Characteristics
Children's furniture changes much more often than parents' furniture. The child is constantly growing and according to his age it is necessary to select the appropriate headsets. The wardrobe for the child's clothes is chosen to be spacious. While the baby cannot yet fold things on his own, parents store diapers, bedding, and baby clothes there.
As the child grows up, children's wardrobes can change their configuration and be supplemented with shelves and new compartments. A preschool child stores not only things there, but toys. The student puts a backpack in the wardrobe, as well as accessories related to his hobby. A teenager needs a more spacious wardrobe where clothes, hats, and accessories will be stored.
Choosing furniture for a children's room is not easy when the surroundings and renovations have already been done. Modern lockers for children's clothing have the following characteristics:
- stability - this indicator is selected initially, because during fun the baby can accidentally push the product;
- safety - the corners of the model must be rounded;
- absence of legs - this criterion is chosen at will; if these elements are absent, the cabinet will become more stable;
- natural materials – it is better to place furniture made of wood in the nursery;
- spaciousness - the presence of a large number of shelves, compartments - a wardrobe with drawers will help to store a large number of things.
In order for the product to be functional and best meet the needs of the child, it is important to immediately decide what will be placed in the wardrobe. It is advisable to provide a large compartment for toys - then there is no need to additionally purchase a special chest of drawers.
What requirements must cabinets meet?
Modern manufacturers present a wide range of different models of wardrobes that are designed to accommodate and store clothes, various things, toys, books and so on.
When choosing a similar design for arranging a children's room, parents give preference to safe products made from environmentally friendly materials.
In addition, given the fact that in most cases children's rooms are small-sized rooms, such structures should be as compact and roomy as possible.
Varieties
Depending on the size of the room, you need to select a cabinet that will fit perfectly into the room. Modern manufacturers produce several types of children's wardrobes:
- free-standing cabinets;
- built-in models;
- corner options;
- wardrobe as part of the furniture design.
Each of these varieties has its own design features, which are worth considering separately.
Built-in
Standing separately
Angular
Freestanding wardrobe
The simplest, most popular and affordable option for wardrobes for children's clothing is considered to be a free-standing piece of furniture. It has one important advantage - mobility. When the child grows up, the product can be easily moved to any corner of the room. Among the disadvantages, it is worth highlighting the large dimensions of the children's closet, so installing it in a too small room is not recommended.
Structurally, the product can only have doors, and inside it can be divided into several compartments; be equipped with a built-in toy box, and also have a mezzanine. According to the design of the doors, the wardrobe can be hinged or compartment - the latter option is more suitable for older children who are able to open the furniture on their own.
Model options:
- product for clothes with drawers. Externally, the option looks like a chest of drawers combined with a wardrobe. The lower part of the product is equipped with several drawers, usually two, where it is convenient to place the child’s underwear. The design may contain a sectional division system, when the inside of the box is divided into several compartments. This move is ideal for delimiting the internal space;
- sectional cabinets with a large number of compartments. Models are relevant when several children live in a room. It is easy to divide the products between two children: you need to purchase cabinets of different colors. Sectional products consist of drawers and doors. The upper compartment stores clothes on hangers, and the lower compartment stores foldable items.
When choosing a free-standing wardrobe, make sure that the drawers are located on a line below the child so that he can get the necessary supplies himself.
It is important that a free-standing cabinet has a minimum of fittings - this way you can ensure additional safety for the child. The products are equipped with slots for baby's hands - this is how you can save space in the room.
Built-in model
Built-in structures are considered a way to save space as much as possible. The obvious advantage of such a locker is its spaciousness: inside you can place a large number of items of clothing, accessories, bedding, shoes, sports equipment, and toys.
The built-in version of the product can be located both in a niche and in non-standard openings of the room. In this way, the problem of the complexity of using space with difficult geometry is solved. A children's built-in wardrobe is a solution for storage rooms intended as a dressing room.
Let's highlight the main advantages of the product:
- possibility of placement in a niche of any depth;
- variety of choice: a 3-section wardrobe or a model with 4 compartments will allow you to fit a lot of accessories;
- The doors of the product can be hinged or compartment-type.
Designers advise choosing options where you can place low doors. It would be better if, instead of the doors, you hang a small curtain for independent access by the baby.
Corner option
There are two types of models - built-in and stationary. The former are used to fill empty corners when it is not possible to install other pieces of furniture nearby. A stationary corner cabinet can be seen in the photo below - it is installed when saving space in small children's rooms.
According to the shape, corner cabinets are:
- g-shaped - models for 2-section type clothing, when one of the cabinets is located along a short wall, and the other along a long one. A child will be able to independently gain access to things only at an older age. A low shelf inside the product will help the baby put away toys when mom opens the door;
- in the form of a trapezoid - characterized by 3 walls - two back panels, one side and the door itself. The latter are made as a coupe or in a hinged form. A white children's wardrobe in the shape of a trapezoid will fit perfectly into a girl's room;
- five-walled - models consist of four walls and a front door. They are large and roomy. A room where 2 or more children live will be perfectly complemented by this product. The interior space is equipped with a retractable storage system in the form of drawers, a large number of shelves, rods and mezzanines. To accommodate a five-wall wardrobe you will need sufficient space;
- diagonal - it is recommended to install these models in unused corners, for example, near the interior door to the nursery. The product cannot boast of large capacity, but the internal filling of the children's wardrobe will be organized at the request of the parents.
