When square meters impose restrictions on the allocation of separate rooms to heterosexual children, it seems that the problem is insoluble. How to settle completely opposite personalities in one room so that there is no conflict of interest, but only a good mood and a fabulous atmosphere? If your children will share one space, it is necessary to carefully consider the future design of a children's room for a boy and a girl. It is quite realistic to create a small world where they will not only sleep, study, but also play, dream, meet friends. To do this, you just need to know the basics of zoning, the economical distribution of space, the harmonious implementation of the desires of small hosts in a future nursery.
Before starting any planning, discuss with the children what and how will be in the future joint room. Even very young children already have their own tastes, addictions, favorite colors, cartoon characters that should be taken into account at the initial stage of planning so that there is no disappointment in the finale. Ensuring a comfortable stay in the nursery is best reflected in the future life of the son and daughter.
There are obvious advantages to living together: a brother and sister get along better with each other, their relationship strengthens, they will not be lonely. Being together will help to accustom to order, discipline, to feel belonging to a certain gender.
Ask how they imagine the room: clearly divided into 2 halves or more neutral with shared common areas. Take an interest in advance to be able to adjust your own plans.
Proper zoning
The children's room performs a number of diverse functions: a berth, storage, a study, a play area. Their uniform, reasonable distribution is especially relevant when sharing a boy and a girl.
Some interior experts recommend choosing the largest room in the house for a joint children's room, with an area of at least 20 square meters. m. With the help of proper zoning, maximum benefit is also extracted from a smaller area without violating the aesthetics of the room.
In zoning will help:
Permanent partition (curved plasterboard). Located perpendicular to one of the walls will provide zoning, will make it possible to arrange toys, books, collectibles.
Cases, racks. The disadvantage of the method is a bit cumbersome.
Living partition. For older children, a large aquarium with fish, turtles will be an alternative to pets.
Stained-glass windows, glass blocks. Option for students.
Screen.Creates a clear border if necessary (sleep period).
Diverse location. The podium is a good solution - hidden storage of things.
Curtains. The use of small canopies will give children a sense of their own personal space.
Style direction
First, they are determined with needs, zonality, and then they select the appropriate style that is optimal for your ideas.
Among the variety of solutions, the following styles are most common with their own advantages and disadvantages:
Classic. Pros: durability, versatility, comfort, comfortable furniture, mainly made of natural materials. Ideal for older children, but the style is created by the details: when adding decor, the younger one will be interested, comfortable.
Ethno. Original, non-standard. The main advantage is natural materials (wood, rattan, bamboo). The option is acceptable if the children are really keen on wildlife, exotic countries. The use of applications with animals, birds is easy to supplement with hand-drawn masterpieces of young naturalists.
Modern. It’s universal, suitable for a baby and a teenager, thanks to bright colors, creatively arranged space. It is always fun, exciting due to furniture that can be quickly moved, transformed. Will arrange for parents - minimal decoration, no additional design costs.
High tech. A new direction, gaining popularity. Style has some coldness, restraint. But it is appropriate for schoolchildren, especially if the younger generation cannot imagine life without a computer, game consoles.
Compliance with certain topics.
Thematic design - everything is possible
The main drawback of the thematic design lies in the age of the son and daughter. Children grow quickly, tastes change even faster. Younger schoolchildren may begin to be embarrassed by some “littleness” in the interior.Then the room will not bring so much delight, joy, as a couple of years ago, when they visited the kindergarten. But if the younger generation doesn’t cross the school threshold for a few more years, the age difference is minimal (especially the weather, twins), you can let the imagination run wild, because the main thing for the little ones is the game.
It is possible to carry out a design in a general theme without a strong gender separation. The standard gender - neutral solution is the use of themes: fairytale castle, circus, jungle, zoo. It is worth considering the option of using your favorite cartoon characters. Among the many characters there are those that will allow zoning by gender (Mickey and Minnie Mouse; Smeshariki - Sovunya and Nyusha for a girl, Krosh and Hedgehog - for a boy). It is possible to create something joint, for example, based on the Disney Winnie the Pooh. Will have to carry out using the artistic painting of the walls or order wallpaper.
