Zoning options
A comfortable children's room is one where each functional area is separated from the other. Zoning and ordering of the room helps the student to better concentrate on certain tasks, and from a psychological point of view, provides a sense of security.
Zoning can be visual (with separation by color or texture, when the walls and ceiling of each area are designed differently) and functional (using furniture and additional structures). These methods can be successfully combined with each other, especially if the area of the student’s room allows for experimentation.
The photo shows a schoolchild’s room, where the space is divided by a low podium: there is a place for games and reading on it, so the wall is decorated accordingly - bright and catchy. The sleeping area is painted in neutral tones.
A more economical option is zoning with furniture. It is useful to divide the children's room with a shelving unit on which toys and books will be stored. While shelving and cabinets placed across a room are great room dividers, they can deprive a student's room of natural light. To zone the room, it is recommended to choose low or open products.
It’s good if the room has a niche, partition or column - an “inconvenient” layout can always be turned into an advantage by equipping a bedroom or workplace in a secluded corner.
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How to arrange it correctly?
School age is a transition to adulthood, so furniture and decoration that were appropriate in a child’s room are no longer suitable for a first-grader.
Working space
The first and most important thing you need for studying is a desk and chair. They are usually placed near a window that provides plenty of natural light.
Experts advise positioning the work area so that the student sits perpendicular to the front door: from a psychological point of view, this position is considered the most comfortable.
Like all furniture, a training set should be as comfortable as possible. It is ideal when the legs of the table can be adjusted, and the back and height of the chair can be adjusted to the child. While sitting at the table, the child should keep his elbows free on its surface and place his feet evenly on the floor. The width and length of the tabletop should be sufficient to accommodate a computer and leave room for textbooks, notebooks and other school supplies.
The photo shows a study area for a teenage student. In a small room, the best option is to combine a desktop with a window sill, thereby saving valuable centimeters.
Place to relax and play
The older the child, the more adult affairs and responsibilities he takes on. The time spent on games and the space for them are becoming less and less, but this does not mean that the student does not need a play area. Primary school children still love to play with dolls and cars, so there should be enough space in the room for houses and tracks.
In adolescence, schoolchildren love to invite friends, so it is worth providing additional seating for guests: soft chairs, bean bags or a sofa.
The photo shows two recreation areas for a schoolchild: on the left - for active games and sports, on the right - for relaxing time with a book.
Sports section
Parents know how important it is to pay attention not only to studies, but also to the physical development of the child. If the small area of the room does not allow you to equip an entire sports complex, it is enough to install a small wall and hang a darts on the wall.
The photo shows a children's room for a schoolchild, where only one and a half square meters are allocated for sports, but the functionality of the structure does not suffer at all from this.
Sleeping area
For the bed, the corner where the child feels most comfortable is usually chosen: in a country house it is an attic with a sloping roof, in an apartment it is a niche. Most younger schoolchildren prefer to sleep near the wall. For teenagers, the location of the bed no longer plays such an important role, but in any case, when choosing a place to sleep, you need to ask your child’s opinion.
Some people like to sleep on the top tier, while others are afraid of heights, so it’s worth buying a loft bed taking into account the child’s characteristics. The same applies to the design of the structure: not everyone will be happy with a bed in the form of a car or carriage. But simple, laconic furniture will last longer, as it will not go out of fashion and will suit any interior.
The photo shows a sleeping area decorated in the form of a starry sky. Instead of a bedside table, a converted drawer is used.
Storage systems
It is easier to teach a schoolchild to order if each thing has its own place. It is recommended to place in the room:
- A stable wardrobe with compartments for linen and rails for clothes and uniforms.
- Hanging or built-in bookshelves.
- Closed systems for personal items, toys and bedding.
- Convenient shelves for everyday small items.
Game Zone
This is an essential part of a first grader’s room. Schoolchildren continue to play until grades 5-7, so it is impossible to deprive the child of sufficient space to play. It’s good if the play area has a soft and pleasant floor covering, where the child can calmly fantasize and play right on the floor. Also read our article on choosing a carpet for a children's room.
