The appearance in the family of a child entails a lot of trouble. And with the growth of the baby, the problems only multiply. Now the baby has grown out of the cradle and he needs his own bed. Despite the abundance of offers of furniture stores, many parents are thinking about how to make a crib for themselves. And not only because of savings.
Interior of a children's room with a crib
Content
Since children's furniture is needed, special requirements are imposed on it:
- strength and stability;
- flat, smooth surface of all parts;
- environmentally friendly materials.
The baby should fall asleep quickly and easily. For this, his berth should be comfortable enough. When choosing a bed, pay particular attention to comfort and safety.
The mattress should be soft, but elastic enough. To provide the child with a good rest. When deciding how to make a cot safe for a child up to three years old, pay attention to the recommendations: the bed should be with sides. A baby can fall, tossing and turning in a dream.
Crib models in different design options
There are many offers of models for a baby bed. And their differences allow you to creatively approach the process. Along the way, solving additional problems.
Before choosing the type and shape of the crib, decide on the place where it will stand.
Putting your baby to bed by the window is not the best solution. Even double-glazed windows do not save from a draft. In addition, the room needs to be ventilated at times. If nevertheless it is necessary, a canopy should be made. A bed at the door suggests a high wall or cabinet. To protect the baby from extraneous noise.
Boxes for linen
Most often, the cot is additionally equipped with drawers in which it is convenient to store children's things and linen. The best drawing of a children's bed with drawers located under the berth. He decides the most important childhood fear - now no one lives under the bed.
Convenient closet adjacent to the bed from the end. Moms like a lot of storage space. And the child will always have everything you need at hand. He will help him independently organize his life from childhood.
Attic bed - even more space
Raising the child’s berth higher, add space to the room. It is especially important for a small child. At the bottom of a makeshift baby bed you can place a cabinet, a hanger, and a small table. In the latter case, you will have to take care of additional lighting.
All fasteners must be particularly strong and reliable.
The steps upstairs are proposed to be made in the form of a ladder. That will amuse the child. It is more practical to combine them with cabinets, making pull-out consoles at each stage.
Two tier bedroom
If the family has two children, especially if they are twins, then the two-tier version suggests itself. However, this is not the only reason. At first, the baby, transferred from the cradle, needs supervision. By combining the place for parents on the first "floor" with the sleeping place of the child on the second, this problem is solved. The child is always under supervision. It is convenient and not difficult, and you can read him a bedtime story.
Amenities of a bunk nursery:
- Space optimization, space saving.
- Entertainment for the child (the children's bed itself, the scheme for its manufacture may contain elements of a ship, fortress, hut).
- Functional combination with cabinets, drawers.
- Adds cosiness and personality to the room.
Make sure the child has no fear of heights.
Naturally, the upper tier should be equipped with a side. So that the baby does not accidentally fall.
Crib sizes for various rooms
In the distribution network, all sizes are standardized. Their difference in age and, accordingly, growth:
- 0-3 years: cradle with parameters of 120 by 60 centimeters;
- 3 - 5 years: standard of 140 by 70 centimeters;
- over 6 years old: an almost “adult” bed from 190 to 80 centimeters.
High school students are recommended a regular bed. But, as you know, all children are different. What attracts many people is the independent production of the drawing and then the crib itself with dimensions - you can decide individually.
For a small nursery
In a small bedroom it is better to place an attic bed. This will win additional space. The height of the berth is recommended no more than one and a half meters.
Side cabinets will have to be abandoned. Combine drawers with steps. For a small child, the height of the steps is not more than 15 centimeters. The width of the ladder is 90 cm.
What materials to choose
It is most preferable to use a tree and its derivatives. The most common are light hardwood species: linden, birch. Conifers are too resinous and their use is not desirable.
- Plywood. The most convenient material. It easily bends, which can be used for individual design and unusual shapes. It does not require additional grinding. However, it strongly accumulates moisture. Do not use it for the bottom of a berth. It is recommended that the crib drawing have solid slats 20-30 cm wide, laid at intervals of the same size.
- Aluminum. Lightweight and durable. Install in places where additional reinforcement is required: external supports, racks. Apply in the form of a profile or corner.
The main racks and supports are best reinforced with steel corners.
Decor design
You can decorate the baby's bed with thematic inserts. Cut elements resembling animals, ships, castles. It is more convenient to use backs and sides for this.Wood is the most malleable material. Even simple rounded racks with a minimal finish look original and comfortable.
Optional accessories
And the simplest wooden crib can be decorated and made into a cozy place to relax. In a different style you can design:
- partitions;
- sides;
- canopies;
- front walls of drawers.
You can add nightlights and lamps, pictures and stickers. It all depends on the child, his imagination and parents.
Video: DIY crib
Design Photos
The main source of inspiration can be photos of furniture sites. Combining different offers from manufacturers, you get your own design. It will be useful to get acquainted with the work of the same enthusiasts in special forums.