Choosing a children's bookcase

Children's book shelves are distinguished by their aesthetics and functionality. From the material in this article, you will learn what they are, what they are, how to choose them correctly.

Children's shelves for books are a type of furniture, which are cases with open or closed shelves. These are practical organizers with which you can zone the space, bringing convenience and coziness into it.

They replaced bulky walls, they can differ in shape and size. Thanks to this, they can be installed in children's rooms of different sizes and layouts. The designs consist of several rows of blocks for books. The modules are of sufficient height and width.

This furniture is convenient for children of all ages. You can store your favorite books, educational literature and stationery in it. On the shelves of the shelves there is a place for framed photographs. The rack can be used for storing small toys, paints, pencils, sketchbooks.

The appearance and configuration of these products are varied:

• classic options - boxes with open shelves;

• options in the form of wall shelves with fences;

• stepped drawers without a front facade panel;

• rectangular structures;

• modifications with a closed back panel;

• options in the form of different figures and children's toys.

You can classify children's racks by type of design, color scheme, material of manufacture, method of fastening. They are symmetrical and asymmetrical, monochrome and multi-colored. Some of them are part of the furnishings, others are independent accents of the interior.

The design can be different: classic linear, angular, arched, fantasy. Some models are laconic and consist exclusively of simple shelves of the same size. Other models have a built-in table where the child can relax and do reading and drawing. Others are equipped with closed bottom drawers.

According to the type of fastening, the products are attached to the floor and wall. Side racks can be installed not only near walls. If desired, they can enclose different functional areas in the children's room (for example, the bedroom and the playroom).

Shelving racks save space, differ in shallower depth (narrower). Provides for stationary wall mounting. They are smaller in size, perfect for organizing the space of small rooms.

Floor racks for storing books, toys and other things, in addition to the classic design, can have a non-standard look. For example, on sale there are shelves with a frame in the form of alphabet letters (M, A, K, P). Other modifications have a body in the form of houses, trees, stairs. The most unusual models are made in the form of animals (for example, elephants).

The shades of children's bookshelves are multifaceted, if you wish, you can buy a product in white, blue, pink, turquoise, green, sand. Besides, a wide range of tones allows you to choose an option with an exact hit in the color design of the interior of a particular children's room.

The raw materials for the production of bookshelves for children are wood, its derivatives and plastic. Each type of material has a number of features that affect the operational properties of the finished product.

Wood is a common material that is environmentally friendly and natural. It is harmless to health, durable, used in the manufacture of wall and floor structures. Provides painting, is characterized by reliability and practicality.

It looks great, it is distinguished by the nobleness of the texture, it can have a different shade, it is used for simple structures, it implies easy maintenance.

Plastic models are bright and colorful. Today they are made from durable material, so if handled carefully, they can last for several years. Usually these are small structures of a floor-standing or wall-mounted type (compact shelving-shelves). Caring for such furniture is simple, it is enough to wipe it with a damp cloth.

In addition to wood and plastic, MDF and chipboard are used in the production of children's bookshelves. High-quality imitation of natural wood allows you to create unique products at an affordable price. These racks are practical and functional.

The choice of this or that rack depends on a number of factors. The size of the structure, its design, shape, functionality are selected based on the age and needs of the child.

Consider the main nuances of the choice.

1. A model of a simple shape is taken to the teenage room.
2. A schoolchild can take a hinged version with shelves for textbooks.
3. To organize and unload space, it is better to take a model with closed lower drawers.
4. If there are few books, there is no point in a large box, a laconic and rational model will do.
5. In a room with a difficult perspective, you can think about the location of the corner model, which saves valuable centimeters of usable space.
6. To make cleaning easier, you can opt for a product with legs.
7. When buying, the compatibility of furniture with furnishing elements is important. A harmonious interior will not be superfluous.
8. The smaller the child, the more expedient it is to buy the option with rounded edges.
9. The rack is taken for a specific place in the nursery, based on the area of ​​the room.
10. To arrange a preschooler's room, you can purchase a rack in the form of an art object.

Depending on the room layout and the location of the furniture, 2 shelves are sometimes bought. They are positioned symmetrically, for example, relative to the window. This is a great way to organize space by defining one module for educational literature and another for fiction.

The optimal depth of the shelves is 15-25 cm. You need to take the option that is convenient for the location of the books. They should not protrude beyond the width of the frame. The ideal board thickness is 2.5 cm.

Books weigh a lot, if the shelf is thin, it will bend over time (especially important for plastic models). As for the block sizes, they should not be large. Their length should not exceed 1 m (ideally, 2 times less).

We offer several original ideas for arranging children's rooms with modern shelving structures.

• Practical and safe book storage rack, in which there is a place for several favorite toys.

• Corner model of a rack with a top panel, which can be used as a shelf for toys

• Sturdy compact book and magazine rack, equipped with a pair of lower boxes for storing toys.

• Suspended structure with 4 rows of shelves and protective elements to prevent books from falling.

• Original model with giraffe design, able to teach a little restless child to order.

• Wall rack as an organizer for a children's room, able to decorate even the simplest interior.

• Installation of two shelving units of different sizes, a combination of practicality, simplicity and beauty of designs.

• Storage system with doors, allowing the child to maintain an exemplary order in his room.

• An example of a model for arranging a spacious nursery - a structure with open and closed shelves that can accommodate books, toys and even clothes.

• Mini racks, with which you can decorate even a small nursery.

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