Carpet in the play area
Note: Of course, in a high school student’s room it is no longer advisable to allocate space for a play area. But here it should be remembered that during the training the interior of the nursery will change to one degree or another two, or even three times. Therefore, in the future you can always change the playing area to a sports corner with a wall bars and a horizontal bar.
Lighting organization
If a central chandelier is planned for a student’s room, then additional light sources are added to it: wall sconces or a lamp on the bedside table, a table lamp with adjustable height and angle parameters. A night light with dim light will help you get ready for sleep.
The photo shows the interior of a student’s room, where spots are located along the perimeter of the ceiling instead of a chandelier.
Proper organization of lighting should ensure uniformity of light. Excessive brightness or dimness is harmful to a student's eyes, especially in the work area.
The photo shows a children's room with general light in the form of a chandelier, local light in the form of a table lamp, and decorative light in the form of garlands.
Children's room for a schoolchild: girlish version
“A children’s room for a schoolgirl will differ in stylistic design from the look of a room for a schoolboy, and above all this will be expressed in terms of color”
Furniture in a schoolchild's nursery must certainly be functional and always practical. This rule is the same for both girls’ and boys’ interiors. However, in the daughter’s room, along with a spacious wardrobe, a desk, bedside tables and a bed, there should also be a mirror.
girl's room and furniture in light colors
When decorating a girl's nursery, it is better to use light colors. It is better to choose bed linen to match the main background, but the floor covering and the curtain on the window should be made several tones darker.
A girl, no less than a boy, needs a place to play. When arranging it, take into account your child's hobbies. If your daughter prefers to spend time drawing, then arrange a secluded corner for her with a small table and the necessary supplies for drawing. Does your girl love to play music and practically never let go of the violin? Encourage this choice by leaving some space in the nursery for favorite activities. Who knows, maybe a new musical star is growing in your home.
A children's room for a schoolgirl will differ in stylistic design from the look of a room for a schoolboy, and above all this will be expressed in terms of color. Girls prefer to see their apartments in soft pink tones. They should resemble the palace of a princess or the room of your favorite Barbie. Having already grown up, the girls arrange their former nurseries in sports or musical styles.
For girls who love nature, in the decor of the nursery it is worth using the colors generated by it: blue, yellow, green and complement the resulting interior with indoor plants or an aquarium.
the delicate blue color of the room’s walls is diluted with the bright colors of the carpet and a decorative frame on the wall
Finishes and materials
The design of a student’s room largely depends on his interests, but designers do not recommend buying flashy cartoon photo wallpapers: bright colors and images can quickly get boring. For wall coverings, you should choose paper, non-woven or cork wallpaper, as well as paint. You can make one of the walls an accent wall by covering it with a special slate composition so you can write on it with chalk, like on a blackboard, or by hanging a world map.
The ceiling can be made laconic by simply whitewashing it, or decorated with stars using phosphor paint.
For the floor, an environmentally friendly coating is suitable that does not slip, does not accumulate bacteria and is easy to clean: laminate, cork or parquet.
All materials must be safe and have a quality certificate.
The photo shows a room for a teenage schoolgirl with bright decorative elements.
Examples for a boy
The arrangement of the nursery depends not only on the age of the student, but also on his gender. To decorate a schoolchild’s room, it is important to choose both comfortable furniture and a style that will appeal to the young owner of the room.
The most suitable style trends for boys are bright and functional contemporary, brutal loft, marine style or high-tech hi-tech.
The photo shows a room for a schoolboy aged 12-17, designed in a loft style.
The most suitable colors are blue, green, gray and white with contrasting details. But you can’t rely only on your parental taste: ultimately, everything depends on the child’s preferences.
Ideas for girls
A room for a schoolgirl is distinguished by smoother lines and color transitions. Classic, Scandinavian and eco-style, as well as contemporary, are suitable.
The photo shows a room for a schoolgirl girl, designed in Scandinavian style.
It is best to choose muted shades as the main palette: cream, pink, mint, and place accents with bright decorative items.
