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Parents of two children often face the problem of rational design of a children's room, because this room should not only be comfortable and safe, but also be designed taking into account the needs and temperament of each child. The article will give many useful recommendations and help reveal all the subtleties of designing a room such as a children's room for two children: layout options and photo examples of various interior solutions.
The children's room should be comfortable and safe for children to live in.
Planning and zoning
There should be no conflicts between children in the room, so it is important to provide each with their own space. Regardless of the size of the nursery, you can find a zoning solution.
Bed placement
Let's look at the most popular layouts. First of all, you need to think about how to arrange the sleeping places.
- A bunk bed saves a significant amount of space. Children feel comfortable during their holidays because they create a feeling of isolation. For each tier it is worth providing lighting in case the child wants to read in bed. The question of who gets the top floor and who gets the bottom floor can cause controversy. Try to come to a decision that suits everyone, or at least toss a coin.
- Diagonal zoning is one of the most successful solutions for a square-shaped room. The beds are placed in opposite corners, symmetrically with respect to a mentally drawn diagonal axis.
- Options for parallel and sequential arrangement of beds do not sufficiently delimit the personal space of each child. Zoning will be required using color, partitions, shelving or accessories.
There are models of bunk beds, where the sleeping places are located one above the other, not parallel, but perpendicular. This design will fit well into an empty corner of the room.
Storage locations
There will be a lot of things in a room for two children. Shared toys can be kept in one place, but most items will still need separate, personal storage areas.
Try to arrange shelves and cabinets in such a way as to save as much space as possible. We offer 5 interesting options.
- A closet around the bed not only saves space, but also creates a cozy area at the head of the bed.
- Drawers hidden under the steps of a two-story bed are suitable for storing bed linen, bedspreads, and seasonal outerwear. Some models also provide an additional cabinet.
- A loft bed successfully combines a sleeping area with other furniture: below you can place a sofa, desk or wardrobe.
- Drawers under the bed are convenient for storing soft toys, pillows and blankets.
- Shelves along the entire height of the wall on both sides of the window. If you don’t want to overload the space, choose open designs.
A variety of items can be used as shelves, for example, attaching a skateboard to the wall. It looks stylish and unusual.
In addition to traditional cabinets, shelves, bedside tables and chests of drawers, use other storage spaces:
- on the windowsill you can place boxes for small items or holders for books and papers;
- On the door of the room or the side wall of the closet you can hang organizers with pockets for small items - stationery, hairpins, toys;
- under the bed, place homemade or purchased drawers for storing things - toys, clothes or bedspreads;
- textbooks and notebooks can be kept in special hanging pockets that are attached to the back of the chair.
Work zone
Each child needs to have their own work place. Taking turns to study at one table simply won’t work – while one is resting, the other will not be able to concentrate. However, you can choose a model designed for two jobs. We are talking about the following structures:
- a wide table where those sitting are located opposite each other;
- a long table at which the children will sit side by side.
Children's room 14-15 sq. meters
Such a room gives more freedom in choosing decor and furniture.
Color design.
In a medium-sized or large-sized nursery, it is appropriate to combine different colors in the decoration. For example, you can paint opposite walls traditionally pink and blue or peach and gray, thereby visually separating the boy and girl halves.
The use of neutral colors also remains relevant, especially if the children have a large age difference or have different temperaments.
Selection of furniture.
Rational and ergonomic furniture with “smart” storage systems will always be a priority. In fairly spacious children's rooms, 16 or 18 square meters. m you can put two separate beds. These can be regular single options with built-in drawers or shelves, or two two-level structures, then each person can have their own study or play area below.
The size of the room allows you to install two separate cabinets or two walls to completely separate the toys and thereby avoid quarrels.
From a large room of 20 sq. m you can make two full-fledged children's rooms. The only limitation in this case will be the location of the window. In most cases, a partition can separate sleeping and playing areas and leave a common area where cabinets and storage racks can be located. This option is an ideal solution for teenagers, so it deserves special attention.
Correct lighting
The children's room will need good lighting. It is necessary to read, prepare homework, and play in a bright room.
Natural light is necessary not only to maintain good vision. The sun's rays reflect positively on the emotional background.
Choose light, translucent curtains. During the day, they will not prevent sunlight from entering the room, and at night you can close the window with roller blinds.
Artificial lighting should be at different levels. It is best to place a chandelier above the play area. If there is a section of the room in the corner for games, you can install spotlights on the ceiling above it.
Provide diffused light above the sofa and computer desk. For reading and studying, install table lamps or sconces above your desk. Place lamps above the beds so that children do not disturb each other if they want to read in bed.
Preferred interior styles
It is better to discuss the choice of style with the children in advance so that both residents like the interior. Let's talk about styles that will be appropriate in a room for a girl or a boy.
Children's room in high-tech style
The popular trend involves the use of modern technologies and versatility. The latest models of technology in the room will definitely delight the children.
Features of the style include smooth surfaces, clear lines, restraint in design, which means a minimum of decor and textiles. Modern materials are used in finishing: concrete, glass, metal, paint.
When choosing a material for wall decoration, you will have to abandon wallpaper - it will not fit into the style.
High-tech lighting is organized using spotlights or halogen lamps. They can be placed not only on the ceiling, but also on the floor and even built into furniture.
Room design
When decorating a nursery, it is very important to take into account the preferences and interests of each child. For example, if this room is for children of different sexes and the girl likes princesses and the boy likes robots, then it is better to take a neutral color of wallpaper and furniture as a basis, and hang posters or pictures depicting your favorite characters in the area near each bed.
If the room is made for two boys or two girls, then it is possible to think over the overall design. For example, take a pink-purple color for girls as a basis and decorate one wall with photo wallpaper depicting a fairy-tale castle.
It is better to decorate the walls in light colors; they visually expand the space. Also take advantage of the visual effect, which will make the room even larger. Cover one wall with wallpaper with a pattern, and the rest with plain wallpaper that matches each other in color.
Boys are much more relaxed about choosing the color and design of a room. Therefore, more concise and functional options are suitable for them. Girls are more scrupulous in choosing the interior of their personal space and the little things that fill it. Therefore, when selecting furniture and details, take into account the fact that they should please the eye.
For the very young inhabitants of the children's room, arrange a small house. This is quite easy to do even with the help of tulle, hanging it near a free corner. Also recently, beds in the form of houses have become very popular. They significantly save space, and at the same time allow the child to spend time in his own nook.
