Choosing a chandelier for a children's room is one of the most important stages in designing a personal space for the little owner. Proper lighting is essential for healthy vision. In addition, the development of perception and imagination, the safety and atmosphere of the room as a whole depend on its design. Let’s take a closer look at how to choose the right lighting fixtures for your child’s room.
Features of a chandelier for a nursery
Lighting in a children's room is always a little more expensive than in other rooms of an apartment or house. This is due to the fact that chandeliers undergo more tests and tests at the design stage. They must comply with all safety rules, not emit harmful and toxic fumes into the air during operation, and also consist of clean and environmentally friendly materials.
Fabric chandeliers for the nursery
Parents can choose chandeliers based on the age and gender of the child. But any of them should fit organically into the interior of the room and support the overall style and configuration of the room. The lighting design is selected according to the size of the room and the height of the ceiling.
Chandeliers in a children's room have:
- bright color;
- unusual shape;
- depicting your favorite fairy tale characters.
It's hard to imagine a living room ceiling light in the shape of a blue airplane or pirate ship. For a room intended for a little person, it is important to show imagination and not settle for familiar and mundane options. Creative solutions will help awaken the child’s creativity and potential and make his imagination work.
Parents can choose chandeliers based on the age and gender of the child
When designing a children's room and choosing a chandelier, parents should remember that each color can have a different effect on the baby's nervous system. The brighter the lighting equipment, the more fun and active the child will be. That is why chandeliers are often produced in bright and rich colors.
Chandeliers for a children's room should be made only from clean and environmentally friendly materials. Only they can guarantee the safety of the child.
Classic style
Special compounds are applied to the lamps to protect them from large accumulations of dust.
This will help prevent the child from developing allergic reactions. Also, models for children's rooms should be easy to clean. They undergo more thorough and frequent cleaning, unlike lamps for adult premises.
The chandelier must fully take into account the specifics of the room. For example, if the baby wanted it to be decorated in the form of a pirate ship, then there is no need to buy a lamp with flowers applied to the surface. Here, a scroll, a pirate ship or cannonballs that seem to be hovering in the air would look more appropriate.
Advice Before installing equipment, you need to study its electrical wiring. For a children's room, it is better to choose models with additional fuses and high-quality wiring to eliminate possible fire risks and increase the level of child safety.
Creative lighting for children's rooms
Chandelier for a boy’s room – theme
When choosing a chandelier, you should choose a model that harmoniously fits into the interior. It is advisable that it be in the same color scheme as the design details - rug, curtains, bedspread. There are many themes in which boys' bedrooms are decorated, and the lamp can match the chosen one.
Here are the most common themes for decorating a room:
- Marine. Characterized by the presence of different tones of blue, cyan, turquoise. There are many light areas and bright spots in the “marine” room. The chandelier can have the shape of a steering wheel, an anchor, and is often decorated with imitation ropes.
- Cartoon. If the bed follows the shape of the car from the Cars cartoon, there is no need to try to choose a similar chandelier. A bright product in the same color scheme with an unusual shape will do. Chandeliers-headlights, as well as fabric lampshades, will look good.
- Space. This theme is suitable even for a teenager, because it resonates well with high-tech and techno styles and in the future can smoothly flow into more adult room design options. For a child, you can choose a chandelier in the shape of a star or a rocket, although a simple stylish metal shade is also suitable.
- Sports. The easiest option is to buy a chandelier in the shape of a ball, although you can even complement it with a basketball net to create an original composition.
- Pirate. If a child is interested in stories about treasures and dreams of becoming a treasure hunter, you can decorate the room with flags and treasure maps. They even sell chandeliers in the shape of a skull, but they are not suitable for children - a child may be frightened by such a frightening composition.
- Air. A chandelier in the shape of an airplane, hot air balloon, or other vehicles is suitable for children who dream of becoming pilots and aeronauts.
- Automobile, motorcycle. Typically, such topics are good for teenagers who already have adult hobbies. A spotlight chandelier or metal lamp will help you decorate the room in the appropriate style.
