Examples of children's room design in Khrushchev

Creating a multifunctional room in a few square meters is not so easy. The task becomes more difficult if there is a child living in it. After all, he needs not only a place to sleep, but also a place to play and study. In order for a children's room in a Khrushchev-era apartment to meet all the requirements of a growing child, proper zoning, modern furniture and the right color scheme for the room will be required.

Developing the design of a small room will require considerable effort, but the result of the work will be a comfortable, safe and cozy room for your child

Features of the design of a children's room in Khrushchev

Adults usually separate their areas of activity: at work they work, in cafes and in nature they relax, in the kitchen they cook, etc. The child spends most of his time in his room, here he studies, and relaxes, and plays, and receives guests. Therefore, the main feature of the “children’s room” is its versatility.

Extra accessories and toys clutter up the space, so it is important to equip the nursery with a sufficient number of drawers and closed shelves

Professionals recommend following certain rules when planning the design of a nursery in a Khrushchev-era building:

1. Minimalism in furniture and decorations. Extra interior items will only get in the way; you can use hidden storage spaces. There should also be a minimum amount of decorations in the room; over time, memorable photos in frames, cute toys, boxes, gifts from friends, etc. will still appear.
2. The nursery should not be a walk-through room.
3. A room in a Khrushchev building is small in size, usually about 8 m² and has low ceilings, so no dark tones or shades.
4. A children's room for two in a Khrushchev-era building is zoned not only with the help of furniture, but also with different wallpapers - one wall is pink (beige, yellow, sand, etc.) in a shade, the other is blue (sea green, mint, steel gray, etc.). d.).
5. Maximum lighting should be in the work area; hanging lamps with soft, diffused light are placed in the sleeping area.

While the child is small, a large play area is provided for him. But as we grow older, it is gradually replaced by the working area: first, a desk with hanging shelves. Then they add racks, cabinets and shelves for new textbooks and books.

Methods for zoning combined space

After all the extra walls that interfered with breathing have been demolished, it’s time to properly divide the large rectangle into functional zones. In such small spaces, it is necessary to choose zoning methods that will not take up much space. Therefore, non-physical methods are most often used:

Zoning using different finishing materials. The separation of one zone from another can be purely visual. The desired effect will be achieved by wall and floor coverings, which will differ in a given area in color, texture or design. For example, in the living room it will be imitation brickwork, and in the recreation area it will be wallpaper or paint. There are floor tiles in the hallway, and laminate flooring in the living room, etc.;

Light zoning. This option does its job perfectly, looks beautiful and interesting and fills the apartment with light, which makes it visually more spacious. Each zone should have its own lighting fixture

It doesn’t matter what specific type it will be presented in, the main thing is that you can fully use it independently of the others. For example, in the living room you can hang a full-fledged chandelier above the sofa, in the area that serves as a study, install a table lamp

In the recreation area, install several LED lamps in the ceiling or hang sconces. Floor lamps, diode strips, and spot lamps are also often used, the luminous flux of which can be directed to the right place;

Mobile screens are a great way to create a private space. And when not needed, they can be easily folded and put away in a secluded place;

Zoning with textiles is another beautiful way that does not require much space. Separating a sleeping area from a common space is very simple by installing a cornice on the border and hanging a beautiful curtain. The density of the material is selected at your discretion. If you want complete insulation, choose thick, light-proof fabric. But don't use too dark shades. If you just need to mark the border, both thread curtains and light tulle will do;

Transparent glass or plastic partitions also do the job well; Although bubble panels or narrow aquariums take up some space, they look very impressive and unusual; The most dimensional method is zoning with the help of pieces of furniture, sometimes it is simply a necessity. But do not forget that the back wall of the wardrobe can at the same time be a place to place wall shelves, a full-length mirror, or simply be covered with wallpaper and serve as a full-fledged partition.

Before setting boundaries, you need to decide how many meters are needed for a particular room. For example, 1-2 square meters is enough for a study, 6-8 for a bedroom, no more than 6 for a kitchen, 8 to 10 for a child’s room, since in addition to a place to relax, there should be a place for games and a desk. The rest remains for the living room. Most often, the balcony is reserved for organizing one or two workplaces.

