Designing a baby room with a sloping ceiling
Designing a baby room with a pitched roof
The wonder of pregnancy and the anticipation of the new family member are indescribable. But when it comes to furnishing the baby's room, some parents can face challenges, especially if the room has a sloping roof. But don't worry, we'll show you how you can easily turn a baby room with a sloping ceiling into a cosy and creative nest for your little one.
Furnishing an attic room is always a challenge due to the sloping walls. Due to the unusual layout of the room, the choice of furniture is usually very limited. Fortunately, your little one doesn't need much to start with. Nevertheless, a cot and changing unit are an essential part of any baby room and must be accommodated. Here we reveal how you can turn a special room into a special baby room.
Tips and tricks for your baby room under the roof
Utilising the room: Before you start furnishing, it is important to measure and plan the room precisely. Make a note of the size and angles of the room so that you can select the furniture accordingly.
Furniture size and placement: Make sure to choose pieces of furniture that do not overcrowd the room and are particularly functional. Low furniture, for example, often fits better with the sloping walls and avoids an overwhelming feeling. As the attic often offers less storage space,low chests of drawers and shelves that are adapted to the slope areperfect.They offer storage space and can also serve as a changing table or storage surface.
Light colours and lighting: Attic rooms often have less daylight, especially in the sloping areas. Light colours on the walls and ceiling can brighten up the room and reduce the feeling of confinement. But make sure that the baby room is not too colourful to avoid overstimulation for the baby. We therefore recommend working with pastel colours, wall stickers or individual colour accents, e.g. in the form of decorations. Also think about well-placed light sources to illuminate dark corners and create a pleasant atmosphere. Dimmable lamps can also be helpful to create a calming atmosphere, especially during breastfeeding, bottle feeding and bedtime.
Play and cosy corner: Although the sloping roof makes the design of the baby room more complicated, it also has a special charm. The sloping ceiling can make the room appear cosier. Use the space under the sloping roof to create a cosy play and snuggle corner. You can place soft cushions, cosy blankets and low shelves with books here. Reading and playing in this creative corner will be a very special experience for your favourite little person.
Hanging decorations: Brighten up the space under the sloping roof by using hanging decorations. Mobiles, colourful bunting or lanterns conjure up a cheerful and playful atmosphere. Also make sure that the decorations are securely fastened and pose no danger to your baby.
Small details with a big impact: Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference. Integrate cute wall shelves where you can display special toys or decorative elements. You can find a variety of cute stick-on motifs in Limmaland to match the IKEA wall shelves FLISAT*, MALMBÄCK* and MOSSLANDA*- giving the baby room even more character. Photo walls with pictures of the family or your child's artwork give the room a personal touch and create a familiar environment.
Our conclusion
A baby room with a sloping roof may seem like a challenge at first, but with a little creativity and planning, it can become a cosy and functional space for your baby. Make targeted use of the sloping angles to create a unique and cosy environment in which your little one feels comfortable and can develop optimally.
Little ones grow up so quickly... Once the baby room has been furnished, your little one will be ready for their first real nursery and the sloping roof challenge will start all over again. But don't worry, we already have some clever tips for your children's room with a sloping roof.
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