- Musical. Lamps in the shape of musical instruments, fabric lampshades with drawn notes are well suited for children who are interested in music. You can even make a drum chandelier with your own hands, which will be an original style solution.
Children also like chandeliers in the shape of toys, animals and plants, made in a natural theme. But it happens that a more adult design without a thematic direction is chosen. In such a situation, you need to follow the recommendations of designers on the style of bedrooms:
- Country. Such chandeliers are more suitable for teenagers. They are available in white, black, often finished to resemble old metal, stone, and include wooden parts.
- Pop Art. Bizarre shapes, bright glass elements, including those in the form of vegetables, flowers, geometric shapes, abstract objects - this is what characterizes chandeliers of this style.
- Retro and loft. Edison lamps, shades with wires, artificially aged, vintage details - such chandeliers are suitable for teenagers.
- Hi-tech, techno. Such lamps have chrome parts, glass, and they have a laconic or unusual complex shape. Chandeliers are often made in the form of a sphere or geometric shapes.
- Ecostyle. Such products are made from wood, paper, fabric, rattan, they are environmentally friendly and very beautiful.
What color is best for a chandelier? White lamps are considered a classic option, although such lighting devices do not leave much to the imagination. It is better if there are beautiful, bright patterns on a white background, for example, cartoon characters or animals. Yellow is also a popular color for boys' bedrooms. It is warm, sunny, suitable for a child of any age.
Blue color is considered calming and relaxing; for boys it is universal and suitable for almost any style of room. It is only important not to add too many blue details in the room, so as not to make it gloomy, which can cause depressive moods in the child. With the color red, moderation is also important - it is better to have no more than two pieces of this color in the room, otherwise the baby will have problems falling asleep. Green color is considered suitable for all types of interior; it is rich, joyful, and therefore loved by most children.
Varieties of children's lamps
To choose lighting equipment for a nursery, you need to take into account several basic parameters. Each sign will help you make a choice in the right direction. Thanks to this, the child will feel comfortable and cozy in his room.
Division depending on the method of mounting the lamp:
- suspended _ It will look very good in a room with high ceilings. The fastening is available in various options, for example, a cord or a rod. The lamp itself can also be made in different shapes;
- waybill . Parents are afraid to purchase the tablet chandelier option because they fear that the interior will become monotonous or boring. But designers began to depict various fairy-tale characters, beautiful thematic patterns or drawings of soaring clouds on the lampshades, which would look good in a nursery. The light that will pass through the images will create interesting projections;
- built- in They do not act as the main element for lighting a nursery. Such chandeliers become auxiliary parts of pendant and overhead models. This helps fill the space with the right amount of light. To prevent parents from paying a lot of money for wasted electricity, it is recommended to use LED lighting or energy-saving light bulbs.
Separation of lighting equipment depending on the number of light bulbs:
- one . Usually a chandelier with so many bulbs is hung in the middle of the room. The main thing is to make sure that the space is fully lit. The child should not sit in the twilight. If necessary, spotlights are installed around the perimeter of the room;
- more than one light bulb . These models always have a larger diameter, which helps them fully illuminate every centimeter of the nursery.
Possibility of adjusting the light level in the room:
- There is not . The lighting in the room is always maintained at the same level;
- There is . Parents or the child himself can adjust the intensity and color of the light. To make this process easy and quick, a special remote control is included. Some models have a built-in dimmer that adjusts the light level and also functions as a switch.
Standard white light
Depending on the age and gender of the child:
- for children under 1 year. At this age there is no need to choose a lamp yet. The child spends all his time with mom and dad in their bedroom;
- for preschoolers:
- if this is a girl, then you can focus on bright girly characters, as well as cute animals;
- For a boy, you can also choose bright models. They should be boyish colors and themes;
- for schoolchildren:
- bright patterns and themed decorations are suitable for girls;
- boys are selected models from sports, cars, space or favorite fairy-tale characters;
Option for girls
- for older girls it is better to choose neutral classic chandeliers in delicate shades;
- Brutal metal or plastic lamps would look appropriate in a guy’s room.
Advice Parents, before choosing a chandelier for the nursery, should rely on the taste of the child.
