SOOTHING SHADES
With so many beautiful paint shades to choose from, why limit yourself to pink and blue? Farrow & Ball’s gender-neutral Eddy green exudes a sense of calm. Wearing the latest ultra-matte finish—Dead Flat—the surface is wipeable, washable and scuff resistant. $140 per gallon.
BEAR HUG
Stepping out of a storybook, this brown bear rug from RH is handwoven in soft New Zealand wool. The 4-by-6-foot size is perfect for playtime. $445.
SWEET DREAMS
The Moss crib by Oeuf features a playful wave motif. The crib can convert to a toddler bed and is available in natural birch, Tomato and Peapod (shown here). $975.
COUNTING SHEEP
The pastoral scene of Meadow by CBL Design depicts sheep and foliage in a neutral, nontoxic wallcovering. The matte finish exhibits a subtle leathered texture and is scrub and scratch resistant. Price upon request.
PLAY ZONE
Available in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors that can be mixed and matched, Loll Designs’ Kids Play Table and Kids Cricket Chair are designed for creative play in a durable, recycled high-density polyethylene. Table, $695. Chair, $375. Available through Design Within Reach.
KID SIZED
Scaled for children ages two to eight, the Iggy chair by House of RoRo can easily be assembled in four simple steps without tools, fasteners or glue. It’s so easy, the studio touts that even a child can do it. Made in Canada, the chair is constructed from birch plywood with a non- toxic, VOC finish. $325.
SOPHISTICATED DESIGN
Luxury lifestyle brand Aerin collaborated with Pottery Barn Kids on an exclusive collection of gifts, décor, textiles and furniture for the junior set. This Lattice extra-wide dresser in a Montauk white finish with antique bronze finish knobs can be purchased with a changing table topper. As shown, $1,399.
WHIMSICAL LIGHTING
Don’t overlook lighting in a child’s room. Finished in a high-gloss lacquer with brass elements, the Capri Sconce from Oomph is practical and decorative—use it by a bed, changing table or as a pair flanking a mirror. Shown here in Club Navy, other fanciful colors are available. $650.
FOXY LOXY
Inspired by Disney’s “The Fox and the Hound,” the Vixey bed by Circu is a child’s dream. Made in Portugal, the bed is fully upholstered in velvet with a faux fur tail and whiskers. $23,170.
BEDTIME STORY
The Austin bed by Ducduc, in twin or full size, includes cubby storage for stashing books and toys. Add on an optional trundle for sleep overs or under-bed storage drawers. The bed is made in Litchfield County with sustainably harvested hardwood plywoods and nontoxic, water-based, low-VOC finishes. $1,695.
ROCK STAR
The Mini Togo chair by Ligne Roset is modeled after the adult version but resized to provide a firm, ergonomic yet comfy seating solution for children. Perfect for reading, gaming or lounging, the chair is upholstered in a quilted fabric with matching tufted buttons. $1,445.
LOVEY BLANKET
Brand new from Kerri Rosenthal, the Delve Stripe blanket in Indigo cotton and cashmere adds long-lasting luxury. The design is based on Rosenthal’s “Santorini Sunset” artwork, inspired by a trip to Greece. This is a blanket kids will want to take with them when they leave the nest. $298.
MADE TO LAST
Designed with versatility and longevity in mind, the Crate & Barrel Ever Simple slate blue dresser sports clean lines in a simple design. This six-drawer dresser can transition seamlessly from the nursery to a big-kid room. $999.
GET DRESSED
Developed by two sisters, the Mustard Made brand has perfected the school locker for home storage. Made from powder-coated steel in 11 on-trend colors, the Twinny model (shown here in Butter) offers adjustable shelves to house baby or grown up clothes. $599.
AIN’T IT SWELL
For quick clean up, the Swell Hellerware Catchall can be hung at a child’s level to corral backpacks, PJs, coats and toys. Available in orange, blue, white yellow and black, the organizer was designed by Anna Dawson, a California surfer, in a wave-like sculptural form. $100.
This article appears in the April 2024 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) with the headline: Out of the Box.