Children's Room in Montessori Style: Valuable Tips - Sudarsan9775/blog GitHub Wiki

The Montessori philosophy promotes the creativity and independence of the child from the first months of life. According to the principles developed by the Italian doctor at the beginning of the last century, the room in which the child stays should be adapted to his needs and possibilities, and all elements of the equipment should be placed in such a way that the child has free access to them.

When furnishing the nursery, we often focus on our perspective. Following the Montessori philosophy, we should look at everything from the child's point of view: from the ground! If we can't see or reach something while sitting on the floor, neither can the child.

Contrary to what it looks like, you don't have to be an expert in the Montessori method or an experienced interior designer to set up the children's room in such a way that creativity, freedom, and independent exploration are encouraged. The keyword in the case of Montessori is simplicity which is possible to achieve with Wood-and-Hearts furniture for little ones.

Space for books and toys

As mentioned earlier, the child should have free access to everything in the room — furniture, toys, clothes, books. For a child to freely use their toys and books, it is worth putting them on low shelves. The wooden frame made of natural pine is perfect for this purpose. The height of the shelf is adjusted to the size of a small child, and all items placed on the shelf are fully visible and accessible to the child. The wooden boxes on wheels are also an excellent way to store books and toys. The height of the boxes is adjusted to the child's size, and the wheels and handles allow the child to move the containers wherever they want quickly.

Tips

Let's look at all of the elements that we should look out for when decorating a children's room:

● Colors. The walls in the room should be light and neutral. It is not recommended to paint the walls in vivid colors and patterns, as the child should feel calm in their room and primarily focus on toys and other items that will stimulate their development.

● Lighting. It is recommended to choose lighting in a warm and soft shade.

● Closet. When the child begins to walk independently and put his preferences into words, giving him access to his clothes makes sense. A variety of low baskets and hangers are great for hanging clothes. A small wardrobe that the child can open independently is also a good solution.

Desk for little ones

Every child loves to draw, paint and write. Therefore, one should ensure that the child's room offers a comfortable place for this type of game and activity. As in all cases, the size of the table should be adapted to the age and height of the child. This piece of furniture grows with the child and can be used for a long time. An undoubted advantage of such a thing is also its fascinating design. You can choose any design you like — with cars, animals or princesses.