Are you looking to create a cosy nest for your little family? Then you will quickly realise that many different needs must be met. It’s wonderful if there is enough space for each child to have their own room. Even in this space, several areas need to be accommodated: a play corner, sleeping area, dressing area, and learning zone. That’s why we have a few tips for you on how to easily plan a children's room.
Tips for Planning a Children's Room in a New Build
If you are currently building your new home, you can plan the layout in such a way that even corners and niches can be utilised. A
wardrobe, for example, can be perfectly placed in a niche behind the door of the room. This creates storage space that is hardly noticeable. However, keep in mind that the niche must be deep enough to hang hangers straight in the wardrobe. Therefore, the wardrobe and thus the niche should be about 60 centimetres deep. At Furnfab.com, you can plan
wardrobes for the children's room to the millimetre, ensuring a perfect fit in the space.
Design the layout and dimensions of the rooms in the building plan to suit your wishes, as walls can be moved more easily now than during the construction phase. With the right layout, you lay the foundation for the children's room and simplify the later planning of furniture and the decor of your children's and youth rooms.
Renovating Children's Rooms to Measure
Whether the requirements for the children's room change over time or you move into an older building, with made-to-measure furniture, you can adapt the space according to individual needs. If the children's room is, for example, in the attic, you can perfectly utilise the space under the sloping ceiling with sloping wardrobes. You have the option to plan both wardrobes with side slopes and dormer wardrobes with a slope at the back for the children's room.
In half-timbered houses, there are often beams running along the ceiling. Whether board games, art supplies, or video games – in children's and youth rooms, a lot of items accumulate in a small area, meaning every centimetre must be used for storage. A floor-to-ceiling wardrobe is not an issue with wooden beams on the ceiling, as you can plan each element of the children's wardrobe at different heights. This way, the new furniture fits perfectly into the space.
Plan Custom Wardrobes for the Children's Room
Involve your children in the design of the children's room and the furniture. Depending on their needs and tastes, you can configure the wardrobes differently. If your child loves dresses, they will need more hanging rods. If trousers are currently in fashion, opt for more shelves. If their clothing style changes and, for example, more shelves are needed, that’s no problem: simply order a few additional shelves.
You can also customise the appearance of the children's wardrobe. For example, choose a neutral body colour, such as white or grey, and complement the wardrobe with colourful doors. Since you can choose from over 190 lacquer colours, the right colour for your child is surely included. And if their taste changes later, you can simply order new wardrobe doors in a different colour without having to replace the entire wardrobe.
Design the Children's Room with Made-to-Measure Furniture
As your children grow quickly, it's also important to choose furniture that does not need to be replaced quickly or even grows with them. A height-adjustable desk is a practical option, as it adapts to the body height whether a toddler wants to draw, a schoolchild does homework, or a teenager works on the computer. It’s best to plan a sufficiently large tabletop right from the start, as space for blocks and pens, books and notebooks, or a keyboard and screen is always important.
A bed where your child feels truly comfortable and can sleep well is particularly important. For children's rooms, the single bed model “Stilla” with a 25-centimetre high headboard and side panel is especially suitable. This makes your child feel more secure while also protecting the walls from wear. The side panel can be planned on the left or right side, allowing it to fit neatly into the corner of the children's room. The special feature of this model: the large side bed drawer. It is perfect for storing bed linens, cushions, and wool blankets. You can configure the children's bed with a width from 80 to 120 centimetres. Be sure to colour-coordinate it with the children's room in one of the following decors: