Small bedrooms for two kids
Children's small bedroom ideas: 20 space-smart designs |
It's likely that your children's bedrooms will be small, which presents a tricky design challenge. We all want our kids to have a bright, uncluttered place to sleep, play and do schoolwork, but if space means you feel you have to choose function over form, these clever children's small bedroom ideas will offer you some easy inspiration.
'Often, the solution to children's small bedroom layout problems is built-in furniture that can maximize every inch of space,' says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief of Homes & Gardens and mum of two. 'This is something we relied on when our kids were small and their bedrooms were space-challenged.
'However, it's an important lesson to learn that the furniture needs to be able to flex – they grow so quickly and their needs change just as fast.'
Below, we offer you a ton of ideas and advice so you can tune your kids' bedrooms to suit your child's needs and taste.
Children's small bedroom ideas
Planning successful small bedroom ideas, especially those for kids, depends on plenty of forward-thinking. Good storage, multi-functional furniture that serves a child’s changing needs, and imaginative décor are all key.
A balance between form and function will result in a hard-working small bedroom layout that stands the test of time.
3. Maximize all storage solutions
(Image credit: Kelling Designs )
You'll have been used, by now, to organizing a nursery, and applying the same principles to a child's small bedroom is just as important. Toy storage ideas and bookshelf ideas will be key, and if the shelving is adjustable, it can easily move from storing small kids' toys and books when they are young to schoolwork and gaming devices when they get older.
'When it comes to children's bedrooms, one of the most important considerations is organization. With careful and considerable planning, you can ensure that you maximize on the space available in even the smallest of rooms with enough storage to keep clothing, toys and other belongings organized, whilst leaving room for the bed and a place for study and play.
'By planning at the earliest stages, you'll be able to future-proof your child's bedroom with a strong foundation, only updating paintwork and general decor as your child grows and their interests change over time,' advises Emma Deterding, founder and creative director at Kelling Designs , who designed the room above.
2. Max out vertical space
(Image credit: Le Berre Vevaud/Stephan Julliard)
Children's small bedrooms, especially shared bedroom ideas, need to make use of the walls as much as possible. The first step for a shared space, or one that can cater to regular sleepovers, is to consider loft bed ideas. Beyond that, ensure any storage fitted goes from floor-to-ceiling to maximize opportunities.
'Bear in mind that floor-to-ceiling storage will make the room's footprint feel much smaller. If, however, you look for pale kids' room paint ideas, not only will they keep the feel light, but will give the illusion of space too. Blonde wood is the perfect choice of timber, and it looks great with pastel shades. A clever paint trick that gives an illusion of space is ombre, as shown on the closet doors. Look out for rugs that have multiple colors for extra interest,' says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief, Homes & Gardens.
3. Build a storage headboard to replace bedside tables
(Image credit: Laura Hammett Interiors/Julian Abrams)
Being space-smart in children's small bedrooms means using every possible inch of space, and we love clever headboard ideas that provide enough storage to give you back valuable floor space that might traditionally have been used for other furniture, as above.
'Our third guest room (above) is a vibrant and colorful small children’s bedroom, with a bright yellow armchair, complemented by blue and yellow soft furnishings and accessories.
'We worked with a number of upcoming artists to create a natural collection of pieces in various mediums that integrate additional color and interest to the space, playing with a clever and purposeful contrast between the angular and linear design and rounded and circular shapes within the art pieces,' says Laura Hammett, founder of Laura Hammett Interiors .
4. Carpet is soft underfoot for little toes
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It's not all about storage, though we will come back to that. Designing kids' bedrooms obviously needs to take comfort – especially when they are little and you might be combining bedroom and playroom ideas – and sound-proofing into account, this will become more apparent when you are looking for teenage bedroom ideas.
'Flooring is an important consideration for a child’s bedroom as it should help create a versatile room that is comfortable whilst also being a characterful space they love to spend time in.
'Although carpet ideas are typically considered first for a bedroom, both hard flooring and carpet can be suited to a child’s bedroom. Carpet adds comfort, natural insulation and is an excellent choice, being warmer than hard flooring and softer on the soles of feet. It also adds a little cushioning to soften any little trips from those learning to take their first steps,' says Punam Chada at Carpetright .
5. Go for all white walls to lighten up
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White bedroom ideas are always a great choice for small spaces, and the obvious solution for anyone looking for gender neutral nursery ideas, but consider the tone you choose carefully to make it feel welcome, and add color through accessories. This, also, will help you update the bedroom more easily and is a great choice for rented homes.
