Age differences in childhood are very pronounced, so arranging a nursery for girls-sisters of different ages is always a difficult task. Problems arise with design, since it is necessary to take into account the tastes and needs of each child so that the created space is safe and comfortable.
Selection of designs for one age group and for different ages
When a room is shared by two housewives of the same age, there is no need for strict zoning of the room. A room for two girls of the same age can be designed according to the following pattern:
- Design in a single color scheme. Choosing a design that both daughters will like can take a long time. But the solution found will reconcile the sisters and make the interior of the room complete. To make the choice easier, just narrow the circle to plain surfaces.
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Furniture, wallpaper and curtains without prints will organically combine with each other. It is not recommended to mix warm and cold shades; it is enough to choose similar tones and combine them on a neutral base. White, beige or lavender colors are recommended as the color base for girls' rooms.
- Use of adjacent furniture. A bunk bed, a long table with clearly designated work areas, a large closet with many drawers and a symmetrical chest of drawers - all accessories must be divided between the daughters. It is recommended to choose neutral models that can be used by 2 people at the same time. Sharing one item will teach girls to share, while parents will be able to change the furnishings of the room quite regularly without financial difficulties.
If sisters of different ages will live in the room, it is recommended to clearly zone the room. Dividing space not only with the help of partitions, but also with colors is an opportunity to create a unique interior. Tips from designers that will be useful when decorating a nursery:
It is recommended to select a work area in the place closest to the window. There, place a desk with adjustable height and a desk with drawers and shelves. Thanks to the changing parameters of the “transformer”, it can be used for a long time, adjusting the characteristics to the child’s growth. According to parents' reviews, the desk is suitable for children from 6 to 13 years old. The eldest daughter can use the multifunctional desk throughout high school and university.
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- Large double bed or two separate beds. The first option is popular when designing a small-sized nursery. While both girls are small, they can share one large bed.
- Separation of the seating area and the reading corner. Placing a bookcase and toys in one room is only possible if a clear partition is installed. A screen or PVC wall can be replaced with a sofa or a bed with a high back. In this case, the sisters will not interfere with each other’s rest or study.
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Distribution of zones: games, study, recreation
The main thing you should pay attention to when planning the nursery space is the age of the girls. Preschoolers need more space in the play area. You can set aside half the room for it, which will be occupied by shelves with books, a drawing board, a small table with chairs and a soft carpet.
Older girls no longer sit on the floor with blocks and dolls; it is better for them to equip a full-fledged recreation area and practice their favorite hobbies. For example, for an artist, you can arrange a place for drawing and painting: in one of the corners you can place an easel, a chair and a table for palettes, pencils and paints.
If space allows, you can put a small sofa or chair in the room and hang a TV on the wall. The result will be something like a living room for receiving guests.
If you put compact dressing tables in the recreation area for every girl, they will be delighted.
For optimal zoning and arrangement of furniture, the configuration of the room should be taken into account.
- A rectangular room can simply be divided in half. As a result, each sister will have her own personal space with a sleeping area and a desk. It is better to place the leisure area in the middle.
- In a square room, you can arrange the beds with their headboards facing each other. In this case, the entire center remains free. And in the opposite corner you can arrange a space for leisure.
In addition, there are a lot of interesting design techniques for visually dividing the nursery.
- Color. The sleeping areas are decorated in subdued colors, while the play and leisure area is decorated in brighter colors.
- Light. Installing dim lighting in the children's sleeping areas.
- Partitions. These structures can divide the room into functional zones. There are several types:
- mobile (sliding doors);
- screens (convenient because they can be temporarily removed);
- curtains and canopies;
- open shelving, shelves and shelves.
- Multi-level ceiling.
- Podium.
Style selection
To choose one of the styles, it is important not only to find out your daughters’ opinion about the appearance of the future room, but also to compare the design with the layout. To avoid mistakes and wisely use visual expansion or reduction of space, you need to seek the advice of experts. Designer recommendations for children's interior styles:
- Animalistic. This design is characterized by the use of prints that imitate animal skins. For the African version, giraffes, tigers and zebras are most often chosen. The Australian style favors images of pandas, koalas and kangaroos, as well as birds. In addition to photos of exotic animals, feathers, toys and photo wallpapers with landscapes are popular.
