How many things, toys and other seemingly unnecessary items small children have. And they need to buy more and more, because they are asking for new toys more and more often.
But if you buy a very large number of toys, then there will be nowhere to store them. And not only toys, but also various other items: books, clothes, care supplies and the like. In general, everything that kids use.
Brief overview of the article
Shelves in the room
In order to store a lot of things in order and in an invisible place, you need a closet. But a closet, as a rule, is intended for clothes. Where then to store all the other things?
And that's what shelves are for. Shelves usually serve as a kind of mini-closet, only open, that is, when all the objects standing on them are clearly visible to others.
Design ideas
To create a comfortable atmosphere, designers offer several interesting ideas:
- For young children, it is better to choose designs in the form of objects (car, plane, tree, cloud).
- Brightly colored shelves harmonize well with wallpaper in calm shades. They complement the overall style of the room.
- For small rooms, corner shelves or shelves around the window are suitable.
- Do not underestimate hanging options with belts or ropes. With their help you can create a unique composition.
- Children can decorate the white shelves themselves with special stickers. This will involve them in the process of decorating the room, and will also allow you to diversify the interior.
Distinctive features of shelves for a children's room
Usually the shelves in a children's room are very wide and spacious, since children have a large number of things and various other items.
Shelves for children's bedrooms are usually made in some interesting shape.
Shelves for a children's room must be made of a natural product, that is, wood.
A huge number of parents buy shelves for toys in their children's room. After all, such a large number of animals, cars, dolls and the like cannot be placed in one corner of the room.
Interesting ideas: shapes and placement
Wall shelves for a small child's room should not be placed very high, but so that the child can reach them from a low chair or his bed. If there are drawers on the shelves, they should open without effort, and the doors should be light so that the child does not get his fingers pinched.
For kids, it is better to choose bright colors and interesting shapes:
- with drawers;
- with niches;
- in the shape of your favorite animals or cartoon characters, made to order;
- in the form of stairs.
Classic honeycomb-shaped niches located on the walls look very good. The child will be happy to place his toys and books in such niches. In the future they will be replaced by technology, discs and other teenage things.
You can place honeycomb shelves in any order, creating interesting shapes.
There are no shelves in the room in the photo below: they were replaced by interesting baskets in which children put stationery, paper and much more. Such improvised shelves do not block access to light, leaving the children room for personal space.
The area of the room in the photo below is only 8 square meters. m, but nevertheless it managed to accommodate two beds and a chest of drawers. Shelves and storage area are placed on the wall. A practical solution that allows you to significantly save space.
Where to look?
To speed up the process of choosing shelves for your children’s bedroom, you can go to various websites of furniture or construction online stores or showrooms, where you can easily and simply look at photos of shelves in the children’s room.
And if you don’t have a very good Internet connection or perhaps don’t have a computer, then you can go to any furniture store, where they will show you the most varied and interesting shelves for the children’s room. This will significantly speed up your choice.
Cabinets and racks for storing books
Every bibliophile will tell you that the best storage for books is a closed bookcase. Indeed, this furniture creates ideal conditions for printed products. The cabinet reliably protects literature from external influences. For expensive books that will be stored for many years, these designs are ideal. Such furniture adequately decorates the interior and gives solidity.
However, a closet is not the best solution for a children's room. This option can only be used in the room of a teenager who already knows how to appreciate furniture and books and handle them with care.
A bookcase will protect books from dust
If your child has a large library, you can install a convenient bookcase in the nursery. This design makes it possible to conveniently place a lot of literature. In addition to it, crafts, souvenirs, accessories, etc. can be placed on the shelves. The range of such furniture is large, it is possible to choose a model for any interior.
Shelving has several important advantages. Designs:
- have a large capacity;
- have a universal purpose;
- easy to use;
- can be used in zoning.
Zoning a nursery using a bookcase
In the room of a schoolchild or teenager, you can install a classic model. A wide range of dimensions allows you to choose a design taking into account the size of the free space. If you have to set up a children's corner in the living room, the shelving can be used for zoning.
The range of this furniture also includes special models. For your baby's room, you can choose a special children's bookcase. These designs are small in size and provide the child with comfort and safety.
Special children's book rack
Color spectrum
Usually all shelves are made in a color similar to wood. And the colors of this design are usually brown or dark beige tones.
But other colors are typical for a children's room:
If the room is for a boy: 1. Blue; 2. Blue; 3. Green; 4. Gray;
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If the room is for girls: 1. Pink; 2. Green; 3. Orange; 4. Yellow colors.
The colors above are colors often used for a specific gender of baby. You can experiment and try something new and unusual for your children's bedroom. Something that no one has ever done before.
How to choose
Today, shelving structures are presented in a wide range, which greatly simplifies the selection of suitable furniture. First of all, you need to pay attention to the dimensions, configuration, style, design and required equipment and functionality.
Racks for toys made in the shape of trees, flowers, ships, houses or castles are small in size and have a bright design, but are suitable only for the little ones. Most likely, in a few years it will have to be replaced with a simpler and more down-to-earth design.
