10 sqm room for 2 children: how best to organise it
Particularly in modern buildings, one does not always have large rooms at one’s disposal. On the contrary, it can happen that one has to organise small spaces while trying not to lose anything in terms of comfort and functionality. This is what happens, for example, when you have to furnish a 10 square metre bedroom for two children.
A difficult but not impossible challenge with the right amount of creativity and planning skills. In this article, we will therefore see how to manage such a situation, maximising the use of available space and creating a pleasant environment in which to play and sleep.
Designing a 10 m2 bedroom for two children
The key to making the most of such a limited space is careful planning of all the details: working on a project beforehand allows you to better understand what your objectives are and how best to achieve them. Before thinking about furnishings or accessories, the advice is therefore to start by measuring the room and taking note of all dimensions, including access points such as doors and windows, and the presence of other elements such as electrical sockets, which will be useful for connecting lamps, TVs and other devices.
This type of diagram is very useful for determining how much space you actually have for furniture and in which parts of the room to organise the corners for resting, studying and playing.
The main – but not the only – function of the nursery is to offer children and young people a comfortable place to sleep. When, however, the room is small and has to accommodate two people, the problem of space becomes quite complicated: one of the most effective ways of optimising space in a shared bedroom is to use bunk beds or loft beds.
These types of beds make it possible to exploit vertical space, thus avoiding excess floor space that can be dedicated to other activities. The solutions on the market today are very practical and designed to meet different needs. It is possible to find, for example, bunk beds with an integrated desk or with storage space under the bed, so as to have a reduced horizontal footprint and not weigh down the room with furniture without giving up any functions.
The choice of multifunctional and space-saving furniture
In small rooms, a solution that can solve many problems is multifunctional furniture, i.e. furniture that serves several purposes. As you can easily imagine, in a small room of 10 square metres for 2 people, these can be a really good idea to organise every inch to the best advantage and ensure that the room can accommodate all kinds of activities for the little ones.
There is no shortage, for example, of tables and desks on the market that can be opened and adjusted to be used for both study and play, just as there is an increasing use of equipped, raised beds with drawers or large wardrobes that can hold clothes, accessories and toys in such a way as to leave the outside space free.
Furniture with these characteristics cannot be missing in a small bedroom, which will thus be extremely functional and suitable for every moment of the day, but without underestimating the importance of using boxes, baskets and shelves to make tidying up and, consequently, overall cleanliness even easier.
The importance of light and colour
To achieve good results from a visual point of view when furnishing a home, a central role is played by colours and lighting, two elements that can make all the difference if dosed well and even give the illusion of a larger space. From this point of view, one of the first suggestions from interior designers is to focus on neutral tones on the walls, such as white or beige, or perhaps, in this case being a small bedroom, to combine them with pastel colours that make the atmosphere lively without overpowering it.
As far as lighting is concerned, it is always preferable to make maximum use of natural light, if the exposure of the room allows it, and to combine ambient lighting and directional light points also positioned according to the activities that the little ones will be doing in the room to make the area more welcoming and functional.
Separate zones in a 10m2-by-2 bedroom: is it possible?
While it is true that in 10 square metres it is difficult to create separate spaces for the two children or young people sharing the room, it is not entirely impossible to create distinct areas that convey a sense of privacy and encourage coexistence. The solutions that can be adopted in this case can be different: carpets, for example, can be used to visually separate the different areas, just as a similar function can be performed by small bookcases and low shelves used as an interior wall.
If one of the two children sleeps in a loft bed, the delimitation can also be realised by exploiting the vertical spaces provided by this furniture, for example by creating a study or play area under the bed itself, or you can play with wall shelves or different colours and wallpapers, giving free rein to your imagination.
Why involve children in organising the nursery
Designing a bedroom, especially a small one, may not be easy, but the importance of involving children and young people themselves in this work should not be underestimated either. The reason is precisely to make the little ones aware of the space that will host them and to ensure that this can be perceived as a personal and reserved, though shared, place in which to carry out various daily activities.
Choosing the furniture, colours and decorations together will be a stimulating and fun time that will make your young guests love their room even more!