The home of a large family is a place where everyone is trying to grab a square meter of free space. The “battle” for territory can be reduced to nothing by observing zoning rules. A married couple raising three children has a lot to think about. It’s much easier when kids of the same age grow up in the house. But what to do if there is a rebellious teenager and two preschoolers in the family, or if they are the same age but different gender?
The design of a modern children's room for three should be practical, compact and functional.
Tips for decorating a room for different ages
A large house pampers its owners with space, but a cramped Khrushchev house torments the household in every possible way. Fortunately, you are not the only married couple raising three children in small apartments. Designers have come up with many different projects to make a children's room for three children a comfortable, cozy, interesting and safe place to live.
If you properly organize and plan the space, you will be able to create an individual corner for each child.
The greater the age difference, the more obvious the division of area should be. Toddlers and high school students not only have different interests, but also inconsistent daily routines. Zoning a room can be done in two ways: visually and physically. The first option includes:
- wall decoration;
- color design;
- lighting;
- textile;
- flooring.
Regardless of age category, gender and tastes, the design of a nursery for a family with three children should be comfortable for everyone.
In the second case use:
- canopy;
- curtain;
- closet;
- table;
- sliding panel;
- screen and partition.
To equip a nursery for three, in an apartment or house, the largest room is better suited.
Physical separation can be complete or partial. Most often, the latter option is used to designate individual zones.
Tip 6. Use non-standard solutions for arranging study spaces
The study area is another important and bulky part of the nursery for three schoolchildren. Ideally, there should be three study places in the common room, but if its area is small, then here are some tricks that will help solve the problem:
- Place just two desks or one two-seater desk. Options for arranging furniture: in one row, with backs to each other, opposite each other, or in different places altogether.
- If the room is very small, then it is quite possible to get by with one table. In this case, you will need to buy a chair with an easily adjustable height and organize three places to store school things.
- To save space, choose corner sections.
- At least one study space can be organized in another room, for example, in the living room.
- One study space can be set up under the loft bed.
- Use folding tables that are attached to the wall. An example of the arrangement of three study places for schoolchildren is shown in the photo.
Study areas for three children, equipped with folding tables
Study places for three children
How to decorate a room for children of different sexes?
A nursery for three kids, one of whom is of a different gender, should reflect their inner world. A mixed-sex interior is a puzzle with an asterisk. You won't be able to please everyone, but it's worth trying to find a compromise. For the design concept, take the cartoon characters that all children love. But if in your case this is an extremely difficult task, then stick to neutral tones.
The design should use a gender-neutral color scheme with universal patterns and prints.
Pastel colors and cream shades, Scandinavian style and neoclassicism are an excellent solution in which little hooligans and growing princesses will get along. To maintain neutrality and play up gender differences, you need to place easily replaceable decorative items.
The convenience and comfort of the interior of a nursery for three depends entirely on a well-designed plan.
Contrasting shades of pink and blue are a popular type of interior design. Conflicts of interest are unlikely to be avoided, so it is necessary to find common ground. To convey the integrity of the overall style, use spot color mixing. This technique is compared to the ancient Chinese Yin-Yang symbol. Just as the colors of two opposites echo in the sign, so in the room you can use the points of the boys’ interior on the girls’ territory. For example, place blue pillows on a pink sofa.
If there is a balcony in the room, it can be combined with the living area and converted into a work area or dressing room.
How to plan space?
The golden mean is a rule that must be followed in zoning. A small apartment does not allow children to be placed in different rooms. Parents must ensure that each child has equal living conditions. But the main thing in this matter is not to overdo it. Do not take the recommendation literally and do not slide into a major overhaul. A competent layout will allow you to create a cozy room for 3 children of different ages and genders.
With the use of proper zoning, a sufficient amount of free space will remain in the room.
The room should have several zones:
- bedroom;
- educational;
- gaming;
- wardrobe;
- rest zone.
Each of them carries a certain functional load, depending on which suitable furniture is selected.
