Creating an eco-friendly wooden baby room: our ideas and trends

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An ecological wooden baby room

If for you, the arrival of your child should also resonate with your values regarding respect for the earth and ecology, it is entirely possible to furnish a baby's room in that spirit. Indeed, opting for a baby room in ecological wood is clearly a viable option nowadays. It is an opportunity to create a beautiful room in your own image while honouring your wishes and values as you prepare for baby's arrival!

What wood should you use for baby room furniture?

In a baby's room, wood remains the noblest, most durable and most eco-responsible material to choose. As such, it is most often recommended to opt for a complete baby room in wood. There are of course many options on the children's furniture market, and some materials will be more eco-responsible than others, such as:

  • Ecological wood panels (they also have a low formaldehyde content, which is preferable for baby's well-being)
  • PEFC or FSC certified solid wood (these labels indicate that the wood used in the making of the furniture comes from sustainably managed forests)

What criteria should be taken into account for eco-responsible furniture?

A wooden baby room is an excellent choice if you want to create an environmentally friendly room for your child, but the choice of wood is not the only criterion to take into account. Indeed, there are other indicators that will help you ensure you have opted for more virtuous furniture, such as:

  • The use of solvent-free paint (it helps to limit the presence of volatile organic compounds in the room).
  • Furniture made in France (you thus opt for local production through a short supply chain and thereby limit the use of transport).
  • The choice of an ethical brand (it is always better to favour a brand that is committed to the well-being of the planet).

What furniture should you use to properly equip a baby's room?

Whether you decide to furnish a baby boy's room or a baby girl's room, the basic furniture you will need will be similar. Indeed, baby will need a bed of course, but also plenty of storage for their belongings as well as a changing table. We therefore most often recommend opting for the following furniture:

  • A cot with bars for baby
  • A chest of drawers with a changing top
  • A wardrobe for baby

You can opt for the furniture for your wooden baby room separately, but you can also look at a complete set such as our complete baby room NINO for example.

This furniture is an excellent base for furnishing a wooden baby room. After that, feel free to complement it with other items such as a toy chest, an armchair, a play area, etc.

What are the trends for decorating a baby's room?

When it comes to decoration trends for a baby's room, there is something for every taste. In terms of furniture, the combination of white and wood is very fashionable and makes it easy to match pieces with many other colours. What's more, despite changes in décor over the years, white and wood remain timeless.

If you feel like adding colour to the walls, pastel shades are perfect as they are soft and gentle. You can also opt for patterned wallpaper to brighten up the room.

Lately, there has also been a trend towards personalising baby's belongings. Wall decorations, bed linen, clothing — it is possible to have baby's things personalised with their first name. What a lovely idea to make the wooden baby room even more unique.

Why opt for adaptable furniture?

More than just a wooden baby room, you have the option of opting for an adaptable wooden baby room. Indeed, certain pieces of furniture can evolve as baby grows and thus last longer over time. This is particularly the case with the adaptable baby cot, which allows for a transition from a cot to a toddler bed. Choosing a chest of drawers with a removable changing top also makes this item adaptable.

Choosing adaptable furniture makes even more sense if you plan to create an eco-responsible baby room. Your furniture then becomes more durable over time.

Upcycling and second-hand items can also be used in décor!

Finally, still with the idea of creating an eco-responsible wooden baby room, upcycling and second-hand items are perfectly compatible with your project. While they are not recommended for certain items such as the bed and mattress for hygiene and safety reasons, you can absolutely opt for second-hand items, particularly when it comes to décor.

Rugs, curtains, lamps, toys, decorative elements — there are a multitude of things you can choose second-hand. Head to classified ad apps or local car boot sales, where you should find real treasures. Simply remember to clean your finds thoroughly before bringing them into your child's room.