova explained. “Today we sell wallpaper for those who love to draw and are passionate about the circus, animals, for fans of PAW Patrol or The Snow Queen,” noted the director of Copper & Tin.
However, you shouldn’t build models of spaceships in the room and paint pirates on the walls, says Ekaterina Svanidze, partner at the architectural studio DVEKATI. She noted that the child himself will dream up his own fairy-tale reality. The space should be comfortable and creative.
It is better to choose flooring for the nursery from natural materials, but not cold and slippery ones - the child should be comfortable playing on the floor. This could be a parquet board, marmoleum or cork, the designer specified. She advised against carpeting in the entire room, as it accumulates a lot of dust and can cause allergies. However, you should definitely look at the carpet for the play area.
Protection from excess light
There are several basic ways to darken a window in a children's room:
Almost all products for additional shading require constant care and cleaning, as they collect a lot of dust.
The windows in the children's room are designed in accordance with the interior, the colors are selected to match. The window is decorated in light shades, complemented if necessary with darker curtains, ensuring maximum penetration of natural light. When choosing a design style, you need to rely not only on fashion, but also on the wishes of the child. The main thing is that the owner of the room enjoys being in it and follows safety rules. More photos in our gallery:
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Basic mistakes
Clutter
Often, when it comes to the interior of a nursery, parents buy everything: high chairs and rocking chairs of all kinds, high-pile rugs, frameless chairs, large soft toys, complex textiles and curtains with lace and decorations, massive feeding pillows, mini-tents , houses, plastic slides, Inna Kaminskaya lists.
This is a real apocalypse for a small children’s room, the designer notes. Mothers often get carried away and do not understand what the child really needs and what will be completely useless rubbish, emphasized the head of Grande Familia. She explained: buying complex collections of furniture, lighting and textiles does not guarantee that the baby’s room will become cozy and comfortable.
Interior "for growth"
Another common mistake in arranging a children's room is the interior of the nursery "for growth." Because of this, functional planning is disrupted, and the interior itself begins to resemble a furniture store: for one child, parents buy several beds, sofas with additional chairs, and, for example, for a three-year-old - a first-grader’s desk or a fully equipped TV area, Kaminskaya noted. She advised not to rush things and create the interior of the nursery in accordance with the age of the child.
“Often a baby doesn’t need a separate room. He needs a comfortable crib, a changing table and free space with fresh air and proper lighting. For a three- to six-year-old child, the range of interests expands, as does the range of activities. Children become more active, the time comes for active games and initial learning. The number of toys is increasing, and now we need a spacious and convenient storage system in the play area and comfortable furniture for activities and creativity,” the expert clarified.
Bed by the window
Another mistake that is often encountered when arranging a nursery is placing the bed next to a window or near the door. There are often drafts in these areas; in addition, noise from neighboring rooms can be heard from behind the doors and it will be more difficult for the child to fall asleep.
It is better to place the bed in the center of the nursery with the headboard or side to the wall. Near the window you can place a table for activities and educational games.
Stereotypical design
Another mistake is the stereotypical design of a girl’s room in pink, and a boy’s room in blue and blue colors. “Don’t be afraid to use floral prints or bird decor in your boy’s room. And the girl’s room may well be decorated in heavenly shades,” designer Kaminskaya said.
It is also not necessary to use decor that is suitable only for a child. The baby will grow up quickly and these items will no longer be needed. The too infantile design will soon get boring, and you will have to make new repairs.
Too much flowers
It is worth giving up too many bright colors in the decoration of the children's room, as this can have a bad effect on the baby's concentration and increase his excitability. In addition, the nursery will appear smaller.
Give preference to one color scheme, combining two or three colors. It is better to concentrate bright details with characters from your favorite cartoons and books in the play area; in the rest of the room the interior should be calmer.
Bulky and expensive
Avoid buying bulky beds, nightstands and wardrobes and leave your children free to be creative and have fun, recommends the founder and creative director of Copper & Tin. Instead of bulky furniture, it is better to choose multifunctional furniture. In addition, you should use hanging shelves and place storage drawers on them.