Zoning options in the children's room

A children's room in a Khrushchev-era building is zoned only with the help of the correct arrangement of furniture. Professional designers warn parents against filling the room with screens and partitions. Installing such dividers is justified only in a room for two children of different sexes and/or different ages. If a child lives alone, then additional items will only get in the way.

The main thing in zoning a room is to arrange furniture along the walls to free up space as much as possible.

Sleeping area

You can set up a place to sleep and relax in the darkest corner of the room; a lot of sunlight here will be unnecessary. A good sleeping place would be a bed under the ceiling with a play space under it. Over time, it is replaced by a small sofa or armchair with a coffee table for entertaining guests.

While the child is small, there will be enough space under the high bed for a play area

If the bed has a regular shape and is installed on the floor, then a good option would be to place storage space underneath it.

The design and appearance of the children's bed is selected in accordance with the overall design of the room

You shouldn't hang a lot of cabinets above the bed. A small number of shelves can be placed in the corner; they will not interfere with the child and will become an additional place for storing books.

Game Zone

For a child, the play area in the room should become the main one, after the bedroom, but at the same time take up much more space. It will not be possible to place a full-fledged sports corner in a Khrushchev-era building, but there should be enough space for a wall bar. An active boy will definitely like it.

The compact wall bars model will be mounted on the wall and will not take up much space.

In place of the play area, the girl will want to place all her dolls (for this they put an open shelving unit), a dollhouse (it always takes up a lot of space and that is why the play area should be large) or a small tea table with chairs.

A play corner in the room of a little girl who dreams of cooking as deliciously as her mother does.

Study area

As the child grows up, the play area gradually shrinks and gives way to a working area. A study table is installed, shelves for books and textbooks are hung, stands for notebooks and stationery also take up space.

Considering the small dimensions of the room in Khrushchev, the desk should not be too large

The training area must be well lit. The best location is by the window.

Features of a nursery for two children of different sexes

The most difficult thing is to equip one room for children of different sexes, especially if they are of different ages. Usually, parents delimit only a place to sleep for children of different sexes. This is a big mistake.

Children of different sexes have different hobbies, just like their friends. Therefore, it is important to consider the design and furnishings of the room taking into account the interests of children. The layout options here could be:

• Selection of work and study areas with two places of different design
• Arrangement of sleeping and working space for each child along separate walls. You can use different colors to create visual contrast.
• Using folding workstations and different storage boxes. In this case, children can use the workspaces alternately. This will teach them to negotiate among themselves.

Whatever the design, the most important thing is to create comfort and peace in the nursery, which only truly caring parents can do.

Color palette for a nursery in Khrushchev

It doesn’t matter what color the room is, the main rule is no dark shades. Color is something that you can choose together with your child. Existing stereotypes suggest decorating a children's room in a Khrushchev-era building as in the photo: for boys the color blue and its shades, for girls pink in various variations, children of different sexes are offered the whole palette of beige and gray. And that's not so bad. But in order for the room to acquire more individuality, you can add bright or, on the contrary, white accents.

Light walls, white ceiling - all this contributes to the visual expansion of space

You can diversify a monochromatic interior with bright accents in textiles or decorations.

In recent years, fairytale wall paintings have gained popularity. If there is no artist in the family, then when renovating a nursery in a Khrushchev-era building, you can purchase ready-made photo wallpapers or have them made to order.

Princess's room

Where the girl will live, everything must meet the requirements of the little lady. A wide velvety chair and a high soft bed will fit well here.

Battered pink can be diluted with olive and white. Or you can completely abandon it in favor of new interesting shades.

It is better if your daughter has her own private corner where her dolls, daughters or fairy-tale animals live. A nursery for a girl in Khrushchev is a small island of tenderness.

Stylistic directions for the nursery

Minimalism will become relevant for the interior of a Khrushchev-era building; this is the only way to leave at least some free space. Conventionally, all styles are divided into:

• modern;
• classical;
• thematic.