As a rack for books and stationery, it is better to choose combined school corners, where in addition to open shelves there are closed sections, as well as a desk.
The best option would be modular designs consisting of individual square or rectangular compartments of different sizes and colors.
Thus, the Expedit shelving unit from IKEA is a combination of identical cubes, and the Trufast line offers wooden frames with the ability to insert bright plastic storage containers into it.
In addition to the design, you also need to pay attention to the performance characteristics:
- A height that should be suitable for the height of the child.
- Depth of shelves.
- Reliability of fastenings and stability of the structure.
- Material (preferably wood, plywood, MDF or chipboard).
- Color and texture, of which light colors, bright geometric patterns or large-sized images are preferable.
- Safety and environmental friendliness, confirmed by the seller with special hygiene certificates.
It is highly not recommended to choose a shelving unit for a nursery only remotely by viewing photographs and reading the characteristics, since in such a case it is important to personally check the product and make sure of the reliability and strength of the structure.
Materials
When you choose a shelf for your child’s room, you should pay attention to the raw materials from which it is made and made. This is also an important problem when choosing shelves.
Approximate materials from which shelves for a nursery should be made and constructed:
Decoration in different styles
Products in a classic style are the most presentable and elegant.
Manufactured shelves can be designed in various styles, each of which has certain characteristics. Among the most popular styles are the following:
- Classical. This is a common furniture design style that has been popular for many years. Most often, designs made in a classic style are made of natural wood. This material gives the shelves elegance and presentability. To decorate such shelves, many manufacturers use forged metal elements or moldings.
- Nautical. This style is less popular, but is still often used in shelving. Marine style models are made of light wood. Such products are painted in light colors with a bluish tint.
- Provence. All shelves in Provence style differ from other models in their unique vintage design. Sometimes they have quite unusual decor using paintings.
Shelves made in Provence style are more suitable for teenagers' rooms.
Plastic shelves
These shelves are considered the weakest, as they can bend from the heavy weight standing on them. But now experts have developed plastic that can withstand very heavy weights. So, don’t be afraid or wary of buying plastic shelves.
Shelf design
The range of household goods is currently so wide that choosing the right option for yourself will not be difficult. Depending on the design, there are straight, corner, floor and wall shelves.
Practical shelves should have increased capacity, and therefore be reliable and durable. A lot of books, household appliances - all this has considerable weight and this parameter must be taken into account when choosing furniture and the method of its fastening.
Recently, on store windows you can find a wide variety of options: curly, curved, round children's shelves on the wall, etc.
This choice allows you not only to select shelves to suit the parameters of the room, but also to create a unique style and design of the room.
Drywall
This type is very rarely used for children's bedrooms. It is unknown why. Probably this material just doesn’t fit well into the decoration of a child’s room.
Shelves are a necessary part of decorating a children's bedroom. After all, they are very convenient for storing things and objects that “clutter” the room.
And on the shelves these things can be beautifully placed and the room will be in order. And various options and styles of shelves for the nursery will help transform your bedroom where your child will live.
Children's furniture IKEA
Furniture for children's rooms is made by many domestic and foreign manufacturers. The clear favorite in this segment is IKEA. Its products are well known to parents who pay close attention to the design of their child’s room. The brand has a wide range of furniture that allows you to create a comfortable interior for a child of any age of both sexes.
Charming shelf house from IKEA
IKEA children's book shelves are presented in several series. When decorating a baby’s room, it is not necessary to install special structures. A child’s library at this age is small; you can use a combined storage system. The brand’s assortment, for example, includes charming houses with cells in which there is room for books, toys, objects for drawing, modeling, etc.
From the manufacturer's products you can choose universal storage systems for a schoolchild's or teenager's room. They include open shelves and closed cabinets. It is possible to place various items, including clothes and accessories.
IKEA universal storage system
The brand is responsible for the production of furniture for children's rooms. Strict control is carried out at all stages. Each storage system and IKEA children's book shelf undergoes thorough checks. The advantages of this manufacturer's products are:
- Extensive range providing excellent choice;
- ergonomic design, creating ease of use;
- high quality, reliable furniture;
- safety confirmed by international certificates.
The company's professional designers take into account fashion trends when developing projects. IKEA children's bookshelves fit perfectly into the interior, becoming its decoration and an expressive accent. The brand's assortment includes unpainted furniture for painting. Purchasing such a product allows you to decorate it with precise consideration of the specific design of the room.
IKEA book storage systems undergo rigorous testing
In the company's assortment you can choose ideal options for a small nursery. Shelves located under the place for sleeping and resting allow for efficient use of space.
Photo of shelves in a children's room
Varieties
There are several types of structures.
Wall mounted
Due to this arrangement, these models will not clutter up the space and will provide maximum savings in usable space. Securely fixed shelves are safe and convenient enough to place toys, books, dolls, cars and other things. For a younger child, it is advisable to choose structures equipped with a side that protects against falling objects.
