Children’s bedroom with sloping ceiling
Smart tips for furnishing rooms with sloping ceilings
It’s quite a quirky space, the children’s room
. Many families move up into the loft when they’re expecting a new arrival. The children’s room with sloping ceiling is often affectionately referred to as their ‘own little kingdom’ or ‘bandits’ den’. It’s so close to the sky, and yet you find yourself wondering, ‘Where on earth am I supposed to put the furniture here?’ Fortunately, IKEA specialises in small spaces and tight budgets. The Swedish giant has some brilliant ideas for small and even sloping children’s bedrooms.
In the loft, there are rarely vertical surfaces that we need for putting up shelves and cupboards . Fortunately, there are tips and tricks on how to make the best use of the available space in the loft and skilfully highlight the special charm of the sloping walls.
Do without fitted wardrobes and large cupboards
. Of
course
, you could have an expensive, made-to-measure fitted wardrobe system made for your child’s bedroom, but as we all know, that’s pricey. That’s why it’s not a bad idea to furnish the child’s bedroom with ‘standard’ furniture instead, making the most of the space. We recommend the light, practical and stylish furniture from the Swedish furniture retailer. This makes the ‘sloping’ children’s room feel more open, friendlier and less cluttered . The staircase-style shelving unit from the IKEA TROFAST range is perfect for sloping ceilings and provides storage space for toys.
Wardrobe in
a
sloping-ceilinged children’s bedroom
: It’s a good idea to do without large wardrobes. A simple, lower shelf will do just as well. You can quickly fit a clothes rail into the TROFAST shelf and store the children’s clothes there. Your child can now easily see everything in the wardrobe, as the clothes are now at eye level. Inspired by Montessori!
Children’s rooms with sloping ceilings: making clever use
of
alcoves
. Due to the low ceiling height, loft flats often feature alcoves that you should make the most of, as all those toys need somewhere to be stored after all . To avoid wasting space, you can opt for low children’s furniture or sideboards. A reading nook can also be easily integrated into such areas.
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You can’t do without light in a children’s bedroom with a sloping ceiling
Due to the numerous sloping ceilings, children’s bedrooms often lack natural light. You should therefore make sure you provide sufficient lighting in the form of both direct and indirect light sources. A good idea, for example, is to have multiple lighting levels and ‘islands of light’. To do this, divide the children’s bedroom into several areas and ensure there is enough light in each one – in the cosy reading corner, by the cot and in the play area.
Show your true colours under the eaves!
The colour scheme also influences the feel of rooms with sloping ceilings. As a general rule, you should opt for light colours with sloping ceilings to make the room feel more open. It’s best to paint the sloping section itself white so that it recedes into the background visually.
Bright, bold colours should be used sparingly in homes with sloping ceilings. With the colourful accessories from LIMMALAND, you can strike the perfect balance between boring monotony and garish chaos to bring some life into the room. It’s best to stick to one or two colours and think carefully beforehand about which areas of the room you want to highlight.
Conclusion: Less is more!
- Use flat, low-profile furniture to make the room feel larger and airier.
- The ideal spot for furniture that provides storage space is directly beneath the sloping ceiling.
- The cot, on the other hand, can be placed right in the centre of the room.
That way, your little ‘Karlson from the Roof’ is sure to feel right at home!
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