'White is the best option for a small dark room, it will instantly brighten and lift a space and you can then add color with accessories. Use a mid-toned wood for warmth and you can be contemporary with your choices – both the side table and book ladder have a modern feel,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens
6. Choose dark colors for a cocooning effect
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Rooms in the attic are often the template for children's small bedroom ideas, and the key to getting them right is to use color to make them feel cozy and welcoming.
Katie Lion, senior interior designer at Kitesgrove says: 'These attic rooms feel cocooning, so we wanted to highlight the subtle mustard tone in the headboard with pops of mustard in the cushions and blinds and punctuate these for added depth against the all green room.'
7. Hide storage in plain sight
(Image credit: Alexis Hughes/Raquel Langworthy)
There's so much to love about this bedroom, but let us draw your attention to the window area. Window seat ideas don't just offer the opportunity to create a cute spot to sit, they also give you a hidden storage opportunity and allow you to add extra color, focus and pattern to a child's small bedroom.
'When it comes to designing small children’s rooms, I find that including a bunk bed or loft bed is perfect for small rooms shared by multiple children. More specifically, including a creatively designed piece that includes two beds, storage, shelving and a desk area streamlines the design process, so much so that almost no additional furniture is needed in the room,' says Sarah Jefferys, Founder of Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors .
8. Stick to one material to enhance space
(Image credit: Urbanology Designs/Matti Gresham)
If you are going to do this, make sure that material has texture and depth: timber is perfect for this.
'It’s such a small space – I stuck to one material for all the surfaces because I wanted to keep things uncluttered and not too busy with many transitions of materials. I didn’t want a heavily striped pattern or something that would have overwhelmed this tiny room.
'Maple’s light but neutral color feels very organic yet still cozy. If he wants to play, with one finger you can push the bed so it goes completely flush against the wall and opens up that whole front of the room for a little activity zone,' says Ginger Curtis, owner and principal designer of Urbanology Designs .
9. Choose styles that will have longevity
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Buy once and buy well.
'Kids grow so fast so it pays to invest in classic furniture that will see you through growth spurts and still hit the style stakes. Furniture you can paint, repaint and reinvent will give you flexibility as your child's tastes change,' says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief, Homes & Gardens.
'And, of course, once they have left home, these pieces of furniture can be repurposed for guest bedrooms so easily.'
10. Incorporate storage into the bed space
(Image credit: Anderson Wier Studio/Robert Radifera/Charlotte Safavi)
Small bedroom storage ideas can be subtle, and can be about display, too, as in the space above.
'A built-in sleeping niche was the right answer for this pint-sized space. The bed appears to be recessed into the wall, creating a room within a room and making the most of the small footprint,' says Lori Anderson Weir, founder and lead designer at Anderson Weir Studio
11. Add an splash of color
(Image credit: Cindy McKay Interiors/Kerri Torrey Photography )
Neutral bedroom ideas are ideal for enhancing small spaces, but for children's small rooms, you will always want to add color. Doing so through vintage finds is a great way to add character, too. Decorating with yellow and other uplifting colors helps to make the space feel perfectly suited to its young occupants.
'This small kid's bedroom in Toronto is tiny and I wanted to find a way to add some much needed storage and color to the space. Enter his camp trunk! It’s filled with all of his books (he’s an avid reader) while also serving as a bedside table and injection of color in an otherwise neutral room,' says Cindy McKay, founder of Cindy McKay Interiors.
12. Embrace minimalism in a small space
(Image credit: Paul Massey)
If you can pare back the clutter, particularly anything that takes up floor space, in children's small bedrooms, so much the better. Whether you are looking for bedroom ideas for girls or bedroom ideas for boys, the built-under bunks above are the perfect design for beds for small rooms.
With plenty of drawer space below the beds, there is room for clothing and toys, while the headboard area has been given over to what might normally sit within bedside tables. The result: more floor for flow and play.
13. Use paint to create an impression of space
(Image credit: Paint & Paper Library/Isabelle Lomas)
If you are looking for clever twin bedroom ideas that don't rely on bunks – perhaps you are decorating a space for visiting grandchildren – you will want to keep the scheme warm, classic and practical.
A wooden floor can contribute to this, especially if you paint the floorboards in a chequered pattern.
