Overview of cabinets for toys, selection rules
Making a children's room is not an easy task. A place for storing a child’s toys is an important element of a child’s room, which must meet all the requirements: accommodate everything you need, fit the interior, and be safe for the child. A popular option is a toy cabinet, which can vary in its characteristics.
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A closet for children's things is not just a place to store them. The presence of this element in the baby’s room will help to accustom the child to order from childhood. By collecting toys and arranging them in their places after the game, the baby will learn how to handle things correctly.
With the help of such a storage, you can sort all children's things, and it’s easy to organize them. So the baby will not have to pour everything on the floor at once, he will get only the necessary. With the help of a special storage for toys in the room it will be easier to maintain order. No need to arrange the toys in free corners, they will all be in a certain area.
Varieties
There are several varieties of toy storage. Choosing one of them, you need to take into account the area of the room, the place and age of the child necessary for storage:
- A classic cabinet is the most common option in a children's room. It fits perfectly into the interior and is represented by a huge selection of diverse models. In the cabinet you can put not only toys, but also the clothes of the child;
- modular wardrobe is a relatively new type of furniture. From the name itself, you can understand that the cabinet consists of several parts that can be combined with each other. The modular wardrobe is very convenient to install in the nursery, its various elements may vary in color, which will make the room bright and interesting. There is a huge selection of shapes and sizes of such a closet for a children's room, and this is another reason to buy it. Another advantage of this model is that the height of modular furniture can be adjusted. Its parts are interchanged and put in the order that is convenient for the owners;
- built-in wardrobes, examples of which can be seen in the photo, are ideal for children. This design supports the aesthetics of the room and looks as natural as possible. It is possible to stack different boxes in it, and the facade, sliding doors, parents can choose for themselves, but for the inside you need to choose the right angle. But this design has one drawback - the built-in closet cannot be moved;
- semi-built-in type - wardrobe without one wall. It is placed close to the wall, which can become the side or back of the cabinet. This is a convenient option for the nursery. Such a storage is enough for all the toys and clothes of the child. It fits perfectly into the interior of the room.
Shapes and sizes
The child’s room can be complemented by unusual shaped furniture. This is a great way to use the space as efficiently as possible and create a comfortable atmosphere in the room for games, work and relaxation. The variety of forms of this type of structure cannot but surprise. Toys should be stored in low furniture or on the lower shelves, where the baby can reach.
In the form of cabinets are:
- angular;
- linear.
Corner models can be divided into several subcategories:
- g shaped;
- n shaped;
- trapezoidal;
- Radius
- triangular.
In a nursery, for example, a p-shaped wardrobe may not be suitable. This form is too big, but at the same time, if you correctly approach the filling of the cabinet and distribute the storage areas inside it, this can be a great place for children's things. It will fit clothes, toys and even school supplies (if you add a module with shelves).
Choose the shape of the cabinet depending on the room itself. Each room, depending on its area, will have its own type of furniture. Built-in models are considered the most suitable for children - they are as safe as possible, and absolutely everything can be stored in them.
The dimensions of the furniture directly depend on the preferences of the buyer and the area of the room where it is planned to be installed. This can be a small cabinet with dimensions of 149x149 cm with open shelves or part of a modular design. But nevertheless, it is better to refuse large-sized models, preferring small options, for example, 600 * 320 * 650 mm. In this case, the child will be able to independently to the things he needs. An excellent option is the angular model with small dimensions of 320 * 320 * 650 mm.
Materials for the manufacture
You need to carefully monitor the quality of furniture that you buy in the nursery. It should be made only from natural and environmentally friendly materials. In addition, furniture must meet certain quality standards. But what materials are used to make toy storage cabinets?
The material most often used is wood. This is especially true for furniture in the room of very young children. The best types of wood suitable for children:
- aspen;
- ash;
- alder;
- beech.
The use of chipboard is not ruled out. To protect this material and protect the child from negative effects, it must be covered with veneer or laminate. Plywood cabinets are in great demand. This material is also considered safe for the health of babies and is suitable for the manufacture of children's furniture. In addition, these two materials produce beautiful furniture with an unusual design.
Decoration options
The design of the store for children's things directly depends on the gender and age of the baby. First of all, you need to consider the preferences of the occupant of the bedroom. A modern cabinet can have absolutely any design.
Be sure to consider the age of the child. This can significantly affect the choice of furniture design. At the age of 8-10 years, it is already undesirable to order a "children's wardrobe" so that you do not have to replace it in puberty. For young children, the design can be absolutely anything.
For a girl, you can buy a wardrobe. It will be useful even in adulthood. The facade should be bright, interesting, fill the room with positive energy. You can order furniture with the image of the child’s favorite characters (this is true for children of any gender), but it is worth remembering that soon such a design may be annoying. The ideal option is something neutral: flowers, animals.
The boy can be pleased with comfortable furniture designed to fit the general style of the room. It all depends on the preferences of the child, perhaps he likes superheroes, then you can order a wardrobe with a big zipper or comic book characters. Neutral options also remain: cars, abstraction.
With the help of decorating a cabinet for storing toys, you can make your baby's room brighter and more colorful.You can see photos that depict unusual and original ideas for decorating furniture. Many decorate furniture for toys with their own hands or order a product with an unusual, colorful and interesting design.
Filling
To use the toy box was convenient, you need to think about the correct filling. This will help to accustom the child to organization. It is very important that there is enough space for everything you need (school supplies, toys, other items). To do this, you need to choose the right "stuffing" for the cabinet. There are several options for filling:
- open shelves are ideal for storing everything you need. They store books, toys, magazines and much more. For allergy sufferers, this is not a good option; dust always accumulates on open shelves;
- baskets - some models have baskets installed. With their help, you can easily sort toys and other accessories and store them separately from each other. Such a filling is convenient to use, such a box is easy to get and collecting toys into it will be quite simple;
- drawers - the most common filling for cabinets. For a children's room, the presence of a drawer is not recommended, due to sharp corners. The child may forget to close the drawer and be injured accidentally.
Requirements for Children's Furniture
When buying furniture for children, you need to focus on certain requirements for it. What are the requirements for children's furniture:
- safety in the first place. A child can try to climb onto a closet, stagger it, accidentally push it, so the toy storage cabinet must be stable so that the baby cannot tip it over. It is important that there are no sharp corners to prevent injuries during games. And you must definitely choose the right materials from which the furniture is made. The use of natural materials such as wood is welcome. Furniture should not be treated with toxic paint or varnish;
- the wardrobe must be appropriate for the age of the child. The kid should reach all the shelves, easily open and close drawers and furniture doors;
- you need to take into account the opinion of the child. You can not buy furniture for the nursery without consulting the owner of this room. Let the baby take part in the purchase, so you will get the most ideal option. In addition, the child will surely enjoy the process itself;
- an important point is the practicality of furniture. Keep in mind that children are children, so dirt on surfaces, stickers on doors and drawings on furniture simply cannot be avoided. The cabinet should be easy to clean and withstand all this with dignity. Many recommend buying a cabinet with a glossy surface.
Now stores offer to choose this type of furniture, like transformers. This wardrobe increases depending on the age of the child. Thus, in a few years it will not be necessary to replace the furniture with new one, and it will be convenient for the child to use it.
In the nursery, furniture for toys is required. It will help to accustom the baby to order, simplify the cleaning of the nursery for the mother and help organize the storage of children's things. Using this element of furniture, you can make a nursery bright and interesting and divide the space into separate zones. From the variety of cabinets for toys you need to choose the one that meets all the necessary parameters.
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