Do your kids gravitate towards designers? Lego-style is an excellent way out for small rooms; It has great functionality due to structural elements, the availability of storage systems. A light background (even white) of surfaces, furniture will visually increase the space, and the semantic load will lie on bright decorative elements, textiles in the recognizable style of a cult designer.
If the kids are quite energetic, like physical activity, direct their energy in the right direction - create a sports complex at home. A variety of Swedish walls, mini-climbing gyms, slides - the starting point in the design of the room, which is definitely not boring for several years.
Color scheme
When it comes to a design project for heterosexual kids, one should listen to the opinion of not only designers, but also psychologists.
In their opinion, visual perception affects development. Primary colors:
Pink. Raises the mood, forms a feeling of comfort.
Peach. Inspires optimism, gives a sense of security.
It is best to use neutral, light shades for the walls - beige, milky, white, and already the internal content is brighter, more saturated, avoiding an overabundance, but charging a good mood. The presence of brown, dark blue, purple, dark gray, black shades is not recommended - a depressing effect on the psyche.
You should not adhere to the classical distribution of colors: pink for a girl, blue for a boy, especially since they are not always their favorite colors.
There are techniques based on the game of contrasts: yellow-blue, orange-lime shades, always diluted with calm ones. It happens that a boy and a girl like the same colors. This simplifies the task - it is enough to designate personal zones with the help of decor.
Do not make the floor bright so as not to cause discomfort atypical colors of the surface under your feet. The optimal coverage will be light beige shades. For the walls fit horizontal patterns - visually expand the space; vertical - visually raise the ceiling higher, which is important when a two-story berth.
Save space: furniture
Not only a visual expansion of space, but real savings are an urgent problem when living together for two children. Modern furniture will save precious space. Layered layout is one of the most effective ways.
Advantages of purchasing a bunk bed:
Suitable even for a small bedroom of 9-10 sq.m.
The presence of additional storage sections for many models.
To avoid possible quarrels between brother and sister over the possession of the second floor - discuss this problem in advance; propose a solution (specific schedule). An option is to make custom two beds located on the second tier. With such an attic location, the area of the room will be used for other relevant areas: work, play. To reduce the risk of injuries, many models are equipped with special sides, handrails, sometimes removable. There should be enough space on the second floor so that the distance to the ceiling allows you to sit comfortably. It is necessary to think over the ventilation system - it may be too stuffy for sleep.
Alternative: chair bed, sofa bed. In such models, the place for a full sleep can be quite large, and when folded, take a minimum during the day. Option: roll-out beds from under the podium, on which there is a study and creativity zone. This method, unlike the folding one, will allow you not to spend even more time every night on making bedding.
Kids do not need a separate place, like schoolchildren. A folding tabletop attached to a cabinet or other surface can only be used if necessary. But if a son or daughter is already going to school, it’s not worth saving on the work area, because for the second child, September 1 will come sooner or later. Option - the use of a common countertop located at the window, divided by a partition, the console. As for storage, a corner cupboard will help out. Under the toys, get beautiful boxes. Children will like them, because they are bright, interesting, and it will become much easier for you to get out.
This is important: lighting
Not only coziness depends on properly selected lighting, but also the health of the son and daughter. If it is impossible to comply with the condition for creating the most natural light regime (location in the east, southeast direction), a more complex lighting scheme will help. One ceiling chandelier is clearly not enough, especially when there are two children.You will need additional: directional action (bright light on the left for the working area) and night (a dim night light for each child in the bed area, which is easy to turn on if necessary).
In lighting design, an important aspect is the elimination of the contrast between light and shadow, so as not to tire the eyes. For the same reason, surfaces of furniture and other objects should not give strong glare. All fixtures must unambiguously minimize the risk of being split during the outdoor games of the brother and sister. Halogen spotlights are not only a stylish solution, but also safe. It is not recommended to use fluorescent and incandescent lamps simultaneously. Illumination of niches, cornices, ceiling will look very original. The most important rule when sharing children is the local use of additional lighting should not interfere with another child.
