Every child indulges in dreams of his own room, where he can become a full-fledged owner. But modern realities are such that brothers and sisters often share the same space between them. In this case, designing a nursery for two boys is more difficult than for girls, since they compete in all areas of life: from the fight for toys to hobbies. To choose a children's room design, you need to take into account the gender and age characteristics of the children, the area of the room, its layout, the character traits of both children and your own financial capabilities. In addition, the nursery should be a safe, comfortable place that can withstand the pressure of two active children. Zoning is thought out with special care and functional furniture is selected. And the most important point in preparing the design of a nursery is that the room should grow with its owners, since it is not possible to remodel it every year.
Basic requirements and features
It is quite obvious that each family will have its own most important aspects that parents will pay attention to. But there are also general requirements for the design and renovation of a room in which two boys will live:
- The materials chosen to decorate the room and the furniture are made from environmentally friendly raw materials. You can’t try to save money in this matter, since children spend most of their time in their room. Poor quality materials will likely lead to allergic reactions or other health problems.
- The room should be as spacious and safe as possible. This will allow children to actively move around it without fear of injury. If the size of the room is small, you should think about buying transformable furniture.
- The interior of the room should have a lot of both artificial and natural light. A large window and various lighting fixtures will come to the rescue. If possible, place the nursery in that part of the apartment or house whose windows are located on the sunny side.
Movement
All furniture must be placed around the perimeter of the room so that it does not interfere with the child’s movement. This is especially important if the child is just learning to walk.
In this case, the baby may often fall, so it is also necessary to avoid sharp corners and protruding objects that could injure the baby.
It is worth removing all objects from the window that could help the child climb onto it. The window handle should be made a little higher.
Zoning
A children's room should include at least 4 zones: work, play, sleep and storage areas. When a design is being prepared for boys, a sports area will not be out of place. The most important thing is that both children have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of each of the areas of the room on equal terms, regardless of their age difference. A properly demarcated room will create a favorable atmosphere for the growth and development of children, teach them to maintain order, and give each child the opportunity to engage in exactly the activities that are most interesting to him at the moment. Not only installed partitions can provide zoning, but also color differentiation, built-in furniture, screens and curtains. In rooms with high ceilings, it is possible to arrange a two-tier room. In this case, most often designers move the sleeping area to the second floor.
Sleep zone
There are several options for decorating a bedroom for two boys. Some of them are designed for small rooms, for example, rooms in Khrushchev-era buildings, where every free meter of space is important. Others are ideal for large houses and apartments.
Bed options:
- Bunk beds and beds with a roll-out mechanism. They are good when you need to save space and the age difference between the children is at least three years. The weather when using this option can show the same rivalry that was mentioned at the beginning, because the top shelf is considered more interesting among children.
- Twin beds. From the point of view of the physiological health of children and the prevention of childhood jealousy, this placement option is the most correct, but it requires a lot of space, so it is used only in large rooms.
- Armchair beds or folding sofas. A budget option for a family with teenagers or primary schoolchildren. Its big disadvantage is the lack of an orthopedic mattress.
Work zone
A work or study area is necessary even in a children's room intended for toddlers, not to mention schoolchildren. Here children can engage in creativity, prepare homework, and store stationery. It is necessary to design a work area for two boys so that they can both spend time in it at the same time, but not interfere with each other. If the older child sits down to do his homework, then it is especially important that the younger brother does not disturb him, so the ideal placement option would be two separate tables made to suit the height of the children. When this option is not possible, designers use a single long table or an extendable table. At the same time, the growth characteristics of two boys with a large age difference cannot be taken into account. Another important point that must be taken into account when creating a design project is lighting. It must comply with established standards so as not to harm children's vision.
Gaming
The play area is the most important in the interior of a children's room for babies, preschoolers and primary schoolchildren. And the children themselves can take part in its design. If your sons can already speak, ask them what they would like to see: a hut, a dry pool, a drawing board? Surely they will voice an interesting idea that can be implemented within your budget. In the same area there should be a basket for toys, and given that the room is intended for two, perhaps even two. The peculiarity of boys is that they spend most of their free time in active games, so it is important that toys do not take up a large space, but are neatly stacked on shelves and in drawers, freeing up space for outdoor games.
