A child’s room is a place where your child spends much of their time – sleeping, playing, and learning. But have you considered what impact your furniture choice has on your child’s health and well-being? Solid wood furniture isn’t just a beautiful decorative element but a long-term investment that creates a safe and healthy environment.
Why choose solid wood furniture for a child’s room?
Solid wood furniture remains popular in children’s rooms for good reason:
Strength and durability – quality wooden furniture withstands even the most active children’s play and can last for generations. This is particularly important in homes with children because even if the surface gets damaged, it can be restored.
Natural and safe – wooden furniture is made from a renewable resource, which is an environmentally friendly choice. Solid wood generally doesn’t contain dangerous chemicals that may be found in synthetic materials.
Easy maintenance – wooden surfaces can be sanded, oiled, or painted when needed, extending the furniture’s lifespan or changing its appearance according to new preferences.
Aesthetic value – each piece of wood is unique with its texture and color, adding warmth and naturalness to a child’s room that fits almost any interior design.
It’s worth noting that the European Union’s new safety regulations have expanded the list of banned chemicals in children’s products, now including endocrine disruptors, respiratory irritants, and substances toxic to skin or organs, making the choice of natural materials even more important.
Which wood to choose?
Riverbank OÜ’s children’s furniture range features three main types of wood, each offering different advantages:
Pine
Pine is the most common choice for children’s room furniture in Estonia:
- Affordable price compared to other wood types
- Easy workability, allowing for various designs
- Cozy and warm tone that creates a comfortable atmosphere
- Sufficient durability for everyday use
Birch
Birch is a denser wood that offers:
- Greater durability with intensive use
- Lighter, more modern appearance that fits contemporary interiors
- Less visible wood grain, more uniform surface
- Higher quality feel
Oak
Oak represents a premium-class choice:
- Exceptional strength and durability even in the most demanding conditions
- Beautiful texture and timeless color
- Durability for decades
- Valuable heirloom that can be passed down to future generations
What to consider when choosing children’s room furniture
1. Age and needs
Before making a purchase, consider your child’s age and needs:
- Toddlers (0-3 years): Safety is paramount – rounded edges, sturdy construction.
- Preschoolers (3-6 years): Need for practical storage solutions for toys.
- School-age children (6+ years): Need for a study corner and adaptability to a growing child’s changing needs.
2. Safety requirements
Safety is critical when it comes to children’s furniture:
- Ensure the furniture has no sharp corners or edges
- Check that the product has the necessary safety certificates
- Avoid finishes containing chemicals
3. Space-saving solutions
Estonian homes are often compact, so it’s worth looking for multifunctional furniture:
- Beds with built-in storage space
- Adjustable beds for growing children
- Tables and cabinets that maximize space utilization
As a solution, Riverbank offers house beds with drawers that combine playfulness and practicality.
Riverbank OÜ’s selection of solid wood children’s beds
Riverbank OÜ offers several solid wood children’s bed options made from quality wood and suitable for children of different ages.
Housebed Deluxe collection
Our most popular product is the house-shaped bed, which provides children with both a playful and safe sleeping place:
- Various sizes: 70×140 cm, 80×160 cm, and 90×200 cm beds for children of different ages
- Finishing options: White varnish or natural varnished surface
- Accessories: Models with practical drawers also available
All our house beds are made of quality pine wood, can bear up to 95 kg, and include a bed base (mattress sold separately).
Why choose Riverbank OÜ children’s furniture?
- Local production – made in Estonia, with over 10 years of experience
- Environmental friendliness – we use renewable resources
- Customization – possibility to order furniture according to your wishes
- High quality – made with modern technology and by experienced staff
Comparison of glulam and solid wood in children’s bed production
With children’s furniture, you may encounter two different wood types: solid wood and glulam. Our overview of the suitability of glulam for children’s bed production explains the differences in more detail.
Advantages of glulam:
- Greater stability – less sensitive to changes in humidity and temperature
- Strength – glulam can be even stronger than solid wood of the same thickness
- Versatility – allows for creating larger and more complex designs
Riverbank OÜ produces birch and oak glulam panels with finger joints and full lamellae, which we also use in making children’s beds. Our production capacity allows us to make panels up to 4000 mm in length, 1300 mm in width, and 15-50 mm in thickness.
How to maintain solid wood children’s furniture
To keep your solid wood children’s room furniture looking beautiful for decades:
- Regular cleaning – use a soft, slightly moistened cloth
- Oiling – depending on the wood type and usage, oil the furniture once or twice a year
- Avoid direct sunlight – prolonged strong sunlight can bleach wood
- Immediate cleaning – if something spills, clean immediately to avoid stains
Consider the future when buying children’s room furniture
Investment in quality solid wood furniture is long-term:
- Adapts to growth – for example, Riverbank OÜ’s Housebed Deluxe 90×200 is suitable for a child to grow with for a long time
- Timeless design – classic wooden furniture never goes out of style
- Reusability – quality wooden furniture can be easily renewed and used for the family’s next children
Solid wood children’s room furniture is an investment that pays off in the long run – in terms of durability, beauty, and creating a healthy living environment. Riverbank OÜ offers quality pine, birch, and oak solutions suitable for every age and taste.
You can find more options in our children’s beds category. For questions or custom solutions, please contact us at +372 509 9151, and we’ll help you find the solid wood solution that’s right for your family.