- Nautical. Main colors: turquoise, blue, purple and pale green. Symbols of navigation are used for decoration: lifebuoys, anchors, palm trees, elements of sailors’ equipment. Images of mermaids, sea animals or pirates are a more childish option. For adult sisters, photo wallpapers with a wild beach are suitable. Neutral interior: many photographs of the sea against the backdrop of striped white and blue wallpaper.
- Classical. Pompous mansions will be an ideal room for two girls of the same age. They will be able to play princesses even without expensive furniture and luxurious curtains. Preferably delicate colors, pastel shades of blue, pink, purple and beige. To create a design, you will need furniture with fabric upholstery, and it is recommended to decorate the bed with pillows with images of princesses or castles, as well as a plain fluffy blanket. Pictures, photographs and drawings with your favorite cartoon characters are welcome.
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- Loft. The style is based on a disregard for an ideal, thoughtful interior. It is recommended to paint the stonework white, blue or brown. In a children's room, paint-coated putty is preferable, as it is easier to clean. The decor is selected to match the main color chosen for the walls. Use rich dark items such as curtains, armchairs, pillows and paintings to create accents. By placing decorations throughout the room, you can make the interior complete.
- Swedish. Like other Scandinavian styles, it consists of a light base and 2-3 colors. Rich shades are preferable, but you can create a design using halftones. In addition, it is recommended to use images of the forest, sea, wild northern animals and birds. The drawings will complement the atmosphere of freedom and unity with nature. Decorative items and furniture made from natural materials will fit perfectly into the composition of a room for two girls. Natural shades of wood, stone and living plants will harmoniously add color.
- Fairy tale in pastel colors. This interior is characterized by lightness of colors. You should not choose saturated or overly bright colors; nude and pale shades are preferable. Any fairy tale or cartoon characters are suitable as decor. A neutral option is an image of fairy-tale houses or an imaginary landscape. Girls' drawings will fit perfectly into this design. They can display their art in frames on the walls or directly on the walls. A white mobile or hanging board with shaped magnets is also suitable for this.
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Materials for finishing a nursery
Kids are creative people. They often use walls or floors for drawing. Therefore, you should not purchase expensive exclusive materials for repairs.
In addition, little housewives grow and mature quickly. Children's wallpapers with fairy-tale characters become irrelevant over time. Of course, there is no point in completely redoing a high-quality renovation. But partially replacing them will be very useful.
Walls
A popular material for children's rooms is paper or non-woven wallpaper. They do not require perfectly leveled surfaces.
- To visually expand the space, it is recommended to choose light colors;
- to visually raise the ceiling, you can use striped wallpaper;
- small prints in the form of flowers and birds in lavender and light green shades will ideally fit into the Provence style and suit romantic natures.
Photo wallpapers in the leisure area will also look great. Images of fairy-tale characters and cartoon characters are suitable for little ones. Over time, they can be replaced with more age-appropriate subjects: landscapes, metropolitan themes, photos of movie stars.
Another popular option is painting. You can select one of the walls for this design technique.
Ceilings
The stretched fabric in the form of a twinkling starry sky will calm and relax the child. By combining this material with plasterboard structures, you can zone the room. The color of the ceilings should be combined with the palette of the walls.
Floor
Eco-friendly flooring materials:
- parquet;
- laminate;
- short pile carpet;
- cork.
An excellent solution for a nursery is heated floors. In this case, porcelain stoneware is chosen as the coating material.
In the bedside area you can put small rugs made from natural materials: sisal, viscose and wool.
Expert opinion
Olga Kovalenko
Since 2010 I have been engaged in interior design and architectural design.
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Color solution
Decorating the color composition of a room is one of the most important points in the design of a nursery, since correctly chosen shades are the key to aesthetics. For a bedroom for two girls, the following color combinations are recommended:
- One color - many shades. A single design of the room composition in one tone is pre-selected. Then all interior details are purchased in accordance with the main range. If purple is chosen as the base, then the furniture, curtains and decor should be violet, lilac, and so on. All shades echo each other, while there is dynamics in the composition. It is not recommended to include additional colors, but they can be found among small details or decorative elements.
