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A child needs a personal room; arranging it is the direct task of the parents. This applies not only to furniture arrangement. Instilling basic rules of self-care and room cleaning is just as important. You cannot demand ideal order without providing comfortable conditions for its observance.
Criteria for choosing a cabinet for a children's room
When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the parameters intended specifically for the child. Recently, cabinet furniture with an interesting facade design and convenient fittings has been in demand. For example, the presence of a closer ensures automatic closing of drawers and doors. Buying a suitable cabinet is not easy.
A closet in a nursery is not just a place to put things, but also a way to develop independence for the little owner of the room.
The following criteria must be met:
- The height of shelves and hangers should be accessible to the child.
- Compliance of furniture with environmental safety requirements.
- Mirror and glass elements must be securely fastened.
- Have a flat surface without protrusions.
- Maximum safety (sharp corners and ends are not allowed, preference should be given to a streamlined, rounded shape).
- Stability (the ratio of length, width and height must be maintained).
- Versatility (suitable for children of different genders and ages).
- Decor. It is important that the baby likes the design of the cabinet. The palette of shades in the children's design is wide, the main thing is not to overdo it with colors. For the classic version, light shades in combination with red, green and blue tones are suitable. It is not recommended to choose white color for a child.
- Functionality (a closet in a children's room must have ideal contents and the required number of necessary zones, since its capacity depends on the correct organization of space).
- Reliability of locks so that all departments are well locked.
The best option for a children's room would be a cabinet with flat legs that provide a large contact area with the floor.
Cabinets must be made of quality material. The purchase of structures made of cheap plastic and chipboard is excluded. The operation of such material is unsafe. It is better to opt for solid wood and MDF. The first option is oak, pine or birch. The second option has similar properties to chipboard, but is environmentally friendly, durable and comes in a variety of colors. It is also not allowed to paint the facade with synthetic dyes.
When choosing a children's wardrobe, first of all, pay attention to the characteristics of the materials and the safety of the design.
For proper design of space, furniture with pull-out shelves and a large number of sections is suitable. If the room is small, it is recommended to purchase compact mini-models. It is advisable that the wardrobe be harmoniously combined with a children's bed and other large pieces of furniture.
A simple wardrobe with a laconic design would be appropriate in a room designed in a modern style.
Separate dressing rooms: advantages and possible options
Many parents may feel that there is no particular need for a children's dressing room. But large and small cabinets, racks and open shelves overload the space of the room and reduce the playing area. Setting up a dressing room in a child’s room allows you to:
- neatly and beautifully place your basic wardrobe, toys and other necessary items in plain sight;
- compactly arrange out-of-season items for storage;
- visually expand the room;
- make the most of the closed space of the dressing room.
In addition, with a separate space for a wardrobe, the child will quickly learn to always be neat, get used to keeping things in order, immediately putting them in their place, and become more independent.
In a country house or a spacious apartment, there are usually no problems with installing a dressing room. To place and store things, you can equip an adjacent room or allocate space in the nursery itself. But this is also possible in a small apartment, despite the lack of space that seems at first glance. Among the possible options:
- purchasing or custom-making a special cabinet for a dressing room;
- use of a niche in the room for placing a wardrobe, if there is one in the room;
- separating part of the space with a wall to organize a closed dressing room.
Attention! In the interior of a nursery, especially for a baby, it is better not to use large mirror surfaces, as well as too convex fittings, which could injure the child.
Options for choosing a wardrobe for a nursery depending on the gender of the child
The range of cabinet designs is huge, which allows you to choose the right model taking into account the gender and interests of the child. To choose the best option, you should follow some recommendations.
Girl's wardrobe
A children's closet for girls should be spacious and roomy, since little fashionistas usually have a lot of outfits, jewelry, accessories and toys. To accommodate them, a sufficient number of hangers, drawers and shelves are required.
A practical set of furniture with a desk and spacious cabinets covering the entire wall
As for the color scheme, it is better to give preference to delicate and light tones: pink, white, yellow, cream. However, bright colors also look good.
Spacious storage system in a stylish teenage girl's room
Cabinet design is also important. An excellent solution would be furniture depicting your favorite cartoon characters, nature, butterflies, flowers, princesses, fairies and other cute designs. Some models are decorated with mosaics or stained glass inserts. A mirror is also welcome.
For boy
In the boys' bedroom, the most functional and non-bulky wardrobes are installed. Models in gray, blue, blue, white and other dark shades, distinguished by an unusual configuration and facade design, are suitable. Themed stickers look good, for example, cars, pirates, ships, inhabitants of the animal world or other favorite characters.
A set of furniture for a boy, consisting of a crib and simple lockers for clothes, complemented by shelves for toys
In terms of functionality, the model should contain a crossbar for trousers, hangers and shelves for clothes, drawers for underwear. It is most convenient if the closet in the nursery contains shelves for books, which is important for school-age children.
A chest of drawers on which you can draw with chalk will appeal to a preschool boy
A dressing room for a boy is not necessary. It is enough to purchase a two-door wardrobe with space to store sports equipment and toys.
For children of different sexes in the same room
Children's furniture for children of different sexes is often represented by universal built-in models. For a bedroom designed for two children, the right solution would be a common wardrobe in neutral tones. Since it is inappropriate to occupy space with separate structures. Each child must have his own personal section.
A very convenient set of children's furniture, combining wardrobes and sleeping places for two children
Model options for children of different sexes:
- Wardrobe bed. It is a modular corner with a sleeping area on the second floor. For children of different sexes, it is recommended to install one bed on top and the second on the floor.
- Wall cabinet. The cabinet structure has compartment or swing doors, mezzanines and a built-in bed for each child.
You can use cabinets and shelves placed above the bed of each child, decorated in colors for a boy and a girl.
Children's room in a modern style with a bunk bed and spacious wardrobes for two children
What and how to store: accessories and containers
A children's wardrobe often exceeds an adult's in the number of items, and therefore requires similar approaches to storage.
outerwear , casual suits , dresses, skirts , trousers on hangers and place them in the lower sections of the dressing room; weekend sets are higher, in the second tier. For these purposes, you will need special children's clothes hangers, preferably wooden ones. The set must include regular hangers with recesses and a crossbar, hangers with clips for trousers and skirts, and velvet coated hangers for shirts, blouses, and suits made from natural fabrics. The flocked surface prevents clothing from slipping and the formation of puffs.
Knitted blouses , tracksuits , -shirts , sweatshirts are stored on open shelves. An interesting solution is open fabric hanging trunks with several sections. A convenient fastening system with ties or Velcro makes them mobile, the dense material holds its shape well and is easy to clean.
For the same knitwear, bed linen, blankets, pillows, blankets, you will need spacious boxes or shelving baskets. These can be transparent containers, stylish boxes, decorated with children's applique.
T-shirts, shorts, underwear, socks, tights are stored in drawers designed like a chest of drawers or on open shelves in organizers for small items. The compact system, consisting of separate cells, makes it easy to navigate the contents, maintain order, and not lose paired items.
Shoes are stored on open shelves, in shoe organizers with several compartments. Hanging trunks with pockets are also suitable for these purposes. To save space, you can hang them on the back of the door and use them not only for sandals and slippers, but also for various small things - bows, elastic bands, scarves, hats.
Seasonal clothes and sets for growing up are put into boxes and placed on the upper shelves and mezzanines.
The toy area is located on the floor and lower shelves so that the child can easily reach and put them away. To do this, the dressing room is equipped with retractable mesh trays, spacious containers on wheels, and baskets. Children love to put their treasures in colorful boxes with playful designs.
