ABC Carpet & Home
All of ABC’s artisanal goods have cultural origins, sourced from all over the globe with a mind toward reducing carbon footprint. It’s dedicated Home & Planet line particularly delights design- and sustainability-conscious families alike. abchome.com
Allyn Howard
If your walls need a little whimsy and cheer, look no further than the Allyn Howard’s Brooklyn studio, where she’s been painting customized murals and artworks for both nurseries and children’s rooms since 2003. allynhoward.com
Argington
With backgrounds in architecture and art, it’s no wonder that furniture from designers Jenny Argie and Andrew Thorton are tastefully clean and simple. Check out their organic bedding options for worry-free sleep. argington.com
BasicGrey
If cookie cutter nursery rooms bore you out of your mind, hop on over to BasicGrey, which revels in all things quirky. Its children’s wall art, storage barrels and swaddling arts are practically modern art. basicgrey.com
Behr’s Superstore
With over 30,000 square feet of baby and children’s furniture, this Long Island megastore offers one of the largest selections in the Tri-State area—and the friendly and well-informed staff is always ready to come to your navigational rescue. behrsfurniture.com
Bellini
Bellini’s award winning furnishings combine modern day features with old world craftsmanship to create furniture that is both practical and beautiful. Best of all, their convertible products grow with the kids to last the family a lifetime. bellini.com
Bograd Kids
Along with offering luxury furnishings and designer bedding, this premium retail store provides customers with design consultations and floor plans at no extra charge. The pre-curated designer rooms quickly offers busy parents everything they need. bogradkids.com
Casa Kids
Proudly made in Brooklyn, Casa Kids contemporary furniture collections are designed for utility and durability so they last through the years. Better yet, everything is designed with small spaces in mind—perfect for urban apartments. casakids.com
California Closets
The design consultants at California Closets are miracle workers at finding ways to make everything fit. Their adjustable set-ups make transforming age-appropriate furnishings a breeze. californiaclosets.com
DwellStudio
This wholesale designer, most loved for its bold patterns and rich textiles, recently opened a store in Soho. Head on in for bedding, rugs, and more with their very own personality. dwellstudio.com
Kid’s Supply Company
Lauded by the likes of The New York Times, this store serves up a range of baby, kid, and adult furniture collections featuring green, eco-friendly products. kidssupply.com
Iglooplay
Talk about creating learning opportunities. Inspired by the idea that play is essential in development, this company’s products feature a rich variety of sculptural shapes, materials and colors. iglooplay.com
IKEA
Need a bed on a budget? Not a problem in nearby Red Hook, Brooklyn, where the well-known Swedish IKEA offers modern furniture at a low price. Tip: you can reward patient little shoppers with scrumptious Swedish meatballs. ikea.com
Lisa Williams
If you’re among the ranks of those who find clowns to be creepy creatures, former graphic designer Lisa Williams has more pleasant solutions for your wall. Her animal-centric murals are made with kid-friendly acrylic paint to and are customized for your room. welybom.com
Lucky Duck & Friends
English Artist Pippa Scott uses a big splash of colors to create a unique collection of cheery, whimsical animal paintings that capture the joys of being a child. LuckyDuckandFriends.com
Mini Jake
This modern children’s store in Williamsburg offers a vast selection of nursery and playroom furniture, décor, and toys that is sophisticated yet playful. minijake.com
Netto Collection
Amongst the first to delve into stylish design in kids furniture, David Netto prides himself on using only sustainably harvested wood and non-toxic finishes to create safe furnishings that aren’t restricted to a pink-and-blue palette. davidnettodesign.com
Oeuf
Launched by a dynamic French/American duo, this brand offers sustainability-minded European manufactured furniture at a low price—without sacrificing its key principles of quality, practicality and function. oeufnyc.com
Posh Baby & Teen
Selling only the safest children’s furniture for a wide range of ages, this Staten Island store even offers delivery and assembly service for outer borough families. poshbabyusa.com
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture
This popular furniture chain boasts a variety of styles from classic to contemporary (but never out-dated) with a quick three-day delivery turnaround. raymourflanigan.com
Resource Furniture
Resource is about form as well as hybrid function—beds with fold-out desks, expandable tables, and sofa with secret storage all boast chic, contemporary looks. resourcefurniture.com
Restoration Hardware Baby & Child
One of the fastest growing brands in children’s furnishings, Restoration Hardware’s produces classy designs for dreamy nurseries, timeless bedrooms, and more. rhbabyandchild.com
Sam Simon
For that special personal touch, New York City artist Sam Simon creates beautiful murals as well as hand-paints children’s rooms. samsimonprojects.com
Spoiled Rotten Too
Forget the mundane at Spoiled Rotten Too, a whimsical Long Island boutique that hand-picks designer furniture for babies & kids. The in-house painters make their heirloom offerings truly one-of-a-kind. spoiledrottentoo.com
Target
Going on 50 years, this popular retailer continues to offer attractive furniture at even more attractive prices. If you don’t want to wait for shipping, make a visit to the two-year-old store on 116th Street. target.com