Continuation of the tale: decor
Designing a design for a boy and a girl, decor plays a special role, because it will help to express the individuality of each, strengthen the feeling of having his own personal space. Decoration together with children will allow a more creative approach to the process, will present many pleasant moments. For a children's room, decoration consists of choosing posters, paintings, desktop accessories, custom pillows, and original bedding. Favorite toys will be the best decorative elements. The presence of a sufficient number of racks, open shelves, especially in the corners, around window, daytime openings, will allow you to combine business with pleasure - use of surfaces to the maximum and the ability not to refuse your favorite collections, books.
Do not forget about the mirror for the little princess. Its presence on the inner surface of the cabinet door, even in full growth, will not affect the interior, but will bring many pleasant minutes to the future fashionista. Hidden mirrors will increase overall security.If size allows, you can put a small dressing table where the girl will store her many treasures. The unique atmosphere will be created by creative works, crafts, diplomas, medals placed on the walls - this is the most important and significant decor.
Increased attention is paid to the choice of curtains, because they are in addition to the decoration function:
provide good illumination in the afternoon;
reliably guard sleep at night.
But the standard combination of thick curtains and tulle is not always appropriate. The output will be roller blinds, blinds. When choosing a material, it is better to give preference to cotton for softness, environmental friendliness. Special accessories for window decoration (holders, lambrequins) can support and even enhance the theme of the interior. With the help of multilevel rolled curtains, it is possible to obtain an additional interesting emphasis.
Do not get carried away with carpets on the floor. This will undoubtedly add coziness, but the amount of dust will not affect the state of health in the best way. Limit yourself to small, but original, bedside rugs.
Security
Ensuring full security is the key. First, the risk of injury must be eliminated, because two children in the same room increase it in direct proportion. Rounded forms of furniture, the absence of glass, mirror surfaces, safe stairs, especially in the presence of a young child - the basis for choosing an interior.
It makes sense to use more expensive, but specifically designed specifically for children's rooms, certified materials that do not contain phenol, formaldehyde, styrene. For walls, paper wallpapers, water-based paints are suitable. Of the new flooring - cork. Its advantage is not only in environmental friendliness, but also in its strong resistance to mechanical damage.
After the repair is completed, wait a while before moving the children. All interior and furnishings should be as comfortable as possible in terms of care and cleaning.If the children have reached school age or are close to it, the work area should be thought out especially carefully. Models of school furniture (table, chairs) with the ability to adjust the height of the legs will always correspond to growth. When choosing beds, do not forget about a high-quality orthopedic mattress. The increased responsibility for maintaining safety will make the space of the children's room comfortable and at the same time enjoyable.
Bottom line - children's dreams
It may seem that the design of a joint children's room for a boy and a girl is much more complicated and impossible than a separate one. Of course, the limitation of area leaves its mark. You will always have to adhere to the rule - "nothing more." But when all the difficulties are easily solved with the help of modern interior solutions, your children will receive a unique developing space with their personal territory, imbued with the warmth and care of their parents.
When square meters impose restrictions on the allocation of separate rooms to heterosexual children, it seems that the problem is insoluble. How to settle completely opposite personalities in one room so that there is no conflict of interest, but only a good mood and a fabulous atmosphere? If your children will share one space, it is necessary to carefully consider the future design of a children's room for a boy and a girl. It is quite realistic to create a small world where they will not only sleep, study, but also play, dream, meet friends. To do this, you just need to know the basics of zoning, the economical distribution of space, the harmonious implementation of the desires of small hosts in a future nursery.
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Opinion of future owners
Before starting any planning, discuss with the children what and how will be in the future joint room. Even very young children already have their own tastes, addictions, favorite colors, cartoon characters that should be taken into account at the initial stage of planning so that there is no disappointment in the finale. Ensuring a comfortable stay in the nursery is best reflected in the future life of the son and daughter.
There are obvious advantages to living together: a brother and sister get along better with each other, their relationship strengthens, they will not be lonely. Being together will help to accustom to order, discipline, to feel belonging to a certain gender.
Ask how they imagine the room: clearly divided into 2 halves or more neutral with shared common areas. Take an interest in advance to be able to adjust your own plans.
