How to accommodate three children: tips and tricks
Regardless of age category, gender and tastes, the design of a nursery for a family with three children should be comfortable for everyone.
- To equip a nursery for three, in an apartment or house, the largest room is better suited.
- If there is a balcony in the room, it can be combined with the living area and converted into a work area or dressing room.
- A large-width window sill will perfectly serve as a desk or computer desk and thereby save space.
- The design should use a gender-neutral color scheme with universal patterns and prints.
Layouts and zoning
The convenience and comfort of the interior of a nursery for three depends entirely on a well-designed plan. Large bedroom from 19 sq.m. and more, provides the opportunity to install three separate beds, desks, lockers for each child and even a sports or play complex. With the use of proper zoning, a sufficient amount of free space will remain in the room.
In the design of a small room of 9 sq. or 12 sq. in Khrushchev, it is not recommended to use finishing in dark colors, as it will help reduce the area. Wallpaper with a vertical striped print will help give the bedroom visual height, and canvases with horizontal lines will visually expand the space. A ceiling plane with a 3D image will add additional volume to the room.
A very important stage during renovation is zoning, thanks to which the room is divided into certain areas, such as a play area, a place to sleep, relax, a work or creative corner. For separation, partitions are chosen in the form of curtains, screens, screens, furniture items and facing materials.
The photo shows an option for zoning a children's bedroom for three children of different ages.
Also, when arranging, you should pay special attention to the elongated room. It is advisable to divide such a narrow room into separate sections, for example, place a desk or computer desk by the window, organize a creative corner and other zones nearby.
It is better to decorate the play area in brighter and richer colors to create an energetic atmosphere, and for the sleeping and study areas choose calm pastel shades that promote the necessary psychological mood.
The photo shows wooden sliding partitions in the design of a children's room for three.
Zoning rules
When arranging a room for three children, it is necessary to create equal conditions for each child. Proper zoning of space will help to do this. At the same time, it should not be too exaggerated, otherwise instead of one room you will end up with three cramped rooms.
There are two main principles of zoning. According to them, you can create a separate living space for each child or differentiate zones by function:
- playroom - a free area for outdoor games; there can also be a table for drawing, reading, modeling, appliqué, etc.;
- bedroom - a sleeping area where the beds are located; it is better to place it away from windows and doors so that noise and light do not interfere with a restful sleep;
- study area - an area where work and computer tables, teaching aids, etc. are located;
- dressing room - an area where storage systems are located;
- relaxation area - here you can install a miniature sofa and TV equipment for watching your favorite programs.
Zoning space using a light partition
Combining zones is allowed. For example, you can combine a playroom with a relaxation area, a dressing room with a bedroom, etc. You can completely abandon any area. For example, if there are no preschoolers among three children, then they are unlikely to need a play space. And if, on the contrary, all the children in the family are small, then they do not yet need a work area.
If children of different sexes are growing up in a family, and their age difference is more than 4–5 years, then it is better to zone the nursery space so that each child has his own corner, since children have different needs and hobbies.
Possible zoning methods
You can divide a room into zones using furniture, screens or light partitions, but only if it has a fairly large area. If the room is small, then different finishes will help to visually divide it into zones. In addition, you can zone the space using architectural techniques, lighting or textiles.
Zoning with furniture
Zoning using architectural structures
Architectural structures in the interior include podiums, partitions and arches. It is unlikely that you will be able to organize them yourself. Such elements must be provided for at the repair stage, and only highly professional craftsmen can perform them.
Zoning with a stylish arch
Zoning with lighting fixtures
Lighting fixtures include chandeliers, floor lamps, sconces and table lamps. By placing lamps of different designs and intensities in the room, you can thereby delimit zones. However, we should not forget that the brightest light should be above the work area, and the rest area can be dimly lit. Modern electrical appliances with a dimmer will help you regulate the light intensity.
