Characteristics of the design of a children’s room of 12 square meters

Children’s room layouts for 12 sq. m.

Here are some common options for furniture arrangement. The layout of the room depends on its shape and the location of the door, as well as the age and number of residents. The room can be square, elongated, or irregularly shaped – with a balcony or in the attic. A standard children’s room includes a sleeping area, a work area, storage space and a play (rest area).

The photo shows a children’s “space” room of 12 square meters with a loft bed, a desk for studying and sports equipment.

The detailed diagrams with dimensions given below will help you navigate during the renovation and choose a convenient layout.

In the first picture, the door is in the corner, the bed is placed to the left of the window. Between the table placed along the wall and the wardrobe there is space for a TV or a play area. The sports corner is located next to the exit.

The photo shows the layout of a rectangular children’s room measuring 3×4 meters.

The second and third diagrams show the layout of rooms of 12 square meters for two children. One of the variants assumes the presence of a bunk bed: with its help the area is freed up for a play area or a TV or additional storage places. The third diagram shows a variant with 2 beds equipped with drawers for linen. Instead of a recreation area there is a rack for toys and books. There are hanging shelves above the sleeping areas.

The photo shows a multifunctional bunk bed with drawers.

How to furnish a room?

There are two ways to select children’s furniture: order a special design with a built-in wardrobe, bed, work area and drawers, or create a room interior from individual elements. Prefabricated sets are multifunctional, take up less space, look interesting and are designed in the same color scheme. But there are also disadvantages: these designs are more expensive and are unlikely to be useful when the child grows up.

Individual furniture elements are more economical, allow you to rearrange the room, and also replace this or that item if necessary.

The photo shows a children’s furniture set in a marine style. Below there is a study corner, and above there is a sleeping place.

For finishing the interior of a children’s room of 12 square meters, light colors are more suitable: white, cream, beige and gray, so that the room seems more spacious. Instead of wallpaper with a small pattern that “breaks up” the space, it is preferable to use paint for children’s rooms. For photo wallpaper, it is worth leaving only one wall, thereby creating a spectacular accent. A contrasting area painted with slate paint looks great on a light background: the child can draw on it with chalk.

In order not to clutter up the already small space of the nursery, it is recommended to choose the most necessary furniture. It should be comfortable and safe. Some products have folding and sliding elements: such designs will appeal to older children.

The photo shows a 12 sq. m. children’s room with two windows, where there is enough light to design the interior in gray tones with bright details.

Design options for a boy

To make a child a happy owner of his own cozy corner where he can relax, study and explore the world, parents should arrange a 12 sq. m. nursery in accordance with the interests of their son. Usually adults know what their child is interested in and choose decor on the theme of cars, airplanes, space, travel or comics.

The photo shows a children’s room of 12 square meters, the wall of which is decorated with photo wallpaper with an image of a car.

Growing up boys need more space for comfortable sleep and study, as well as storage of personal belongings. Small furniture is replaced with full-size. A podium bed and a wardrobe will help save space, especially if two people live in the nursery.

The order in the room largely depends on the chosen design. To make it look neat, storage systems should be closed, the use of ornaments should be minimal. But parents should interfere less often with the design of a room for a teenage boy, without imposing their tastes or criticizing their son’s choice.

Examples of room design for a girl

Many parents strive to create a kind of “princess castle” in delicate pink tones in their daughter’s nursery: with an abundance of lace and ruffles, ornaments and canopies. But it is worth remembering that a room of 12 square meters can easily be overloaded with decor. Designers recommend taking one style as a basis (Provence, Scandinavian or modern) and following its features so that the interior looks beautiful and harmonious.

The photo shows a bedroom for a preschool girl, designed in a modern style.

Before creating a design project, parents should inquire about the colors their daughter likes and start from her preferences. Even if the choice seems strange, you can always come to a compromise: paint the walls in neutral tones and add inexpensive accessories in the girl’s favorite shades. If necessary, they can be easily replaced.

A comfortable design with an orthopedic mattress and lower drawers is well suited as a bed, because in a room of 12 square meters, additional storage space will not hurt.

Ideas for rooms for two children

The most important thing when arranging a children’s room for two is to provide personal space for each. Color zoning will help visually divide the area, and screens, canopies over the beds or a shelving unit will help to separate the siblings.

The photo shows the design of a square children’s room of 12 sq. m for a girl and a boy, where the two halves are decorated in different shades.

Each child selects their own furnishings, but in a 12 sq. m. children’s room you will have to combine either the beds (a bunk bed will help out) or a desk for studying. You can divide the shelves in the closet, but it is worth buying two nightstands with personal belongings.

Age features

The room of a newborn is arranged in a way that is convenient for the parents: a crib, a chest of drawers (it can be combined with changing table), shelves for toys, an armchair or a soft sofa for feeding. Blackout curtains should be hung on the windows, and a rug should be laid on the floor.

A grown-up baby needs an open space, as well as safe furniture made of natural materials and convenient storage systems in order to develop and play.

The photo shows a nursery for a newborn with a minimum amount of furniture and decor.

A room for a schoolchild aged 7–17 requires proper organization of the study space: the desk and chair should correspond to the child’s height, and the work surface should be provided with good lighting.

If possible, the teenager needs to allocate a place for his hobbies: a musical instrument or a punching bag, or put a sofa for reading books or receiving guests.