Bedroom with a crib: design, layout ideas, zoning, lighting

What bed to choose for the child?

Convenient enough are models with the ability to adjust the height or the front wall, which are perfect for both a newborn and a child 3-4 years old or cots with a pendulum, providing a simple motion sickness. These cribs are preferable to choose a round or oval shape, models should not have sharp corners, nicks and abrasions on the surface, for the safety of the baby. They are also often equipped with wheels, built-in drawers for bedding and other children's things.

The photo shows the interior of the attic bedroom with an oval cot on wheels.

For small space, the real find will be two-tier structures or modern transformer beds, in which several functionally useful elements can be combined at once, which can significantly save area.

Crib Layout Requirements

When choosing a placement, there are several nuances to consider:

• Due to the presence of draft, it is not recommended to place the crib near the window, as well as under air conditioning.
• It is not advisable to install a sleeping place for the baby near heat sources, for example near the battery, as this can contribute to overheating.
• It is better if the cradle is placed away from both bright sunlight and artificial light.
• In order to avoid unnecessary noise, for example, from the frequent slamming of the door, the cradle should be installed in the corner of the room.
• Near the bed of the child, there should not be electrical outlets and falling objects.
• Also, it is not desirable to be located next to a TV, computer monitor and other irritants.

The photo shows the location of the crib in the interior of a small bedroom.

Bedroom Layout Ideas

For proper arrangement of the bedroom and temporary placement of the crib where the baby will sleep, it will be necessary to draw up an approximate plan for the location of furniture items, as well as measure the total area of ​​the room. For example, for a child to develop, it is imperative to consider the presence of a play area, which can be located in the central part of the room or near the cradle. Also in the area for games, you can use the playpen, providing maximum security.

In the photo there is a partition separating the parents' bed from the zone with a crib in the interior of a studio apartment.

For redevelopment of a bedroom in a one-room Khrushchev with a cradle, zoning can be used with a partition, a shelving with shelves or a wardrobe, this will isolate the children's area from the adult, but at the same time will reduce the space, which will not be particularly appropriate for a small room. Therefore, in a small bedroom to separate areas, it is better to choose light screens or apply different finishes in the form of wall or floor coverings.

In a long or narrow room, a niche will be an excellent option to equip and furnish a corner for the baby.

The photo shows the interior of the bedroom with a white baby crib located in a niche.

Where to put the crib in the bedroom?

A fairly common and classic solution is to place the baby crib next to the parents' bed. Such a bedside option will provide a very convenient supervision of the baby at night. It is also considered no less comfortable to install the cradle at the head of the bed for adults or corner placement, away from doors and windows.

In a room with two cots, they should be installed so that each cradle has an unhindered approach. However, for more convenient and comfortable placement of such structures for twins and twins of boys or girls, more space is required.

In the photo there are baby cribs for twins located in the interior of a spacious bedroom.

Bedroom Furniture Tips

In the small bedroom, baby items can be stored in the parents' closet. If the room is large enough, you can install a separate chest of drawers, a curbstone or a wardrobe for children's accessories. It is also recommended to place a soft chair or a small sofa for mom near the cradle, where you can feed or lull the baby.

In the photo there is a small chest of drawers for things and a brown crib in the bedroom.

An equally important piece of furniture is a changing table equipped with drawers or wicker baskets for clothes, toys or diapers.

You should not clutter the bedroom with extra furniture that is not useful. According to Feng Shui, it is not recommended to place the cradle under the window, diagonally and with a foot to the door. It will be best to place her headboard against the main wall.

The photo shows the placement of a rectangular crib and a compact chest of drawers in a Scandinavian-style bedroom.

Interior design of a parent bedroom with a crib

When creating a bedroom design, they comply with a certain number of requirements and take into account safety and comfort.

Decor and wall decoration

An ideal and environmentally friendly solution for wall decoration is paper or non-woven wallpaper, which does not harm the health of the crumbs. The color scheme should have more calm and pastel colors, for example, blue, beige, gray, light green or cream. The area near the cradle can be decorated with interesting accessories in the form of photographs in frames, monograms, drawings, illustrations with fairy-tale or cartoon characters, colored garlands or shelves with soft toys.

In the photo there is a bedroom with a crib with walls decorated with light paper wallpaper with a pattern.

Textile

The choice of textiles is a very important point in the design of the room. For curtains, it is better to choose a denser and more natural fabric that collects dust as little as possible. This decor will allow you to control the penetration of natural light into the bedroom during the day's rest of the baby. The baby’s bedding, canopy and other textile accessories should have softness, harmlessness, easy cleaning and washing. They will add small carpets or rugs with an antistatic effect to the atmosphere of comfort, which will be completely safe with frequent cleaning.

The photo shows curtains made of dense blue patterned fabric in the bedroom with a white crib.

How to organize lighting in the bedroom?

When organizing lighting, it should not be directed into the face of the child and not be distinguished by strong brightness. For the upper light in the room, it is desirable to use a chandelier with an adjustable switch with the possibility of changing the intensity of the light flux. Near the cradle, it is preferable to place a nightlight, floor lamp or sconce with soft light.

In the photo, the interior of the bedroom with a sconce located on the wall above the cradle.

In a room with a suspended or suspended ceiling, the presence of spotlights is most often assumed. They should have a soft and diffused matte light that is pleasing to the eye.In addition, with the help of such local lighting, it is possible to highlight only certain areas in the room, for example, above a children's or adult bed.

Photo gallery

A bed for adults and a crib, located together in one room, with the correct decoration and the correct arrangement of furniture, will provide a young family with a baby, comfortable and cozy living conditions and the most safe and functional design.