- Nude shades. Decorating a room for two girls in nude pastel colors is a classic option. This interior will be relevant even after the sisters grow up. The most popular design among preschoolers and elementary school girls is pink and purple. Older girls prefer blue, olive or beige. A composition of turquoise and purple, or yellow and blue pastel shades is considered more sophisticated. You can add black or white as a third color.
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- Animalistic color scheme. In addition to rich colors, prints imitating animal skins are used. Striped models look especially unusual: zebra, tiger or cat. A neutral or pale color is recommended as a base. The print will get lost against the background of bright colors. Original design - imitation of the natural environment, repetition of natural landscapes and the use of straw, bamboo, forest or wood textures in the design.
- A combination of rich colors and geometric prints. The combination of colors is at the discretion of the owner. A repeating sequence of shapes or individual geometric designs will create the illusion of movement. Three-dimensional figures will complement the design. Decorations in the form of polygons or objects of unusual shape will fit harmoniously into the interior.
- Bright design. For this color scheme, choose 3-4 saturated shades. They are placed throughout the room, maintaining the same space between them. Beige, light pink, milky or nut are suitable for the base. They combine harmoniously with warm, bright shades. If cool colors predominate, then pale purple, lemon, and marsh colors are preferable for the base. The background tone should not overlap the main rich elements, then the design of the room will be harmonious.
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Windows and doors for children's rooms
Windows and doors are in some opposition to each other. If the doors try to give the interior of the room a classic style, then modern windows remind us that outside the window is no longer the prim 19th century.
The loggia did not become part of the room, but turned into a small room available for use at any time of the year. The old plastic design was mercilessly removed, replacing it with a new block capable of providing decent heat and sound insulation. In addition to its main function, the balcony door has also acquired the ability to become an additional source of natural light. For this purpose it was made entirely of glass.
At the entrance to the nursery there are two doors at once, standing end to end. The authors of the project decided to replace both at once, giving preference to a monoblock frame and a classic door leaf. The locking mechanism has a magnetic insert, allowing you to open and close the door completely silently. The smooth, refined lines in the interior are emphasized by the rounded Italian handle.
Territory zoning
To divide a room into parts, a color scheme is often used:
- A clash of opposites. This is an original interior that allows you to divide the room into 3 or more parts. The design is used when combining study, sleeping and play areas in a room. You need to choose 3 bright colors that will become the basis of the author's style. The zones are decorated in these shades. For design, different geometric shapes or lines are used. In this case, the drawings should not overlap with each other. Thanks to the difference in colors and prints, the zones will be visually separated from each other.
- Using different styles. Each of the parts belonging to the sisters must be decorated with distinct features. Differences in decorative elements, wallpaper and furniture are the main way to divide a room. But in addition to it, there should be similar elements that will combine the two designs into a unique bedroom interior.
- Differences in colors. If the furniture and basic decorative elements are similar for both sisters, then it is recommended to zone the room using differences in shades. Using different colors to decorate the space will allow you to separate one part of the room from another without partitions.
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Partitions are no less often used to divide a room for two girls. With the help of a visual border it is easier to fix the size of the zones of each of the sisters. This method is not suitable if the room is divided into 2 narrow parts. Partition options:
- Screen. Patterned wooden, plastic or fabric doors will fit perfectly into any interior. It is enough to choose the right combination of colors and style. If the room is decorated in a loft or one of the modern styles, then plastic partitions with a simple print or imitation of stonework are preferable. Wooden models look better in rooms with elegant decoration. And fabric or figured screens will harmoniously complement the classic, fairy-tale or palace interior of the room.
- PVC partition. This option is more expensive and involves dividing the premises for a long time. Creating a wall between zones is only possible in a spacious room. You can erect a figured partition that would cover only part of the space. The main disadvantage of this method of dividing space is the reduction in the amount of light in one of the parts. If there is no window in one of the zones, then two chandeliers will be required.
