Lighting in the children's room

The children's room is for the child his own little world. In this place he spends most of his time, develops and learns the environment. Therefore, it is so important to think over the design of the room for the child as comfortably and correctly as possible, paying special attention to its lighting.

Children's room in any apartment has a wide range of functions. For a child, this is an office, a place to sleep, a creative workshop, and a place to play. Lighting in the children's room has a tremendous impact on the psychoemotional state of the growing organism and the general development of the child. Due to the good daylight illumination, the room encourages activity, and the dim and soft evening lighting prepares the baby for bedtime.

A good distribution of light in a room also contributes to the formation of good vision. Therefore, it is very important to comply with the lighting standards for children and not to allow too bright or dim light.

There are two main types of lighting for any room - natural and artificial.

Natural light is of natural origin and is most suitable for the eyes of not only children, but also adults. The more natural light enters the child's room, the better. Therefore, the sunniest room should be allocated in the apartment for the nursery. The best option would be the east or southeast side, in such rooms there is a lot of sun in the morning.

In order to get as much sunlight into the room as possible, you should choose loose curtains in calm shades. For a boy, you can choose sky blue shades, and yellow or green is suitable for children of both sexes. Curtains are especially relevant in rooms on the south side, in which the lighting can be too intense during the day.

A nursery with northern windows is the most deprived of light, so you should not curtain the windows with blackout curtains, and in the design of the nursery, light shades and light-reflecting surfaces should be used. It is better not to arrange a nursery in the room on the west side, the sun comes there only after lunch.

Artificial lighting comes from human-made lighting fixtures. The main purpose of artificial light sources is to provide an even distribution of soft lighting without dark or bright areas. For a children's room, using fluorescent lamps will not be the best option.

Spectrum halogen appliances has the maximum similarity to the spectrum of sunlight, therefore it is considered the most safe for the eyes. The light from halogen lamps does not fatigue and improves performance due to bright and even radiation. In addition, such bulbs will last a very long time.

LED lamp are characterized by maximum energy saving with proper lighting quality. Such lighting fixtures are optimal for a child's room due to their durability and high level of safety. A wide variety of color solutions for LED lamps allows you to bring to life the most unusual design ideas for a child's room.

The number of lamps in the nursery and their placement directly depend on the area of ​​the room. If space allows, then separate zones should be allocated, depending on the age and needs of the child.

The optimal solution to this problem would be to create a multi-level lighting system:

• First level designed to illuminate the play area, which needs light more than others, and is also the main source of artificial light in the room. Lighting fixtures are located on the ceiling and away from the natural light source.

Reflective luminaires are hazardous due to glare. Modern lighting in the design sense implies a successful combination of a chandelier with LED lamps and even backlighting, especially if the play area is located in the corner of the nursery. It is best to install built-in lamps on a stretch ceiling around the entire perimeter of the room.

• Second level designed for spending leisure time at the computer, reading books or watching TV. This area traditionally has one-sided lighting, while the other side remains without light. The optimal solution would be to install wall sconces with dimmers - dimmers.

• Lighting third level intended for the working area. For lessons, the best lighting fixtures are table lamps and lamps that can be adjusted and fixed in different positions if necessary. The study table, in accordance with the established lighting standards, should be located on the left side and in front of the window.

• Fourth and final level lighting is needed for a sleeping place for children. Do not make a mistake and deprive this area with a separate light source. It is especially important to have a night light or a lamp with adjustable lighting power above the bed in the teenager's room, which will help maintain an intimate atmosphere. For preschool children, a cute night light in the shape of an animal will help overcome the fear of darkness and loneliness while falling asleep.

Often, parents purchase nightlights with motion sensors to the room for a newborn baby, which allows you to easily check the condition of the baby at any time. A night light is also necessary if two children sleep in the room, and one of them can go to the toilet at night. In this case, the dimmed light of the night light will not disturb the sleep of the second baby. Various designs and colors of night lighting devices allow you to embody the most daring ideas for arranging the interior of a children's room.

Delimiting the space of the room into separate zones is an important point in the nursery for several children.

The children's room is fundamentally different from other rooms in the apartment, because the baby can often be alone there. Therefore, the first thing to ensure in the nursery is safety. If a small child lives in the room, it is necessary to ensure that all lighting fixtures are inaccessible.A curious toddler may become interested in the lamp and get burned or injured.

It is worth giving up overly massive and fragile chandeliers.

But even the choice of plastic shades should be treated with caution. Some cheap plastic models, when heated, begin to emit harmful chemical compounds into the air.

Instead of floor lamps, you should choose wall sconces for the nursery. During active games, the probability of dropping a lamp standing on the floor is much higher than breaking a wall fixture.

For a crumbs room, it is better to give preference to sockets with protective plugs or special curtains that open only when the plug is inserted. Better if they are hidden behind furniture. At the same time, too long wires are also dangerous during outdoor games.

Before buying lamps for your child's room, you should read some useful tips:

• Chandeliers and sconces in the baby's room, like all other items, should be unpretentious in care and easy to clean.
• The average lighting indicators in accordance with the established standards should be in the range from 300 to 500 lux, when using incandescent lamps, the indicator should be 150-250 lux. It is easier to use another method of calculating the power, according to which in the child's room for 1 sq. m should have 10-15 watts, and in the area for games and activities - 50-60 watts.
• Additional lighting fixtures should not have too many decorative elements, it is preferable to choose simple models with a flat surface for uniform light diffusion.

• In modern design, the installation of halogen lamps has become relevant, which create soft and diffused lighting around the entire perimeter of the child's room. This option will be an ideal solution for a small nursery with a suspended ceiling and will help to visually make the space of the room larger.
• Fantasy lamps for the false ceiling will create a unique fairy-tale atmosphere in the nursery. Located in groups or over the entire surface of the ceiling, lighting fixtures in the form of stars and hearts create original effects, and if there are enough, they can replace the main lighting fixture in the form of a chandelier.
• When choosing a night light, you should be guided by the general color palette of the room and the child's preferences. Modern lamp manufacturers present models of nightlights of a wide variety of shapes and colors, in the form of cars or horses, as well as favorite cartoon characters.

• Before buying a chandelier or other lighting fixture, you should carefully read the attached instructions. Conscientious manufacturers always highlight in it what types of bulbs are suitable for this model and what is the maximum power.

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