Children’s bed in the bedroom: design, layout, zoning and lighting options.

What kind of bed to choose for a child?

Quite convenient are models with the ability to adjust the height or front wall, which are perfect for both a newborn and a child of 3-4 years old, or cribs with a pendulum, providing easy rocking. It is preferable to choose these cribs of a round or oval shape, the 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 a bedroom in the attic with an oval-shaped baby cot on wheels.

For a small space, a real find will be bunk structures or modern transforming beds, which can combine several functionally useful elements at once, allowing you to significantly save space.

Requirements for the location of the baby cot

When choosing a location, you should consider several nuances:

• 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 place the baby’s bed near heat sources, such as a radiator, as this may cause overheating.
• It is better if the cradle is placed away from both bright sunlight and artificial light.
• To avoid unnecessary noise, such as from frequently slamming a door, the baby cradle should be installed in the corner of the room.
• There should be no electrical outlets or falling objects near the baby’s bed.
• It is also not advisable to place it near a TV, computer monitor or other irritants.

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

Bedroom layout ideas

For the proper arrangement of the bedroom and the temporary placement of the cot where the baby will sleep, you will need to draw up an approximate plan for the location of furniture items, and also measuring the total area of the room.

For example, in order for a child to develop, it is necessary 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 a playpen, which provides maximum safety.

The photo shows a partition separating the parents’ sleeping area from the area with a baby cot in the interior of a one-room apartment.

To redesign a bedroom in a one-room Khrushchev with a cradle, you can use zoning with a partition, a rack with shelves or a closet. This will separate the children’s area from the adult area, 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 the zones, it is better to choose light screens or use different finishes in the form of wall or floor coverings.

In a long or In a narrow room, a niche is a great option to equip and furnish a corner for the baby.

The photo shows a bedroom interior 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 a baby cot next to the parents’ sleeping area. This bedside option will provide very convenient supervision of the baby at night. It is also no less comfortable to install a cradle at the head of the bed for adults or in a corner, away from doors and windows.

In a room with two children’s beds, they should be installed so that each cradle has unobstructed access. However, for more convenient and comfortable placement of such structures for twins and triplets boys or girls, more space is required.

The photo shows 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 things can be stored in the parents’ dressing room. If the room is large enough, you can install a separate chest of drawers, a nightstand or a cabinet for children’s accessories.

It is also recommended to place a soft chair or a small sofa for the mother near the cradle, where she can feed or lull the baby.

The photo shows 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. According to Feng Shui, it is not recommended to place the cradle under the window, diagonally and with the foot to the door. It would be best to place it with the headboard against the main wall.

The photo shows the placement of a rectangular baby cot and a compact chest of drawers in a bedroom done in Scandinavian style.

Interior design of a parent’s bedroom with a cot

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, which does not pose a harm to the health of the baby. The color scheme should have calmer and pastel tones, such as blue, beige, gray, light green or cream.

The area around the baby’s crib can be decorated with interesting accessories in the form of framed photographs, monograms, drawings, illustrations with fairy-tale or cartoon characters, colorful garlands or shelves with soft toys.

The photo shows a bedroom with a cot with walls decorated with light paper wallpaper with a pattern.

Textiles

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 natural fabric that collects as little dust as possible. Such decor will allow you to control the penetration of natural light into the bedroom during the baby’s daytime rest.

The baby’s bed linen, canopy and other textile accessories should be soft, harmless, easy to clean and wash. Small rugs or carpets with an antistatic effect will add coziness to the atmosphere, which will be completely safe if cleaned frequently.

The photo shows curtains made of thick patterned blue fabric in a bedroom with a white baby cot.

How to organize lighting in the bedroom?

When organizing lighting, it should not be directed at the child’s face and should not be very bright. For overhead lighting in the room, it is advisable to use a chandelier with an adjustable switch with the ability to change the intensity of the light flow. It is preferable to place a night light, floor lamp or sconce with soft light near the baby’s cradle.

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

In a room with a stretch or suspended ceiling, most often it is assumed that there are spotlights. They should have a soft and diffused matte light, pleasant for the eyes. In addition, with the help of such local lighting, it is possible to highlight only certain areas in the room, for example, above a child’s or adult bed.