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- Furniture as a partition. Installation between cabinet or shelving areas is an alternative option for replacing the screen. Beds or a sofa placed on the border will only formally separate the zones from each other. An equally convenient way of demarcation is to install a large round table between the parts of the room. You can place the girls' things on opposite sides, then the work area will become common.
- Curtain in the middle of the room. Installing a curtain rod between zones will allow you to hang a curtain. This is a convenient way to divide space if you need to remove the partition frequently. For further renovations, it is enough to replace the curtain to match the new bedroom design. During daylight hours, you can open the curtain and allow the sun's rays to penetrate into the far part of the room. A neutral option is gray or pale brown fabric. In the bedroom for younger girls, you can hang a multi-colored curtain with a print or a geometric pattern.
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Choice of color and style
This is perhaps the most difficult stage in the labor-intensive process of arrangement. Difficulties may arise due to different tastes and preferences among sisters.
It is necessary to take into account the wishes of each child and make sure that the colors and styles chosen by the girls are harmoniously combined in the overall picture of the interior. Here are some recommendations to help you decide.
- Do not choose monochrome interior solutions - they do not allow you to use color as a tool for zoning a room.
- It is important to ask girls what colors they prefer and choose options that will contrast or harmoniously combine with each other.
- It is worth finding something in common that each of the sisters likes in order to form the core, the basis of the future interior. But in separate zones, use objects taking into account the personal preferences of each girl.
- It is important to choose a single style concept, but it is better to use different color schemes for each half.
- It is necessary to select a style taking into account age, and also do not forget about child safety.
- It is recommended to choose practical style and color solutions.
More: Ideas for arranging a children's room
It is not recommended to use the traditional “cartoon” interior style. If parents want to instill in their children a sense of style and refined taste, they should choose aesthetic interior concepts from the classical direction.
Moreover, children change their preferences quite quickly, and there is no guarantee that within a month they will get bored with their once-favorite cartoon characters.
Furniture for two girls
The interior of a room largely depends on what fittings are located in it. Therefore, it is important to choose models that harmoniously complement the design in color and shape. Depending on the financial situation of the parents and the layout of the room, choose one of the following options for furnishing the room:
- Furniture for shared use. Bunk beds, large wardrobes, long tables with many drawers - any furniture that can be shared by 2 sisters will do. When choosing such a layout, it is important to establish rules in advance to avoid disputes. This option should not be considered if there is a big difference in the girls’ ages.
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- Children's furniture sets. A combined table with a bed or a single set of a wardrobe, sleeping and work space is a great idea when decorating 2 separate zones. Both girls will be able to manage their own space.
- Regular wood-look furniture. This option, unlike the previous two, will not lose relevance over time. This layout is suitable if both girls are teenagers or already students. Daughters will be able to use combined or separate areas for sleep, rest and study, regardless of age.
Photo gallery
The photo gallery presents a selection of photos of room interiors for two younger girls and teenagers.
Involving girls in joint discussion and planning of their nursery will produce excellent results. The interior of the room will be not only practical and functional, but also spontaneous and alive.
Photo selection
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Ceiling and light in the nursery
The majestic ceiling owes its appearance to luxurious stucco and small lighting spots that highlight the classic motif of the central chandelier.
To make it possible to install lamps, the ceilings were lowered somewhat, and at the same time they were soundproofed using sealing tape and mineral insulation laid in a specially assembled frame. The inside of the ceiling was covered with sheets of plasterboard and treated with finishing putty. We used a pencil to mark the places where the plaster stucco molding should be attached and glued it in place. To fasten large parts we had to use self-tapping screws.
The ceiling was painted with an English water-based coating with high durability. A handmade chandelier with a chrome base and glass pendants primly took its place in the center of the ceiling.
Small holes were provided in the stucco molding for the installation of additional spots. Two night lights in the area of the beds and sconces in the work area are responsible for the lower light of the room. A lamp with a fabric lampshade and a glass base is used as a backlight.
In the loggia, lighting is created by built-in halogen lamps with transparent bodies. If you need to work at a table, you can use a sconce with a chrome leg as an additional light source.
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Freedom of movement
In a spacious room, children feel comfortable, they will not show aggression. During adolescence, this freedom will help avoid depression and smooth out a critical period of development.
