You need to be especially careful when choosing a chandelier for a child’s room. First of all, you should pay attention to such parameters as high quality, safety, environmental friendliness of materials, availability of a certificate, and aesthetic appearance.
It is also important to consider the age of the child. It is better not to decorate the room with a chandelier with a too childish design, otherwise you will soon have to buy a new one that will suit the changing tastes and needs of a teenager. However, if the financial issue is not a problem, then the baby can be pleased with lamps with fairy-tale characters, and over time, purchase the product that the adult child will like.
Safety is an important criterion for choosing a chandelier
It's no secret that children are dreamers. Fight the Jedi, conquer the jungle and Everest, save the princess - what fidgets do in their rooms! In the heat of play, they often fall over, break, or break, so everything must be securely fastened and screwed. This also applies to lighting fixtures.
Here are some more tips.
- The base of the chandelier should be short so that the child does not hit himself.
- The materials from which the lamp is made must be unbreakable and environmentally friendly.
- The incandescent lamp must be covered with a lampshade.
- Pay attention to the strength of the attachment to the ceiling.
- Switches should be at a height that is comfortable for the child.
- The work must be carried out by a specialist who will not allow the wires to be exposed.
- The use of incandescent lamps containing mercury and other hazardous substances is not permitted.
Considering gender differences and age
An amazing feature of children is their rapid growth and change in life interests. For a baby, a schoolchild, or a teenager, you will need excellent furniture, interior design and localization of room lighting. In the baby's room, floral-themed decorative elements are appropriate.
You can make up for the lack of natural light with the help of a ceiling children's chandelier for a boy, decorated in a marine theme. In any case, parents need to take into account the child’s opinion and, if necessary, slightly adjust the choice of the owner of the room with weighty arguments.
How to choose chandeliers for a nursery?
As already mentioned, materials should not be breakable. Glass and crystal lighting fixtures should be avoided. The latter are especially undesirable: the pretentiousness and bulkiness of mountain glass is more suitable for a hall or living room. And the glare from it will have an unpleasant effect on the eyes.
Textile structures should also be avoided. At first glance, they fill the room with comfort. But they are difficult to care for, they collect dust, get dirty easily and often lead to allergies. The same applies to chandeliers decorated with soft toys.
Products made from materials that will not harm the child deserve attention. The photo shows chandeliers that are safe to hang in a nursery:
- Simple lamps made of impact-resistant glass are a good alternative to breakable appliances.
- Bamboo or wood can be considered a good option. Chandeliers made from these natural materials are lightweight and environmentally friendly. But the base must be metal so that there is no contact between the wood and electricity.
- Chandeliers made of natural or artificial rattan have become especially popular in recent years. They attract with their weightlessness and whimsical forms.
- Organic glass conducts light well, does not heat up, comes in different colors, and is therefore widely used in the manufacture of lighting devices.
All these materials are safe, durable, and washable.
Environmental friendliness of materials
Since the chandelier can heat up, and most products today are made of plastic, this point needs to be checked.
When heated, many plastic or glass items vaporize harmful substances. The product must have a quality certificate.
Types of children's chandeliers
Chandeliers are classified according to different criteria:
- by design;
- method of fastening;
- type of light bulbs.
When buying a ceiling lamp, people focus on the design of the room. But choosing a chandelier for a nursery requires taking into account age characteristics.
Up to a year old, the baby gets acquainted with the environment and pays attention to bright details, so you can decorate the structure, for example, with mobiles.
Over the next 2 years, he actively explores the world. During this period, it is especially important that the room is well lit.
From 3 to 6 years old it’s time to play. It would be good if the nursery had a designer, bright chandelier with transparent shades.
At a young school age, a child will need a lamp that will not distract attention: strict, without frills.
And already in adolescence, the design approaches the business - geometric, ascetic.
Of course, you need to choose a chandelier taking into account the gender of the child.
Where to place the lamps
In the nursery, it is recommended to place a ceiling chandelier and, in addition to it, spotlights, for uniform illumination of the entire room.
In addition, to zone the room, they use wall lamps at the table and bed, a table lamp on the desk, and floor lamps (for older children, because kids can catch them and break them).
Children's chandeliers for boys: creative solutions
While the child is small, you can decorate the room with a chandelier with images from your favorite cartoons; fortunately, there is a large selection.
At an older age, the child becomes an explorer, and structures such as rockets, steering wheels, and ships are appropriate here. Of course, they should not violate the overall design concept.
Airplane chandeliers are becoming increasingly popular. For a small children's room, it is best to choose a ceiling option. The pendant lamp is suitable for rooms with high ceilings. Fastening on thin threads creates the effect of an airplane or fighter plane flying.
The size of the structure is usually large and will attract everyone's attention.
3-6 years
During this period, the baby already learns to read, make crafts with his own hands, and develops his own hobbies. His imagination is actively working.
For this period, you need a colorful designer chandelier with a themed design. It could be a candelabra in a princess’s castle or a brave traveler’s airplane – there are many options.
Children's chandeliers for girls: the choice of little princesses
Most often, a girl's room is filled with romance; they grow up dreaming of castles in the air and handsome princes. Everyone wants to feel like a little queen from a Disney cartoon. Hence the cozy, soft interior in beige and pink tones.
The chandelier should emphasize the fabulousness of the design. It can be decorated with figures of animals and birds, flowers, beads, and pendants. Lamps in the shape of butterflies and bundles of multi-colored balls are interesting.
For older girls, you can purchase a lamp with decorative shade shapes, and an ordinary one can be decorated with decorative elements.
Types of chandeliers by mounting method
Chandeliers come in ceiling and pendant types. The first ones are fixed to a plate and are suitable for low ceilings. The second ones are hung on a hook. Their height can be adjusted depending on the size of the nursery.
Design options
A great variety of different-sized models and types of children's chandeliers are presented in specialized stores. It’s not easy to find the right model in such a variety of shapes and colors. Preschool children can consider options for thematic design of chandeliers.
Typically, a ceiling chandelier is used for general lighting of a room, so you should not purchase a bulky and complex model. Apartments for older children should be decorated with stylish models that fit harmoniously into the existing interior. Many chandelier models provide the user with the ability to adjust the light output.
Types of children's chandeliers by type of light bulbs
When purchasing a lighting fixture, special attention should be paid to the type of light bulbs.
Fluorescent ones cannot be used: they contain mercury, and cold light tires the eyes.
The best options for a child's room are halogen or LED bulbs, which shine evenly and without flickering. In addition, they are safe and economical.
The range of children's chandeliers in stores is huge; you can buy a lamp for every taste and budget. The main thing is to remember that the design is created for the child. It is important to take his wishes into account. Only then will he come to his room with joy.
0-1 year
At this time, light is needed not so much by the child as by the mother. For a child, a chandelier is, first of all, an element of knowledge of the world. Therefore, it is better to decorate it with various decorations, bells or mobiles.
For mothers, good soft lighting is important, in which it is convenient to care for the child. At the same time, it is important to take care of additional night lighting.