'I really recommend this approach if you are looking for nursery ideas where space is limited, too,' says Lucy Searle. 'Wooden floors look beautiful and are easy to clean but the diagonal in the chequered pattern is what tricks the eye to see the room as longer and wider. It's a simple visual trick designers use that can so easily be applied to your space.'
14. Hide away a desk for schoolwork
(Image credit: TG Studio)
If your children's small bedrooms are also spaces for study, consider hidden desk ideas. This one above by TG Studio is, without doubt, the best we've seen, disguising storage beneath it, and sliding back in place to be come a seamless storage and display space. We love the under-lighting, too, which will create a cozy glow at night.
15. Go for a feature wallpaper – but limit it
(Image credit: James Merrell)
If you are considering children's bedroom wallpaper ideas, our advice would be to limit the pattern to a feature wall or area of the space. Doing so will allow you to update the room quickly and easily with just a single roll or two of wallpaper.
'The design above, enhanced with the wallpaper, also zone the room cleverly, with one area clearly for sleep, the other for study,' says Lucy Searle. 'This makes a child's small bedroom feel bigger than it is.'
16. Organize a small child's bedroom
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Colorful storage not only brightens up small bedroom ideas for kids, but it is also a compact and practical way of storing toys and other bedroom accessories.
'Organizing a small bedroom is particularly important for small children,' says mum of two and Editorial Director of Homes & Gardens Sarah Spiteri. 'They need a combination of storage solutions: low, open shelves work really well for little ones who want to access their favorite toys regularly; higher shelves can be used for the display of treasured gifts, while anything that isn't so visually pleasing can be hidden behind closed doors.'
19. Free up floor space
(Image credit: Emma Lewis)
Built-in furniture is one of the most useful ways to make children's small bedroom ideas work. This clever bespoke design features bunk beds set into a wall with storage below and behind the beds. The upper level is accessed using stairs – while curtains provide privacy and sleep-inducing light levels for each child.
18. Add a splash of color with paint effects
(Image credit: California Shutters)
White schemes don't need to be ordinary, as the contemporary paint effect here proves. That aside, shutter ideas are a great way to furniture children's small bedrooms. They provide the darkness and peace you need to encourage them to sleep through, while being visually minimal, help the room feel larger than it is.
19. Fit it in
(Image credit: Future / Simon Brown)
Nook bed ideas are ideal for maximizing the potential of a child's small bedroom (we love this idea for small guest rooms, too).
Teens will especially love this idea, as it provides them with a space for friends to sit when they come over, or a quiet nook for reading.
20. Raise the bed
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In children's small bedrooms, raising the bed up provides the perfect solution for maximizing storage, play and study space.
This room feels calm despite its small size with light and simple cabinetry and plenty of space for everything a growing child might need in a bedroom.
How can I make the most of a child's small bedroom?
A child’s bedroom needs to be a flexible space, accommodating their changing needs from babyhood through to teenage years. So it makes sense to ensure that big-ticket items such as beds, closets and chests of drawers will stand the test of time.
Add color, pattern and magical touches through fabric, bedroom lighting ideas, artwork and quirky accessories, or invest in some surprisingly grown-up touches such as a wooden canopy bed – a fun take on a traditional four-poster – and a pretty coronet with cascading fabric.
These beds are statement pieces and work beautifully against mustard yellows, grays and midnight blues. It all adds up to a smooth transition to teen years. But fairylights, tactile fabrics and easy access furniture add an informal note, perfect for early years.
‘The zeitgeist is to avoid trends – instead embrace your children’s passions and interests,’ advises Ashlyn Gibson of Olive Loves Alfie. ‘Choose storage that is easy for children to use themselves, such as wooden crates on casters that can be taken from room to room and can also double up as ride-ons.’
Don’t forget to allow for plenty of free floor space. Installing a blackout blind and investing in a dimmer switch or night light will also make bedtimes easier.
How do you decorate small bedrooms for kids?
Putting together a cohesive, creative and practical scheme for a child’s bedroom is no mean feat. The best way to create successful small bedroom ideas for kids is talking to them about their ideal room – after all they are the ones that will be living in it.
Listen to their ideas about color and style and then come to a practical compromise. There are plenty of ways that you can incorporate a favorite theme without having to repaint a room. Try starting with a neutral palette such as white or gray and then accessorizing with bedding, toys and prints.
The key is to introduce flexible and accessible storage, colorful accents, and one or two striking elements for a look that can evolve as your child grows.