Crowding in the nursery is unacceptable. The room should remain free regardless of the number of children. Carefully check the dimensions of each piece of furniture, use the entire height of the walls. Double-decker beds and shelving save space. If necessary, the closet can be placed in the hallway. It is important to leave the center of the room as clear as possible.
How to divide a room?
Since this room combines several functional areas at once, it is important to correctly zoning the space. The sleeping area includes two beds, which can be installed parallel to each other, separated by a wardrobe, shelving, or canopy structures.
Greater space savings can be achieved through folding, roll-out beds or folding sofas.
The study area, preferably with two separate work tables, is located near the window for high-quality natural light or is equipped on a combined balcony or loggia.
The photo shows a visual separation of the sleeping area due to the podium in the interior of the girls’ room.
The equipment of the place for games depends on the activities, hobbies and tastes of the girls. For twins or children of the same age, this area can be shared.
In the design of the recreation area, various comfortable chairs, ottomans, and carpets are used; for children, a system for storing children's toys is equipped, and for teenagers, video or audio equipment is installed.
The photo shows a zoning option using a plasterboard partition in an asymmetrical room for girls.
There are a huge variety of options for demarcating a room. A fairly popular solution is zoning using color or light design, as well as separating areas with plasterboard, wood or any other partitions that maximally individualize the space.
No less in demand is the use of floor or ceiling screens, which are particularly mobile, textile curtains, cabinets, shelving and other pieces of furniture.
Furniture arrangement in limited space
A nursery for two girls must have:
- two beds;
- one common or two desks;
- two chairs;
- one common closet (clearly divided between two owners).
Typically, children's rooms are 10-15 square meters. meters. The main task when arranging is to arrange the furniture correctly. To take up as little space as possible in the room, you should opt for:
- Multifunctional furniture. This could be a sofa bed, a bed with lower shelves, ottomans with niches for things, wardrobes with drawers, shelves for clothes and a compartment for hangers. Such furniture will allow you to significantly save on purchasing unnecessary shelves.
- Light and low furniture. A light surface opens up the space, and cabinets that do not touch the ceiling make the room appear taller.
- Soft, streamlined shapes. The geometry of the furniture adds roughness to the interior and narrows the room. Shapeless armchairs, sofas with rounded armrests, curved tables - all this is created for small rooms.
Option for planning a room of 10 square meters.
meters Free space is a place for creativity and development. You should leave the things you really need and the appropriate furniture for them in the room. Modern styles provide for storing things in open spaces - tables, racks, wall shelves. Such furniture does not clutter or narrow the room.
Wicker baskets and decorated wooden boxes are suitable for storing toys.
How to organize your study space
A table and a place for books are now very conveniently placed complete with a loft bed. This saves space and compact arrangement of necessary furniture. If both girls need tables, it is better to place them next to each other or opposite each other. A bookcase, decorative screen or retractable door will perfectly separate the work area from the rest of the room.
Bedroom interior design for teenage girls
If you want to avoid scandals and quarrels, then be sure to ensure that the bedroom for two girls is designed symmetrically . 2 beds, 2 bedside tables, 2 tables and 2 chairs - this is the required minimum that should be present in the nursery. Don't forget about a large and spacious storage system. This can be either one solid closet, or several modules or a common dressing room . But the space in the closet should be divided strictly and clearly in half.
A bedroom for two teenage girls is a reason to find out who the parents love more. Such a period in the life of sisters is inevitable, but minimizing it is the task of loving parents. Psychologists advise purchasing similar furniture from the same manufacturer at a similar price. The ideal option is models of different colors . The same should be done with lamps, shelves, pillows and even bed linens.
The choice of color and model is best left to the girls themselves. Teenagers already have an idea of what kind of room they would like to live in. Just try to protect them from decisions that could negatively affect their health and safety. For example, choosing a rich pink or red color for decorating a room will lead to fatigue, insomnia, and headaches. But imposing neutral colors on girls is not the best way to resolve a controversial issue. A white or beige children's room will look too boring . Give your child freedom of expression and choose a variety of finishing options together. An excellent way out of the situation is photo wallpaper with a print that both girls like.