Color solutions
In order to feed the child with the necessary energy, the surrounding space must be properly designed. First of all, this concerns colors and shades in the room. The tone of the chandelier and soft light will fill the room with comfort . This combination will help the baby’s all-round development.
Creative lighting solution
For a children's room, it is better to choose 4000K white lighting. Lamp shades will help refract the rays correctly, and you should also choose them carefully. The chandelier can be made in any color scheme. The main thing is to take into account the gender, age and hobbies of the little resident for whom the equipment is selected.
To make it easier for parents to navigate, you need to pay attention to the following recommendations:
- Babies . The light should not be made too bright, as this may affect the quality of sleep. Children will become irritable and restless. The design of the chandelier should adhere to neutral shades. Good options are beige, gray and white.
- Boys . Dark green, blue, and red chandeliers are suitable for future men. They are made in minimalism, but can be complemented with decorations. The main thing is not to overdo it with brutality. The lamp is selected for a children's room, which means it should be filled with fun and positivity.
- Girls . Gentle and romantic shades are suitable for young ladies. The chandelier can be decorated in pink, yellow, lilac. Girls will love models decorated with fairy-tale or cartoon characters, as well as various stars and hearts.
- Teenagers . As a child grows up, fairy tales gradually begin to disappear from his life. Therefore, the interior of the room should also undergo some changes. The chandelier should be made in calm and muted colors. This will help your teenager relax before going to bed after a busy day.
Suspended ceiling with lamps
Advice If you choose a chandelier from several tones for a children's room, then they should all be combined with each other and with the surrounding environment.
When choosing bright lighting equipment, a special reminder will come to the aid of parents.
It contains the most current color combinations that are suitable for a children's room.
- light gray + aquamarine;
- khaki + purple;
- dark blue + raspberry;
- beige + pistachio;
- light green + hot pink;
- soft blue + bright yellow;
- dark brown + canary;
- turquoise + blue-gray;
- sea wave + orange;
- emerald + yellow.
Children's room requires a lot of light
When a chandelier is made of more than 2 colors, it is imperative to combine warm shades with warm ones, and cold shades with cold ones. But for a children's room it is better to opt for warm colors.
Basic rules for lighting in a nursery
For a children's room, it is extremely important to have all types of lighting. During the daytime, it should receive enough natural light. It is advisable to place the child’s workplace near a window.
If the room's windows are on the south side, slightly adjust the flow of rays with translucent curtains. This will avoid unnecessary strain on the baby’s vision. The most successful window location is considered to be southeast.
If the window opening is located on the north side, the ideal option would be to enlarge the windows. If this is not possible, choose a white color scheme for finishing and install reflective surfaces.
Artificial lighting of the room is created using central lighting and additional spotlights. These can be sconces, floor lamps, night lights, lamps for work.
All kinds of spots that can illuminate even the farthest corners of the room do a very good job.
It is very important to provide high-quality lighting for the child’s work area. This is a prerequisite for maintaining good vision. The light from the desk lamp should fall in such a way that it does not create a shadow on the surface of the workplace. This depends on the correct design, choice of tilt angle and luminous flux power.
You should also avoid getting direct streams directly into your eyes. Spotlights can be mounted on shelves and racks above the workplace.
For a children's room, the use of spotlights around the perimeter is justified. They can be of completely different shapes and designs, in the form of toys and objects.
It’s a good idea to use all kinds of floor lamps and sconces for zoning into work, play areas and sleeping areas.
Children's lighting devices must have increased stability, strength, and fire safety. If such a device breaks, it should not break into small fragments. Cords and wires should not hang freely.
It is very important to provide night lights for the children's room. Their light should not be too bright and not too dim. Such products may be in the form of toys.
Instead of a night light, you can use a sconce. In this case, pay attention to models with adjustable light flow. This way you can change its power as needed.
Children's lighting devices must be made of high-quality materials and meet safety requirements.
Style selection
For young children, the main thing is the safety of the model and the level of lighting it provides. But keeping the interior in a certain style will be necessary for a teenager’s room. During this period, children begin to express themselves. Parents should help reveal the child's inner potential.
