Kindergarten interior design is an important task with lots of responsibilities. There are a number of considerations in terms of safety, environmental, colour etc. The designers and owners who decided to do the renovation have to make sure they exceed licensing standards and certain tips keep the children comfortable and safe.
As there are so many rules and tips available all around, sometimes it’s easy to miss out or make mistakes. Today, we want to share with you the Top 5 Mistakes Made in the Kindergarten Interior Design, so you can avoid them.
- Not having a designer with comprehensive knowledge of children and design.
- Following the adult standards rather than using the children’s views and opinions.
- Not paying attention to acoustics in the interior space.
- Finishing the interior space plan before paying attention to its relationship with the outdoor play space.
- Creating the interior space without consideration for the furniture and equipment that goes in each room.
1. Not having a designer with comprehensive knowledge of children and design
Remember, you need a plan. Having a designer is important for a renovation job. The professionals can suggest to you the most suitable design according to the space and existing building design.
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It’s another saying if you are a designer but a professional designer who possesses the design skills and knowledge had the training to execute drawings, design plans, deal with carpenters and contractors to complete a proper procedure in your kindergarten interior design.
A good designer also has a working knowledge of ergonomics building design space, materials, and costs, plus a wonderful design sense. They are capable of doing practical design and solve design problems both functional and aesthetically satisfying. They can bring your vision to mission, so getting a pro is always your best option.
2. Following the adult standards rather than using the children’s views and opinions
We should recognize the children’s needs instead of following the adult standard because the space is for them not for us. Besides, the children know what they like, what colour they want, and more.
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Let them participate in the design process, involve the children in your kindergarten interior design. You can offer a few options to them. For example, you can ask, “choose which one of the two colours you like”. Children will have a sense of involvement in this classroom design and they will feel a lot better.
If following the adult standards, we forget about children’s visual horizons and we make mistakes.
3. Not paying attention to acoustics in the interior space
Poor acoustical design can result in excessive noise that is disruptive to the learning process and may negatively affect speech perception, student behaviour, and educational outcomes (Klatte, Hellbrück, Seidel, & Leistner, 2010; Klatte, Lachmann, & Meis, 2010; Shield & Dockrell, 2008). Suitable acoustical design in classrooms and learning spaces improve speech clarity and limit background noise.
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Poor acoustics can affect students, teachers and have a great negative impact on the learning process. So, make sure you are paying attention to acoustics in the kindergarten interior design, to enhance concentration and increase productivity. Installing sound-absorbing material can have a huge impact on reducing the overall decibel count of your classroom.
4. Finishing the interior space plan before paying attention to its relationship with the outdoor play space
To complete an architectural composition, it is necessary to deal with both inner and outer space and to make a good connection between them. Sometimes, when you focus too much on interior space and forgot the outdoor space would create a sense of imbalance.
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A designer can be inspired to match the outdoor elements, such as a playground, nursery, with indoor spaces. With professional training and experiences as an interior designer, we will provide you valuable input in beautifying exterior spaces too.
5. Creating the interior space without consideration for the furniture and equipment that goes in each room
Kindergarten furniture should ensure the child’s confidence and safety. Child-sized furniture fosters independence and allows children to learn and grow. Considering children’s independence to do their things on their own, such as wash their hands, have their own meal, child-sized furniture allows children to do that.
Ensure furniture is in proportion with the child’s height and sturdy enough for them. It’s important to choose furnishings that are scaled for a child to reduce the risk of an injury. Minimize the quantities of furniture in the classroom so that teachers can maximize the seating arrangement and student engagement.
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