Corner options, like other types of designs, are equipped with several sections: a 3-section closet will be a good storage for toys, clothes and bed linen.
Wardrobe as part of furniture design
A white schoolchild's set, complemented by a wardrobe, is well suited for a child who needs to prepare for classes. Protruding as part of the structure, the product fits perfectly into small rooms where every square meter must be used rationally.
For very young children, additional sections of the wardrobe are offered, combined with a changing table and a chest of drawers. It is convenient for the mother to change the baby’s diapers and immediately take out the necessary supplies from the nearby closet.
It is necessary to install a product that is part of the design of other furniture along the longest wall in the room. Opposite it is convenient to place a children's bed and bedside table.
Filling
Very important in a children's closet is filling. The item must be of high quality and durable. A double-leaf piece of furniture is a worthy option. The wardrobe should contain:
- a pipe for storing things on hangers;
- shelves;
- linen box.
If the cabinet will be located near the window, you need to add a side extension for flower pots. Classic wardrobes do not contain shoe shelves. It is important to think through and evaluate the filling of the closet: the order in the children's closet depends on its practicality. The dressing room is valued for its contents. There is a place for everything: from linen to potties, sports equipment, toys.
The entire space of the built-in headset is divided into zones:
- wardrobe;
- shoe department;
- for bed linen;
- basket for toys;
- several racks to store sports equipment.
Rooms with built-in wardrobes are in demand. If the content of the presented options is not suitable in the store, it is possible to make it to order. A cabinet with shelves must be adjusted to the child’s height, because it is difficult for a baby to use a cabinet that is not suitable for him in size.
To ensure that the storage space is always bright, there are special lights that turn on when the door is opened. The shelves in the dressing room are also illuminated. Doors of double-leaf wardrobes require locks. They will help stop the doors in the desired position.
Color spectrum
A children's wardrobe is usually made in a standard rectangular shape. Exceptions are corner models - they are more similar to triangular options. The height of the product depends on the choice of the parents:
- cabinets up to the ceiling are suitable for older children;
- medium-height options are most common due to the optimal ratio of capacity for independent child access;
- low products are characterized by low height and are suitable for small children.
For a child, white cabinet models will be appropriate - they do not burden the atmosphere and visually expand the boundaries of the room. Color options should be selected based on the baby’s preferences and the style of the room.
Features of choice
For babies and toddlers up to three years old, parents buy furniture for the room themselves. They choose all items to their taste, trying to create a favorable environment for the baby. For a room where a small child lives, it is better to order cabinets in light shades.
An older child's apartment should contain items that meet his taste preferences. You should choose storage systems along with it.
If there are two children in the house, then choose two-section models. Each child's belongings will be stored separately in a convenient closet. For small spaces, compact systems, sliding wardrobes, and transforming models are purchased.
Facade design depending on the gender of the child
One advantage of multi-section closets is that each section has its own style. This is convenient for choosing facade decor, which is determined depending on the gender of the child. Let's consider the main design options in different cases.
- for girls - little fashionistas love to be near the mirror for a long time, so the best solution would be to install mirror surfaces on the compartment doors. If preference is given to hinged cabinets, it is fashionable to place a mirror inside one of the doors. White is the most preferable color for women, but it would be original to use two-color options: for example, a white-pink or white-red facade;
- for a boy - serious male representatives remain demanding even in childhood. Any child will love it if the closet doors are equipped with a print of cars or decorated with stylistic fittings.
Before you get a children's closet, ask your child about his desires: let him decide for himself which furniture front is most preferable.
Posting rules
There are several main types of placement of a wardrobe in a children's room:
- opposite the bed - this option is appropriate if you are choosing a 4-section wardrobe. Waking up in the morning and getting out of bed, the child will be able to immediately get the necessary things from the product opposite;
- near the window - if the window opening is not located in the entire wall - it makes sense to install a children's closet near it. It’s good if the option is white, because sunlight will not be able to illuminate this corner;
- near the door - often the layout of the room implies the presence of space near the entrance - it will become an excellent area for placing a wardrobe.
When dividing a cabinet into sections, pay attention to quick access to each department. This is very important for sectional models. In this case, you should not place other pieces of furniture near the wardrobe so that it is not too low. Do not forget that over time the child’s bed will change in size, this is also due to other pieces of furniture. Choose high-quality clothing storage products that will last for a long time.
Wardrobe in the interior
The large system is perfect for a child's wardrobe. Parents can order a wardrobe for the nursery. It will fit into the space and will be an excellent addition to the interior.
It is worth carefully considering the content of the structure; how convenient it will be to use will depend on this. The system must provide shelves for things, a sufficient number of hangers and hooks. Drawers will also help organize clothing storage.
It’s easy to choose the right design based on your own preferences. There are many options for different designs with interesting decor on sale. You can choose a product with backlight.