An important point: children love to play on the floor, so the play area should be covered with a short-pile carpet. Its design can not only match the interior of the room, but also be used for gaming.
Storage area
As a rule, boys have significantly fewer things than girls, so even two boys will need one closet or large chest of drawers, the space in which is divided equally. They can also serve as a separator between two zones. It is important to make sure that each of the boys in the closet has not only shelves, but also space for hangers, drawers and other attributes. To prevent children from getting confused, you can make color-coded hints to ensure that the older child’s clothes do not end up on the younger child’s shelf and vice versa. For storing bed linen, pillows and blankets, even in children's rooms, it is preferable to use the space under the bed or inside the sofa. This is worth remembering when buying furniture. In addition to clothes and bedding, the storage system in the nursery should include various shelves or hanging containers. They are ideal for storing books.
Sports section
Two boys will be truly delighted by the designed sports corner, where kids can spend their energy and older children can exercise properly. This could be a wall bars, exercise equipment, a basketball hoop, a trampoline, a rope, horizontal bars or an entire sports complex. In a small room, walls and ceiling are used for this. When decorating a nursery for two boys, it is better to reduce the sleeping area, but place additional sports equipment. When choosing sports equipment, give preference to wooden or metal structures. They will be able to withstand the onslaught of guys for several years. It is better to entrust the installation of a sports complex to a professional who can ensure safe use.
Interior decoration by age
At different ages, children’s development correlates with a specific area of activity, so when thinking through the details of the room’s interior, focus on the child’s zone of proximal development. Toddlers and preschoolers will need a large play area, while schoolchildren and teens should have a comfortable study area and space for hobbies. It is more difficult to combine the needs of two children of different ages, one of whom still needs a place to play, and the other - a quiet corner of a teenager, free from outside attention. In this case, it is best to turn to professionals who will come up with a room design based on the wishes of the mother and the owners of the room.
For babies
The most important thing in a baby's room is its safety. Eco-friendly furniture, no sharp corners, closed sockets and completely hidden wires are mandatory conditions. In addition, the floors in the baby's room should be covered with a soft carpet or equipped with heating, because this is where babies will learn to crawl and walk. The design of the little boys' room is designed for growth, which means it will have a sports area. Don’t forget to place enough mats near dangerous projectiles to ensure safety. It is better to minimize the amount of furniture: cribs, wardrobe or chest of drawers. This is what will really be used in the first years of your children's lives. It is best to add supplies to the study area as they grow. But think over the lighting system right away to prevent the appearance of new wires in the future.
For preschool boys
At preschool age, boys are so active that their games are comparable to the invasion of a huge army into the territory of a small state. To prevent furniture and toys from breaking at the first meeting with their owners, take care of their strength. Shelves hanging on the walls should be comfortable for children to use and securely attached to the walls. This way the boys will be able to take and put things and books in place on their own. It is better to make the external design bright, colorful, perhaps even thematic, but not flashy, because the children will have to sleep in the same room. At this age, it is most important to design the play and sleeping areas, reducing the study space to a minimum. In the sports corner, the Swedish wall, slide, and rings will become relevant. Do not use easily breakable or breakable items in the interior. In preschool age, it is better to make the nursery comfortable and practical, neglecting its appearance. Beautiful little things can be added in a few years.
For schoolchildren and teenagers
At this age, boys can take an active part in decorating their room. Let them choose furniture, wallpaper, some interesting things. The parents' task is to provide several of the most practical options to choose from. Carefully consider the work area, but the space that was previously intended for games can gradually begin to be used for hobbies. Add musical instruments, a large easel, replace the children's sports complex with adult exercise equipment, in accordance with the hobbies of both children. At the same time, be sure to think about the hobbies of both sons, because even at this age, rivalry and resentment between brothers are possible, just like in early childhood. The external design should mature along with the owners of the room. Be sure to consult with them which style is preferable to use in the interior.