Floor space is at a premium in a small room, so give the illusion of more space by installing floating shelves, investing in beds with wooden legs raised high above the ground, wall-hung units and storage that can be hidden behind a door.
What should I put in my kids' small bedroom?
It is important to start with the essentials: bed and storage. Both should be able to accommodate the child from toddler to teens, so buy a bed now that's full-size, and put in storage with shelves or rails that can easily be moved as your child's needs change. From here, there is plenty of opportunity to indulge in charming decoration and that crucial bit of extra aesthetic effort.
Although the possibility of your child growing out of a design should be considered, there’s nothing to stop you from making sure they have their own lovely space for both rest and creativity.
How do you make a small bedroom for kids look bigger?
'If space is an issue, a bed with drawers underneath works really well as you can never have enough storage in a child’s bedroom. Alternatively, one that incorporates a pullout bed underneath is ideal for sleepovers.
'Install a wall of shelving for toys and books too. If space is tight, try adding shelves above a desk, which can be used for storing homework as well as for display,' says Blanca Sanchez of Halo Design Interiors .
15 Shared Small Bedroom Ideas That Kids Will Love
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Christy Q. Photo
Whether your kids are sharing a small bedroom out of desire or necessity, it’s important to give each child their own space while helping them to appreciate the joys of togetherness. From layout to color palettes to furniture choices and accessories, here are some simple ideas to create a cozy space that kids will love to share.
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Accent With Color
Designed by Eklektik Studio / Photo by Anna Stathaki
Eklektik Studio hung Winnie the Pooh-inspired wallpaper on the walls of this light and airy London-shared kid's bedroom—it's accessorized with subtle pink and blue accents to personalize the space.
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Share the Headboard
Christina Kim Interior Design / Raquel Langworthy Photography
The dramatic raw wood beams in this cozy top-floor shared kids' bedroom from Christina Kim Interior Design create a natural division between twin beds that are otherwise united by a single headboard upholstered in mint green velvet.
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Divide Space With Paint
Design by Vanessa Scoffier / Photo by Hotel Henriette
Paris-based interior designer Vanessa Scoffier painted each side of this small room at the Hotel Henriette in a different pastel shade to visually define and virtually divide the space in two. Matching sconces add cohesion, and mismatched accent pillows give each side its own identity.
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Make It a Double
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
Instead of two twin beds, the kid's room in this 1960s Catskills, NY house from AHG Interiors has a shared double bed. Mismatched lamps on the nightstands give each side its own personality, and colorful throw pillows add playfulness to the minimalist design.
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Use a Trundle Bed
AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
If you're decorating a kid's bedroom in a weekend house or a temporary shared space for two young kids—consider using a trundle bed that can be pulled out for sleeping and stowed away to create extra floor space for daytime play, like this New York State kids shared bedroom from AHG Interiors. Once kids are older and graduate to their own rooms, the trundle bed can be used for sleepovers.
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Hang a Shared Canopy
Photo by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Emily Henderson Design draped an oversized but minimalist shared canopy over the twin beds in this bright kid's room outfitted in shades of green, blue, and white that make the ceilings feel taller. A vintage trunk functions as a communal nightstand.
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Combine Pink and Blue
Design by Maison Ellie / Photo by Rebecca Simon
In this shared kid's bedroom from Maison Ellie, a palette of soft pinks and blues are dispersed throughout. The room includes Cole & Son Woods & Stars wallpaper with metallic star accents and a variety of pastel-toned textile accents like a linen flag banner, decorative throw pillows, and framed art prints.
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Pair Mismatched Antique Beds
Fantastic Frank
This Scandinavian shared kid's room from Fantastic Frank looks like it has been preserved from another century—with its Scandi-style wood from floor to walls to ceiling, a pair of mismatched antique bed frames and nightstands, and vintage toys and decor accents throughout.
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Add Bunk Houses
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Chris Mottalini
This rustic kid's Catskills ski lodge bedroom from AHG Interiors has a cozy feel thanks to a pair of matching house-shaped raised beds complete with roll-up shades on the windows that provide privacy for siblings while keeping them close.
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Use Midcentury Furniture
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Christy Q. Photo
In this minimalist shared kids' room from Cathie Hong Interiors, a symmetrical layout with matching vintage-style rattan twin bed frames is divided by a midcentury modern-style nightstand. To keep laundry day simple, the beds have matching bed linens but each has its own accent pillows and stuffed animals to give each side its own personality.