When deciding to create an interior on a specific theme, it is best to discuss this issue together with the child. Of course, if it's big enough for it.

Modern style

A children's room in a modern style does not have clearly defined criteria. It can be a loft (for a teenager), or hi-tech, or more practical minimalism. But certain rules still exist:

1. Furniture is selected according to practicality parameters.
2. The wallpaper is in harmony with the floor covering and creates a single image.
3. Practical curtains - “Roman”, “roller”, not long curtains.
4. If the room has a plain monochromatic design, it is complemented with bright accessories.

Boys focus on an unusual bed, girls on large dolls (toys). When planning the interior of a children's room for two in a small Khrushchev-era apartment, a large chalk board, a table for crafts, a large world map, etc. can be added.

The minimalist interior of a children's room will not look boring if you dilute it with bright and interesting elements

It is customary to decorate the accent wall of a loft-style room with brick-look wallpaper

Classical

A room in a classic style not only combines practicality and convenience with beauty. No pompous luxury, metal or plastic. Strict classics assume:

1. Natural materials, mainly wood.
2. Non-woven wallpaper or paintable. Paper ones with a flower or other small designs will also work.
3. Curtains must be tulle or Roman.
4. Accessories will include soft cushions, toys, small pillows, child’s drawings on the wall, pictures in frames.

In the girls' room, a canopy is hung above the bed. It will serve as additional zoning for the room. The boy will be more interested in a variety of large-scale toys, such as a railroad or a road.

Romantic interior of a children's room for a young representative of the fairer sex

Moderately serious atmosphere of a children's room for a future man

And others…

There are still many different solutions for children's rooms. This is mainly thematic design:

• in a nautical style;
• in a fairytale;
• dense forest;
• bright berry meadow;
• various variations of country style;
• laconic Scandinavian and so on.

Marine-style room for a primary school boy

Romantic interior of a girl’s room, in which rustic simplicity is combined with shabby chic elements

Fairy-tale interior of a children's room with natural wood furniture

When decorating a nursery in any specific characteristic design, you need to remember that the baby is growing, and in a few years princesses and comic book heroes will become irrelevant. Everything will have to be redone.

Bright small children's room, decorated in Scandinavian style

Room in modern modern style for a school-age girl

Style and color solutions

Bright colors are used for accessories and other details

The wallpaper is chosen to be light and expand the room. If you want to highlight one wall as the main one, you can choose a color lighter or darker than the background.

For a girl's bedroom, pastel colors of pink, lilac or olive are suitable.

For the bedroom, girls traditionally choose light pink shades

For boys - metallic, blue or green. For children of different sexes, choose calm colors: light beige, sand, cream, light gray, white.

Blue colors and themed designs are good for a boy.

It is important to choose the right shade of wallpaper. Sometimes they are combined by choosing different colors and textures. This way you can divide the room into two zones (if two children live in the bedroom).

Vertical striped wallpaper and a snow-white ceiling are a way to expand the space.

The color of wallpaper has an impact on the child's psyche.

Curtains should be light and light. The print is chosen at the request of the child. Girls often prefer a romantic style, patterns, and geometric shapes. Boys love space, geography and sports themes.

Wall decor can be used in both a boy’s and a girl’s room

Choosing furniture for children's rooms

Everyone knows that furniture for children must be safe, well secured and, if possible, made from natural materials. But when purchasing, you need to consider a few more recommendations:

• It is not always possible to buy a full-fledged children's set and install it in a Khrushchev building. It is worth purchasing either incomplete configurations or small variations. But be sure to take into account the layout of the room. In Khrushchev-era buildings, the children's room is usually rectangular and narrow.
• Distribute the situation in advance and plan what will be placed where.
• All furniture should be replaceable; this will come in handy when the child begins to grow up.

It is better to choose the color scheme together with the child, but stick to light colors.

For a very small room, the optimal solution would be transformable furniture. For example, a folding bed that turns into a comfortable sleeping place at night...

...and during the day it frees up as much space as possible for games or entertainment

Space for a boy

A boy's room is usually decorated in blue and blue shades. These are traditional colors of all times. You can use a blue tone in combination with red - you will get a modern room, although boys do not always like bright shades. Compounds of blue with light green, yellow or orange are considered more acceptable.

