A child's room must necessarily be diverse in terms of interior design. Parents face several decisions that must be made so that both the child and themselves benefit from theSafety and comfort of the roomare convinced. However, many of us still make the same mistakes when it comes to harmoniously designing a room for a baby or older child. To help you with this task, we will show you some typical furnishing mistakes in the children's room and also give tips on how you can fix them.
Mistake #1 – Disregarding safety
Consider the location and number of sockets, electrical appliances and cables in the child's room and ensure that they are hidden and insulated.
When laying tiles, wallpapering and painting furniture, it is necessary to avoid caustic synthetic mixtures with a strong smell.
Children of all ages prefer to play on the floor, so a carpet should not be missing in the children's room. It is best to choose a compact children's rug with a short pile. Synthetic materials are more suitable for children's rooms because they are robust and hardly cause allergies.
Carefully consider the choice of materials for furniture, textiles and decor. Choose natural materials such as wood, cotton, linen and wool.
Hanging lamps should be placed as high on the ceiling and away from the bed as possible. Table and floor lamps should be stable and have a wide base. When decorating windows, it is better to opt for Roman blinds and light curtains.
Mistake #2 – The room seems cluttered
Parents very often place furniture and objects in the child's room that are completely useless to the child, such as a big old wardrobe or a bulky dresser from the living room or a couple of impressively large wing chairs. But if you think about it carefully, it is precisely these objects that take up the valuable space for running around and playing.
In a baby's roomunder 3 yearsThere should be nothing superfluous that it could accidentally trip over or tip over. A baby bed, a small wardrobe or a compact chest of drawers are completely sufficient.
Also create space for storing toys andthe first children's books(it can be a small shelf made of wooden boxes), as well as a creativity area where you place a children's table and a children's chair.
A girl or a boy aged3-6 yearsmay already have hobbies such as modeling, puzzles or drawing. A child in this age group can say exactly which toys and which colors and shapes he likes best. Therefore, more storage space is needed for all of this.
However, it must be noted that your child still needs enough space for active play, so it is not recommended to set up too much furniture. For example, instead of one chest of drawers, it would be better to hang two or three shelves at a comfortable height for the child.
For a child between6 and 12 yearsthe children's room should look different. A larger desk is needed and the need for a play area is gradually disappearing. The little princess could also wish for an even larger wardrobe for all her clothes.
Mistake #3 – Inappropriate color selection
Another common mistake when setting up a child's room is the color scheme. This happens for a variety of reasons. For example, in order to save themselves trouble, effort or money, many parents simply do not see the urgent need to repaint or wallpaper the walls and postpone the renovation work until further notice.
But color design has a direct impact on our well-being and each color triggers completely different emotions. A small child particularly clearly feels the influence of colors and patterns on his nervous system.
The nursery for a newborn should be bright and characterized by natural colors. Light sand, beige, azure blue, soft green and other pastel tones are best suited here. Bright colors can be introduced through individual elements and of course through toys.A wall painting with animals, birds and flowerson one of the walls will help the child in their daily learning about the world and have a positive, calming effect.
The children's room for a preschool child does not have to shimmer with bright colors. If eye-catching shades are used abundantly in the design and decoration of the children's interior, the room will look like a playroom in an amusement park. Such a mistake in setting up will in turn mean that it will be difficult for children to concentrate, for example to write their homework.
A slightly older child can already participate in choosing the right colors for their room. By asking your child for advice, you also make it clear what you think of their opinion, and this is very important for building a trusting relationship in the future.
Mistake #4 – No room for games and creativity
In order to direct all the creative energy that accumulates in a child in the right direction, one should think about organizing a comfortable, well-lit place so that the child can calmly play with plasticine and paints.
If your child is older, let him or her get involved directly in creating a cozy corner in the children's room. Together you can also have oneCave made from blankets, linen cloaks or old sheetsbuild. This place will be your child's favorite place in the whole house. There they can read or play with the neighborhood children.
Mistake #5 – Inadequate lighting or cold light
Lighting in the children's room is also of great importance for the comfort and health of the little ones. Since there are zones with different functions, it is wrong to think that one ceiling lamp is enough. The light should be evenly distributed throughout the room and come from multiple sources, such as a ceiling lamp, a table lamp in the work area, and a wall or floor lamp by the bed.
When choosing lamps for the children's room, not only the output but also the light color plays a crucial role: the light should be warm and yellowish. Ideally, the lights should be equipped with a dimmer so that the brightness can be adjusted accordingly.