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Use an All-White Palette
Kate Marker Interiors
This cottage bedroom from Kate Marker Interiors has an all-white palette that keeps it feeling light and airy despite the small size. Bunk beds maximize vertical space, leaving room for a small hang-out area in the corner with a comfortable chair and a Moroccan pouf that doubles as an extra seat. A star-shaped pendant light adds a touch of whimsy.
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Go Scandi Style
Urbanology Designs / Norman Young Photography
This Scandi-inspired shared kid's bedroom from Urbanology Designs is light, airy, and gender-neutral—with a pale wood bunk bed whose lower half is on wheels, a jute rug, soft white walls, and graphic black accents that are playful but sophisticated.
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Add a Double Dresser
A Beautiful Mess
Adding a double dresser to a shared kid's bedroom is an easy way to save space and give each child their own real estate for storing clothing and displaying favorite items, like this brother and sister bedroom from A Beautiful Mess.
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Keep It Zen
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Christy Q. Photo
Cathie Hong Interiors designed this shared kid's bedroom with calming shades of blue and green, mesmerizing illustrated wave-patterned wallpaper, and a sleek pale wood bunk bed to maximize space.
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Add Matching Canopy Beds
Heather Hilliard Design / Photo by Jose Manuel Alorda
If you've got enough space, adding matching canopy beds to a shared kid's bedroom gives each child their own well-defined space that can be personalized with color or accessories, like this San Francisco bedroom from Heather Hilliard Design.
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A child is a small personality. He needs his own space where he can play and dream. For one child, this issue is easier to solve. And what to do when two children and one room?
A child is a small person with his own needs and interests. He needs his own space where he can play and dream. For one child, this issue is easier to solve. And what to do when there are two children, and one room? Let's get a look!
The design of the nursery must be created in a harmonious and functional, and most importantly, that the kids like it. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account everyone's preferences.
The simplest solution is room zoning. Can be divided nursery with a color or a small partition.
It is desirable that each child has his own locker, bedside table for his personal belongings.
Or simple, handy boxes that you can make yourself with your kids.
If two little princesses live in a room, they will certainly like the option in the form of a fairy-tale house. Delicate color gamma fits perfectly into this style.
Here is an interesting color combination and design for two fashionistas a little older.
When the girls grow up, they may be more comfortable in bright shades of scarlet.
For two boys, young car lovers, you can create a stylized interior.
Warm flooring is an important element in the rooms for small children. Here is another important point that parents should take into account.
The teenagers' room can be decorated in orange or yellow. tree presence and white color makes the space cheerful and comfortable.
The task becomes more difficult when people live in the same room girl and boy. But as you know, all issues are solvable.
Kids will like it if their zones are marked with color, decor, zoning.
Perfect for children of different sexes, a single stylistic solution (color, furniture).
To save space, it is better to use two-tier beds are a good old solution that does not lose its relevance.
Or the pull-out twin bed version, an even more ergonomic version of the bunk bed.
Economical and functional. A such an original solution is useful for those who have three kids.
Parents should take into account that these are children, so the room there should be one unifying zone for games. Especially if they are small and little difference in age.
It is interesting to live together in one room, especially when everyone has their own house.
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Children grow and develop, and the complexity of decorating the interior of a children's room for two children means that many things need to change in a few years. A well-thought-out interior will reflect the interests and tastes of a girl and a boy, their age characteristics and personal wishes. The layout of urban apartments with a lack of a separate room for each family member encourages parents to equip a room for two children. Children get along differently, there are pronounced individualists and owners who claim a separate personal space, and it is important to reckon with this.
Design should be thought out based on the preferences of the child
Design can be made the same or individual for each child
Light colors are preferred for children's room
Contents
- 1 What is important to consider in the nursery?
- 2 Choosing furniture for children's rooms of different layouts
- 3 Separation of space for different children
- 4 Decor
- 5 Video: Design of a children's room for two children
- 6 50 photos of design ideas for a children's room for two children:
- 6. 1 See also
What is important to consider in the nursery?
The modern design of a children's room for two children is thought through in detail. Agree, it is not good to leave a growing baby in a crib if his legs stick out through the gaps in the back or hang down from the children's sofa. The decor should correspond to the rapidly changing interests of the son and daughter - they are different for children of a preschooler and a teenager.