Room design in modern lofit style
Typically, styles such as:
- loft;
- high tech;
- modern
For young ladies, the choice falls on modern classics or Provence.
In a children's room, stylistic trends in their pure form are rarely used. As children begin to grow up, they add their own style, personal items, and cute things to the space. This emphasizes their individuality and character. The lamp also becomes part of the new interior. To convey all the uniqueness, you can experiment with its shade, shape, and the material from which it will be made.
High-tech style
If the children's room has low ceilings, then it is better to choose a ceiling or overhead chandelier model. The diameter is selected based on the size of the room. A pendant lamp will interfere with walking and will also emphasize the low height of the room. To complement the interior and place light accents in it, you can use spotlights.
Advice When a child wants to see a lamp in his room without shades or lampshades, it is recommended to purchase frosted light bulbs. Thanks to this, the light will be gently scattered, which will not cause any harm to children's vision.
Art Nouveau style
The main criteria for choosing a chandelier
All items that are in the children's room are initially subject to increased requirements. First of all, this concerns safety. The lamp must undergo a series of tests to prove its compliance with the following requirements:
- do not ignite;
- do not contain toxic and harmful components;
- no fragile or small parts.
Interesting lighting above the play area
If at least one of these conditions is not met, then parents may face negative consequences in the future.
After choosing a safe chandelier model, you need to choose the optimal light level for the children's room. It is better to give preference to soft and diffused lighting. It will not harm children's vision. Today there are models that are initially equipped with a dimmer. Thanks to this modern function, parents themselves will be able to control the intensity of lighting in the children's room.
Advice The chandelier must be selected strictly in accordance with the area of the room.
For a nursery, it is important that every centimeter is properly sanctified. A child should not play or study in the twilight, or try to see something in a dark corner. If the selected chandelier does not cope with this task, you can supplement it with spotlights, sconces or a floor lamp.
The chandelier must be selected strictly in accordance with the area of the room
Special attention is paid to light bulbs. For a child's room it is better not to choose halogen lamps. If they are damaged, they release toxic gases that can harm children's health. It is recommended to use LED lighting. Parents are often put off by the high price. However, not everyone knows the strengths of LEDs.
Among them:
- each light bulb shines much brighter than a regular one;
- Electricity consumption is reduced when using LEDs;
- durability. One light bulb can last about 15 years.
There is also such an indicator when choosing a chandelier for a child’s room as the pulsation index. It should be at a level of no more than 10%, and preferably much less. Violation of the pulsation level is invisible to the naked eye. This will affect the health and well-being of the child. The main symptoms are:
- fatigue;
- apathy;
- low performance;
- frequent headaches;
- depression.
For a developing child's body, each of this point can lead to irreversible and negative consequences.
About materials
Unacceptable in a nursery:
- Crystal. Suitable for large living rooms and requires careful and regular care. In a nursery, it looks like a foreign object and carries a potential danger. It may break into small pieces. A crystal chandelier is the choice of parents, however, it does not correspond to the wishes of the child.
- Low quality plastic. It is dangerous due to the substances that are included in its composition. At the slightest increase in temperature, toxins can be released into the air, causing allergies and provoking the development of various diseases. Plastic can also melt from contact with light bulbs. When purchasing, you need to ask the seller for a quality certificate.
- Textile. Chandeliers for children with textile elements look very gentle and unusual. However, they have some disadvantages: they get dirty quickly and are difficult to care for. Also, you should not choose chandeliers with soft toys for your children's room; such an item becomes a source of allergens.
What materials are preferable:
- Metal and glass. It is worth choosing a design made of impact-resistant glass of a simple shape. This chandelier does not pose a health hazard and is easy to care for.
- Natural materials. These include: rattan, bamboo and wood. When choosing them, you should pay attention to the possibility of wet cleaning and carefully check the strength of the structure. As for the base, it is better if it is metal to avoid direct contact of the wood with electric current.
- Organic glass. This is a natural, environmentally friendly plastic that is safe for children's health. Plexiglas products are attractive and varied.
