The children's room is a real magical corner in the house for any child. In order to make it as comfortable as possible for him to be in it and spend his free time, it is necessary to provide for various moments. For example, look at the photo of the shelves in the nursery, without which no modern interior can do today.
Surely their use will not only make the learning process easier for the child, but will also reduce the mother’s cleaning time.
By using wall shelves in the room, you can teach your child to be neat. In order to achieve perfect order, you can also not only use shelves for books, but also various racks with drawers and closed cabinets, convenient if the house has a large number of different things that have been stored for many years and obviously will not be used. thrown away, but it is advisable to hide them from prying eyes.
Before purchasing shelves, you need to decide on their purpose. There is a huge range of different models on the furniture market. The most popular are the classic shelves, on which, in addition to various literature, you can place various little things that create coziness in the room, such as photo frames, vases, and so on.
In addition, shelves in the interior are certainly an indispensable attribute for any schoolchild.
Types of shelves in a children's room
All kinds of shelves are used in the design of a children's room. An important selection criterion is the child’s height. The size of the furniture should allow him to independently take the toys he likes.
There are several types of children's wall shelves:
- Wall-mounted - save space for outdoor games, reading, sports or creativity. They remain the most popular and functional, have a low price, and are easy to attach.
When choosing wall shelves, you should rely on the overall style of the room.
- Wall mounted – suitable for storing books. When decorating a nursery for a small child, it is better to choose shelves with a special side. You can diversify the interior with options on loops or ropes. They give the room individuality and highlight the unusual design. Bookshelves must be firmly secured to the wall to prevent them from falling. The general style of the room dictates the features of shape and color.
- Floor-standing - have several rows that are mounted on side racks. They are roomy and functional.
- Corner - allow you to rationally use the free space of a small room. With their help, it is convenient to create a separate reading or gaming area. A soft rug or bean bag chair is usually placed under the shelf.
When choosing children's shelves, their future location plays an important role. Accommodation options:
- Above the bed. For safety, the shelf should be lightweight. It is not recommended to store heavy or fragile items on it.
- Around the window. Using this option you can save space in small rooms.
- In the desk. Allows you to teach children to maintain order and be less distracted by searching for the necessary items.
- As part of the bed. To create a small area for games and reading, shelves are installed at the head of the bed or under the bed.
Expert opinion
Olga Kovalenko
Since 2010 I have been engaged in interior design and architectural design.
You need to choose the type of shelves that will fit into the interior of a particular children's room.
How to make a shelf on the wall with your own hands: design with straps
Wooden shelves with straps are suitable for storing toys, phones, books or crafts from kindergarten. This design will be a great addition to the interior of a boy’s room.
The shelf, which is made of boards and belts, is distinguished by its originality and unusual design.
To work you will need:
- Two leather belts;
- Board;
- Sandpaper;
- Screws, drill.
First of all, the board of the required size must be sanded until completely smooth. Then, if desired, paint or varnish.
All metal parts are removed from the belts: rivets, buckles, etc. It is better to take a leather product - the fastening will be more durable.
Small holes must be drilled at both ends of each strap, then folded in half to form loops. Attach to the wall so that the distance between them is not much less than the length of the shelf. Then insert the board parallel to the floor. For better fastening, the belt can be secured with several screws on the underside of the product.
Forms
Now rectangular or square shapes have faded into the background. Manufacturers produce round, oval, triangular, curved options, as well as in the form of houses or clouds.
Often there are combinations of 2-3 shelves. They make the room cozy and modern. The niches in the form of honeycombs look original. Children are happy to place books, toys, and various little things there.
Floor shelf houses are suitable for girls. They are ideal for storing your favorite dolls. For boys, it is better to buy a shelf in the shape of an airplane, train or car. It will emphasize the style of the room and add interesting details to it.
A popular form for shelves is wood. You can place all the toys, books, photographs, and decorative elements on it. The children's interior becomes bright and unusual.
Cloud-shaped shelves are suitable for creating an original atmosphere. They will help the child plunge into the world of fantasy, come up with new games and adventures.
You can choose any shape of wall shelf for your children's room. The main thing is that the child likes it.
Color scheme and style
After determining the type of shelves for the children's room, you need to choose their color. At this moment, you need to rely not on the personal preferences of the parents, but on the general style, size and lighting of the room, and the child’s desires.
Small rooms are suitable for calm shades - white, beige, light green, soft pink, lemon. They visually expand the area and make the interior unobtrusive. Calm tones are diluted with bright toys that the child can arrange independently.
For bright rooms with pastel-colored wallpaper, brightly colored shelves are suitable - blue, green, red, orange. The choice of shade depends on the preferences of the children and the shape of the shelf. For a cloud it is better to choose blue, turquoise colors, and for a tree green or light green are suitable.
You should not burden the interior with numerous bright elements - this will create a feeling of a crowded atmosphere.
Children's wall shelves are made in several styles:
- hi-tech - light, small structures that are attached directly to the wall;
- modern - products of regular geometric shape;
- classic - rectangular and corner options.
The choice of furniture style depends on the child’s opinion, interests, and hobbies. It is important not to overdo it, but to make the interior simple, comfortable and functional.
