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Known for its easy elegance, Serena + Lily imbues kids’ bedrooms and nurseries with the spirit of a beach vacation, regardless of where they may be located. Expect to find swivel gliders in airy white linen, cribs and dressers accented with handwoven caning, and daybeds made from honey-toned rattan. Even more aww-inducing: A scaled-down version of the brand’s classic bistro chair, for mini gourmands who prefer their snacks al fresco.
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Though it may not be the first retailer you’d think of when it comes to kids’ spaces, Design Within Reach’s expansive collection of modern home furnishings has more than a few options suitable for the grade school set. And while its higher prices might add up to a splurge, its timeless appeal and exceptional quality means you’ll be investing in pieces that’ll have a treasured place in your home for a lifetime—or at least long after your child decides to take room design into their own hands.
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A family-run company based in Brooklyn, Oeuf has long been beloved for its playful, artisan-made kids’ furniture and clothing. Turns out the brand’s production standards are as laudable as their heirloom-quality designs: Everything on offer—from Greenguard Gold certified cribs, toddler beds, and bunk beds to irresistibly offbeat pillows, rugs, and stuffed animals—is sustainably made using fair trade practices. They’re also crafted by hand with materials like responsibly sourced wood, hand-loomed wool, and organic cotton.
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Relative newcomer Nestig offers sustainably produced kids’ furniture with playful, imaginative flair: think cribs in dreamy pastel colors and bookshelves in the shape of sailboats and starships. Beyond those larger staples, the brand stocks a plentiful array of accessories and decor, including organic quilts, washable rugs, and vibrant, Greenguard Gold certified wallpaper and murals.
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Built entirely from recycled plastic toys, this Belgian line of child-size tables and chairs is suffused with fun to its core. With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch. (Rest assured, envious adults: The company makes grown-up versions, too, in neutral colorways.)
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Copenhagen-based Ferm Living offers high-quality children’s furniture, rugs, wallpaper, and toy storage that’s both cheery and sophisticated, minimal but completely magical. Imagine adult-friendly pieces, but with a childlike twist: clean-lined desks and chairs in bright primary hues, camel-colored cushion covers dotted with fluffy yarn pom poms, and roomy braided baskets that borrow inspiration from the fruit bowl.
