Photo: Getty Images Commented on a clinical psychologist, the head of the Sednev Psychological Center, Boris Sednev.
When choosing flowers for the nursery you need to considerage, sex of the child, his temperament, psychological characteristics of the baby. The overall color design of walls and ceilings, as a rule, is better to withstand in soothing light colors. But the presence of a "palette of childhood" - bright, vibrant colors - is quite important. Remember that the colors preferred for the nursery may be the most diverse, but pure shades must always prevail! And, of course, it is worth consulting and listening to the owner of the equipped room, who may have his own wishes on this subject.
Stereotypes that interfere with the proper arrangement of the nursery
Many parents understand that artthe design of the space affects the development of the child. When choosing interior items and a color scheme for a child's room, you need to take into account the peculiarities of the child's growing up. For this, there are various studies in this area, the content of which can be found below. And now let's pay attention to the stereotypes that prevent parents from arranging a child's room correctly. - The optimal color for a girl's room is pink, and for a boy's room - blue. - To make the baby's life bright and cheerful, it is necessary to arrange the nursery as colorfully and brightly as possible. - A nursery decorated in the most adult style will help to avoid infantilism. - All fashionable interior trends should be used in the child's room. - The social status and high income of the parents should be reflected in the baby's room. - It is necessary to have the most expensive and branded toys. - The nursery should be made like a photo studio, so that social networks have the best photos and videos. Is it enough to rely on your own preferences when choosing a nursery or is it worth thinking about the peculiarities of the influence of different colors on the mental state of the child? In my commentary on choosing colors for a child's room, I rely on various studies on the topic, as well as my own observations from working with children and their parents.
What colors do children prefer?
Most studies come to the conclusion thatFrom the moment of birth, a baby distinguishes only light and dark (or white and black). Around the fifth or sixth week, red is added to them, then orange and yellow. By three months, the baby begins to distinguish shades of blue and green. And by about a year, the child sees the world like an adult. One-year-old babies choose pure and bright colors, with red being the favorite. Gradually, orange and yellow join red. Many people retain such preferences until they are seven to ten years old. And only after this age are children ready to use a more diverse palette of colors. If parents prefer dark colors in clothing or interior design, then there is a chance that the child will also pay attention to them. Children aged 5-10 often want to see wallpaper in their room with their favorite characters from cartoons, games, and movies. Do not deny your children thematic posters, which can be supplemented with toys of their favorite characters.
Correction of the child's behavior using color
With the right choice of color, you can have a beneficial effectinfluence the development and emotional state of the child. For example, a passive and apathetic child can be made a little more cheerful and active with the help of red, orange or yellow colors. On the contrary, a hyperactive child can be excited even more by the red color. He needs to be offered calmer colors: pure shades of blue or green. However, in attempts to influence the baby's mood with the help of different colors, you should not get carried away, slipping colors opposite to his temperament. It is necessary to observe how the child reacts to a particular color. It is possible that an active child will be angered by a calm color and calmed by red, which matches his temperament. And yet, it is better to keep the walls and ceiling in calm light colors. Dark colors, especially "dirty" shades, are extremely undesirable, as they can negatively affect the child's well-being and development. A universal option is paintable wallpaper, the color of which can be changed over time. And you can supplement them with stickers and posters with the child's favorite themes or characters. The influence of color on the human body and the child, in particular, should not be underestimated. As adults, we feel it very well on ourselves. An overdose of certain colors can cause negative feelings.
