The role of a children's corner in a child's life
In a one-room apartment, a child cannot always claim a personal room. Therefore, parents carry out zoning of the apartment in order to comfortably arrange the space for the child.
A child learns through the bright colors and varied shapes of objects that surround him.
The peculiarity of the children's corner is that it is completely safe for the baby. At any age, a child can be left in this area of the apartment and not worry about anything happening to him.
This zone also promotes self-development of consciousness. The children's area does not take up much space. Basically, they choose a corner setting to activate a non-functional space. The play corner is intended for preschool children. Usually, the child subsequently gets his own room or the living space is expanded.
Every child needs living space
Which style should you choose?
Classic bunk bed Arina made of natural alder wood is suitable for a child of any age
Another important selection criterion is the design of the structure. In addition to safety and high functionality, parents should pay special attention to the aesthetic side of the issue. Good taste needs to be developed from a young age. All products in the kit must match the decoration of the room. Also, the design should be appropriate for the baby’s age. For a schoolchild, you should not buy furniture with children's drawings of cars and bunnies. If you are choosing a sleeping place for a long period, it is better to give preference to a discreet, universal design.
For girls, a design in the Provence style is often chosen. Delicate French style develops excellent taste in a child. This style uses natural materials, light, pleasant colors. Also for girls they choose classics. The classic style provides for a discreet interior design. Particular attention is paid to accessories - bed linen, bedspreads, stationery. They must be flawless.
Stylish and compact loft bed for a girl’s room
For boys, parents prefer to decorate their personal space in modern style. Modern, space-age design resonates with all boys. In modernism, various materials are used: wood, plastic, glass. The colors are usually dark, with interesting patterns. Also, many people prefer to purchase items for boys in a minimalist style. Usually for school age boys. In this case, attention is paid not so much to design as to functionality. The student should be comfortable studying, playing, reading, and sleeping.
Furniture corner for a teenage boy in a modern style
Zoning of a one-room apartment
Zoning of a one-room family apartment depends on the dimensions of the space. A modern one-room apartment is designed in a standard way. Therefore, the baby’s personal space does not always fit into the layout of the rooms.
The best option for placing a children's corner is a hall combined with a kitchen. This has its drawbacks, but this way the baby will be under the close supervision of his parents.
Proper division of space will allow you to give your baby a personal room even in a small apartment
Define a children's corner area using a chest of drawers, which is filled only with children's toys or soft things. They place furniture along the exit from the room so as to create a certain comfortable space, or in the very corner. The baby’s access to toys should be open, so furniture is used without doors.
Also used in the design of the room is a shelving unit. Furniture should not be movable.
The corners of the rack are smoothed with a plastic coating, the shelves are made with additional fastening so that the baby cannot turn anything over.
In addition to the above, you can avoid using furniture at all and make do with wall decor. A soft carpet is laid in the free part of the room, and the corner wall is decorated with soft layers of mosaic. During the game they can be swapped. The point is that, thanks to soft objects, the child is in the safest children's corner. Additionally, bedside tables are installed for storing toys.
It is convenient to use the rack for identification, this allows for discreet observation of the game process
A corner for a schoolchild should be equipped with a work area: a table, a chair, bookshelves and a good lamp. Manufacturers often offer two-story complexes, where the crib is on top, and the table and shelves are built in below.
How to use a corner in the interior?
Loft bed with a turntable in a children's interior
To create a universal, harmonious space, furniture and finishing materials must be selected at the same time. They must be combined with each other, creating a single composition. However, it often happens that you have to buy furniture for a ready-made room. If the choice fell on a schoolchild’s children’s corner, it is important to know how to properly apply it in the interior.
The success of integrating the kit depends on the correct choice. To do this, you need to determine the design style of the room, take into account the child’s wishes, and spend a lot of time selecting the most suitable set of items. The color of the structure must be consistent with the color of the decoration in the room. If you choose a dark color, you should add more lighting fixtures and bright accessories to the interior. Dark color is more practical. It shows less stains. A light shade will make the space airy and warm.
For a harmonious design, it is important to choose the right location for the structure. There should be light in such a place. It is advisable to place it in front of a window. However, there should be no drafts. Due to drafts, the child will often get sick. The interior will be incomplete if you do not use accessories. Bright textiles, colorful pillows, various decor - all this will help create a cozy nest for your baby.