Large bedroom from 19 sq.m. and more, provides the opportunity to install three separate beds, desks, lockers for each child and even a sports or play complex.
Important! A nursery for 3 children is a miniature apartment. If adults relax, work and play sports in separate rooms, then children have all this in the same room, but in different zones.
For a restful sleep
The sleeping area is located away from sunlight and noise sources. For it, choose a place along blank walls or in their corner. Beds should not be placed near windows and doors so that nothing interferes with sleep.
A large-width window sill will perfectly serve as a desk or computer desk and thereby save space.
For study and activities
This zone is a place in the sun. The desk is placed near or near windows so that most of the table top is flooded with sunlight.
A very important stage during renovation is zoning, thanks to which the room is divided into certain areas.
For games
The play area in the children's room for three children is a space for outdoor games and fine arts (drawing, modeling, appliqué, etc.). A wall bars, board games, art supplies and toys are placed here.
It is better to decorate the place for games in brighter and richer colors to create an energetic atmosphere.
For relax
The recreation area does not involve active activities. Here you can read a book while sitting on a small sofa or watch cartoons on your tablet.
For the sleeping and study areas, it is important to choose calm pastel shades that promote the necessary psychological mood.
Note! Areas for relaxation and games can be combined. For little ones, just a free space filled with their favorite toys will do, and for preschoolers you will need a small table and chair to make it convenient to assemble the construction set and make something.
For storing clothes
The wardrobe area is a system for storing things. You can put a wardrobe and a chest of drawers in it.
The photo shows the arrangement of beds in the interior of a spacious bedroom for three.
Important! It is not recommended to store toys, writing instruments and clothes in the same place. All items must be kept in the area in which they are used.
Additional recommendations
When choosing a room design for three children, it is better to choose order, practicality and simplicity in the interior. Furniture in this case can be minimal. This applies not only to various souvenirs. It is better to remove the main sources of dust from the children's room (long-pile carpet, a large number of soft toys). For children's products, it is better to make an exception: store them in separate boxes and suitcases.
When considering options for a future children's room, consult with your child and look for compromises. If you have guys of different ages, listen to the opinions of both older and younger ones, try to agree with everyone when you have controversial issues.
- Do not hang heavy material on the windows or add decorations. Avoid crystal chandeliers and long light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. Everything in the room should be functional, simple and reliable.
- As you work on your project, don't limit the natural light in the room. Do not block the window and try to widen it if possible. For all children, the room should have an optimal level of lighting and sufficient fresh air.
- When finishing floors, walls and ceilings, it is better to use light shades. If the room is of a monochromatic type, then various carpets and bedspreads with pillows will help to diversify the color scheme in the room. Furniture should also be in lighter shades. You can buy ready-made furniture designs or, focusing on design work, design individual sets taking into account all the features of the nursery. The design must emphasize the individuality of each child, especially if we are talking about a room for three boys of different ages.
- It is also necessary to take care of a large play area. It is best to arrange all the furniture in the room along the perimeter of the walls. The floor is covered with rugs or other textile materials.
Which interior style should you choose?
Choose a children's interior design for three children not from personal preferences, but after consulting with the younger generation. If, due to age, the baby cannot express wishes, then rely on your taste.
Furniture structures should be as stable as possible and have a small height.
Remember that the entire interior dances with the design style. Having decided on the direction, you will need to choose the right finish, appropriate lighting, furniture and decor. This way, you will convey the spirit and mood of the chosen design, drawing on its distinctive features.
Classic and neoclassical
An excellent choice for growth. This style is timeless and fashionable, it is always relevant and popular. This option is suitable for both boys and girls. Classics are easily recognized by their homely comfort, abundance of natural materials and warm color palette.
When finishing a nursery, natural materials are preferred, in the form of eco-friendly wood and natural textiles.
Cool shades have the right to life when the room is on the south side. To decorate the walls, use wallpaper with a traditional pattern (checks, stripes, floral and plant motifs), for the floor - parquet, cork, for the ceiling - stucco.