As for the design, it’s perfect: a marine theme, an automobile theme, an animal theme. If your child is interested in something, then use the hobby to decorate the room.

Try to properly arrange the children's room. A child simply must have a comfortable corner in the house.

Correct placement in a small room

The small size of the room does not allow for variety in the arrangement of furniture. Mainly along the wall around the entire perimeter. It is much more difficult to plan the interior of a children's room for two in a small Khrushchev-era building. All the parents’ imagination and adherence to some rules will come in handy here:

• Choose a large and roomy closet - each child should have separate shelves. It will take up a lot of space, so it is installed near the entrance.
• Frameless chairs are ideal for a child's room; they can be moved to any place so as not to get in the way.
• If a partition is used for zoning, then it is better if it is a bookshelf. Built-in furniture solves many problems in limited space.
• A window sill table and a bunk bed will significantly save space.

The arrangement of furniture, in which the work area is near the window, the bedroom next to it, and the closet near the door, will allow you to leave more space for a play or sports area.

A spacious wardrobe will help save space in a small room, and mirrors on its doors will create the illusion of a wide room

How to differentiate between play and work areas

The play and work areas can be divided using a screen, niche, partition, shelving, curtains or other furniture.

Screens are used in rooms where two children live. Convenient to use. If necessary, they can be easily folded or moved to another place. It is important to purchase a screen for a bedroom where there are two schoolchildren of different genders or ages.

Fabric screens attached to the ceiling. They help save space. More often they are used to separate the bed from the work area. Sometimes parents hang such screens for a cozy atmosphere and a sound sleep for their infant. In the room where a boy and a girl live, a thick curtain is attached to separate the two sleeping places.

Furniture. A bookcase, shelving, dressing table and other items divide the room into two zones. The ideal option is to use furniture of medium height. Tall furniture takes away some of the lighting - darkened corners are best avoided. It is important that the room is illuminated to the maximum.

Multi-level stretch ceiling. A ceiling in the form of a sky with stars is built above the bed, and above the workplace there is a regular white surface with small spotlights.

Experts recommend using built-in cabinets and shelving for zoning. They are placed near the bed or workplace.

Methods for decorating a room for children

The basic principle of children's decor is the interchangeability of all interior items. Children grow quickly and plush toys, which were given in abundance to the baby, will no longer be of interest to a schoolchild or teenager. This means you need to change toys for sofa cushions, boxes with cars for stylish colored frameless chairs, curtains with cartoon characters for stylish plain curtains, etc. The easiest way to transform a room is to replace textiles in it. Additionally, a new chandelier and sconces are purchased.

For basic lighting, it is better to use built-in dimmable lamps

Decorative elements are selected taking into account the child’s age and hobbies

Additional decorating techniques:

• various thematic posters and stickers;
• photo wallpaper or hand-painted walls;
• installation of a slate, marker or magnetic board, slate covering of individual furniture elements or parts of walls;
• ceiling decor (starry or cloudy sky, etc.).

Stretch ceilings will allow you to implement almost any design ideas

When decorating a child’s room with various elements, the only condition must be observed - they must be easily replaced with others.

Room design for a teenage boy - 3 approaches

There may be 3 opinions on the final design of a boy's teenage room. She may like:

1. To parents.
2. To the designer.
3. To the guy himself.

Returning to the photo from the beginning.

Fashionable style, cool chandelier, Avengers photo wallpaper from the Marvel comics universe, which is now in trend. But I continue to argue that although most teenage boys can only dream of this, it can be done better. Patience. Let's look at an example that a designer would like.

Even I, as a lover of modern design trends, have to admit that this interior is very balanced. Selection of furniture, combination of pastel colors, perfectly seasoned light Provence.

But who needs it? Is this a boy's room or a designer's portfolio? This entire perfectly maintained style will not allow you to make any changes, will not allow you to adapt the environment to your taste.

