Design of a living room and a nursery in one room - examples of the interior
The appearance of a child in the family is not only a joy, but also additional worries. This is especially felt by families whose living space does not allow to allocate a separate room for the baby. To organize a child’s space for relaxation, games and study, you can divide the room into two zones and develop a design for the living room and the nursery in one room. Such design techniques are appropriate in free-building new buildings, where initially only supporting structures are present. And in apartments of a small area, you can immediately plan a child’s bedroom and workplace in the same room as the living room.
Before proceeding with the zoning of a room into a living room and a nursery, it is necessary to consider expanding it to include adjoining rooms - a balcony, pantry, etc. The use of "hidden reserves" can have an effect when creating children's and adult zones in one room. Determining which part will be allocated to the nursery, it is better to give the window space to the child. After all, the emerging young body requires good lighting, clean air. Near the window you can place a crib or work area. In order to create full-fledged zones for parallel spending of time by adults and children, there are two different approaches to planning:
physical;
visual.
In the first case, the real allocation of zones is carried out with the help of newly constructed partitions, furniture and other physical “barriers”.
An ideal room for physical zoning would be a room with two or more windows located along one or two walls. In this case, each of the zones will have a natural light source.
With visual zoning, design techniques are used - highlighting the style of design, color, lighting, ceiling-wall structures.
Physical zoning
If the area of the room allows, it is better to physically separate the children's and adult areas. This will make it possible for the child to feel the master of his space, and guests will not interfere with him.
Partition design
The partition function can be performed by either a full-fledged stationary structure made of foam (gas) concrete, glass blocks, or assembled from drywall, plywood, chipboard, wood, plastic. If there is no window in one of the enclosed parts, then it is better to make a partition with glass inserts so that natural light enters there.
A good solution may be a combined design. The lower part will be deaf, and the upper one will be made of transparent material (glass, plastic) or made in the form of bookshelves that are partially filled. Instead of books on shelves, you can arrange flower pots.And if you pick up climbing plants with small leaves, then not only light will penetrate through such shelves, but air will also be partially filtered.
Given that children in their games can lose control of themselves, all glass inserts should be made of reinforced glass. This will protect households and guests from injuries.
How to close the opening
The door to the enclosed part does not have to be hinged. Given that in both rooms there will probably be a shortage of space, it is better to block the opening with a sliding door or a folding "accordion". This approach will save square meters, the lack of which will be felt in a small room. If a nursery is designed for a small child, then the door design should be convenient for operation by the baby. The easiest way to close the opening will be a curtain. Fabric for her can be matched to the overall design of the room. To make the curtain fit into the design of the living room and the nursery, it can be made double-sided by combining two pieces with different colors. True, at least one of the pieces must be made of dense heavy fabric so that the patterns are not translucent and overlap one another.
Visual zoning
If during the development of the layout of the living room and the nursery in the same room the partition does not allow the area or other reasons, zoning can be done visually by applying effects known to the beginning designer.
Furniture zoning
The simplest tool for effective zoning of a room is furniture. The main advantage of this approach is the absence of the need for repairs. In addition, the border can be shifted in any direction. Installing the cabinet under the ceiling is not necessary in this case. This can be a rack for books, plants or trinkets, a low children's wardrobe, a cupboard with an aquarium.
To conditionally distinguish between the interior of the living room and the nursery, designers suggest using a sofa that can be used for family watching movies. A shelving unit with through shelves is considered a good tool for separating the living area from the nursery, on which children's books are placed on one side and adult family members' literature on the other. At the same time, either the height of the shelves should be greater than the format of the books, or the shelves must be partially filled. This is done so that the light from the window penetrates into the living room.