For boys of all ages
A room for two boys of different ages requires a lot of space on which all zones can be arranged in full. To do this, it is best to select the largest and brightest room in an apartment or house. At the very beginning, the room should be divided into two parts (not necessarily equal), and within each of them, their own zoning should be created, taking into account age characteristics. There are a number of reasons for this:
- Children of different ages do not fall asleep at the same time; preschoolers still have a quiet hour. Therefore, it is almost impossible to combine sleeping areas so that no one disturbs anyone.
- The younger child needs a good play area in which to spend time while the older child does his homework, so the study and play parts of the room cannot be located close to each other.
- In addition, any teenager is jealous of his personal space and personal belongings, not allowing his younger brother to see them.
What can still unite two brothers is a single storage area.
Two in one or a design option for a teenage room for two boys
If the area of the room allows, you can create two rooms in it, taking into account the advantages of each child individually. It is not necessary to pile a blank wall between them, even if these rooms are radically different in style and furniture content.
Parents should come to terms with the emerging individuality of their children, who are already old enough to make some decisions, and look at the chaos and bad taste that seems to them from a positive point of view. It’s so wonderful that their sons grow up as individuals with their own taste and views on comfort. And moms and dads will only have to wisely choose some piece of furniture or a good color scheme that will be able to bring together the seemingly disheveled designs of teenagers and create their rather harmonious tandem.
In this option, it would not be entirely correct to select exactly the same furniture for both sons, differing only in color. Let them determine for whom what is more suitable - a sofa or a bed, an armchair or an ottoman. Only in the work area should the table and chair remain unchanged and thought out by parents.
Two different corners for two teenage boys, tailored to their tastes
Color spectrum
The nursery's design style and color scheme are selected depending on the age of the children. Until about 9 years old, children will be interested in thematic designs based on their favorite cartoons or books. Teenagers will like designer styles: high-tech, loft, Scandinavian style. Let children take an active part in the choices. Color solutions directly correlate with the chosen theme of the room, its area, and the amount of natural light. In a room with large windows, you can afford bright and dark colors, but if the room is poorly lit, then a light design will come to the rescue. In any case, choose several colors at once so that you can provide zoning for the room.
Traditionally, boys' rooms are decorated with cool colors: blue, gray, dark blue, and their various shades and tones. But it’s worth adding bright accents. So, for a blue color scheme, white and yellow colors are suitable as a complement. A gray room will be pleasantly diluted with a purple or green tone. You can also decide on less popular combinations in children's rooms: black and red, dark green and beige. But such experiments are best carried out in the rooms of older children. It’s more pleasant for kids to see traditional colors around them.
Walls
When decorating your walls, use these design tricks and tips:
- Low ceilings and narrow spaces will be visually expanded by wallpaper with a small pattern or stripes.
- Light colors should predominate; too much dark or bright colors will make the room look smaller and make your stay uncomfortable.
- In small rooms, consider using photo wallpaper; they will expand the spatial boundaries and make the interior interesting.
- If the room is being designed for little boys, provide a place where they can draw directly on the wall. All children do this, but it is better to use a specially designated area with a washable wall.
Ceiling
A favorite method in decorating children's ceilings is to create a starry sky. This technique not only raises the ceiling, but also allows for additional spot lighting. This is achieved through the use of plasterboard or suspended ceilings. The best part is that you can decorate the ceiling in the shape of the sky with almost any theme of the room: from a pirate ship to the jungle. But even if the external design of the ceiling is more classic, it is better to base it on a suspended ceiling. It is practical, easy to clean, and safe for children. Think in advance about what decorative elements or furniture should be fixed to the ceiling; you may need to install some elements of the sports complex in advance.
Floor
As mentioned earlier, the floor must be warm. In addition, it should not slip, cause allergic reactions, but at the same time have good moisture resistance, withstand heavy loads and be easy to wash. A high-quality laminate with a built-in heated floor is well suited for these purposes. However, when choosing a laminate, you cannot skimp on its quality. Cheap laminate will not be safe enough from an environmental point of view. Many people prefer to lay carpet in children's rooms, especially since their range in construction stores will please anyone, even the most picky child and adult. The main thing is to choose a pile that is not too high, which can be easily cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or washed with a brush.
