The use of blue in the design of children's

How to make a nursery in blue?

Psychologists have long proved the beneficial effect of blue on the child's psyche. Blue is perfect for finishing the nursery of both a boy and a girl. As a base color, it is recommended to use light shades of blue, and accents can be arranged using azure and turquoise. Blue calms, helps to focus, promotes mental development, stimulates to achieve new goals. Children's room, decorated in heavenly colors, the perfect solution for an active and active child.

Blue and blue in the interior of the nursery can be diluted with colors such as:

• yellow;
• white;
• lime;
• purple;
• mustard;
• brown.

Children's room color scheme

You can create a cozy children's room if you combine cold blue with warm shades. The color scheme of the room, in which the central position is occupied by shades of blue, is the most harmonious when creating a design for children. Blue in combination with sand, white and beige creates the illusion of the sea coast. Classic color schemes characteristic of marine design can be easily realized when finishing the nursery. The room, decorated in nautical style, is characterized by moderate brightness and gives peace of mind. Examples of finishing children's nautical style are presented in the photo.

Photo: children in the nautical style in the attic

In combination with white blue will add severity to the interior. This combination of colors is most often used when finishing the nursery for a teenager girl. The nursery in white and blue color can be decorated in the style of Provence, Chebbi chic or Scandinavian style. Examples of white and blue children's finishes are presented in the photo.

Photo: Chebbi Chic Style

Photo: Provence style

Photo: Scandinavian style

Tip: accents can be placed in the room with the help of saturated colors such as indigo and cobalt.

With the help of patterns in the style of Gzhel, located around the perimeter of the door and window openings, you can visually expand the space of the room.

Wall decoration

For the decoration of the walls in the nursery should be used not only practical, but also high-quality materials. Finishing wallpaper is considered one of the most practical and classic finishes. Wallpaper in the nursery should be chosen dense, it is better to give preference to vinyl or non-woven wallpaper. The color of the wallpaper must be in harmony with the finishing of surfaces such as the ceiling and floor.

In order to visually expand the space of the room, as well as divide it into zones, you can use such a design technique as combining wallpaper on the walls. Depending on the configuration of the premises and its illumination, you can combine the wallpaper both vertically and horizontally. For children often used a horizontal combination, in which the wallpaper is combined with other finishing materials, such as decorative plaster or wood panels.

If the room is small and, moreover, poorly lit, then for the decoration of the walls it is recommended to choose plain smooth wallpaper. Accents on the walls can be placed using wallpaper inserts or panels. The color of the inserts can be 2-3 tones darker than the colors of the main wallpaper, as well as contrasting.

Photo: horizontal wallpaper combination

Blue children's furniture

The child’s room should not be cluttered with unnecessary items. All furniture in the room must be functional. When choosing furniture, one should give preference to modular structures, which allow to easily transform the space. Modular furniture makes it possible to make a small space multifunctional, to combine in the children's play and working area, as well as a recreation area.

As well as finishing materials, furniture for a nursery should be environmentally friendly, priority is given to natural materials and fabrics. Upholstery upholstered furniture should be practical, that is, well cleaned of dirt. The abundance of glass, metal and mirror surfaces, characteristic of high-tech and modern styles, will not look organically in the child’s room, therefore, when making children's clothes, eco-styles such as country, Provence, sea, ethno and others are preferred.

Wooden furniture facades not only have an attractive appearance, but are also safe for the health of the baby, so when finishing the nursery you should opt for wooden furniture.

Photo: a grass imitation mat will be a nice touch for your little one.

Lighting

In the children's room should be good lighting. Directional light can be created with the help of wall or floor lamps, and around the perimeter of the room to organize point lighting. Such decentralized lighting will not cut eyes, cause irritation and discomfort.

Photo: wall lamps in the interior of the nursery

Photo: spot lights in conjunction with lamps

Use of blue color when finishing the room for the girl

Shades of blue are considered classic shades that are used in the design of a room for a boy, but they also organically fit into the girl's room. It is possible to harmonize too cold blue tint with the help of gentle turquoise, azure, deep indigo or pale pink. These colors can be used both for finishing basic surfaces, and when choosing furniture and decorative elements.

The simplest option is to finish the window opening with the help of pink tulle and curtains, as well as the predominance of pink in textiles (interior covers, throw pillows, bedside rugs, etc.). The presence of a pink canopy above the bed will also give the interior romance and tenderness.

When finishing the nursery, the main thing is to choose the shade of blue that your child will like, therefore, when choosing the color of the main surfaces, you should be guided by the wishes of the baby.