Wall and ceiling structures
To create the illusion of two rooms in one, you can use decorative structures on the ceiling and walls. More often, drywall constructions are used for these purposes. The most elementary option is an arched opening. But it must be done with a maximum radius and a minimum of "stolen" space. After all, the task of such an arch is to symbolically separate the two zones. The complexity of the construction of drywall is limited only by the imagination of the author. Therefore, the arch is not the only zoning option. From it you can, for example, make a decorative shelving. Also, a wooden beam can be used as a ceiling element in the interior. It will not only visually divide the space into zones, but will also become the basis for the curtain rod or screen curtain separating the nursery and the living room.
Color zoning
To emphasize the border between two functionally different zones, you can use color scheme. In this case, it is necessary to take into account a number of features:
degree of illumination;
dimensions;
general design idea.
If the room is small, the illumination is weak and the window faces the north side, then dark colors will have to be abandoned. This is especially true for the children's part. In general, for children’s areas, designers recommend planning light, calm tones from the “warm” part of the spectrum:
peach;
yellow;
light orange;
pastel;
salad.
Care must be taken to the bright "exciting" colors - red, orange. This can negatively affect the nervous system of the child. If you do not pay due attention to this nuance, it will be difficult for the child to concentrate on the training material and remember it. The "adult" part of the room can be decorated in a darker palette. And to revive it, to expand visually the boundaries, you can use mirrored surfaces in the doors of a large wardrobe.
Separation of the children's part of the room with a rack from the hall
Podium as a zoning tool
An unusual, but effective and functional tool for zoning the children's part in the room is the construction of the podium. Usually it is assembled on a wooden or perforated metal frame made of laminated particleboard, OSB.
A small fence should be provided around the edge of the podium to help prevent a child from falling and injuring.
You can beat the installation of the podium using the game legend, designing it accordingly. For example, for a girl to make a castle where a fairy princess lives. And for the boy, you can arrange it as a pirate ship. All these ideas will be enthusiastically received by small family members.
Installation of the podium will provide an opportunity not only to allocate a separate zone for the child, but also to save such precious square meters. Indeed, under this platform, you can place drawers for storing things or a pull-out bed. During the day, these elements of furniture will be “masked”, and in the evening they can be put forward for use. So there are a lot of ideas on how to equip two different zones in a combined room, like a living room and a nursery with a sleeping, working and playing area. And the possibilities are limited by the imagination of the designer and the financial capabilities of customers. And the results will please both children and adults.
The appearance of a child in the family is not only a joy, but also additional worries. This is especially felt by families whose living space does not allow to allocate a separate room for the baby. To organize a child’s space for relaxation, games and study, you can divide the room into two zones and develop a design for the living room and the nursery in one room.
Such design techniques are appropriate in free-building new buildings, where initially only supporting structures are present. And in apartments of a small area, you can immediately plan a child’s bedroom and workplace in the same room as the living room.
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Possible zoning options
Before proceeding with the zoning of a room into a living room and a nursery, it is necessary to consider expanding it to include adjoining rooms - a balcony, pantry, etc. The use of "hidden reserves" can have an effect when creating children's and adult zones in one room.
Determining which part will be allocated to the nursery, it is better to give the window space to the child. After all, the emerging young body requires good lighting, clean air. Near the window you can place a crib or work area.
In order to create full-fledged zones for parallel spending of time by adults and children, there are two different approaches to planning:
In the first case, the real allocation of zones is carried out with the help of newly constructed partitions, furniture and other physical “barriers”.
With visual zoning, design techniques are used - highlighting the style of design, color, lighting, ceiling-wall structures.
Physical zoning
If the area of the room allows, it is better to physically separate the children's and adult areas. This will make it possible for the child to feel the master of his space, and guests will not interfere with him.
Partition design
The partition function can be performed by either a full-fledged stationary structure made of foam (gas) concrete, glass blocks, or assembled from drywall, plywood, chipboard, wood, plastic.
If there is no window in one of the enclosed parts, then it is better to make a partition with glass inserts so that natural light enters there.