Creative bunk bed design with built-in desk
Features of the internal arrangement
It is small in size and equipped with only necessary things. There should be a bedside table for toys and other small items, a bed that can be hidden in the closet. The table and other accessories are placed at the foot of the bed. Ottomans or a pear chair are used as additional furniture.
To increase the space, purchase transformable furniture or combine a balcony with the main room.
For safety, the walls are decorated with soft wallpaper, children's wall mosaics, and thin sheets of polystyrene foam. Sheets or a white canvas for drawing are attached to the foam. Sometimes a carpet is hung on the wall to cover the entire corner. Wall mosaics can be thematic in nature, then the child independently composes wall paintings.
To give the children's place individuality, it can be decorated with various crafts or drawings of the child himself.
Soft colors and natural materials are used for furniture and decor. In order not to overload the eyesight, matte shades of beige, blue, and red are selected.
It is not necessary to use the entire color palette; you can make a stand with crayons separately. Toys must be made of safe plastic or with hypoallergenic filling.
Features of accommodation
It is important to place the study corner correctly. The most important thing is that the light falls from the left for a right-handed person and from the right for a left-handed person, but does not blind the eyes. In addition to artificial lighting, natural lighting is necessary, so the table is placed near the window. It is best to organize a learning space with a corner model. A good option could also be to place furniture in front of the window. The surface of the table can be combined with the window sill, which will save space.
When dividing a room into zones, the first thing you need to do is find the right place to place the table. It should be located near the window. In a large room, you can install a corner table not in a corner, but against the side wall. This way it will separate the work area. If the room is small and the corner is equipped with a pull-out or folding bed, it needs to be removed during the day so that nothing disturbs the child while doing homework.
Requirements for toy furniture, criteria for its correct selection
When installing the selected furniture corner, you need to consider the following requirements:
- all drawers must have stops;
- hanging elements should be securely fastened;
- wires, sockets, power supplies must be hidden;
- The chair on wheels and extensions must move freely on the floor.
You should not place the study corner in a dark corner or fence it off with cabinets. The place should be well ventilated and spacious.
Models for the room
For the bedroom, a combined model of a children's corner with a bed is suitable. The table is hidden under a niche in the bed, the baby sleeps on the top tier, and toys are put in bedside drawers. When combining a balcony with a room, the resulting space is equipped with a comfortable filling of furniture and decor. The table is placed by the window, and a bed with a niche under the bed is used. A computer desk will fit in the same space.
Such sports corners can be easily installed in a space of any size.
For a bright living room, it is better to organize several active zones. It will be good if the living room is combined with the kitchen, there will be more space for games. In a small room, a small part of the room or a free corner is equipped for the baby. A chest of drawers, shelving or curtains are used as a fence in the space.
The room and furnishings should be light to create coziness and comfort.
In the process of arranging a room, the child himself can choose furniture, toys or wallpaper. At a subconscious level, the baby is drawn to what is interesting to him, so the design of such a structure can be done together with the child.
Choose safer options with rubberized steps and handles, not very high, but durable
The child will develop freely.
Correct zoning
Zoning features completely depend on the apartment itself. You can select a separate area:
- providing the sleeping area with a canopy;
- by installing a mobile partition (for example, a shelving unit) or hanging a screen;
- choosing a furniture module for children or a podium.
Sometimes a bright color scheme for walls or furniture is enough to make children feel comfortable.
Shelving is only suitable for very small rooms. Usually they are made to order to take into account all the wishes of the owners. The lower part of the rack acts as a solid wall (there are cabinets here), and the upper part with shelves does not interfere with the penetration of light.
Classic or accordion-style curtains take up little space and fit perfectly into any interior. They are sewn from dense fabrics that are wear-resistant. If desired, children can open or close the curtain, isolating themselves from the rest of the room.
The modules are always installed near the window. This is a very compact design that includes cabinets, a table, a crib and a small play area. The sleeping area is often located on the second floor (in the so-called attic).
A podium is a great opportunity to solve the problem of missing space. During the day, the bed is removed into the podium structure, and the podium itself turns into an area for games or study. Additionally, a curtain is hung or a screen is mounted - this makes it easier to allocate personal space.
Using bright colors is a way to visually highlight a corner for your baby. Bright pillows, rugs are used, walls and ceilings are painted in colors different from the main living space. You can use a screen or curtains as an accent.
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