Shopping for kids’ furniture

Remember when you were a kid and your bedroom was your haven? Every kid deserves a cool bedroom that will inspire them (and that they might feel like cleaning once in a while!). Whether you’re looking for décor ideas or want to re-kit your kid’s room, London has oodles of kids’ furniture shops.

Olive Loves Alfie

Olive Loves Alfie celebrates design and individuality in their kids’ furniture. This complete destination lifestyle store for kids is crammed with Scandinavian interiors, kids’ toys, clothing, and modern homeware. Not just a seller—they host workshops and events that promote thought, creativity, and friendship, and offer an interior design. Their look is modern and individual, created by the widely-acclaimed Ashlyn Gibson. They’re renowned for their creative and fun vibe—a hub for local parents.

Address: London, 6 Victory Parade, London E20 1FS, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 3579 9599
Nearest tube station: Leyton Station  Website: http://www.olivelovesalfie.co.uk/

Kidsen

The aptly-named Kidsen is one of the best indie kids shops in the UK. Award-winning stockists of high-quality kids furniture, you’ll find everything from decor and furniture to baby blankets, cushions, swaddles, changing mats, tables, mats, beds, cots, lighting lamps, storage boxes, wall-stickers, and more. They also stock mealtime items, shoes, clothes, and various other branded items. If you’ve got kids, you’ll find pretty much anything you need here.

Address: 111 Chamberlayne Rd, London NW10 3NS, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 8969 7565
Nearest tube station: Kensal Green  Website: http://www.kidsen.co.uk/

Bobo Kids

Bobo Kids feature eco-friendly kids’ furniture and decor from around the world—contemporary to vintage. They offer interior design services from 3D proposals to complete installations. With beautiful furniture, decorative items, rugs, wall stickers, lighting, and toys, they cater for nurseries all the way up to teenagers’ rooms. If you need any item of furniture for a kids’ room, Bobo has it.

Address: 29 Elystan St, London SW3 3NT, United KingdomPhone: +44 20 7838 1020
Nearest tube station: South Kensington/ Sloane Square Website: http://www.bobokids.co.uk/

Molly Meg

Molly Meg is an adorable independent children’s store. Owner Molly Price set up shop in 2009 offering a wide range of kids’ furniture, gifts, toys, home decoration, party supplies, stationary, and more. They have pop-up shops across the city, and host workshops and events.

Address: 111 Essex Rd, Islington, London N1 2SL, United KingdomPhone: +44 20 7359 5655
Nearest tube station: Angel Station/ Highbury and Islington  Website: http://www.mollymeg.com/

Dragons of Walton Street

A favourite of Princess Diana, Dragon designs luxury handcrafted and hand-painted furniture. They export worldwide and their famous designs have graced the homes of foreign royalty and celebs. From their beginnings in 1979, they have become one of the most iconic British bespoke kids’ furniture brands. They offer bespoke artwork, interior design, and exclusive dragon and prince/princess designs.

Specialists in designing children’s playrooms and bedrooms, they bring ideas to reality and tell a story in each piece. Choose from their wide range of artwork or get your furniture personalized. They are masters in creating magical nurseries, girls and boys rooms, and teenage rooms.

Address: 166 Walton St, London SW3 2JL, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 3544 2000
Nearest tube station: South Kensington  Website: http://www.dragonsofwaltonstreet.com/

Peppermint

Peppermint is a specialist nursery store selling beautifully designed furniture from newborn to toddler. They stock cots to highchairs, wardrobes to changers, plus soft furnishings. They also specialise in kid transport—pushchairs, strollers, car seats, and will even build you a pram before you leave. They are committed to understanding even the most specific customer needs. Having opened in 1994, they now have 5 stores across London.

Address: 87-89 Chiswick High Rd, London W4 2EF, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 8742 0637
Nearest tube station: Turnham Green/Stamford Brook  Website: http://www.peppermint.co.uk/

Great Little Trading Company

The Great Little Trading Company are an award-winning children’s retailer. They opened in 1997 and design every item to deliver what kids want.

A relatively hidden gem, they consider each and every detail. They stock furniture, storage, shelves, and room accessories—and everything in between. From exciting beds to space-saving designs, you’ll cherish their furniture for years.

Address: 12 Buckhold Rd, London SW18 4GP, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 844 848 6000
Nearest tube station: East Putney Station  Website: https://www.gltc.co.uk/

 

Feather and Black

Originally the Iron Bed Company, Feather & Black branched out to become bedroom interior specialists. As well as beautiful beds and well-crafted bedroom furniture, they offer designer linens, luxury mattresses, and more.

From first beds to teens, single beds to cabins, the Noah collection has something for every child. They also sell bookcases and desks, plus exclusive linens, cushions, duvets, and mattresses especially for children—made of the safest materials.

Address: 124-126 Chiswick High Rd, London, Chiswick W4 1PU, United Kingdom  Phone: +44 20 8995 9877
Nearest tube: Turnham Green/Stamford Brook  Website: http://www.featherandblack.com/

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