Carpet, parquet or laminate are suitable for covering the floor; the walls are ideally decorated with wallpaper, paint, decorative panels or plaster.
Scandinavian style
In a children's room for three children, the interior of which is made in Scandinavian style, there is always a lot of light and space. Both boys and girls will love this design. It is simple to implement, does not require unnecessary decoration and is relatively inexpensive. This style can be recognized by natural textures, white color interspersed with bright shades, ethnic patterns and translucent curtains.
Each design has its own accessories and decorative elements.
Modern
One of the most common options for decorating a nursery for three children. Combinations of “calm” shades are appropriate here:
- cream;
- beige;
- grey-pink;
- aquamarine.
Many parents prefer a themed design for their nursery. This decision is completely justified.
But at the same time, furniture and textile design allows the use of rich tones of red, orange, light green, ultramarine and violet. Modern is ideal for a children's room because it does not tolerate sharp corners and straight lines.
American
Eclectic and unpretentious design. This style allows you to unleash your creativity. Here the emphasis is on practicality and convenience. An American-style room is suitable for preschoolers and teenagers. A light palette prevails in the decoration of the room. Furniture and decorative elements should form a symmetrical ensemble.
When decorating a room, age characteristics are primarily taken into account.
Rules for good lighting
Lamps, night lights, chandeliers and LED lighting create the atmosphere of the interior. There should be a lot of light in the nursery. It is customary to divide light into warm and cold. The first is placed in rest and sleep areas, the second in study and play areas. The lighting in the room should be uniform. Be sure to install one main light source and several additional ones located in different zones.
With the help of separate lighting, in the form of spotlights, it is possible not only to zone the room, but also to highlight the child’s personal space.
Tip 7. Use space under the bed and hanging shelves for storage
- If the guys' beds don't have built-in drawers under the mattress, then you can simply buy containers of suitable size with lids. It is convenient to store out-of-season clothes, bedding and toys this way.
- By hanging a couple of hanging shelves, say, above beds or tables, you can put books and favorite things of the owners of the room there. But you shouldn’t overdo it, because the more furniture there is in the bedroom, the less spacious it seems and the more difficult it is to clean it.
- The wardrobe and library can be shared.
- You can place one or three chests of drawers under the loft bed.
What furniture to choose?
For the nursery, buy furniture for three children, taking into account the following indicators:
- quality and environmental friendliness of materials;
- strength and reliability of the structure;
- absence of fragile parts and sharp corners.
In addition to artificial light, the presence of natural and natural lighting in the room is encouraged.
When purchasing, give up massive sets in favor of cabinet furniture. Manufacturers offer ready-made solutions with standard sizes, the manufacture of which takes into account the age characteristics and growth of the child. Many people like bunk and triple beds for 3 children in a small room because of the availability of multiple sleeping spaces. Some bed models are equipped with a desk, shelves, wardrobe and more.
Small-sized furniture or a bunk bed to accommodate same-sex children will help save usable space in a small space.
Tip 4. Choose finishing materials with increased wear resistance
The main criterion for choosing finishing materials for a room for 3 children is their durability and ease of care. After all, the floor, ceiling and walls must withstand increased traffic and triple load in the form of auto racing, ball games, and drawing with felt-tip pens.
- Instead of matte paint, you should choose semi-gloss paint, instead of paper wallpaper, choose non-woven wallpaper (washable vinyl wallpaper is a very dubious choice for a nursery), and you should prefer cork, wooden board or linoleum to slippery and brittle laminate, which also collects dust.
Accessories for children's rooms
For kids, any educational toys, swings and play mats are suitable, for elementary school students - a selection of photo collages, for high school students - photo frames, posters of idols, sports equipment.
The design of a room for girls should have a unique finish, well-chosen colors and be especially practical.
Let's sum it up
The interior of a nursery for three children is a balance between pastel colors and bright shades. The room should be well lit. The furniture is comfortable and safe to use.
It is not recommended to use too bright colors in decoration; such rich tones are best used as accents in combination with cladding in delicate pastel colors.