Proper zoning
The children's room performs a number of diverse functions: a berth, storage, a study, a play area. Their uniform, reasonable distribution is especially relevant when sharing a boy and a girl.
Some interior experts recommend choosing the largest room in the house for a joint children's room, with an area of at least 20 square meters. m. With the help of proper zoning, maximum benefit is also extracted from a smaller area without violating the aesthetics of the room.
In zoning will help:
Style direction
First, they are determined with needs, zonality, and then they select the appropriate style that is optimal for your ideas.
Among the variety of solutions, the following styles are most common with their own advantages and disadvantages:
Thematic design - everything is possible
The main drawback of the thematic design lies in the age of the son and daughter. Children grow quickly, tastes change even faster. Younger schoolchildren may begin to be embarrassed by some “littleness” in the interior.Then the room will not bring so much delight, joy, as a couple of years ago, when they visited the kindergarten. But if the younger generation doesn’t cross the school threshold for a few more years, the age difference is minimal (especially the weather, twins), you can let the imagination run wild, because the main thing for the little ones is the game.
It is possible to carry out a design in a general theme without a strong gender separation. The standard gender - neutral solution is the use of themes: fairytale castle, circus, jungle, zoo. It is worth considering the option of using your favorite cartoon characters. Among the many characters there are those that will allow zoning by gender (Mickey and Minnie Mouse; Smeshariki - Sovunya and Nyusha for a girl, Krosh and Hedgehog - for a boy). It is possible to create something joint, for example, based on the Disney Winnie the Pooh. Will have to carry out using the artistic painting of the walls or order wallpaper.
Do your kids gravitate towards designers? Lego-style is an excellent way out for small rooms; It has great functionality due to structural elements, the availability of storage systems. A light background (even white) of surfaces, furniture will visually increase the space, and the semantic load will lie on bright decorative elements, textiles in the recognizable style of a cult designer.
If the kids are quite energetic, like physical activity, direct their energy in the right direction - create a sports complex at home. A variety of Swedish walls, mini-climbing gyms, slides - the starting point in the design of the room, which is definitely not boring for several years.
Color scheme
When it comes to a design project for heterosexual kids, one should listen to the opinion of not only designers, but also psychologists.
In their opinion, visual perception affects development. Primary colors:
It is best to use neutral, light shades for the walls - beige, milky, white, and already the internal content is brighter, more saturated, avoiding an overabundance, but charging a good mood. The presence of brown, dark blue, purple, dark gray, black shades is not recommended - a depressing effect on the psyche.
There are techniques based on the game of contrasts: yellow-blue, orange-lime shades, always diluted with calm ones. It happens that a boy and a girl like the same colors. This simplifies the task - it is enough to designate personal zones with the help of decor.
Do not make the floor bright so as not to cause discomfort atypical colors of the surface under your feet. The optimal coverage will be light beige shades. For the walls fit horizontal patterns - visually expand the space; vertical - visually raise the ceiling higher, which is important when a two-story berth.
Save space: furniture
Not only a visual expansion of space, but real savings are an urgent problem when living together for two children. Modern furniture will save precious space. Layered layout is one of the most effective ways.
Advantages of purchasing a bunk bed:
To avoid possible quarrels between brother and sister over the possession of the second floor - discuss this problem in advance; propose a solution (specific schedule). An option is to make custom two beds located on the second tier. With such an attic location, the area of the room will be used for other relevant areas: work, play. To reduce the risk of injuries, many models are equipped with special sides, handrails, sometimes removable. There should be enough space on the second floor so that the distance to the ceiling allows you to sit comfortably. It is necessary to think over the ventilation system - it may be too stuffy for sleep.
Alternative: chair bed, sofa bed. In such models, the place for a full sleep can be quite large, and when folded, take a minimum during the day. Option: roll-out beds from under the podium, on which there is a study and creativity zone. This method, unlike the folding one, will allow you not to spend even more time every night on making bedding.
