Wardrobes in the nursery

The choice of furniture for the nursery is a responsible matter, because it must be completely safe for the child, beautiful and functional. Wardrobes in the nursery must also meet these requirements. In addition, you need to choose a model that the child will like, so that he willingly folds things and gets used to maintaining order.

The specificity of cabinets for a children's room is that they are designed for different things and can simultaneously have shelves for storing clothes, toys, drawers, a linen compartment with a bar for hangers, open compartments for books.

In fact, such models are universal, often it is also modular furniture, consisting of separate small wall cabinets and bedside tables that can be installed in various ways, choosing the optimal position. With the help of such a modern set, in one part of the nursery you can equip a dressing room, and in another a place for games and activities.

Cabinet furniture is considered to be a classic. At the same time, it can mean a chest of drawers, a dresser or an ordinary dress one - there are enough options, so you can always choose the right furniture for the room.

• Most often, classic wardrobes are double-leaf, but there are also single-leaf and three-leaf models... The size and depth can be different - from narrow pencil cases to large linen closets. You can also find sets of several pieces of furniture - slides or walls for a nursery.

• Corner cabinets - a kind of cabinet furniture, but their peculiarity is that they are installed only in the corner of the room. Such models help to save space, and in terms of internal equipment, they differ little from ordinary wardrobes; inside, there can be sections for clothes, toys and other things in the same way.

• Wardrobes can be box-mounted or built-in. In the latter case, the furniture is installed in a niche and does not occupy free space. Such wardrobes can be with drawers, shelves and compartments to accommodate everything a child needs inside. Sliding doors are convenient to use and do not take up much space, so this type of wardrobe is suitable for a small room, it can also be placed next to the bed.

• Partition cabinet used to divide the nursery into functional areas. With the help of furniture, you can distinguish between a sleeping place and a corner for games or classes. Also, a similar technique is used if two children live in a room, each of whom needs their own space.

• An interesting option might be convertible wardrobe, which not only has compartments for storing things, but also turns into a work or sleeping place. Typically, these models are used in small rooms to save space. And children will appreciate the unusual kind of furniture.

Inside, the cabinets can have a different number of sections, so you can choose a model for any number of things, for example, a 5-section cabinet or even more spacious, if necessary.Also, furniture differs in the number of doors - there are 4-door, one-door models, you can also find a three-door wardrobe.

Since a children's wardrobe usually has a universal purpose and is used for different things, there should be several departments inside:

• a wardrobe with a bar on which you can place clothes on hangers;
• boxes for small things - socks, tights, underwear;
• racks with shelves that are used to store folded clothes;
• separate compartments where you can put toys;
• open shelves for books, a bookcase for textbooks - if the child has already gone to school.

It is also worth keeping in mind that with age, the child will have more things, and they will also need free space.

Children's wardrobes can be different in appearance and shape.

For small children, furniture is produced in the form of a house or castle with narrow turrets. This design looks cute, but it is suitable only up to a certain age, so if you do not want to often change the situation in the nursery, then it is better to choose neutral models that will look appropriate in the room of an older child.

Modern manufacturers produce a large number of ready-made kits for the nursery, so you can pick up a wall, modular furniture or a separate wardrobe of any size. High and low models are available in stores, you can also find cabinets with large and shallow depths.

Since many apartments do not differ in significant dimensions, a lot of small and low cabinets are produced that will fit even in a small nursery. If there is not much free space, but the ceilings are high, then you can choose the appropriate cabinet in height. Of course, it will not be very convenient to use it, but it will allow you to find more space for storing things, and it will be possible to remove what is not required too often on the highest shelves.

It is important to choose furniture for children made from safe materials. A cute wardrobe with a plastic facade can be fraught with a threat - if, under the influence of temperature, harmful fumes begin to be released, this will negatively affect the health of the child. Therefore, you need to purchase furniture in a trusted store and carefully look at the description of the goods.

• Solid wood cabinets - out of competition. They are durable and safe. The only problem is the price, which is quite high. But you can choose less expensive species, for example, cabinets made of pine or birch are cheaper than others.

• MDF is a popular alternative to wood. In terms of properties, the material is similar to chipboard or chipboard, but its strength is higher. All of these names mean chipboards, which may differ in minor features. Usually budget children's furniture is made of them.

Children's wardrobes can be of different colors. Do not be limited to the traditional idea that boys are supposed to be blue or blue, and girls are supposed to be pink or cherry. Better to let the child choose his favorite color. Light colors are more preferable, although if the whole room is decorated in such shades, then the furniture can be dark as an accent.

A lot of red or orange excites the psyche, but shades of green or blue, on the contrary, soothe. White is also associated with calmness, but it is better to combine it with other colors so that the furniture does not look too boring.

Often, a variety of drawings are used as a decor for children's wardrobes. Color pictures are applied to facades with photo printing, which allows you to create even small details.

The subject of images can be different:

• cars, including those from the cartoon "Cars" - usually such images are chosen for boys;
• Disney princesses and fairies can be on girls' wardrobes;
• All kinds of inhabitants of the animal world - a neutral theme, a wardrobe with a giraffe or a dolphin will suit a child of any gender. Also popular are cute cartoon owls and bears;
• Plants and natural landscapes are also neutral décor, in addition, such pictures are also soothing when you look at them.

A mirror cabinet can be decorated with a painting on top of the mirror itself - it looks unusual and original. Also, if you wish, you can decorate the plain facade yourself by purchasing special stickers or stencils for this. Then the child will have really original furniture in the room, which was decorated with their own hands by loving parents or even the baby himself.

