With the advent of the baby in the house, you have to change the usual way of life. And in particular - to re-plan the usual space. After all, the child needs his place, and he is growing rapidly. But at the same time, he cannot do without the constant attention and help of his mother. Therefore, young parents often decide the issue of zoning one room into two functional parts!
Advantages and disadvantages of combining rooms
Any zoning solution has its own strengths and weaknesses. Especially - such a difficult option as combining a nursery and an adult room.
Advantages:
- The close proximity of the parents and the child allows you to constantly be aware of the baby's affairs and problems. And a young mother does not have to go far at night or to feed her child.
- Constant control is peace of mind for both the parents and the newborn. This is especially true in the first years of a child's life.
- Space saving in small apartments always comes to the fore. And competent zoning allows you to thoughtfully use each square of the apartment.
But there are also disadvantages:
- Zoning instead of separate rooms does not leave the possibility of being fully alone for both the child and the adults. Loud sounds, TV, music and alarm clocks interfere with the baby.
- Everything rests on the area of the room. If it is too small, it will be difficult to place children's furniture and accessories in it.
Where to start zoning?
Although the joint leisure and stay of the mother with the baby has a beneficial effect on both, the zoning of the room needs to be approached thoughtfully and consciously.
It is not enough to simply place a crib in the middle of an adult bedroom. Each family member needs their own space and their own territory. There are tons of physical and visual zoning methods for this.
To save valuable space, choose multifunctional furniture and transformers. Replace ordinary wardrobes with compartment or corner structures. Look out for folding beds, sofas and tables.
Don't ignore the decor. Sculptures, souvenirs and flowerpots are a difficult solution for a children's area. But the pictures and wallpapers look interesting and are quite functional.
Keep in mind that if the area of the room is less than 15-16 squares, then it will not work to make two separate ones out of it. Just set aside a small children's corner with basic furniture. But if the space is at least 18 squares or more, you can safely experiment with zoning techniques.
Physical zoning of the room
There are many ways to divide a room into an adult and a children's area. Just use your imagination.
Screens and mobile partitions are the simplest and most obvious option. For their sake, you do not need to start a global redevelopment, and when they are not needed, they are easy to remove.
If you are looking for a permanent permanent partition, take a look at plasterboard partitions. These can be symbolic low shelf structures or almost full-fledged interior walls with sliding doors.
Zoning the space with tall cabinets allows you to solve two problems at once. Moreover, modern multifunctional storage systems are designed for this. You can choose a model that opens from both sides at once. If you need an easier option, pay attention to zoning with through shelves and shelving. The essence is the same, but the design looks sleeker.
Curtains and curtains are the same mobile option as screens. They are easy to open and close at your own discretion. Just choose a fabric that doesn't attract dust.
Podium zoning is an interesting modern solution. It can be conditional, like floors at different levels. Or quite functional, when boxes for linen, toys and things are built into the podium structure.
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Visual zoning
If you do not want to clutter up the room with unnecessary furniture, partitions or structures, use visual techniques.
Combine different colors and textures of finishing materials. Paint the wall near the children's area in a different color, cover it with soft wallpaper, or even build a slate surface for drawing your baby when he grows up.
Feel free to combine different floor coverings. You don't even have to make major repairs for this. Just buy a bright carpet for the children's area.
An elastic and atraumatic cork coating looks interesting. It will not last forever, because it gets dirty easily with dyes. But on the other hand, it will save the baby from bumps and falls in the first years.
For different designs, keep similar elements. For example, lamps in children's and adult areas can be of different configurations, but made of the same material. And the textiles of the pillows and curtains have something in common.
Multi-level lighting also changes space. Provide a bright light for everyday needs in the children's area and a dim diffused light for a comfortable and restful sleep of the child. These simple tricks work great in large rooms. And for small bedrooms, this is a real salvation.
Where to put the baby cot?
If you do not need a global redevelopment yet, but it is convenient enough to put a crib for a newborn, we offer several options:
- In any free corner of the room. This is the simplest and most obvious way;
- Away from the door, but closer to the window. So the baby will not be on the aisle. But take care not to be blown away;
- Opposite the parent's bed. So the child will be in sight and control at all times;
- Near the parent's bed. This makes it easier to sleep and feed together.
Do not place your baby cot next to a radiator or other heating appliance. The air around them is too dry and hot. Moreover, the baby can get burned, because baby skin is much more sensitive.
Do not place it near an audio system, TV or computer. Flickering light, noise and sounds make the child more nervous, sleep worse and cry more often.
Avoid proximity to electrical outlets and other potential hazards. As well as items that collect too much dust: wall hangings, tapestries, heavy curtains, etc.
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Finishes and materials
When zoning a room for parents and a child, it is very convenient to use color accents. But at the same time, avoid too aggressive, bright, acidic colors. Always remember that the children's nervous system is much more sensitive to these kinds of stimuli.
Give preference to natural materials. For example, Scandinavian or oriental minimalism is completely based on them. But hi-tech with its steel, glass and plastic is not the best choice for a nursery.
The easiest and most practical way to finish surfaces is painting. Besides being economical and easy to apply, paint has another advantage. It is easy to renovate or repaint over time if you want to get rid of stains or freshen up the interior. With wallpaper and panels, it is much more difficult, they will have to be removed completely.
Materials that are easy to clean are a godsend for the children's area. It is much cleaner and more hygienic. Such surfaces are easy to disinfect or wash if something falls or wakes up.
Choose furniture according to the following criteria: compactness, ergonomics, functionality, light shades, environmental friendliness and safety.
Safety of the children's area
The main issue when planning a children's corner, be it a separate room or an area in the parent's bedroom, is safety.
- First and foremost, avoid sharp corners. Choose rounded shapes or use special rubber plugs.
- Attach all heavy furniture to the walls. After all, as soon as the baby begins to manage himself, he will probably try to climb the shelves or drawers.There are special seat belts on sale if it is impossible to fasten the cabinet.
- Close all sockets with special plugs. It is safer, neater and fits better with the interior.
- For a while, give up on too fragile and decorative lamps that can be broken or burned. The safest option is ceiling spotlights or high closed plafonds.
- Choose cribs with high sides or fabric partitions. This is necessary so that the child does not fall off. And on the floor next to it, put a soft fluffy carpet for a safety net.
- Door stoppers solve two problems at once. Neighboring walls and furniture will not suffer from sudden door knocks. And this will protect the child from accidental injury.
- There are special clips and small grilles for windows. Temporarily change the curtains to shorter curtains without hanging cords or tassels. Make sure the curtain rod is lightweight and screwed very tightly.
- For the first time, remove the fragile decor. This is especially true for rooms in classic and decorative styles, where beautiful little things are presented in abundance.
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