Schoolchildren should have a comfortable desk or computer desk. For each child, their part of the table is separated, and his personal area is equipped with shelves and drawers at arm's length. Be sure to have good (but not very bright) local lighting where children study or sit at a computer. The room for two children and its design is important to update from time to time:
- for baby or baby;
- preschooler's room;
- playroom for children of elementary grades;
- study zone for adolescence;
- bedroom of maturing girls (boys).
Schoolchildren should have a comfortable writing or computer desk. For each child, their part of the table is separated, and his personal area is equipped with shelves and drawers at arm's length. Be sure to have good (but not very bright) local lighting where children study or sit at a computer.
The decor must match the rapidly changing interests of the son and daughter - they are different for preschoolers and teenagers
The modern design of a children's room for two children is thought through in detail
Certain difficulties are caused by the room of children of different ages with their needs and interests. Functional zoning is necessary here, where it is supposed to allocate:
- personal space;
- sleep and rest area;
- place to play;
- free passage;
- working (training) area;
- each has its own place to store things.
Arrangement of a place for games is determined by the age characteristics and hobbies of children. All sorts of retractable planes, including beds, free up more space for play in the aisle. This is true for a narrow children's bedroom and a small room. For teenagers who have ceased to be interested in toys, this place will eventually be filled with equipment and simulators, as in the photo.
In a large space, it is easiest to plan a design project for a children's room for two children, especially if it is entrusted to a specialist. He will make the wildest dreams of children come true.
Arrangement of a place for games is due to age characteristics and hobbies of children
You can entrust the design of a children's room to a specialist
Consider children's preferences when choosing a design
When the family is on a tight budget and the nursery is too small for creative ideas, do-it-yourself decor and compact furniture are used. Applicable:
- folding tops;
- transformers;
- folding sofas;
- retractable beds;
- many drawers in functional cabinets;
- open racks, shelves and bookcases used as partitions for space zoning.
Preschoolers do not need an extended study area, but a comfortable table, a wide window sill or a folding tabletop are a must. Here it will be convenient for them to look at their favorite books, make something or glue it out of paper.
Rest should be quiet, in a secluded place, so that the attention of a falling asleep child is not distracted by foreign objects. The optimal arrangement of beds is head to head, but not back to back. An appropriate bunk bed, but in a hot room with low ceilings, the child upstairs will not be comfortable. It is better to take a separate corner with soft light away from the window, and it is desirable that the children's beds are not opposite each other.
If the room is small you can use multifunctional furniture
Headboard-to-headboard arrangement is considered optimal, but not back-to-back
See alsoLoft-style nursery: an interesting solution for an urban boy
Choosing furniture for children's rooms of different layouts
With the zoning of the children's room, everything is clear. But 2 questions remain open - how to select furniture, where to put it in a limited space? Aesthetics, color and design are, of course, important, but you should not clutter up the aisles with it and take away square meters from the playing area.
Cabinet furniture - at least, open shelves, cabinets and racks - a good replacement for partitions. Toys and small items are conveniently stored in drawers that can be provided with cribs and sofas. Multi-level built-in furniture up to the ceiling will help save free space to free up space in the aisles, give more light and air.
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1. | Narrow room with front door | Clear aisle as much as possible, cabinet furniture along one wall, a table by the window, bunk beds or head to head |
2. | Large room with two windows | Best layout, 2 desks by each window or large table top, plenty of room for zoning |
3. | Small square room with one window | Sitting areas opposite each other, beds with a side placed in parallel, a table by the window |
4. | Spacious room with bay windows | Place a play or study area near the window, replace the window sills with a countertop |
5. | Walk-through long room | The worst option, it is important to fence off the sleeping and rest area as much as possible, the playing place is in the corner, and not on the aisle, cabinets near 1 wall |
6. | Rectangular children's door in the side wall | Built-in cabinet against solid wall, perpendicular beds, 2 tables |
7. | Small L-shaped room | Worst option, bunk bed, minimum cabinet furniture, 1 table |
Transformer beds can be used in small rooms
Cabinet furniture - at least, open shelves, cabinets and shelving - a good replacement for partitions
Tiered built-in furniture up to the ceiling saves space
See also Provence-style nursery for girls: tenderness and provincial charm
1. If age differences are small, then children of the same age, even if they are a son and daughter, up to 10 years old do not have to delimit their personal space. The design of a room for children of different sexes can be neutral, without gender differences, only the place above the bed can be marked with its own color or favorite dolls and cars on the shelf. The background of the walls is chosen in a calm neutral shade:
- white;
- beige;
- cream;
- grey-blue;
- light green;
- pale lemon;
- washed blue or turquoise;
- delicate peach or apricot.