Children's wardrobes are often decorated in a modern style reminiscent of minimalism - no unnecessary details, clear geometric shapes. The furniture is distinguished only by drawings with cartoon characters or animals on the facades.

However, you can choose other types of design, especially if the child has already left preschool age and has grown up:

• provence well suited for a girl's room. Delicate colors, graceful and unobtrusive decor in the form of plants and flowers, simple lines - these are the distinctive features of a cabinet in a similar style;
• nautical theme can be used in a boy's room, while furniture in dark blue, brown, gray tones or with white and blue stripes, as well as with anchors in the decor, will fit perfectly into the decor;

• modern style with its elegant wavy lines, curving silhouettes and original decor, it is suitable for girls, including teenagers;
• loft is often liked by teenage boys who find it fashionable and stylish.

Children's furniture is produced by various companies, domestic and foreign. Here are some popular manufacturers:

• Ikea - a well-known company that makes sets and individual products in a modern style, as well as convertible wardrobes and loft beds;
• German firm Haba produces reliable and sturdy furniture, roomy wardrobes with many compartments for a variety of things.
• St. Petersburg factories "Classic" and "Orion" are fairly well known in the northern capital and beyond.
• Furniture factory "Shatura" Is another Russian manufacturer that produces inexpensive furniture.

When choosing children's furniture, you need to take into account a number of nuances so that there are no problems with the wardrobe.

• It must be stable with a wide base. This will avoid accidental fall during children's play;
• The doors should be easy to open. Since the child can crawl into the closet, it is necessary that he be able to get out of there. If parents do not want the baby to open drawers and doors, then special restraints can be used;

• Glass and mirrors can be dangerous if accidentally smashed by a small child. This decor can only be used in a room for older children;
• The closet should be roomy so that there is enough space for clothes and toys, as well as other accessories;
• Furniture should match the decor in the room. It is worth adhering to a single style in order to create a harmonious atmosphere.

When choosing, it is worth considering not only the parameters of the room. It is important to remember that children may have different needs, which depend on age, gender and personality traits:

• For babies under 3 years old, parents choose furniture, the child himself cannot yet express his preferences. It is important that the cabinet is stable and durable, it is also better to stay on light and calm colors;
• Older children can be allowed to participate in the process of choosing furniture, especially teenagers who want to be independent will appreciate this;
• In a bedroom for two children, especially heterosexuals, you need to choose something neutral so that no one feels offended. It is good if children can come to a compromise and choose a solution that suits both, and adults should help them in this;

• Girls' wardrobes are usually lighter in color, but it is not necessary to choose the typical pink options for the princess, the daughter may have other preferences;
• When choosing a wardrobe for a boy, you can also move away from the traditional blue and car drawings by picking up original furniture. For example, green and brown shades look good in a nursery;
• A wardrobe in a small bedroom should be compact. It is worth paying attention to corner models, sliding wardrobes or convertible wardrobes, which are specially designed to save space.

The features of the placement depend on the layout of the room, so it is worth considering the size of the room so that all the furniture can fit there, and at the same time the situation does not seem like a pile of objects. The cabinet can be placed against a wall or near a window, and several modules from the kit can be positioned around the door. There are corner models that allow you to make the most of the available space. If there is a niche in the room, then a wardrobe can be built into it.

A set of several cabinets in the shape of houses and towers is suitable for a baby 3-5 years old. Despite its unpretentious appearance, the furniture looks original due to the combination of multi-colored facades and shapes of the upper part. The colors are soft and calm, they will not irritate the child. At the same time, in functional terms, the cabinets have all the necessary departments for things and toys.

The beige wall is suitable for an older child. Such a set can be combined with a classic trend or with a Provence style design. At the same time, everything is taken into account in the set of furniture - in addition to the wardrobes, there is also a desk where the student can do his homework.

The corner model will help save space if the nursery is small. The green-brown color looks calm and will not irritate the child. This range is neutral, it is suitable for girls and boys. Due to the restrained decor, the wardrobe and other pieces of furniture from this set will not need to be changed when the child grows up, and the heroes of fairy tales in his room will no longer be appropriate.

Such a wall of open cubes-modules looks very unusual. They can be placed in any order, which opens up room for imagination, and the design itself is quite versatile. However, not all things can be stored in such cubes, so you will have to put a separate closed wardrobe for clothes.

In a girl's room, an important element is a mirror - little women of fashion often imitate their mothers, trying on outfits and doing hairstyles. A modern wardrobe allows you to save space, while a fairly simple model is made more original by drawings on the facade. The restrained lilac-beige range looks quite interesting, but does not distract attention and does not lead to absent-mindedness.

This children's wardrobe is built into the wall. This option is quite convenient, it gives more free space, and all that is superfluous is hidden behind the doors. The decoration of the facade is simple and restrained, but this is normal for a child's boy, in addition, other objects serve as accents in the room - various sports attributes. The combination of green and burgundy is an original solution that allows you to move away from the traditional blue shades that are often chosen for boys.

Furniture can be quite simple, with drawings on the facades being the main decor element. Funny ladybugs, drawn in a cartoon style, are well suited to the design of a nursery. The furnishings are monochromatic, so the room is not overloaded with decor. The design of the kit itself is also noteworthy - the loft bed saves space and looks unusual. In this case, it is important to have protective sides near the bed and stairs so that the child does not accidentally fall off.

For an overview of the children's wardrobe, see the following video.