A good solution may be a combined design. The lower part will be deaf, and the upper one will be made of transparent material (glass, plastic) or made in the form of bookshelves that are partially filled. Instead of books on shelves, you can arrange flower pots.And if you pick up climbing plants with small leaves, then not only light will penetrate through such shelves, but air will also be partially filtered.
How to close the opening
The door to the enclosed part does not have to be hinged. Given that in both rooms there will probably be a shortage of space, it is better to block the opening with a sliding door or a folding "accordion". This approach will save square meters, the lack of which will be felt in a small room.
If a nursery is designed for a small child, then the door design should be convenient for operation by the baby. The easiest way to close the opening will be a curtain. Fabric for her can be matched to the overall design of the room. To make the curtain fit into the design of the living room and the nursery, it can be made double-sided by combining two pieces with different colors. True, at least one of the pieces must be made of dense heavy fabric so that the patterns are not translucent and overlap one another.
Visual zoning
If during the development of the layout of the living room and the nursery in the same room the partition does not allow the area or other reasons, zoning can be done visually by applying effects known to the beginning designer.
Furniture zoning
The simplest tool for effective zoning of a room is furniture. The main advantage of this approach is the absence of the need for repairs. In addition, the border can be shifted in any direction. Installing the cabinet under the ceiling is not necessary in this case. This can be a rack for books, plants or trinkets, a low children's wardrobe, a cupboard with an aquarium.
To conditionally distinguish between the interior of the living room and the nursery, designers suggest using a sofa that can be used for family watching movies.
A shelving unit with through shelves is considered a good tool for separating the living area from the nursery, on which children's books are placed on one side and adult family members' literature on the other. At the same time, either the height of the shelves should be greater than the format of the books, or the shelves must be partially filled. This is done so that the light from the window penetrates into the living room.
Wall and ceiling structures
To create the illusion of two rooms in one, you can use decorative structures on the ceiling and walls. More often, drywall constructions are used for these purposes. The most elementary option is an arched opening. But it must be done with a maximum radius and a minimum of "stolen" space. After all, the task of such an arch is to symbolically separate the two zones.
The complexity of the construction of drywall is limited only by the imagination of the author. Therefore, the arch is not the only zoning option. From it you can, for example, make a decorative shelving.
Also, a wooden beam can be used as a ceiling element in the interior. It will not only visually divide the space into zones, but will also become the basis for the curtain rod or screen curtain separating the nursery and the living room.
Color zoning
To emphasize the border between two functionally different zones, you can use color scheme. In this case, it is necessary to take into account a number of features:
If the room is small, the illumination is weak and the window faces the north side, then dark colors will have to be abandoned. This is especially true for the children's part.
In general, for children’s areas, designers recommend planning light, calm tones from the “warm” part of the spectrum:
Care must be taken to the bright "exciting" colors - red, orange. This can negatively affect the nervous system of the child. If you do not pay due attention to this nuance, it will be difficult for the child to concentrate on the training material and remember it.
The "adult" part of the room can be decorated in a darker palette. And to revive it, to expand visually the boundaries, you can use mirrored surfaces in the doors of a large wardrobe.
Podium as a zoning tool
An unusual, but effective and functional tool for zoning the children's part in the room is the construction of the podium. Usually it is assembled on a wooden or perforated metal frame made of laminated particleboard, OSB.
You can beat the installation of the podium using the game legend, designing it accordingly. For example, for a girl to make a castle where a fairy princess lives. And for the boy, you can arrange it as a pirate ship. All these ideas will be enthusiastically received by small family members.
Installation of the podium will provide an opportunity not only to allocate a separate zone for the child, but also to save such precious square meters. Indeed, under this platform, you can place drawers for storing things or a pull-out bed. During the day, these elements of furniture will be “masked”, and in the evening they can be put forward for use.
So there are a lot of ideas on how to equip two different zones in a combined room, like a living room and a nursery with a sleeping, working and playing area. And the possibilities are limited by the imagination of the designer and the financial capabilities of customers. And the results will please both children and adults.