It doesn’t take long for a bedroom to become messy.
Not making the bed every morning and leaving clothes to languish on a chair or worse, the floor, means the space that’s supposed to be your sanctuary can quickly unravel into a state of disarray.
Good storage is key, at any age. A wardrobe and chest of drawers keep clean clothes neatly out of the way and easy to find what you need at a glance. A laundry hamper ensures dirty pieces don’t accidentally get mixed in with stuff that’s freshly washed.
While parents are likely doing the tidying for babies and young kids, having the right storage in place is a great way to teach them to look after their own clothes and form healthy bedroom hygiene habits. Taking the time to teach them how to fold t-shirts and tops by turning them into a game means they’ll have the skills to eventually do it themselves unsupervised, which means less running around for you.
Kids closets are largely miniature versions of adult wardrobes, with a few helpful extras. Things like soft-close drawers and doors mean nap time is never interrupted by loud banging, while low-set drawers enable younger kids to get what they need easily. Double-height rails also help, allowing parents to swap seasonal attire between the two and give access to current outfits for their pint-sized fashionistas.
If you’re looking for new furniture for a nursery or kid’s bedroom, we’ve rounded up the nicest ones below, stacked with child-friendly features. You will find options across budgets and designs that will grow with your little one, making it more of a solid investment than something you might have to upgrade every year.
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H&M Children's rattan cabinet
Dimensions: D41 x W56 x H106cm
A charming cabinet to add to your child’s bedroom furniture, this wicker design is supported by a wooden frame made from Uruguan pine. While there are no rails inside for hangers, there is a shelf, allowing you to organise folded clothes over two levels. Add pull-out boxes to the bottom to organise shoes, blankets and seasonal clothes.
Buy now £149.99, H&M
La Redoute Interiors Archibalde Child's Wardrobe
Dimensions: D48 x W80 x H153cm
Can’t get enough of arches? Us too. Bring the sweet curves to your little one’s bedroom thanks to this La Redoute wardrobe, which boasts numerous spacious compartments behind the doors.
It stands at just over five feet at the tallest point but the clothes rail is set much lower meaning most school-aged children can pick out (and put away!) their clothes themselves. It’s almost perfect: a full-length mirror inside one of the doors would get this piece there.
Buy now £749.99, La Redoute
La Redoute Interiors Kalie House Shaped Wardrobe
Dimensions: D40 x W104.5 x H170cm
While an open wardrobe concept sounds good in theory, with everything on show things can quickly look cluttered. So while we love the idea of this design, it’s probably best saved for a fancy dress or outerwear-only wardrobe. A short rail allows you to hang up long outfits, but if your little one is still a baby, add a tension rod halfway down to create an additional makeshift rail for babygrows and blankets.
Folded clothes have four cubbyholes for easy organisation while the roof can hold accessories and toys.
Buy now £329.99, La Redoute
Next Mustard Yellow Kids Alix Triple Wardrobe
Dimensions: D55 x W132 x H180cm
Fed up of constantly clearing floors of clothes - especially when they’re freshly washed? Instil better cleaning habits in your little ones by investing in a wardrobe where every stitch has its place.
Next’s design has three sections. One for hanging clothes over two rails, a dresser with three wide drawers and a cupboard space with open shelving on the other side. Whether you’re putting away school uniforms, holiday clothes, sports kit or fancy dress, this generous design has somewhere to put all of it.
Buy now £699.00, Next
John Lewis Arc Kids' Single Wardrobe, White
Dimensions: H183 x W80.5 x D50cm
A wardrobe in a more traditional sense, this slim white pine and MDF design with an arch detail has two shelves for folded clothes above and below a wider area with a rail. A separate soft-close drawer underneath is perfect for keeping shoes, keeping them separate from clean washing.
Buy now £465.00, John Lewis
MAMOI Children clothes rail
Dimensions: D32 x W106 x H95
Instilling good habits in little ones is essential, equipping them with skills that they’ll depend on for the rest of their lives. Learning to fold and put away clothes is a great starting point for teaching them about the importance of organisation and cleanliness, while also giving them the stepping stones to forge their own sense of style.
This open wardrobe is best used in addition to traditional storage, but allows them to sort and arrange their clothes in a way that won’t be overwhelming. Two shelves offer tiers for folded items, shoes and a few choice accessories.
The modular design comes in a range of styles and choices, allowing you to pick the right one for their space.
Buy now £84.99, Amazon
Obaby Stamford Sleigh Double Wardrobe
Dimensions: H175 x W110 x D50cm
With babies changing by the day, the pile of their clothes and accessories can quickly become unmanageable. Regular clearouts will help, whether on Vinted, to friends or given to charity shops, as will the right storage to keep outfits in neat order.
Obaby’s double wardrobe makes a great addition to the nursery with a small chest and open shelves sitting alongside a closed door that hides double rails. There’s even space at the bottom to add an additional basket for keepsakes, booties and smaller odds and ends.
Buy now £442.39, Wayfair
Dunelm Remi Double Wardrobe
Dimensions: H185 x W97 x D59.5cm
Older children who have grown out of novelty kids' wardrobes may be seeking something more stylish. Enter Dunelm who has nailed a decent level of storage and sweet charm in one with this double wardrobe with a scallop trim. There’s plenty of hanging space inside and a spacious drawer at the bottom for folded items or shoes you don’t want cluttering up the floor.
This wardrobe is part of a bedroom set that includes a chest of five drawers, a desk or dressing table and a bedside table, all with those gold-coloured handles and pretty trim.
Buy now £379.00, Dunelm
Argos Home Kids Mia 2 Door Wardrobe
Dimensions: H170.1 x W86 x D55cm
This charming pink wardrobe from Argos has plenty of storage space to organise all their things, from a top rail to space for sorting boxes and shoes. The MDF and pine design has been made without doorknobs so there’s no chance of accidentally catching or snagging on a protrusion.
Instead cut out hearts allow little ones to open and close the doors. It’s a tall design at 170cm, so this is a piece best secured to the wall for additional security.
Buy now £230.00, Argos
Mamas & Papas Harwell Wardrobe - Cashmere
Dimensions: L105.4 x 58 x 175.5cm
Looking for a wardrobe that can grow with your child? Mamas & Papas has come up with the ultimate design that can be used to store babygrows and blankets when they’re infants and hang toddler and kids' outfits as they get older.
It’s a low-noise situation with soft close drawers and a sliding door that means you won’t disrupt naptime when you’re trying to get a headstart putting away all their laundry.
Buy now £479.00, Mamas & Papas
The Twinny in Butter
Gloriously cheerful, Mustard Made’s butter hue will make a sunny addition to your little one’s bedroom. Designed for everyone, from the tiniest babies and most tenacious toddlers to fully-fledged adults, this versatile piece of kit will last a lifetime. Inside are four adjustable shelves, four integrated hooks (two on each inside door), two cable handles and two wall attachment points for the utmost safety.
If buttercup yellow doesn’t quite match your interior style, fear not, for Mustard offers 12 lovely hues in total – from lilac and sage green to olive, navy and berry.
Buy now £499.00, Mustard Made
Tayen Montessori wardrobe
Perfect for Montessori households, this handcrafted wardrobe from Hannun has been designed to ensure your little one can develop autonomy and agency. We were frankly taken aback by just how many wood finishes the Tayen wardrobe is available in.
From the pictured olive hue to walnut and antique white, you can be sure there’s an option to suit your child’s style. At 110cm high with a hanging rail and bottom shelf space, it’s a fantastic tool for teaching your child organisational skills and independence.
Buy now £409.90, Hannun
