Arrangement and zoning
A children’s room in the attic of a country house requires maximum attention: in such rooms it is important to plan everything well. To get a super-functional room, living rooms should be located in the area of maximum natural light, this will ensure comfortable living.
The zoning of the children’s room on the top floor depends on the layout of the room, because the sloping roof makes it a little difficult to arrange the interior in the attic.
The children’s room should have a play area, a work area and a rest area. In the place with the most light (near the window), it is better to arrange the work area. The play area includes: a rug, a toy cabinet and all sorts of entertainment items.
In the photo: an attic room in muted tones with color accents.
A nursery for a girl
An attic room for a girl should be light and cozy. The child should feel comfortable and enjoy spending time in his room, especially if it is an attic floor. The main feature of the attic design for a girl is the color scheme. It is best to choose pastel colors, with several bright accents. The child can choose the most suitable color from the options offered by the parents.
In the photo: a nursery for a princess in cold shades.
The ideal color solution for the attic will be all pastel shades:
- warm and cold shades of green,
- pale yellow and orange shades,
- warm and cold shades of pink,
- pale blue and pale turquoise shades,
- blue and lilac shades.
All of them should be light, diluted: like a light, weightless veil.
Room for a boy
A nursery is a whole world for a small resident. Here a child can play, do homework, relax, have fun and dream. For a boy, the choice of color scheme in the interior plays a significant role.
Suitable colors for a boy’s nursery
Pastel:
- diluted shades of green,
- pale blue,
- light turquoise,
- light shades of blue and lilac.
For bright accents:
- light green,
- yellow,
- blue,
- light blue,
- emerald.
The attic for a boy can be decorated in neutral shades, making bright accents on objects decor: bright curtains, pillows, a toy cabinet.
Attic for two children
Room for two girls
An attic nursery for two girls can serve as a whole kingdom for them. A work area for two children should be located near a natural light source. Two beds can be placed near the attic ceiling for a cozy atmosphere.
When choosing a color scheme, you need to be guided by the opinion of the children, already at 4 years old girls can choose the most liked option for their future kingdom, combining the imagination of children with the desire of their parents, you can get an excellent result.
Decorative items can be toys, bright pillows or a plush blanket. Themed attic decoration for girls is popular: “princess house”, “fairy roof room” and “toy house”.
Children’s room for two boys
Attic children’s room for boys can become a whole world for children. You can decorate the attic in Scandinavian, marine or country style. Thematic decoration on the attic floor will look as organic as possible.
Boys love adventures and superheroes, from the abundance of options you can choose the perfect theme for children, it can be: marine, aviation, “superhero house” or space. The nursery should have all sorts of stylistic accessories.
The attic room must have: a sleeping, sports, play and work area. Depending on the size of the attic, you can combine and combine the necessary areas for the child.
Children’s room for a boy and a girl
An attic nursery in a wooden house for children of different sexes requires special attention, because a boy will not be comfortable in a princess’s room. In such cases, it is recommended to use neutral shades in the interior, the walls should be made in light, pleasant shades. And the area for the boy and girl is highlighted with their favorite flowers and toys.
In the girl’s area, there can be decorative items in pink tones, and in another part of the attic – decor for the boy. These can be ships, sailboats, cars, superheroes, anything that interests the little inhabitant of the room.
In the photo: a children’s bedroom in the attic with bright salad accents.
In the photo: a children’s room for a girl and a boy in neutral colors.
A room under the roof for a teenager
The main distinguishing feature of a teenager’s attic is that it is no different from an “adult” one. The design on the top floor for a teenager can be done in an ultra-modern loft style. Wooden elements in the form of beams will emphasize the attic ceiling and perfectly complement the loft. Almost any style and color scheme can be used on the attic floor.
The attic for a teenager can be furnished in pastel or boudoir shades. Deep and bright colors can be in perfect harmony with light walls.
In the photo: a teenager’s bedroom in a modern style.
In the photo: a stylish room with a low attic ceiling.
