Features of choice
Considering the number of things that are increasing every year, as well as the abundance of toys, books, textbooks, and stationery.
Therefore, you need to approach the choice of storage location very seriously in order to take into account all the needs of your offspring. Layout features, purpose, age characteristics and design influence the selection and must be taken into account.
Capacity
Additional shelves for storing seasonal items, shoes, boxes of toys, shelves for books and compartments with hangers, drawers for bed linen - all this will help to rationally and ergonomically place a lot of necessary accessories inside.
All details should be located within reach, at a comfortable height, because otherwise the little owner will not feel like a master, so convincing him to maintain order in his personal territory will have great difficulty.
Purpose
Ideally, a large room can accommodate several varieties. A separate children's wardrobe for clothes, another for books and toys.
In reality, usually one large, roomy piece of furniture combines all the necessary qualities, which is not bad, because it teaches order and leaves space for games.
Safety
This point concerns the shape, quality of surface treatment, the presence of small decorative ornaments, mirrors, shelf fastening, as well as the material itself from which the furniture is made. Sliding wardrobes meet safety requirements well.
It makes sense to install it in a children's room if you need to place a lot of things in a limited space. For children, you need to choose only natural materials, this applies to furnishings and decoration in general. There should be no sharp corners, protruding handles or poorly secured elements.
Children are very active; during emotional active games they can get hurt and injured. The fittings should be round in shape, and all moving parts should be easy to open or pull out.
Built-in wardrobe
The built-in wardrobe in the children's room contains a variety of shelves for storing children's things and bed linen. It also has a hanging bar and drawers for small items. The height of the bar must be selected in accordance with the height of the child, so that he can reach the necessary hangers with clothes. In addition, it is convenient to allocate a separate shelf for textbooks, notebooks and other stationery.
The facade of the wardrobe should fit harmoniously into the interior and become part of it. Dark colors preferred by adults are not suitable for a children's room. It is better to stick to light, warm shades or decorate the facades with photo printing. This design will enliven the room and add personality to it. You can choose cartoon characters or your child’s favorite animals as decoration elements.
A sliding wardrobe is the best wardrobe option for two children. In this case, the older child’s things can be placed on the upper shelves, and the lower tier can be reserved for the younger one. Each family member needs a personal space that he can customize to suit himself. In addition, maintaining order and cleanliness in personal belongings is one of the factors in developing discipline in a child.
As you grow older, priorities in tastes change. Furniture becomes more stylish, teenage. Practically, this is the same furniture for adults, only with a slight difference. The design of the cabinet may contain various decorative elements and an original color scheme.
Form
This condition is largely determined by the features and size of the room. A corner wardrobe for a nursery is convenient because it provides a simple way to save square meters. Wall-mounted options are more mobile; they can be moved freely if necessary to change the arrangement.
An excellent option for small-sized apartments are sets that provide the possibility of combining several pieces of furniture - tables, beds, drawers. An abundance of parts will not hurt, and additional storage devices will come in handy.
How to choose?
A child’s closet is a universal place in which basic things and clothes are stored, but this is not its main purpose.
So, the closet is also the very place where the child hides from the peasants, or, conversely, the place in which the child locks the peasants.
Each piece of furniture is a special game object, and therefore a number of conditions are imposed on the cabinets:
Sustainability. A narrow and tall wardrobe will perfectly complement an adult’s bedroom, and in a child’s bedroom the wardrobe should withstand impacts, jumps, and also being lifted up by the shelves. Particular attention should be paid to the legs, and therefore it is better to choose a cabinet with flat legs.
Safety includes both the choice of material and design nuances. It is best to have rounded corners. You should not choose furniture with glass and mirrors.
Environmental friendliness - chipboard cabinets are the most budget option, but they can cause harm to a child’s health, and therefore you should make sure that the material is acceptable for use in a nursery. It is better to purchase a cabinet made of MDF, natural wood coated with veneer.
Spaciousness - the child has a lot of clothes, toys, bedding, and therefore everything needs to be organized so that you can free up space in the room to organize a play area.
Functionality - numerous compartments for hangers, shelves, drawers, hooks. Because clothes, toys, books will be placed in the closet, there should be a place for everything.
Hygiene. It is best that the surface is varnished so that “children’s creations” can be easily wiped off the surface.
It is generally accepted that the children's room is the smallest room in the apartment, and therefore the chest of drawers will simply steal space from the children's room. It is better to use a corner closet in a children's room to make good use of the corner and provide storage space.
Age and gender
It is impossible to furnish a room once and for all so that it remains relevant from birth to adulthood. The baby grows, needs, tastes, and preferences change over time. A boy's area is very different from a girl's room, even in color palette; blue shades are traditionally considered suitable for boys, and soft pink ones are more often chosen for girls. Therefore, it is worth factoring into your budget in advance the need to change furniture when the right time comes.
