Kids’ furniture often stands out at home, with the usual loud and cartoonish designs. However, children’s tastes and preferences can change quickly—what might be their favourite cartoon character one day might be their most hated the next week.
Hence, it’s important to invest in timeless pieces that your children will still love as they grow. Here are 6 furniture finds that are minimalist in design, versatile across home styles, and stylish enough that you would want them for yourself.
1. Matching kid-sized furniture
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Popular furniture pieces now often come in smaller versions that fit right into your home, so you can share the love for your favourite furniture pieces by getting a mini version for your little one.
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Riding on the chubby furniture trend, the Carina Kids Chair from Fortytwo ($199) is a mini version of the Carina Chair. With soft boucle fabric, the chair creates a cosy texture to your space while complementing the rest of your sofa set. The round seat also ensures lower chances of knocks and bumps with no sharp corners, and its thicker legs ensure stability while your kid is sitting on it.
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Embodying the Japandi style with both Scandinavian and Japanese influences, the IKEA POÄNG Children’s armchair (from $59.90) is a smaller version of the bestselling POÄNG armchair. Available in both adult and kid sizes, your little ones can lounge beside you in comfort, too.
The armchair features a birch base, adding natural warmth to the chair for an organic look that fits right into minimalist homes. For parents used to scrubbing out stains, fret not—the armchair cover is removable and machine-washable, making any clean-up convenient and fuss-free.
If your kid prefers more lively patterns, you can purchase colourful patterned armchair cushions separately to swap on top of the wooden armchair frame for variety.
2. Multifunctional, high-quality wooden furniture
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For families with newborns, the Commune x Hegen Changing Cart ($1,242) is an all-in-one system to keep baby essentials within reach and accompany you through late-night diaper changes.
The cart is made with solid oak and plywood, creating a natural wood texture that gives a calming touch to the nursery. It is also covered with an antimicrobial protective coating for extra protection, giving parents added peace of mind.
Even after your baby outgrows the changing table, the changing cart can be repurposed as a table and a functional shelf for storage, making sure that your investment will last beyond the newborn years.
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Minimalist beds for your children don’t have to be too basic. They can still be playful and add whimsy to your room, just like the Big Eyes Reversible Low Loft Bed from Pupupula (from $1,827.50).
Ideal for smaller homes, the loft bed incorporates a play area underneath, creating a cosy space-saving solution that is full of fun. The “big eyes” are storage hooks, giving something with an everyday function a fun twist.
Additionally, the bed is designed with safety in mind, with numerous child-proof features such as rounded corners and anti-slip rubber padding on each foot of the ladder.
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Just when you think the multifunctionality ends there, the loft bed can be flipped upside down into a single-sized bed as your child grows older. Furthermore, the ladder can be repurposed into a wall-mounted shelf in the future, creating a thoughtful design that accompanies your kid through their life stages.
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If you are a frequent host of playdates, the Nobodinoz Eco-Velvet Sleepover Mattress Bean Bag ($338) will come in handy. The bean bag sports a 3-in-1 function that combines a soft play table, bean bag and fold-out sleepover mattress that is easily kept away when not in use.
The plush velvet covering adds a luxe feel to your living room or play area, with side pockets convenient for storing any books or toys. The bean bag is a multifunctional seat that can be used as a bean bag for adults, creating a comfortable rest for family members of any age.
3. Aesthetically pleasing & safe high chairs
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Baby high chairs don’t have to stick out like a sore thumb from the rest of your furniture, since there are aesthetically pleasing options that fit right into your home nowadays. The Stokke Clikk High Chair ($315) features a modern Scandinavian design with beech wood legs that blend in easily with most dining table sets.
Beyond the traditional neutral colours of white, black, and grey, the Stokke Clikk High Chair also comes in cool shades like Fjord Blue and Glacier Green for a subtle pop of colour, allowing it to fit into both warm and cool-toned homes.
It’s easy to clean with no hidden corners and boasts a quick one-minute assembly that’s good for travelling too. The chair is easily adjustable as your baby grows, ensuring that your kid can get a seat at the grown-ups’ table right from the start.
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A similar multi-functional high chair from Bugaboo is their Giraffe Chair (from $449). It comes in different wood shades: neutral wood suitable for the cooler tones of Japandi homes, and warm wood matching the warm tones of mid-century homes.
The chair offers 5 seating solutions with snap-on accessories available for specific age groups like the baby set with a harness or machine-washable plush pillows, making it easy to adapt through the different development stages.