Highlighting the play area using ceiling lights
Zoning using finishing
Using different colors of walls or wallpaper, you can select a corner for each of the three children or separate functional areas. According to generally accepted rules, the use of bright neon colors is not allowed in the interior of a child’s room. The colors of fresh fruits are more suitable for the workspace. They stimulate brain activity. To decorate the recreation area, it is better to use muted shades: green, blue-lilac, pink, blue, light gray, beige, cream. They help you relax.
We divide the children's room into zones with walls of different colors
Zoning with textiles
Indoor textiles are not just curtains on the window. By placing panel curtains or fabrics with weighting along the bottom edge in the space of the room, you can ideally isolate the sleeping area. If you are zoning the space according to the principle “each child has his own corner,” and the area of the room does not allow even textile structures to be enclosed, you can simply cover three beds with bedspreads of different colors with different patterns.
Textile curtain partition with weighting at the bottom
Zoning with furniture
One of the main pieces of furniture in a children's room is the bed. And if there are three children, then you will need as many as three beds! It is best to fit three standard beds into the room, taking into account the tastes of each child. For example, one person likes a bed in the shape of a dinosaur, another – in the shape of a car, and a third – in the shape of a house. According to child psychologists, you fall asleep faster in a cozy crib!
But most often it is not possible to place three standard beds in a room, so two- and three-story beds, as well as loft beds, are widely used. In order for each child to feel that the sleeping place belongs only to him, the beds can be decorated in different ways. For example, a single-tier one should be equipped with drawers for storing small items, while a two-tier one will in any case have a ladder.
The most affordable way to divide a room into sections is to put up a shelving unit
If the children's room in your apartment is very small, you can put folding beds in the play area, then this area will turn into a bedroom at night. For older children, it is recommended to use sectional movable furniture that they can handle independently.
To indicate the personal possessions of each child, several furniture sections can be installed between the beds. You can also delimit the space with drawers for toys and other things. It is better if these boxes are of different sizes and colors.
How to furnish a nursery?
The most important and essential element of a nursery for three is considered to be a bed. For a small room, you can use a three-tier model or a two-tier design with a roll-out bed; if there is enough space in one room, it is preferable to install three separate single beds, sofas or couches with U-shaped, L-shaped, parallel or linear placement.
The photo shows a nursery for three girls, decorated with a white wooden wardrobe combined with beds.
A more convenient solution is multifunctional sectional furniture, which can easily be placed between the beds and visually highlights the child’s personal space. In the bedroom, it is appropriate to use transformable furniture, in the form of folding tables or a wide window sill integrated into the tabletop.
The photo shows the arrangement of beds in the interior of a spacious bedroom for three.
To save space in the room, they choose built-in storage systems, for example, sliding wardrobes with a mirrored facade, which visually expands the boundaries of the space. It is advisable that the children's room have three wardrobes or one large wardrobe with separate shelves for storing each child's belongings. Furniture structures should be as stable as possible and have a small height.
The photo shows a bunk bed with a pull-out bed in the interior of a nursery.
Lighting
A bedroom for three children must have high-quality light. With the help of separate lighting, in the form of spotlights, it is possible not only to zone the room, but also to highlight the child’s personal place.
Each work corner is equipped with a table lamp or sconce with the ability to adjust the light output. With a sufficient number of lighting fixtures, the central chandelier can be placed in the play area or completely abandoned. In addition to artificial light, the presence of natural and natural lighting in the room is encouraged.
The photo shows a variant of central lighting, in the form of a chandelier in the interior of a nursery for three boys.
Finishing work
If the finishing work is done with high quality, then the children's room for three children will turn out to be multifunctional and effective.
You can make a visual division of the room and create your own design for each of its inhabitants.
This solution is rational to use if there is at least one wall per child.
If you have to place several zones on the surface of one wall, this option is not suitable, since the design will be overloaded and the free area will be significantly reduced.
A good nursery should be decorated with natural materials. The floor surface can be covered with parquet boards, laminate or linoleum.
Plaster and wallpaper are placed advantageously on the surface of the walls. It is better to make ceilings suspended or suspended. Their surface can be painted or whitened. You can add zest by decorating the room.