Floor-standing
They represent the most practical design, which, if necessary, can be easily moved to another place. Floor-standing models can have a wide variety of configurations and perform different functions. Such storage systems are quite spacious and can withstand heavy loads.
The photo shows white floor shelves in the interior of a nursery for a newborn.
Open
They are considered the most universal solution, through which you can significantly transform the decor of a child’s room, emphasize its style and give the space a certain airiness. The only disadvantage of such products is their impracticality and frequent cleaning due to the rapid accumulation of dust.
Closed
Such unusually functional shelves, due to closed facades, help maintain order in the room and provide systematic storage for a wide variety of items, such as clothes, books, toys and other things.
The photo shows a children's room for two girls with closed shelves with glossy pink fronts.
Shelving
These horizontal or vertical structures are very often installed in the nursery, as they competently organize the space and visually make it easier. Racks are sometimes equipped with partitions, drawers and boxes, pallets, back walls and various cabinets.
Combined
Products combined with a cabinet are especially useful when you need more space to store children's things. Thanks to such an additional module, it is possible to significantly expand the functionality of the nursery.
Built-in
Thanks to the built-in models, it is possible to rationally use every centimeter of the room. Shelves located in a niche are perfect for any purpose and undoubtedly become the original highlight of the entire room.
How to make a shelf house yourself?
It is quite easy to make such a design at home. To do this, you will need several boards, screws or nails, a screwdriver, a hacksaw, and quick-drying paint for treating wooden surfaces.
Tools for making a house shelf.
Children's shelf houses must be firmly made and free from burrs and roughness. Therefore, before starting work, thoroughly clean the surfaces. The frame is made first, and only then the roof.
Everything is attached with Euroscrews, making the structure stable.
If sections are proposed, then they are also made before installing the top. The roof does not have to be constructed from the main material. You can use a combination: the walls are made of wood, and the top is made of plywood or thick cardboard.
The railings are made from wooden rulers, and the fence itself is made from a decorative element glued in half.
Many parents are trying to make the standard model more interesting. Therefore, additions to floor models in the form of an attic, windows, side exits with doors, carved railings, and staircases are possible.
The roof can be made in the form of tiles to make it look more interesting.
Decorations include garlands of multi-colored flags or an openwork roof. To a child, such a house seems like a fairy tale, and he enjoys spending time having fun.
The lantern for the attic is made of cardboard, inside there is a light bulb from a flashlight, two AA batteries are hidden in a niche under the roof, the switch is located on the front wall.
Interior additions include doll furniture, curtains, mini lamps, toy kitchen utensils, etc.
Such a house can be used both for games and for storing toys or other items.
For a girl it will become a dollhouse, and a boy can use it as a multi-level garage.
Building a house with your own hands will cost you much less, and it is also possible to make the structure more original than the one purchased. Materials can be purchased in specialized stores, on online platforms or from wholesale companies.
Shelf in the shape of a house for boys and girls.
An interesting idea for a play rack for dolls, cars and books.
In addition to the task of entertaining a child, this piece of furniture also has a purely practical function - all the dolls and toys are in one place, and not scattered around the room. Thus, a sense of order is instilled in a son or daughter from an early age.
By making a shelf house with your own hands, you will give it uniqueness and originality.
This house is guaranteed to please its little owner.
What is a shelf house?
Children's shelf houses are products that imitate the walls and triangular roof of a building. This is an open structure, inside of which there are several shelves connecting the sidewalls. It is possible to divide the intershelf space into sections.
Shelf houses are absolutely safe for children; it is simply impossible to get hurt on them.
You can also choose any color for the house according to the child’s wishes.
Dollhouses have their advantages:
- Convenient for placing toys, books, children's sets;
- Inexpensive;
- Compact.
Only environmentally friendly and child-safe materials are used in their production.
The shelf components of the house are natural processed wood and odorless acrylic paint.
The design can be either wall or floor. In the latter case, the child is interested in turning such a piece of furniture into a real home for dolls, arranging it and inventing play stories.
The shelf house will fit perfectly into your child's room.
Various toys, books, construction sets, drawings, crafts, and photographs will look great on the shelves.
Tips for choosing furniture
- If the room is small, then a corner shelf will do. You can place flower pots and decorative items on it. It can be hung on the wall or installed on the floor. The downside to such furniture is its small capacity.
- If your child loves to read, then a bookcase will do. For books, it is better to take ones with side walls. The material of the rack is iron. A big plus is its versatility - you can put books, flower pots, souvenirs.
- It is better to hang a console above the table. Photographs, pictures, cosmetics, etc. are placed on it. The console can be: single-tier, multi-level, corner, combined with a table, are suitable for office desks and computer tables. It is recommended to install a computer desk separately from a desk. They also differ in shape and design: there are rectangular, oval, narrow and wide.
- Diagonal ones are suitable for storing children's books.
To choose a shelf you need to take measurements of the room and desk. It is necessary to take into account the structure of the wall, the spaciousness of the room, and the height.