How to make a toy rack with your own hands
Racks are the most convenient and original designs for storing children's things. You can assemble such a piece of furniture in various ways. For example, glue boxes or crates together. Or cut several blanks of the same length and width from plywood, which are then fastened and decorated with decorative elements to your liking. Ready-made designs of various shapes and sizes can be purchased in the store.
Before you start making a wooden toy rack, you should prepare the necessary materials and tools for the job in advance.
A rack with square compartments (or a whole system of them) is considered an ideal option for storing toys. This design is highly durable and spacious, which is very important for furniture intended for a children's room.
You can supplement the storage system with various containers and drawers. Thanks to such small elements, even the smallest things will always be in their place.
Design ideas
To create a comfortable atmosphere, designers offer several interesting ideas:
- For young children, it is better to choose designs in the form of objects (car, plane, tree, cloud).
- Brightly colored shelves harmonize well with wallpaper in calm shades. They complement the overall style of the room.
- For small rooms, corner shelves or shelves around the window are suitable.
- Do not underestimate hanging options with belts or ropes. With their help you can create a unique composition.
- Children can decorate the white shelves themselves with special stickers. This will involve them in the process of decorating the room, and will also allow you to diversify the interior.
Step-by-step production
Having decided on the type, design and construction of the toy storage rack, you need to make a sketch of it. Great artistic abilities are not required in this case. This can be simply a sketch on which the dimensions and overall dimensions will be noted. From these data the required amount of materials is calculated.
For an item consisting of three vertical shelves, you will need 1.3 m of fabric with a width of 1.5.
The production of a fabric variation does not involve the construction of special patterns and patterns; as a rule, markings, taking into account future sizes, are applied directly to the fabric.
Furniture for girls should be more romantic, in bright colors, with a variety of decorations.
For an item consisting of three vertical shelves, you will need 1.3 m of fabric with a width of 1.5. From the specified quantity, cut out and cut, taking into account seam allowances of 1.5-2 cm, elements of the following sizes:
- shelves – 4 pieces measuring 30*60 cm;
- side parts - 6 pieces measuring 30*30 cm;
- cardboard inserts – 4 pieces, size 28*28 cm;
- braid – 1 m.
The parts of the shelves are folded in half and stitched with a pocket, similar to a pillowcase.
The parts of the shelves are folded in half and stitched with a pocket, similar to a pillowcase. Then they are connected to each other by the side parts. Cardboard is inserted into the pockets to strengthen the bases. A braid is sewn onto the top of the finished structure and tied for hanging in the right place.
For boys, it is preferable to choose more restrained tones in the design and keep decorations to a minimum.
This type of rack is convenient because it is completely mobile, and the soft side walls, devoid of frame support, allow it to be folded like an accordion. The shelf is ideally placed in a closet if its purpose is to store children's supplies. Equipping the design with side pockets will provide additional storage space. This type will serve as a good alternative to a regular box.
A braid is sewn onto the top of the finished structure and tied for hanging in the right place.
Making a version from wood planks or chipboard will require more advanced skills, such as metalworking.
This type of rack is convenient because it is completely mobile, and the soft side walls, devoid of frame support, allow it to be folded like an accordion.
The manufacture of the frame begins with the walls: side, top and bottom. They are cut from laminated chipboard with a thickness of approximately 16 mm, according to the dimensions. Ordinary plywood is also perfect for the back wall.
Depending on the gender of the children, the design of the children's toy rack will vary.
The next step is making shelves with dividers. Rebates are cut out on the finished parts and grooves are made in the right places. The joints are glued with special wood glue and dried well. To ensure reliability of the structure, the elements are tightened from the inside with a metal angle. The boards must be provided with a good corner connection, which can be equipped with additional spikes and eyes. The sampling is performed with a chisel or chisel.
Making a version from wood planks or chipboard will require more advanced skills, such as metalworking.
Now you need to connect the shelves and vertical walls with nails and additionally glue them. The intermediate shelves are connected to each other with wooden pins. To do this, you need to make a through hole in the frame board, and drill sockets two-thirds the length of the pin in the shelves. They sit on glue. The back wall of plywood is nailed.
The design and construction of a toy storage rack must be chosen based on personal needs.
To equip a structure with drawers, it is important to accurately determine their dimensions. Installation takes place on special furniture casters.
According to psychologists, from early childhood a child must be taught order.
Finally, the finished structure is processed with sandpaper, the existing holes are filled with putty, and excess glue is removed.
And the evening collection of toys can be turned into a kind of ritual.
The wooden model is quite heavy, and therefore, in order to prevent falling and injury, it must be attached to the wall with a metal corner. In this way, sustainability will be ensured.
As the baby grows up, it begins to be used for its intended purpose.
Photo of shelves in the interior of a children's room
Anyone can find images of children's shelves on the Internet. They allow you to decide on the model, color, and look at their general appearance.
The furniture market offers a huge assortment of all kinds of shelves. Therefore, it’s easy to find a suitable option that children will like and fits into the interior. If your search is unsuccessful, then you can make a shelf with your own hands.
Making a shelf for a child yourself
What you will need:
- Boards made of soft wood, such as pine and plywood with a thickness of at least 1.5 cm.
- Brackets that can be found in any construction goods hypermarket. When purchasing brackets, it is very important to select the correct load weight.
- Drill. You can also use a hammer drill with an additional drill.
- Screws of the required size with dowels.
- A level used during construction work.
- A simple pencil.
- Brush and any paint coating.