Therefore, here is the ideal children's room design for a teenage boy:

There is no decor or accessories - the design was left to the young man himself. That's why the first 2 are bad - in them the parents entered the teenager's territory.

Good news: parents will still have to be responsible for the most important things

Competent planning

And in a nursery for teenagers this is harder than in any other room, and therefore the entire last point of the material will be about this. Plan out all the electrical equipment: sockets, switches, lighting (the latter is very important). Choose furniture. Do all the finishing... In short, everything except the decor

In short, everything except the decor.

But what if you know your son's tastes and interests and can create a cool themed design right away?

You don’t know and no one knows. Today he is interested in one thing, tomorrow another. Interests change very quickly. Therefore, by the way, I do not recommend using photo wallpaper. Then you can’t hang anything on the wall with them - it’s too risky and an aggressive design option.

The finish should be such that anything can fit into the interior:

1. Posters and placards.
2. Musical instruments or sports equipment (yes, this is also decor for a teenage boy).
3. Any garbage that has some kind of history associated with it and therefore has value.

And this 3rd point is very important. It’s things like this with history that make you feel like you have your own corner, your own cozy den.

And since these unpredictable accessories can have the same colors, the initial background of the design must be made, firstly, neutral (gray, white, black, wood), and secondly, contrasting. Those. that example above and this photo below are perfect nursery backdrops for teenage boys.

These options are also good, but they lack a little contrast:

Photos of interesting design ideas for a children's room in Khrushchev

Before you create your own unique design, you can look at real photos of a nursery in a Khrushchev building:

Decor

A children's bedroom in Khrushchev can be made in various styles, but only natural materials must be used for decoration.
After all, their quality directly affects the health of your children. The leading criteria for flooring are to be highly durable and wear-resistant, while the quality cannot be doubted for a minute.

When decorating walls, it is very important to avoid aggressive shades that will irritate the child’s eyes and fragile psyche. It is better to choose paper wallpaper; it will allow the surface to breathe.

If we are talking about painting, then only water-based paint. It is important to ensure that all materials have passed sanitary, hygienic and environmental controls.

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Bed installation

In a small room, special attention is paid to the location of the bed. There are three accommodation options:

• along a long wall;
• across a long wall;
• at the end of the room by the window.

The choice depends on the additional elements that you plan to install. For example, when placing a work area, the bed will have to be placed near the wall. This is due to the fact that the desk needs natural light.

Bed along the room

If there is only one person living in the room, then it is best to place the bed along the wall. It is not wide, so the remaining passage will not create inconvenience. It is difficult to install a double bed like this. It is best to arrange it near the window. If the length allows, the sleeping place is moved slightly away from the window so that there is a gap there. It is necessary for the bedside table.

There is also an option to arrange the bed with the headboard facing the window. In this case, a gap should also be provided there. A desk with a computer would fit perfectly here. And so that the light does not interfere with your rest, put up a screen or a small structure with open shelves. Here you can place decorative elements of the interior, or place books.

Depending on the width of the bedroom, the bed can stand either across or along the room

To make the bed convenient to make, the width of the passage must be at least half a meter

For those who appreciate large free space, the best idea is to purchase a folding sofa. Selected in style, a spacious sofa will successfully solve two problems at once:

1. Allows you to leave free space.
2. Will decorate the modern interior of a narrow bedroom.

In addition, a double bed that is hidden in the wall space is suitable. It is best placed in combination with a room closet. This solution will allow you to install shelves on the lower part of the bed, which will serve as a support for the bed, and at the same time serve a functional purpose when folded.

Folding bed for a narrow bedroom

Placing a bed under a wall is one way to increase the passage

A large mirror under the sleeping bed is very effective. In addition to improving the overall appearance, it will visually expand the size of the room.

If there are high ceilings, the sleeping place can be placed on the second tier. The entire structure must be made functional. The steps are made in combination, allowing you to hide clothes and bed linen inside. The supporting racks below are arranged with a cabinet, sideboard, or ordinary shelves.

When installing a second tier in a children's room, the mezzanine must be equipped with reliable railings

There is another ideal way to leave square meters free. Construction of the podium. The bed will be hidden inside the structure, and can be easily unfolded upon request. At the top of the podium there is a place for reading books. In addition, upholstered furniture is installed here, and a TV is hung on the wall. Half the room will remain free.

