Parents begin to prepare for the arrival of a child in advance. Particular attention is paid to the future resting place of the baby. You can combine a room for adults and a child. You need to think through everything carefully. The design of a bedroom with a crib has certain features. Taking them into account will create a warm atmosphere.
The third one is not superfluous in the bedroom if it is a newborn family member.
Requirements for arranging a place for a child
The interior of a bedroom with a crib requires compliance with a number of requirements. It is important to ensure the complete safety of the child. You should not place the crib near a window. An unlucky place due to a possible draft, curtains collecting dust, and a cornice. The area near the door is not suitable. Constant noise is not conducive to comfortable sleep.
It is necessary to create comfortable conditions for the baby, not forgetting about the convenience of those who will care for him.
There are the following tips for arrangement.
- If the door is on the edge of the wall, you can install the structure in the opposite corner. This will help avoid constant noise.
- If you do not plan to buy new furniture, be sure to use special covers for the corners so that the baby does not get hurt.
- When opening cabinets, the doors should not hit the newborn's bed.
- Shelves with objects and belongings should be located further from the child’s sleeping area.
- You will need several lamps. If you want to hang a large chandelier, make sure you can adjust its brightness.
- Be sure to buy a night light. It does not interfere with sound sleep, but if the child wakes up, it will help him not to be afraid of the dark.
- Indoor sockets must be made safe.
A small child requires round-the-clock attention, and parents, as before, need rest and sleep.
Choosing a place to install a crib in the parents' room
You can decide on a location based on the following principles:
- Since you need to place a crib for a newborn in the bedroom in free access, it is worth freeing at least one side. But practice shows that the ideal option is when you can approach from both sides, because babies fall asleep in their arms, and you want to lay their head in one direction.
- There is no need to place the crib right next to the window, even if it is new and well installed. As a last resort, you can protect it with a closet or a special canopy for cribs.
Due to possible drafts, the crib should not be placed near a window or under an air conditioner. - It is not necessary that the adult bed be very close; you can use the zoning technique. So that the mother has visual access, but the baby has his own space, and the adults have their own time and place.
- It is not advisable to place the crib near a wall or door, because of which sounds will potentially be made. This often concerns adjacent walls with neighbors and the kitchen, because the layout of apartments, especially those with a small area, requires high audibility.
When arranging furniture, you should take into account the presence of a play area, which is usually located next to the cradle, or in the central part of the room
If adults have the habit of watching TV in the bedroom, they will have to give it up for at least the next three years, until the baby’s psyche gets stronger. Pediatricians strongly do not recommend turning on a flashing screen, even without sound, in the rest room of small children.
You can divide the room into children's and adult areas using a shelving unit, if free space allows
To zone a small room, it is more rational to use curtains suspended from the ceiling cornice.
How to zone a bedroom with a crib
The design of a bedroom with a crib involves dividing the room into different zones for a comfortable existence for parents and the baby. Among the cardinal methods of zoning are noted.
- By the color or material used for the walls.
- Installation of a partition, with the ability to fold it. A transparent light curtain attached to the ceiling will do.
For the first couple of years, the baby is usually placed in the parent's bedroom.
There are other ways to segment a room. Similar techniques are suitable for small spaces.
- Lighting. Complete the parents' area with floor or table lamps. Near the child’s bed, place a spotlight on the ceiling or wall; additionally install a night light.
- Decorate your baby's corner with photographs.
- Complete everything with painting using a stencil.
It must be remembered that a crib in the bedroom is a temporary phenomenon.
Zoning a room into a bedroom and a nursery
Before school
The child still needs a place to sleep, but a bed, not a crib. He also needs a place to play. And most importantly, now we need a place for at least relative privacy for parents.
At this and older ages of the child, your main attention should be paid to furniture. Appearance, i.e. design and decoration, it's very cool and will delight you for about a month after moving in. As practice shows, then people stop enjoying the style of their apartment, no matter how cool it is. But if you mess up the ergonomics, you will suffer for a long time.
Read about nursery design for boys and girls.
When combining a bedroom for parents and a children's room in one room, functionality > design.
I recommend carefully looking at the photographs in this material and ordering a furniture corner to suit the individual dimensions of the room. It will be more expensive than ready-made options and you will have to rack your brains a lot, but it will be worth it. How the furniture should look will be in the next paragraph, but for now a few words about choosing a company to manufacture it.
