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

Which bed to choose for a child?

Models with the ability to adjust the height or the front wall, which are perfect for both a newborn and a child of 3-4 years old, or cribs with a pendulum, providing simple motion sickness, are quite comfortable. It is preferable to choose these cribs of a round or oval shape, the models should not have sharp corners, notches and abrasions on the surface, for the safety of the baby. They are also often equipped with castors, built-in drawers for bedding and other children's items.

The photo shows the interior of a bedroom in the attic with an oval-shaped baby cot on wheels.

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

Requirements for the location of the crib

When choosing a location, several nuances should be taken into account:

• Due to the presence of a draft, it is not recommended to place a baby cot near a window or under an air conditioner.
• It is not advisable to install a sleeping place for the baby next to heat sources, for example, near a battery, as this can contribute to overheating.
• It is better if the cradle is placed away from both bright sunlight and artificial light.
• To avoid unnecessary noise, for example, from frequent slamming of the door, the cradle should be installed in the corner of the room.
• There should be no electrical outlets and falling objects near the child's bed.
• Also, it is not desirable to be located near a TV, computer monitor and other irritants.

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

Bedroom layout ideas

For the competent arrangement of the bedroom and the 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 full area of ​​the room.

For example, in order for a child to develop, it is imperative to take into account the presence of a play area, which can be located in the central part of the room or near the cradle. Also in the play area, you can use the playpen, which provides maximum safety.

In the photo there is a partition separating the parents' sleeping place from the area with a baby cot in the interior of a one-room apartment.

To redevelop a bedroom in a one-room Khrushchev with a cradle, you can apply zoning using a partition, a rack with shelves or a wardrobe, this will allow you to fence off the children's area from the adult, but at the same time reduce the space, which will not be particularly appropriate for a small room.

Therefore, in a small bedroom to separate zones, 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 a baby.

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

Where to put a baby cot in the bedroom?

A fairly common and classic solution is to place the baby cradle next to the parents' sleeping place. Such a bedside option will provide a very comfortable looking after the baby at night. Also, it is 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 baby beds, they should be installed so that there is an unobstructed approach to each cradle. However, for a more convenient and comfortable placement of such structures for twins and twins of boys or girls, more space is required.

In the photo, baby cradles for twins, placed in the interior of a spacious bedroom.

Tips for placing furniture in the bedroom

In a small bedroom, the child's belongings can be stored in the parents' dressing room. If the room is large enough, then you can install a separate chest of drawers, a curbstone or a wardrobe for baby accessories.

It is also recommended to place an easy chair or a small sofa for the mother 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 baby cot in the bedroom.

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

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

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

Parent bedroom interior design with crib

When creating a bedroom design, a certain number of requirements are observed and safety and comfort are taken into account.

Decor and wall decoration

An ideal and environmentally friendly solution for wall decoration will be paper or non-woven wallpaper that does not harm the health of the crumbs. The color scheme should be more calm and pastel colors, for example, blue, beige, gray, light green or cream.

The area near the baby's cradle can be decorated with interesting accessories in the form of framed photographs, monograms, drawings, illustrations with fairy 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 factor in the design of a 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 child's bedding, canopy and other textile accessories must be soft, harmless, easy to clean and wash. Small carpets or a carpet with an antistatic effect, which will be completely safe with frequent cleaning, will add comfort to the atmosphere.

In the photo, curtains made of thick blue patterned fabric in the bedroom with a white baby crib.

How to organize lighting in the bedroom?

When organizing lighting, it should be that it is not directed at the child's face and does not have a strong brightness. For the overhead light in the room, it is advisable to use a chandelier with an adjustable switch with the ability to change the intensity of the light flux. It is preferable to place a bedside lamp, floor lamp or sconce with soft light near the baby's cradle.

The photo shows the interior of the bedroom with sconces located on the wall above the baby's cradle.

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

Photo gallery

A sleeping place for adults and a cot, located together in the same room, with proper finishing and correct arrangement of furniture, will provide a young family with a baby with comfortable and cozy living conditions and the safest and most functional design.