A podium with pull-out beds will be an ideal solution when arranging a room for two children

If you want to zone the room, separate the recreation area with sliding doors or a canopy. This solution will allow people to do different things without interfering with each other.

Curtains, lighting and decor

Lighting

Lighting is another important point, because with its help you can make a child’s room both very cozy and visually more spacious, and vice versa - ruin even the most beautiful design.

The worst solution is to hang one central ceiling chandelier, which will create harsh shadows and further narrow the space. The best solution is a chandelier in the center of the room or spots around the entire perimeter of the room + several local lamps: by the bed, on the table and somewhere else, for example, by the closet. In this case, the light in the room will be soft, uniform and diffused.

• If you are just at the stage of planning a renovation, then think through the lighting scheme for the children's room in advance so that you can hide wires (for example, from wall sconces) in the walls. If it’s too late to trench the walls, then the interfering wires can be routed along the baseboards (or under them) and secured to the walls.
• For children's area 5 sq. m large and elegant lamps will not work. Light and not too noticeable options will be more harmonious.

Curtains

Curtains, like trim and most pieces of furniture, should be light. Ideal styles are Roman, roller and laconic panel curtains.

Decor

On the one hand, you shouldn’t go overboard with the decor in a small nursery, but on the other hand, without it the room will seem uncomfortable and more like Harry Potter’s closet. How to find the golden mean?

Cheerful bedding, cute bedspreads and pillows on the bed will decorate the interior and make the bed more comfortable. Here's how one of the girls' sleeping place changed after the redesign.

• One wall can be dedicated to paintings and framed photos.
• Buy garland lanterns and hang them above a table, closet or bed - your child will definitely appreciate this idea, and the lighting in the room will become more pleasant.

Don’t forget to place a houseplant on the windowsill for greater comfort and purification of the air. In our opinion, what is missing from the project we reviewed is living greenery.

OK it's all over Now. We hope that these simple tips and a real example of a nursery remodel from the distant Philippines will help you create a thoughtful and beautiful design for your child's room. After all, even in a Khrushchev-era building you can create a cozy interior for a children’s bedroom.

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Selection of lighting fixtures

The abundance of sunlight has a positive effect on the development of the child, being a natural source of vitamin D. To do this, it is necessary to install a work space near a window. The light should come from the left. The space is equipped with a fair amount of lighting fixtures. Their locations should be chosen carefully. The desk is equipped with a lamp, and the area near the bed is illuminated with a night light.

The play area must be equipped with sufficient light for a comfortable pastime. Avoid using excessively bright light sources. They can negatively affect the child's nervous system. When creating a children's room project, professionals advise using fluorescent or halogen lamps, the light of which is pleasant. Chandeliers, which sometimes emit glare, are often replaced with ceiling lights. The functionality of the nursery will be enhanced by side lights located around the perimeter.

When repairing, you need to pay attention to the electrical wiring. Khrushchev-era apartments are “famous” for their outdated communications. Before installing lighting equipment, you should update the wiring and secure the space. Sockets need to be hidden. Children love to taste everything, so light sources are required from environmentally friendly materials. The wires must be covered.

Distribution by zones

When zoning, you should start from the number of children living in the room. It is customary to distinguish two types of space distribution.

1. Children's room for a girl

The division of space is achieved by creating a competent interior design. They often resort to zoning with partitions, screens, and niches. A children's room for a girl is divided into:

• sleep zone;
• play area;
• guest area;
• area for classes and study.

The list can be supplemented, taking into account the girl’s hobbies and hobbies (create an area for art, music).

1. Children's room for two children

By providing each child with a cozy place to sleep, study and play, you can count on their friendly cohabitation. For two girls, sleeping places are combined by installing a bunk bed. By spending time together, children will become stronger friends. When choosing such a distribution of space, sometimes you need to give girls separate space for hobbies.

If you install one large desk, you can save space, and it will give children the opportunity to study together, making this process a game.