Lighting
Lighting should be designed taking into account all the zones present in the room. Play and study areas without a lot of light can harm children's delicate eyesight. The sleeping area is additionally illuminated by night lights, because even boys up to a certain age are afraid of the dark. All lighting fixtures are installed in such a way that the room is covered with diffused soft light. The top light is best placed above the play area, the middle light – where there is upholstered furniture. The working part is additionally illuminated with table lighting fixtures or bright wall lamps. In the sleeping area, it is most important to install a night light with adjustable lighting, and such that the child himself can control it even in the dark.
For bedrooms up to 14 sq.m.
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Such a space is more comfortable; the following rules can be used to organize it:
- two separate single beds or a bunk model are used;
- tables for each child are placed perpendicularly or along the window;
- A wardrobe should be placed opposite the window;
- A play area is arranged in the center of the room; if desired, you can install a Swedish wall.
Textiles, decor, accessories
Additional decorative elements include pillows, wall stickers, bedspreads and curtains. They are selected to suit the overall theme of the room. For boys, a variety of pillows that can be used in active games are of great importance: build barricades, arrange fights, lay them out on the floor to stage role-playing games. Vinyl stickers, in addition to being decorative, can also have an educational function. You can order them individually for your room.
For babies
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When arranging a bedroom for small children, safety comes first, so all materials used must be natural and environmentally friendly. No loose modules, sharp corners, exposed wiring or accessible outlets. The floor should have soft carpeting, only the necessary minimum furniture should be used - beds, a chest of drawers or a closet for things, a place for games.
Light and pastel shades are used for decoration; the light should be diffused and soft. Light curtains are used for the windows; the interior should be planned in such a way as to let more natural light and air into the bedroom.
Furniture
When choosing furniture for a children's room, you should adhere to certain rules:
- Give preference to furniture made from moisture-resistant durable materials. Boys love to conduct various experiments, spill water, and use furniture in their games. Only high-quality materials can withstand this for a long time.
- Avoid buying furniture with sharp corners and protruding parts. Even the calmest guys start to quarrel and push each other from time to time. Children will inevitably be injured if they fall on the corner of a table or other furniture.
- Multifunctional furniture, in which several more cabinets and storage compartments have been added, will be of great benefit. Over the years, the number of things children have only increases and they need to be stored somewhere.
- Consider ordering a large corner cabinet. It will save room space, but will remain as spacious as traditional sliding wardrobes.
- If the color scheme of the room is light, buy furniture made from easy-to-clean materials.
For teenagers
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The design of such a bedroom is similar to a room for schoolchildren, but the interior will be more adult. The color scheme is rich, but not too bright; great attention is paid to the arrangement of the study area, which closely merges with the general leisure space. If possible, it is better to use separate beds and visually zone the space for each boy.
Choosing a bed
Two sleeping places take up most of the space in the room, so you should choose a bed based on the square footage of the room. If the size of the room does not exceed 10-12 meters, buy a bunk bed. For very young children, a pull-out bed will be suitable instead of a bunk bed. Two separate beds are suitable for a spacious room. They can be placed next to or along the wall, although the first option will be more comfortable for children. To save space in your schoolchildren’s room, you can buy them two separate modules, consisting of a loft bed and a work desk underneath it. The range of models today is so wide that no matter which option you choose, it can easily fit into the style of the room.
Two separate beds
Classic single beds are made of wood and metal. You can find machine beds, boats, airplanes, and make them to order in any shape and size. If you place them in a room next to each other, separated from each other only by a bedside table, then the children will be able to communicate while falling asleep. In addition, this arrangement will look nice in the common space of the nursery. By placing beds one behind the other along the wall, you can achieve a visual lengthening of the room. Under each of them you can equip drawers for storing things, then there will be 2 times more storage. The main advantages of single beds are safety, convenience and versatility. Correctly selected sleeping places can not be changed for several years.