Ikea cabinets will be an excellent assistant in a difficult choice. The world's popular Swedish brand, specializing in the production of furniture products, offers inexpensive budget and unique luxury lines of various furniture for every taste and budget, while most of the models have a modern approach and fit perfectly into interiors of any style and orientation.
Every age has its own closet
When choosing a cabinet, you should focus not only on the technical characteristics of the furniture, but also on the age of the child. A lot depends on him. In particular, suitable sizes.
For example, for a child who is only a few years old, a small cabinet with shelves and no space for hangers is perfect. But for a teenager, you need a much larger closet, and it should have wider functionality.
Mobile
Lightweight children's wall cabinets are distinguished by their small module sizes, which can be rearranged as needed and at your discretion. Children will love this large furniture set, especially if it is made in bright colors and has an unusual design.
Doors decorated with images of favorite fairy-tale characters, fragments from films and cartoons, funny characters, fantastic landscapes - all this forms the child’s real world, and older children enjoy decorating the walls with comics.
Often the complete set of walls includes additional options for furnishings: a bed can be located on the upper tier, the side walls can be transformed into a table if necessary, and the abundance of all kinds of drawers and shelves allows you to store all the expensive children’s valuables. There are closed compartments for clothes and shoes, shelves for books, drawers for bed linen and personal items.
Unlike heavy and massive sets, such walls are lighter, and their entire structure meets primarily the requirements of safety, practicality and rational use of space.
The model does an excellent job of teaching children to be tidy; the clear arrangement of each individual section teaches them to organize their personal territory with comfort, practicality, and accuracy.
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A modern modification for rational parents and their children allows you to fit several furniture components into one piece. The most common variations are a children's wardrobe with a table or bed. Well suited for teenagers for the purpose of zoning the territory, and also makes it easier for the child to maintain order.
The models on the market vary in color and table location. He can:
- extend using wheels and guides;
- lean to the side, allowing you to arrange a work area if necessary;
- rise, opening the shelves located behind it;
- fold to the desired height.
The wide possibilities of such multifunctional furniture allow you to comfortably place a child at the table, and remove it after completing tasks, freeing up space for entertainment.
Furniture with built-in beds is also convenient because it is additionally equipped with storage space. A children's closet with drawers can be located under the bed, allowing you to store bed linen, clothes, and personal items without taking up extra space in the room.
Loving parents who care about the needs of their child will always find a suitable way to conveniently place the furniture and personal belongings of their son or daughter, taking into account their opinion. Older children will enjoy choosing the decor for their room, which will be a good way to show initiative and participate in family activities.
Design and colors
In order not to make a mistake with the choice of furniture, you need to take into account the gender, age, and interests of the child. The design style of the room itself plays an important role. The following directions are most often used for children:
- Scandinavian style. Universal design, suitable for children 7–10 years old and teenagers. The direction is characterized by natural colors and the use of natural materials. A small freestanding straight wardrobe with hinged doors will fit well. The color can be white, gray, dark blue, brown.
- Space style. This direction is especially relevant for boys from 7 to 15 years old. To decorate the room, gray, white, blue, and purple tones are used. The cabinet may have a non-standard shape or resemble a spaceship. A model equipped with laminated doors with mirrors will look interesting. The shade of the cabinet should be in harmony with the wallpaper and the rest of the furniture.
- Provence. This direction is suitable for young ladies, since its main features are tenderness and romance. The style involves the use of natural materials and light pastel shades. It is better to install a simple, but at the same time functional wardrobe in a Provence room. Optimal colors: white, beige, lavender, green. The accent of such a wardrobe can be unusual handles.
What to look for when choosing furniture for a teenager's room
Furniture with a marine or mechanical theme is extremely popular for boys’ rooms. Cabinets designed in Lego style are also in demand. Another interesting option is when your favorite superheroes are painted on the doors. But it is worth considering that such models are suitable until adolescence. After 12 years, wardrobes in the loft, minimalism, and hi-tech styles will be more preferable.
In a girl's room you can install a wardrobe in the style of Provence, shabby chic or a wardrobe with an English design. Such models are universal, they are suitable for schoolgirls aged 6–9 years, as well as for young ladies. If your parents plan to do renovations frequently, for the first time you can purchase a simple light cabinet, which will be decorated with fittings in the shape of hearts or animals.
As for the color scheme, the shade of the cabinet is selected individually. In this case, the wardrobe can be in harmony with the room or act as an accent. For a boy's nursery, the most preferred colors are blue, blue, green, and yellow. If the cabinet has an unusual shape or complex decor, it is advisable that it be made in soothing shades.
Furniture for girls is usually made in pastel colors. White, lavender, peach, and pink shades often predominate. Famous cartoon princesses and fairy tale heroes can be painted on the cabinet doors. It is advisable for young fashionistas to have a mirror hanging on the back of the door.