Room design and decor
When finishing a nursery, natural materials are preferred, in the form of eco-friendly wood and natural textiles. Carpet, parquet or laminate are suitable for covering the floor; the walls are ideally decorated with wallpaper, paint, decorative panels or plaster.
The photo shows a space-themed nursery design for three boys.
Many parents prefer a themed design for their nursery. This decision is completely justified. The most popular areas are marine, sports, cartoon, space or fairy tale themes. Each design has its own accessories and decorative elements.
Which interior style should you choose?
Choose a children's interior design for three children not from personal preferences, but after consulting with the younger generation. If, due to age, the baby cannot express wishes, then rely on your taste.
Furniture structures should be as stable as possible and have a small height.
Remember that the entire interior dances with the design style. Having decided on the direction, you will need to choose the right finish, appropriate lighting, furniture and decor. This way, you will convey the spirit and mood of the chosen design, drawing on its distinctive features.
Classic and neoclassical
An excellent choice for growth. This style is timeless and fashionable, it is always relevant and popular. This option is suitable for both boys and girls. Classics are easily recognized by their homely comfort, abundance of natural materials and warm color palette.
When finishing a nursery, natural materials are preferred, in the form of eco-friendly wood and natural textiles.
Cool shades have the right to life when the room is on the south side. To decorate the walls, use wallpaper with a traditional pattern (checks, stripes, floral and plant motifs), for the floor - parquet, cork, for the ceiling - stucco.
Carpet, parquet or laminate are suitable for covering the floor; the walls are ideally decorated with wallpaper, paint, decorative panels or plaster.
Scandinavian style
In a children's room for three children, the interior of which is made in Scandinavian style, there is always a lot of light and space. Both boys and girls will love this design. It is simple to implement, does not require unnecessary decoration and is relatively inexpensive. This style can be recognized by natural textures, white color interspersed with bright shades, ethnic patterns and translucent curtains.
Each design has its own accessories and decorative elements.
Modern
One of the most common options for decorating a nursery for three children. Combinations of “calm” shades are appropriate here:
- cream;
- beige;
- grey-pink;
- aquamarine.
Many parents prefer a themed design for their nursery. This decision is completely justified.
But at the same time, furniture and textile design allows the use of rich tones of red, orange, light green, ultramarine and violet. Modern is ideal for a children's room because it does not tolerate sharp corners and straight lines.
American
Eclectic and unpretentious design. This style allows you to unleash your creativity. Here the emphasis is on practicality and convenience. An American-style room is suitable for preschoolers and teenagers. A light palette prevails in the decoration of the room. Furniture and decorative elements should form a symmetrical ensemble.
When decorating a room, age characteristics are primarily taken into account.
Photos for three children of different sexes
In a bedroom for three children of different sexes, zoning with screens, curtains or plasterboard partitions, which can be used to separate a place for changing clothes, would be appropriate. When decorating a room, age characteristics are primarily taken into account. In a nursery for small children, it is possible to install full beds next to each other and highlight their frames with a certain color.
For three schoolchildren, the best solution would be to delimit the area using a rack or cabinet and place the sleeping places at a comfortable distance from each other. Small-sized furniture or a bunk bed to accommodate same-sex children will help save usable space in a small space.
In the play area, you can also divide the space, arrange a cozy place with toys and dolls for girls and decorate it in soft and pastel colors, as well as highlight a sports corner for boys with a contrasting or cold finish.
What furniture to choose?
For the nursery, buy furniture for three children, taking into account the following indicators:
- quality and environmental friendliness of materials;
- strength and reliability of the structure;
- absence of fragile parts and sharp corners.
In addition to artificial light, the presence of natural and natural lighting in the room is encouraged.
When purchasing, give up massive sets in favor of cabinet furniture. Manufacturers offer ready-made solutions with standard sizes, the manufacture of which takes into account the age characteristics and growth of the child. Many people like bunk and triple beds for 3 children in a small room because of the availability of multiple sleeping spaces. Some bed models are equipped with a desk, shelves, wardrobe and more.
Small-sized furniture or a bunk bed to accommodate same-sex children will help save usable space in a small space.