Nowadays there are simply a lot of companies that make custom-made furniture. And they can make very complex and unusual furniture. Development and calculation of project costs are almost everywhere free - take advantage of it. If finances are a problem, do not hesitate to visit at least 10 furniture manufacturers. In my experience, for the production of approximately the same children's corner or loft bed, they can request an amount that differs by a factor of 5.
Separate lighting is something that almost everyone forgets about, and fixing it after renovation is problematic. Be sure to separate the main overhead light in your half and the child’s half, this will really make everyone’s life much easier. In addition to the overhead light, we recommend making additional dim light in your half, which you could use when the child is already sleeping. Floor lamps, sconces, hidden LED strips—anything—are suitable for this.
Either a wall of open shelves or a blank furniture wall with shelves on the parent side is better suited as a partition. It is also possible to make a capital partition from blocks, but firstly, this is only possible during a major renovation, and secondly, a furniture partition is fully functional, and the area under the capital partition simply disappears.
Shared bedroom - temporary or permanent?
The described recommendations assume the child’s temporary residence in the parents’ room. But if it is not possible for an older child to move to another room, it is important to think about everything so that in a few years you can make some changes. The interior of the bedroom with a crib will subsequently be divided into zones, which will allow everyone to feel comfortable. To highlight each segment, a podium, pieces of furniture and a palette are suitable.
This will help create several different rooms in one space.
How to choose a place for a baby cradle:
In the adult area, their bed will be the central feature. Other elements become complementary.
- Make a drawing of the room.
- Draw existing items.
- Decide on the necessary elements for the baby and draw them, trying to choose the most optimal place for each detail.
It is advisable to plan the bedroom design so that the newborn's crib is not the central element.
Remember that it is important to leave enough freedom for a comfortable and convenient approach to the baby's bed. The following location options are available.
- In the corner. The solution is popular and standard. There is no noise, it is convenient to limit the amount of light.
- Opposite my parents' bed. This will allow adults to monitor the baby;
- Next to the adults' sleeping area. Thanks to this, you will be able to be as close to your child as possible. It is more convenient to feed at night.
When choosing a location, it is recommended to rely on key requirements, including the safety of the newborn and comfortable access for adults.
What's the best way to furnish your parents' bedroom?
The interior of the parent's bedroom is constantly changing, it adapts to your desires, as well as the restrictions imposed by your home. Since there is no need for privacy in the bathroom, you can choose a completely Italian-style shower without partitions or a free-standing bathtub in the middle of the room. The shower or bathtub can also be separated from the room by a glass partition or a transparent or opaque sliding door . While located outside the bedroom, the bathroom can also be separated from it by a classic door.
As for the dressing room , allow yourself to use the space as you wish. An ultra-functional and compact dressing room can be installed instead of cabinets, thereby providing yourself with quick access. And a luxurious walk-in closet, which occupies a separate room, with space for changing clothes, as well as lighting and mirrors for getting ready, opens the doors of the parents' bedroom to a new dimension...
Bedroom design with a crib: how to choose the right furniture
The design of a bedroom with a crib involves the presence of various pieces of furniture. It is recommended to select only those necessary. They are listed in the table.
The atmosphere of the room should contribute to the all-round development of the child and stimulate his creative inclinations.
| Furniture parts | Description |
| Crib | The style is similar to an adult bed. The material is only natural, fully meeting safety standards. The bars should be at a minimum distance so that the newborn does not stick his head through. The inside should be made of fabric sides. |
| Dresser | Helps to conveniently arrange all the baby's things. The drawers will contain clothes, and the tabletop will allow you to place toys and cosmetics for caring for the baby. |
| Baby changing table | Makes it easier to care for your baby. Many designs are equipped with a special niche for convenient storage of things. |
| Armchair | You can refuse such a detail, but it will be more convenient for mom to spend time with the baby this way. |
| Game Zone | This includes the playpen, which is later replaced with a play mat. Antistatic coating is required. Make sure the floor is warm. |
| Textile | Use it to a minimum. Curtains and rugs attract and store dust. Even perfect cleaning will not completely eliminate it. Therefore, it is wise to minimize the use of parts that collect dust. Curtains are preferably thick, preventing morning light from entering the house. |
First of all, the design and placement of furniture in a room depends on its size.
