Where to begin with a child's room: how to choose a room

Where does a children's room begin? Of course, with choosing the right room.

Many parents reason this way: the child is small, will live alone, without a brother or sister, which means a small room will be enough for them. But this is not true. Unlike adults who go to work, a child's entire world is in their room - especially if they don't attend daycare and spend time at home.

At the same time, the room shouldn't be too huge, so the child doesn't "get lost" in it. A space of 15 to 18 m² is a perfectly normal size.

Of course, everyone's circumstances are different, and sometimes a child only has a corner in a shared room. Such situations also happen. For example, I lived in one room with my parents for my first five years – but that didn't mean only my bed was mine. In our shared room, my parents built a whole world for me: I had a swing, a bird feeder on the windowsill, and I could draw on the wallpaper as much as I wanted.

But let's return to more spacious options. Besides a decent size, the view from the window is very important – it's one of the main components. The window shouldn't overlook landfills, junkyards, or a liquor store. The view should be worthy of your child.

A forest, lake, mountains, or park outside the window is a rare luxury; not everyone is so lucky. But a playground, kindergarten, or a bustling street with a road is a perfectly sufficient and interesting view. And don't be afraid of noise: modern double-glazed windows handle it perfectly, and children find it very interesting to observe what's happening outside the window. How to make this activity safe will be discussed separately – it's important.

A few more points when choosing a room:

• Proximity to the bathroom is desirable but not essential. Children quickly adapt to space and easily find their way even in the dark (and small, built-in wall lights can help guide them).
• Proximity to the parents' bedroom is not essential – and over time, such proximity might even hinder the child's independence.
• Distance from the study is important: laughter and noise from the children's room shouldn't disrupt work.