As children grow older, the desire for isolation and self-expression becomes more tangible. By the beginning of the school year or the next birthday of the child, give them a gift - update the design of the nursery for two children by adding a partition and original zoning. DIY decor should reflect love for the cartoon character or other common interest.
It is not necessary to delimit zones at all
The design of a room for children of different sexes can be neutral
2. If there are 2 girls in the room with different interests, even if they are twins or twins, you can't teach them to have everything in common. On the contrary, instill a desire for healthy individualism - everyone has their own personal belongings:
- towels;
- bed linen;
- clothing and footwear;
- school supplies;
- toys.
You can't skimp on this, especially during seasonal epidemics. Each child is a unique person, and both girls must show their inclinations, abilities and desires in their own way, not subject to the influence of the authority of their parents or sister.
In the common room, each daughter should have her own closet or separate places for clothes and shoes. Shelves with textbooks and toys, a rug, and a light zoning curtain can mark the boundaries of personal space where no one should enter without her consent. If girls like to dress up, decorate their room like a Parisian courtyard with a view of the Eiffel Tower using photo wallpaper.
3. The two boys must also have a separate space. A two-level bed, "loft" or "compartment", can cause litter over who gets to climb up. Offer them a lottery every month. Soon they will determine themselves, and there will be more free space in the room. The decor should reflect their preferences, but it is better to choose a loft-style interior - Spider-Man's hideout or a stylized captain's cabin.
In the common room, each child should have their own closet or separate places for clothes and shoes
If there are 2 girls in a room with different interests, even if they are twins or twins, you can’t teach them to have everything in common
Each child should have their own things and space
A well-thought-out interior for sons can have a common computer desk, but each should have its own rack or shelves. The common plane for games does not exclude the fact that they should do their lessons from their side of the tabletop or in a separate corner by the window. If there are 2 windows in the children's room - even better, let them have 2 desktops with a common computer area in the middle, as in the photo.
4. The option of a room for children with a large age difference causes difficulties for parents. Separate the baby's sleeping place with a canopy. A teenager does not need such an accessory if he sleeps on the couch. Decorating choose neutral for the whole room, but age features should be reflected in personal space.
Even if a preschooler has a large space to play, set up a small table and a comfortable chair. This is necessary so that she does not carry her books and plasticine on the table of her older sister when she is teaching lessons. With the rest of the furniture it is much easier - the baby will grow up and "move" to the table and to the bed of an adult sister.
Council. Arrange a spacious room so that everyone can go about their business without being distracted by a sister or brother. In a cramped little room - only what is necessary, everyone has their own bed. A common play and study area is acceptable, but an older child can study, sit at a laptop or listen to music in another room.
In a cramped little room - only what is necessary, everyone has their own bed
Arrange a spacious room so that everyone can go about their business without being distracted by a sister or brother
5. Children of different sexes also have to be placed in the same room, but when they grow up, they will have to delimit places for sleeping. But until the age of 10-11, it will be a common room, then the boy will be moved to another room, but there remains a common study area. The interior for a boy and a girl should reflect their diverse interests, the background should be neutral.
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The choice of style should take into account their desires, and you can always find something in common in the interests of the daughter and son. They read the same books, watch the same cartoons and series. Offer options that will suit both of them.
The choice of style should take into account their desires
The girl is given a more secluded place where she will feel protected
Wardrobes for daughter and son clothes must be separate
A more secluded place is assigned for the girl, where she will feel protected. For example, offer the top level of a children's furniture complex. Wardrobes for daughter and son clothes should be separate, this is not even discussed. Vinyl stickers on the doors with your favorite characters will emphasize their belonging.
If you do not pay special attention to decor that reflects the inclinations of children, you can diversify the situation according to the principle of seasonality. Children will gladly take part in making paper butterflies for wall decor or decorating a decorative tree - with its leaves, birds, flowers and fruits, snowflakes and raindrops.
Choose bright furniture, cushions in the form of soft toys
All décor should be based on an acquisition that will make children happy
Choose bright furniture, plush toy cushions, children's lamps, interior clocks, fantasy bedding or car road mats. All this will help to equip a room for children with different interests at minimal cost.
Attention! Remember about safety, it is more important than the design of a room for two children with different interests.
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