A little about lighting
In the bedroom with a crib in the parent's room there should be enough light to clearly see the child and examine him every day. But you should not use lamps with sunlight, it excites, it is better to take warm shades. A table lamp near the crib will also come in handy so that the overhead light does not turn on at night. Often parents decide to leave a dim nightlight on at night in order to see whether the child is covered and what he is doing without getting up.
The location of the lamps must be thought out so that the light from them falls on the child’s face
The lighting should not be too bright, ideally the light intensity should be adjustable
Bedroom with a crib: how to arrange the interior
It is recommended to maintain unity of style. There should not be a strong contrast between parts in color or texture. If the designs in the adult section are light, then the products in the child’s section should be similar. If the crib acts as an accent, it is worth complementing everything with decor in an identical color scheme. The child's segment must be reliably protected from drafts, cold, bright light, artificial or natural.
Do not place objects nearby that could fall.
Organization of the spouses' bedroom
The marital bed becomes the central detail of the space. Therefore, you first need to decide on the location. The cradle is easier to place due to its compact size. When organizing the marital bed, it is important to make sure that all items can be freely approached.
Nothing should interfere with movement.
The best option for the parent bed would be the center. Let the headboard rest against one of the walls. To make it easier to choose a location, it is worth drawing a floor plan and considering various installation options.
Newborn corner in the bedroom
A corner is perfect for a newborn. This will allow the baby to see his mother and have real boundaries. Remove any items that could fall in this area and limit access to them. Eliminate hanging shelves; cabinet doors should not reach the cradle.
Make sure that the TV or laptop screen is not visible from the corner of the baby.
In the corner, in addition to the cradle, it is worth installing a chest of drawers for storing things, a changing table and a soft chair for a comfortable position for the mother. The key parameters for arranging a corner are the organization of a free approach to it, the safety and comfort of the baby.
When the room is large, it can easily accommodate all the necessary items for the baby.
How to choose a crib: some tips
It is important not only to position it correctly, but also to choose a crib for the child. Some people buy temporary models, others buy options for the future and the child’s growing up. The main nuances that are worth paying attention to are the design, material of manufacture, swing mechanism and front wall.
Construction type
- Classic ones with a bed size of 90-160 cm can be used up to a 4-year-old child. Sometimes they are produced with adjustable bed height, wheels, and runners for motion sickness.
- The cradle, or cradle, is intended for the smallest and protects the child from all sides. Often equipped with a swing mechanism.
- Attached models are secured to the parent's bed with special grips and are height adjustable. They do not have a wall, which allows you to look after your child at arm's length.
- Transformers adapt to the growth of the baby and the needs of the parent. Models with sliding and lifting parts can be equipped with a changing table and turn from a cradle for a newborn into a classic bed, playpen or even a table with chairs.
Front wall design
It can be stationary (you need to bend over the edge to pick up the baby), removable, lowering or lowering-removable.
Some options include removable bars, thanks to which the baby can get out of the crib on his own.
Rocking mechanism
To help your child fall asleep without problems, manufacturers provide:
- runners, when the bed is equipped not with legs, but with curved wooden arches;
- pendulum mechanism, when only the bed swings. Such models do not make noise and are equipped with a swinging fixation mechanism;
- an electromagnetic pendulum that operates autonomously, silently and without parental effort. Such cribs can be equipped with different rocking modes, thermometers, voice sensors (when the baby cries, rocking starts working automatically), control panels and other useful options.
Material of manufacture
Only the best is chosen for children, and manufacturers offer several options for making cribs:
- metal is durable, but not always comfortable due to unpleasant sensations when in contact with cold material;
- the combination of fabric and metal is popular in the manufacture of bassinets - there is no contact with metal, and the child feels comfortable;
- the array is environmentally friendly and does not cause discomfort upon contact, the most preferred option;
- beech is one of the most durable; alder, birch or pine are often used. The latter is cheaper, but inferior in terms of strength;
- MDF is not susceptible to damage, moisture, or temperature fluctuations. It lends itself to decoration, so it is often used to make headboards, carved crib legs, etc.;
- Laminated chipboard is used mainly for the production of bed frames. One of the most budget options.
Decorating and decorating a bedroom with a crib
Painting in different shades allows you to divide the room into several areas. It is important that the selected tones are combined with each other. Choose wallpapers that are distinguished by the use of natural materials, environmental safety, and versatility.