Ideas for 3 boys
The design of a bedroom for three boys should be simple and minimalist, since such a room looks much more spacious and is easier to maintain order. Clocks, posters, photo frames, maps, potted plants, a globe or collectible figurines are suitable as decor.
A very interesting solution is to personalize the beds with nameplates. Each sleeping place should be equipped with lighting, in the form of sconces. It is also possible to use furniture lighting for a closet or chest of drawers.
For a room of three boys, a boyish themed design such as sports, airplanes, travel, cars or astronautics is suitable.
Repair and design
The design of a common nursery should suit all three boys, regardless of their age and tastes. Therefore, for interior decoration it is better to choose traditional and universal solutions.
- So, for example, if three teenagers, preteens and toddlers live in a room, then you should not choose pastel blue wallpaper with bears and bunnies to decorate the walls.
- To decorate the common room of three brothers, neutral colors are suitable: light gray, white, beige, brown, green, khaki, olive, blue. You can use bright shades as accents: yellow, orange, red, green, blue, turquoise.
- If the room is small, then it is highly desirable that the walls, floors, furniture and curtains be light. And let bright colors be only in accents. This technique will help to visually enlarge the space, make it lighter and balance the “chaos” of toys, books and clothes that, one way or another, forms in the boys’ room.
Take a look at these photos, maybe you will like some color schemes and design ideas.
The common room of 3 boys can be decorated in any style, but it is best to choose modern and minimalist trends, for example, Scandinavian style.
- You can also decorate the interior thematically by choosing a theme together with the guys. For example, this could be the theme of sports, airplanes, travel, cars, astronautics. However, keep in mind that children's themes such as pirates, circus or dinosaurs are more suitable for bedroom design for kids of about the same age.
Below is an example of the bedroom interior of three brothers, decorated in a marine or beach style.
In general, try to adhere to unity in everything - in the choice of bed linen, beds, bedside tables and other furniture.
- It is not necessary that everything for the guys is the same, the main thing is that the interior elements have something in common. For example, bedspreads can be different colors, but have the same pattern.
As for the choice of finishing materials, the main criteria here are wear resistance and practicality.
- Floor and wall coverings must withstand the triple load of auto racing and painting.
So, for example, instead of paper wallpaper it is better to choose non-woven wallpaper for painting (vinyl wallpaper is not the best choice for decorating a nursery), and instead of laminate - cork, flooring/parquet board or linoleum.
Interior for 3 girls
The design of a room for girls should have a unique finish, well-chosen colors and be especially practical. To organize a storage system for things and toys of three sisters, a spacious common closet, a chest of drawers with drawers, as well as personal bedside tables or shelves. In the bedroom of girls of different ages, zoning would be appropriate using a curtain or canopy.
The photo shows the interior of a bedroom for three girls, made in pastel colors.
It is not recommended to use too bright colors in decoration; such rich tones are best used as accents in combination with cladding in delicate pastel colors. For a girl's room, Provence, classic, pop art and others are often chosen.
Accessories for children's rooms
For kids, any educational toys, swings and play mats are suitable, for elementary school students - a selection of photo collages, for high school students - photo frames, posters of idols, sports equipment.
The design of a room for girls should have a unique finish, well-chosen colors and be especially practical.
Age characteristics
If there is a large age difference, a three-tier bed is suitable. Older children occupy the upper floors, and the baby is placed on the first tier. To create a cozy atmosphere and restful sleep, the youngest child’s crib is decorated with curtains.
The interior for three should take into account all the necessary items corresponding to different ages. For example, in the play area for an older child, you can install sports equipment, and for younger children, a swing and a table for creative activities.
The photo shows a children's bedroom for a teenager and two schoolchildren, decorated in yellow and blue shades.
Schoolchildren need personal space and their own corner. You can achieve separation using a podium, sliding partition or screen.
The photo shows the design of a spacious children's bedroom for two schoolchildren and a newborn baby.
For teenagers, the room should have elements in the form of a TV, game console, computer and music system. A folding sofa would be appropriate as a sleeping place, which will significantly save room space.