Bunk bed
A bunk bed is the primary source of increased danger. There is always a risk that a child will fall while playing or sleeping. Therefore, it is worth choosing it especially carefully for children who are already aware of the lurking danger. Before purchasing, carefully check the reliability of the protective strips, whether they can withstand active use by two boys who are ready to try to break something off from time to time. Carefully inspect the stairs that allow you to climb to the second floor. It is best that it be complete, and not based on crossbars connected to each other. It is worth noting that the price of such a bed will be significantly lower than in the case of purchasing two separate beds.
Bed with work place
Modules that combine a bed and a study area stand out compared to other options for accommodating two boys, especially if they are already schoolchildren. This is a functional solution that eliminates the problem of zoning two parts of the room at once. But parents should pay extra attention to the lighting of the desk; often a loft bed casts a shadow on the desk and seriously darkens the space. In addition to the actual bed and table, some modules may also include small wardrobes, making it possible to accommodate two children even in the smallest room. At the same time, no one’s personal space is violated.
For a bedroom 10-12 sq.m.
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For very small rooms, a two-level organization is recommended, the construction of which uses the following principles:
- a bunk bed is used with a ladder equipped with drawer steps (the bed must be placed perpendicular to the flow of natural light);
- for schoolchildren, a common narrow table is used along one of the walls, preferably opposite the bed;
- for clothes a built-in wardrobe, chests of drawers, built-in drawers are used;
- Pouffe boxes can be used to store toys and personal items.
Partitions, massive furniture that clutters up the space, and heavy curtains for windows are not used.
Which style to choose
The most interesting thing in decorating a children's room is choosing a style or theme. Here, adult rooms are significantly inferior. Little boys may like nautical, space, aviation and automotive themes. Even children’s favorite toys and hobbies will play their role. If children spend hours assembling construction sets, decorate the room in the style of a Lego town. Fans of comics and superheroes will be happy to see items belonging to their favorite characters in the interior. Green jungle, Jurassic Park, the magical world of Harry Potter - children themselves can suggest an idea for a theme, and adults will only have to bring it to life. If you decide to decorate a nursery in a themed style, be sure to contact specialists who can draw a sketch of the project, because the details of the overall theme will have to be present not only on the walls, but also in furniture, textiles, and accessories.
Preferences of the children themselves
Every parent knows about the preferences of their children. They are visible in any little things: requests for gifts for the holidays, favorite fairy tales, films, music. But besides this, every parent knows how fickle the hobbies of children up to a certain age are, and remodeling a room every year is a dubious initiative. Therefore, when discussing with your children what exactly they want to see in their future room, offer them several options that you yourself consider to be as permanent as possible or easily reconstructed. It is not always easy for two children to come to an agreement with their parents, and it is even more difficult for them to agree with each other. Therefore, be prepared for protracted negotiations. The room may have to be decorated in such a way that both owners get their own separate theme. In any case, do not refuse the opinion of your children. They will have to spend most of their time in the room for several years.
How to secure a room
The safety of a children's room is ensured by little things: plugs for all open sockets, carefully hidden wires, a securely fastened curtain rod. The angularity of furniture can be smoothed out with special silicone stickers. Take care to create the correct microclimate in the room, namely temperature and humidity. Secure dressers, cabinets and shelves to the walls to prevent them from collapsing on one of your children. Pay extra attention to the doors. If they have a lock, it must be secure so that the parent can unlock the door at any time. If children are still very young, install stoppers on the door. Avoid glass accessories in the form of mirrors. Sooner or later, the boys will decide to play football right in the room and then the glass may shatter into fragments. As for windows, it is ideal to remove the handles from them or block their opening to prevent the child from falling out of the apartment.
Useful tips for parents
From birth, the child spends most of his time during the day and night where his mother is. Therefore, in the first years, a children's room is not such a big need. Only when the eldest son reaches 3-4 years old will he be able to fully appreciate the benefits of his own room. Therefore, when thinking over a design for kids, create a small corner for the parent. For example, install a chair in which you can read a book while your child is busy with his business. Just don't let it be a rocking chair. It can bring trouble at a time when adults are not around. In an effort to make the room bright and rich, do not go too far so that the external design does not bore the children. Respect boys' territory! This is their own private place that should be safe. Therefore, do not forbid them to close there and do not burst in unexpectedly. Moreover, over the years, this rule should become the main one.