Though it cannot be folded for storage, it can be used without accessories as a solid wooden dining table chair once your kid is 3 years old, becoming a long-lasting favourite chair in your dining area.
4. Minimalist & stylish decorations
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A common home accessory for parents, growth charts are a fun way of tracking your child’s development and a meaningful keepsake in the future. Unlike typical designs that kids might outgrow or lose interest in, the Ta Da Height Growth Chart by Pupupula (from $26) features stylish illustrations with a light-coloured base, easily merging with your wall decor.
Even though it might look minimal from a distance, the illustrations on the growth chart feature playful themes that pique your kid’s curiosity, such as adventuring and the outdoors. It’s also easy to roll up and store as a keepsake of their childhood, as compared to typical wall markings.
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Mobiles don’t have to be just for babies. They can double as hanging art pieces for your child’s bedroom or even the living room. Flensted Hanging Art offers simple and elegant mobiles that cast playful shadows and bring a sense of calm to any space.
Animal-themed mobiles feature prominently in their wide selection of mobiles, so you’re bound to find a design that you and your child will love. These lively designs will spark their interest in animals and nature, while gently lulling them to sleep with their rhythmic movements.
For those looking for bolder designs, colourful minimalist options are also available, adding a fun room feature that’s sure to intrigue every member of the family.
5. Storage solutions that don’t look out of place
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Functional and stylish, the Scandinavian Wood Kids Wardrobe Pacman from Loft Home (from $819) blends seamlessly into your home. The natural wood grain adds warmth to the space, while the Pacman detail brings a playful, retro touch to an otherwise unassuming design.
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The wardrobe serves as practical storage for both kids and adults, with shelves to store clothes, toys, and everyday essentials. The accompanying storage shelf can be installed on either side of the wardrobe or as a standalone unit, with the lower shelves easily accessible to promote independent reading and encourage kids to tidy up after themselves.
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For versatile and portable storage solutions, Weston Storage Boxes (from $20) are a practical and colourful option. Available in 3 different sizes, the simple crate design adds a vibrant touch to your home, with a wide range of shades to match any home’s aesthetic.
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These lightweight boxes can be stacked together to form a standalone shelf to neatly store your kid’s toys, or they can be incorporated as organisers for your shelves. They are also adaptable for various uses around the house, such as sorting everyday household items or the kitchen pantry.
When not in use, they can be folded into a compact form to save space, making them easy to store and perfect for smaller homes.
6. Kid-proof lamps
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Lighting is an essential part of any space, but it can bring a whole lot of headaches to any parents with potential dangers abound. Hence, kid-safe lighting options are important for peace of mind in your child’s room.
If you’re after a stylish lamp without any exposed bulbs, the Edison the Petit Lamp by Fatboy ($145) is a modern take on the classic lamp silhouette. A miniature version of the original Edison lamp, it features rounded corners and a fully covered bulb safe for children. It is also wireless and rechargeable, adding convenience when moving between rooms and versatility for indoor and outdoor use.
It’s super easy to use: children can control the brightness easily by pulling the Fatboy tag on the lamp. Stains are also easily removed using a damp cloth, making the lamp a sleek room feature functional for everyday use.
@fatboy_original Pull the label of our Edison the Petit lamp for instant ambiance. Dim for even more sphere💡 #fatboytheoriginal #indoorinspiration #interiordesign
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For more versatile lighting, Little Bulb Nightlight from Pupupula ($51) is a great option for both parents and kids. Made of food-grade silicone, the nightlight is a soft and shatterproof bulb that is safe for curious fingers.
With 8 levels of brightness, the nightlight provides a warm glow to the room without waking your kid up. A charging base lets you dock it as an elegant bedside lamp, available in different tones to fit any bedroom. Furthermore, the lamp is dust-proof and doesn’t yellow with age, so busy parents don’t need to worry about regular cleaning.
Minimalist kids’ furniture finds
When shopping for kids’ furniture, it’s easy to focus on pieces that match your home’s aesthetic. More importantly, these pieces should be made with child-safe materials and functional for you and your kids’ everyday needs—these finds combine both function and safety for stylish furniture that both kids and parents will love.
For more child-friendly ideas for your home:
- Complete babyproofing guide for new parents
- Parents turn EC bedroom into a kids gym with Taobao furniture
- Kid-proofing your HDB without ruining the aesthetic
Cover image adapted from: IKEA, A Greener Wood, Bugaboo
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