It is necessary to create comfort for the baby and mother.
To highlight the children's segment, use a covering with pictures of characters from fairy tales, photos in beautiful frames, and sconces placed around the perimeter of the wall. Furniture structures must match the color of the material.
Preference should be given to a neutral palette that is not capable of influencing the emotional background of the newborn.
Room finishing options
If there are several windows and doors in the room, the task of zoning becomes a little more difficult. In such a situation, you can divide the space using designer ceiling designs.
More original and interesting options include installing a podium or multi-level ceiling to highlight a specific area.
Ceiling finishing
Most often, plasterboard structures, paints of different colors and the original location of light sources are used. For example, one of the areas can be highlighted with spotlights, and in another part of the room you can simply hang a chandelier.
The choice of a suitable design and redevelopment option directly depends on the square footage of the room.
Allows you to create an interesting design and multi-level ceiling: if you make its shape unusual - semicircular, winding, the bedroom will visually change its boundaries, become more interesting and elegant, and the curves of the ceiling will serve as a means of dividing into zones.
In a one-room apartment, in addition to the bedroom and children's room, you can also leave a small space for the living room.
Attention! All materials purchased for repairs must be as natural as possible and do not contain toxic substances. An ecological children's bedroom is the key to a child's health!
Wall decoration
If the bedroom is combined for two adults and children, it is recommended to cover the walls with paper or non-woven wallpaper. They are environmentally friendly, made from natural raw materials.
A small bedroom requires the most careful design development.
The bedroom walls should be unobtrusive or in neutral colors - shades of beige, pink, light gray, cream. The color of the walls in the interior of a room for a young couple and in a baby’s corner room may differ. Alternatively, you can organize two parts of the room in light colors, but in different shades. Or highlight the wall next to the bed with a different color.
Particular attention should be paid to the color scheme and the presence of decorative ornaments.
The walls don't have to be plain. They can be decorated with illustrations of fairy-tale or cartoon characters.
Floor finishing
Since kids spend quite a lot of time playing on the floor, it is advisable that it be warm. You can place a small rug on the floor, using it as an additional place for children to play.
Light colors in decoration and decoration will help to visually expand a small room.
Textiles in the interior of a bedroom with a crib
Use a minimum of textiles. It accumulates dust, which is difficult to completely get rid of. Therefore, you should not fill the space with carpets. Limit yourself to one, small one.
Clean it regularly to reduce accumulated dust levels.
Sunlight can awaken a child and interfere with his daytime sleep. Therefore, choose thick curtains that allow you to block out natural light inside. You can choose bed linen and bedspread to match the curtains.
The crib should be away from bright sunlight and lighting fixtures.
Modern children's beds with a pull-out bed
A bed with a pull-out mechanism allows you to save square meters. A relevant model for families with several children. When choosing a product, you should pay attention to the following parameters.
- The quality of the material used. Wood models are preferred.
- Addition in the form of small sides. Safety is important and a detail like this will help children not fall.
- Product strength. It must be able to support the weight of children.
There should be no electrical outlets or falling objects near the bed.
If there is no room to install a bed for each of the kids, a design with a roll-out mechanism will solve this problem. At night, the model will turn into several sleeping places, and during the day you can free up an area for games. There are designs built into the closet that are suitable for families with one child.
The most common situation is when a crib in the parents' bedroom takes place next to the matrimonial bed, which makes it convenient to look after the baby.
Exquisite children's bedrooms with bunk beds
Another method to effectively use the available meters is to install a structure with several tiers. It is imperative that it be equipped with sides. There is a wide range of products, so you can choose an original model that your children will like.
The choice is influenced by the age of the child.
Remember that children grow quickly, which is important to consider when determining the dimensions of the product. This accommodation option is not suitable for children under 3 years of age. There are products equipped with additional drawers for organizing a convenient storage system.
This will reduce the number of cabinets and shelves.
Consider future changes
The cradle in the matrimonial room is temporary. Even if the baby does not change room, he will move to another bed, more suitable. Therefore, it is important to organize the design so that, after removing the child’s things, the appearance does not lose integrity. If you plan to continue living with your baby in the same area, it is recommended to think about future zoning in advance. This will help you quickly and easily make changes when the children get older.
Determine the location of each item in advance.
