Ideas for decorating a room for a schoolchild: 44 photos of interiors.

Children’s Room Decorating Tips

When school starts, not only the daily routine changes in the child’s life, but also his room:

• A comfortable bed with an orthopedic mattress is still required for sleeping and resting.
• A properly arranged place for daily study is added.
• A little more space is allocated for storing books and clothes.
• As before, there is enough space left for games and sports.

Zoning options

A convenient children’s room is one where each functional zone is separated from another. Zoning and orderliness of the room help the student to better concentrate on certain tasks, and from a psychological point of view, provide a sense of security.

Zoning can be visual (with division by color or texture, when the walls and ceiling of each area are decorated differently) and functional (using furniture and additional structures). These methods can be successfully combined with each other, especially if the area of the schoolchild’s room allows for experimentation.

The photo shows a schoolchild’s room, where the space is divided by a low podium: it has a place for games and reading, so the wall is decorated accordingly – bright and catchy. The sleeping area is painted in neutral tones.

A more economical option is zoning with furniture. It is useful to divide the nursery with a rack on which toys and books will be stored. Despite the fact that racks and cabinets placed across the room are excellent delimiters, they can deprive the schoolchild’s room of natural light. To zone the room, it is recommended to choose low or open products.

It is good if the room has a niche, partition or column – an “inconvenient” layout can always be turned into an advantage by equipping a bedroom or work place in a secluded corner.

How to furnish?

School age is a transition to adulthood, so the furniture and decoration that were appropriate in a toddler’s room are no longer suitable for a first-grader.

Workspace

The first and most important thing you need for studying is a desk and a chair. They are usually placed near a window that provides enough natural light.

Experts advise arranging the work area so that the student sits perpendicular to the front door: from a psychological point of view, this position is considered the most comfortable.

Like all furniture, the study set should be as comfortable as possible. Ideally, the table legs can be adjusted, and the back and height of the chair can be adjusted to the child. When sitting at the table, the child should be able to comfortably keep his elbows on its surface and have his feet flat on the floor. The width and length of the tabletop should be sufficient to accommodate a computer and still have room for textbooks, notebooks, and other school supplies.

The photo shows a study area for a teenage schoolchild. In a small room, the best option is to combine the desk with the windowsill, thereby saving valuable centimeters.

A place to rest and play

The older the child, the more adult chores and responsibility he takes on. There is less and less time spent on games and space for them, but this does not mean that the schoolchild does not need a play area. Primary school children still love to play with dolls and cars, so there should be enough space in the room for houses and tracks.

As teenagers, schoolchildren love to invite friends over, so it is worth providing additional seating for guests: soft chairs, bean bags or a sofa.

The photo shows two recreation areas for a schoolchild: on the left – for active games and sports, on the right – for a quiet time with a book.

Sports corner

Parents know how important it is to pay attention not only to their studies, but also to their child’s physical development. If the small area of the room does not allow for the arrangement of a whole sports complex, it is enough to install a small wall and hang darts on the wall.

The photo shows a children’s room for a schoolchild, where only one and a half square meters are allocated for sports, but the functionality of the structure does not suffer at all.

Sleeping place

The corner where the child feels most comfortable is usually chosen for the bed: in a country house this is an attic with a sloping roof, in an apartment – a niche. Most younger schoolchildren prefer to sleep near the wall. For teenagers, the location of the bed is no longer such an important role, but in any case, when choosing a place to sleep, you should ask your child’s opinion.

Some people like to sleep on the top bunk, while others are afraid of heights, so a loft bed should be purchased taking into account the child’s characteristics. The same applies to the design of the structure: not everyone will be happy with a bed in the form of a car or a carriage. But simple, laconic furniture will last longer, as it will never go out of fashion and will suit any interior.

The photo shows a sleeping area decorated in the form of a starry sky. A converted drawer is used instead of a nightstand.

Storage systems

It is easier to teach a schoolchild to be tidy if each thing has its own place. It is recommended to place the following in the room:

• A stable wardrobe with compartments for linen and crossbars for clothes and uniform.
• Hanging or built-in book shelves.
• Closed systems for personal items, toys and bed linen.
• Convenient shelves for everyday small items.

Lighting arrangements

If a central chandelier is planned in a schoolchild’s room, then additional light sources are added to it: wall sconces or a lamp on a bedside table, a table lamp with adjustable height and tilt angle parameters. A dim night light will help you get ready for sleep.

The photo shows the interior of a student’s room, where spotlights are located around the perimeter of the ceiling instead of a chandelier.

Proper organization of lighting should ensure uniformity of light. Excessive brightness or dimness are harmful to the eyes of a schoolchild, especially in the work area.

The photo shows a children’s room with general lighting in the form of a chandelier, local lighting in the form of a table lamp, and decorative lighting in the form of garlands.

Finishing and materials

The design of a schoolchild’s room largely depends on his interests, but designers do not recommend buying flashy cartoon photo wallpaper: bright colors and images can quickly become boring. As a wall covering, you should choose paper, non-woven or cork wallpaper, as well as paint. One of the walls can be made an accent wall by covering it with a special slate composition so that you can write on it with chalk, like on a blackboard, or by hanging a world map.

The ceiling can be made laconic by simply whitewashing it, or decorated with stars using phosphorus paint.

An eco-friendly covering that does not slip, does not accumulate bacteria and is easy to maintain is suitable for the floor: laminate, cork or parquet.

All materials must be safe and have a quality certificate.

The photo shows a room for a teenage schoolgirl with bright decorative elements.

Examples for a boy

The arrangement of a children’s room depends not only on the age of the student, but also his gender. To decorate a room for a schoolboy, it is important to choose both comfortable furniture and a style that the young owner of the room will like.

The most suitable styles for boys are bright and functional contemporary, brutal loft, marine style or high-tech hi-tech.

The photo shows a room for a schoolboy aged 12-17, designed in the loft style.

The most suitable color scheme is blue, green, gray and white with contrasting details. But you can’t rely only on your parental taste: ultimately, everything depends on the child’s preferences.

Ideas for a girl

A room for a schoolgirl has smoother lines and color transitions. A classic, Scandinavian and eco-style, as well as contemporary.

The photo shows a room for a schoolgirl, designed in Scandinavian style.

It is best to choose muted shades as the main palette: cream, pink, mint, and place accents with bright decorative items.