Kids do not need a separate place, like schoolchildren. A folding tabletop attached to a cabinet or other surface can only be used if necessary. But if a son or daughter is already going to school, it’s not worth saving on the work area, because for the second child, September 1 will come sooner or later. Option - the use of a common countertop located at the window, divided by a partition, the console. As for storage, a corner cupboard will help out. Under the toys, get beautiful boxes. Children will like them, because they are bright, interesting, and it will become much easier for you to get out.
This is important: lighting
Not only coziness depends on properly selected lighting, but also the health of the son and daughter. If it is impossible to comply with the condition for creating the most natural light regime (location in the east, southeast direction), a more complex lighting scheme will help. One ceiling chandelier is clearly not enough, especially when there are two children.You will need additional: directional action (bright light on the left for the working area) and night (a dim night light for each child in the bed area, which is easy to turn on if necessary).
In lighting design, an important aspect is the elimination of the contrast between light and shadow, so as not to tire the eyes. For the same reason, surfaces of furniture and other objects should not give strong glare. All fixtures must unambiguously minimize the risk of being split during the outdoor games of the brother and sister. Halogen spotlights are not only a stylish solution, but also safe. It is not recommended to use fluorescent and incandescent lamps simultaneously. Illumination of niches, cornices, ceiling will look very original. The most important rule when sharing children is the local use of additional lighting should not interfere with another child.
Continuation of the tale: decor
Designing a design for a boy and a girl, decor plays a special role, because it will help to express the individuality of each, strengthen the feeling of having his own personal space. Decoration together with children will allow a more creative approach to the process, will present many pleasant moments. For a children's room, decoration consists of choosing posters, paintings, desktop accessories, custom pillows, and original bedding. Favorite toys will be the best decorative elements. The presence of a sufficient number of racks, open shelves, especially in the corners, around window, daytime openings, will allow you to combine business with pleasure - use of surfaces to the maximum and the ability not to refuse your favorite collections, books.
Do not forget about the mirror for the little princess. Its presence on the inner surface of the cabinet door, even in full growth, will not affect the interior, but will bring many pleasant minutes to the future fashionista. Hidden mirrors will increase overall security.If size allows, you can put a small dressing table where the girl will store her many treasures. The unique atmosphere will be created by creative works, crafts, diplomas, medals placed on the walls - this is the most important and significant decor.
Increased attention is paid to the choice of curtains, because they are in addition to the decoration function:
But the standard combination of thick curtains and tulle is not always appropriate. The output will be roller blinds, blinds. When choosing a material, it is better to give preference to cotton for softness, environmental friendliness. Special accessories for window decoration (holders, lambrequins) can support and even enhance the theme of the interior. With the help of multilevel rolled curtains, it is possible to obtain an additional interesting emphasis.
Do not get carried away with carpets on the floor. This will undoubtedly add coziness, but the amount of dust will not affect the state of health in the best way. Limit yourself to small, but original, bedside rugs.
Security
Ensuring full security is the key. First, the risk of injury must be eliminated, because two children in the same room increase it in direct proportion. Rounded forms of furniture, the absence of glass, mirror surfaces, safe stairs, especially in the presence of a young child - the basis for choosing an interior.
It makes sense to use more expensive, but specifically designed specifically for children's rooms, certified materials that do not contain phenol, formaldehyde, styrene. For walls, paper wallpapers, water-based paints are suitable. Of the new flooring - cork. Its advantage is not only in environmental friendliness, but also in its strong resistance to mechanical damage.
After the repair is completed, wait a while before moving the children. All interior and furnishings should be as comfortable as possible in terms of care and cleaning.If the children have reached school age or are close to it, the work area should be thought out especially carefully. Models of school furniture (table, chairs) with the ability to adjust the height of the legs will always correspond to growth. When choosing beds, do not forget about a high-quality orthopedic mattress. The increased responsibility for maintaining safety will make the space of the children's room comfortable and at the same time enjoyable.
Bottom line - children's dreams
It may seem that the design of a joint children's room for a boy and a girl is much more complicated and impossible than a separate one. Of course, the limitation of area leaves its mark. You will always have to adhere to the rule - "nothing more." But when all the difficulties are easily solved with the help of modern interior solutions, your children will receive a unique developing space with their personal territory, imbued with the warmth and care of their parents.