Choosing a style
The geometry of the ceiling will organically combine with both classic and with a modern style.
Provence and a children’s room
A Provence-style attic will be filled with charm and light. The multifaceted palette of Provence includes colors dictated by rural nature: azure waters and the freshness of fields dotted with lavender. Children will feel easy and cozy here, because natural shades contain harmony.
Chalet
Chalet is the style of a cozy and warm house in the mountains. A feature of the attic interior is the obligatory presence of a fireplace, natural wood and stone in the decoration of the room. On the upper floors, under the attic roof, there can be a cozy children’s or teenager’s room in the chalet style.
In the photo: a cozy attic room in the chalet style.
Loft in the attic
An ultra-modern loft is more organic than ever on the top floor of the attic. The children’s room can be modern and dynamic, like this style. A distinctive feature of the loft: open windows, especially if they are attic type.
The color scheme of the loft is cold shades of silver, white and black. Or, strictly two shades from a contrasting or harmonizing spectrum, with an emphasis on only one.
In the photo: an ultra-modern children’s room in neutral tones.
Modern style and the attic
The main motto of the modern style: “nothing superfluous.” A minimum amount of decor, more functionality. In a children’s or teenager’s room, the modern style will look organic.
Classic
Attic children’s room in a classic style is quite universal, it will suit both children and teenagers. To prevent the nursery from seeming too boring for a child, it is necessary to add more bright colors. In the design, you can use any bright and clean, slightly muted, natural diluted and pastel shades.
Attic interior in a Scandinavian style
The Scandinavian children’s room is light, colorful, with natural elements. The snow-white ceiling and walls, typical of the Scandinavian style, expand the space.
Country style room interior
Country style is suitable for a child’s room due to its simplicity and coziness. The country color scheme contains natural shades of the palette, such as: lavender, brown, olive, sand. Natural materials are used in the attic decoration to emphasize the rustic style.
Marine children’s room in the attic
The attic room in a marine style is designed to create a cozy atmosphere of adventure. Natural wood is necessarily used in the interior; it should be present in the decor, furniture and on the floor. A wooden attic ceiling can look especially atmospheric.
The main colors are white and blue, the technique of adding orange, red and brown to them is applicable.
In the photo: a bedroom for a boy in a marine style.
Finishing the attic ceiling
The attic ceiling can give an incredible twist to the room if it is decorated correctly. In order for the room to be atmospheric and comfortable, it is necessary to take care of the finishing of the attic ceiling.
The attic ceiling can be decorated with wooden beams, plasterboard or stretch ceiling. In case of decorating the ceiling with plasterboard sheets, it is important to take care of the color scheme of the future stylish ceiling. The basic solution is white, it expands the space, visually making the ceiling a little higher. And you can dilute the basic color with bright furniture or decorative items, as well as bright walls.
Choosing furniture for a children’s room
Choosing furniture for a children’s room is an important stage. It should be functional, attractive to the child and be in harmony with the design of the room. A mansard roof brings its own characteristics when choosing children’s furniture.
It is important to functionally organize all the recesses and niches under the attic roof. There you can place:
- small wardrobes for clothes and toys,
- drawers for storing children’s things,
- racks or shelves for books.
Variations of curtains for dormer windows
Due to the specifics of dormer windows, it is necessary to use curtains with lambrequins or other complex options will not work. Despite this, there are many options for decorating dormer windows.
- Roller blinds and blinds can be used on dormer windows.
- Fabric curtains are also suitable for decorating dormer windows, even if there is a slight slope. And if the dormer window is at a large angle, the option of fastening on 2 cornices will do: one on the bend, the second at the top.
- Roman blinds are suitable for dormer windows placed at an angle, they fit close to the window and look very stylish.
Decoration of a small attic
A small room on the attic floor can be made cozy and warm. A small attic room can be easily furnished, first, you need to arrange the necessary furniture for the bedroom (children’s beds, a wardrobe, a table), and then, if the size of the attic allows, add decor and additional items for the comfort of children.
In the photo: a small attic for a girl in a modern style.