The junior Deco edit: 18 stylish buys for kids rooms

Crafted by Hans J Wegner as a gift for his friend’s son, these enduringly stylish pieces are produced using FSC-certified beech and slot together like a pleasing puzzle. The set is sure to inspire a long-held love of good design in young users. £376 for the chair, skandium.com

We all know from Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials that polar bears are noble creatures and now children can experience their majesty and magic in their own room with a hand-tufted rug. £92, amara.com

What’s more useful than a kids seat that your child can wheel around with them? This one is designed to function like a wheelbarrow for a fun take on functional furniture. Designer by Rogier Martens back in2015, it’s still bringing joy today. £247, utilitydesign.co.uk

Perhaps the world’s most famous children’s toy – Lego is an abbreviation of the Danish word for play well – the brand’s beloved blocks make the perfect form for stackable storage – especially when crafted from dark-stained or soap-treated wood. £174.99, johnlewis.com

Give the younger generation a step up (literally) with this practical piece of furniture that’s available in red, beige or black. Ideal if you want your child to reach the kitchen countertop to help out with baking, or be able to get their favourite book from the shelf. £114.88, fermliving.com

Big top style is the ideal way to bring fun and flair to a kids room. With bold stripes on walls and ceilings seen in the playrooms of several interior designers’ offspring – see our edit of inspiring kids room decorating ideas – this duvet set is a way to try out the look without even picking up a paint brush. £27, ikea.com

Whether you love them as decorative objects or as handy stools for little bums, these colourful elephants designed by the lord and lady of mid-century design, Charles and Ray Eames, make a fun addition to kids rooms and play areas. £219, johnlewis.com

Give your kid’s room an injection of summertime cool with this mirror by fun children’s furniture brand EO. Shaped like a traditional lolly, it is the ideal addition above a bed or desk. £98.95, scandiborn.com

Designer Alfredo Häberli drew the fun characters that make up this four-piece cutlery family. Made of mirror polished stainless steel, the set is hardwearing as well as entertaining. Mealtimes will always be fun with these practical dinner guests. £75, georgjensen.com

Who said bookcases have to be boring shapes? Why can't they be animal shaped? This elephant storage unit has just enough space to artfully display favoured toys, books and trinkets. Plus, none of the shelves are higher than little hands can reach. £245, thewhitecompany.com

Investing in pieces of furniture for your child can be disheartening when they grow up so fast, but this design by Peter Opsvik – celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – has the unique selling point of adapting as your child’s needs change. £209, stokke.com

Single bed, chaise longue, sofa… this stylish piece of children’s furniture does it all. Its birch wood frame and spindles give this piece a look that belies its affordability. Plus, its scandi-style looks are unlikely to go out of fashion. £380, argos.co.uk

Reissued for young design fans in a smaller size back in 2005, this classic chair by Arne Jacobsen is also available in pastel blue and white, with powder-coated metal legs in matching hues. £257, skandium.com

Take a dip or a shower with Snoopy, the beloved character from the Peanuts cartoon. Available as a hand towel and a larger bath towel, this set is perfect for youngsters (but likely to be just as coveted by their parents!). From £15.99 for a hand towel, zara.com

Is your offspring drafting tomorrow’s landmarks or doodling pictures of the family home? Either way, feed their creativity and ambition with this miniature and minimalist desk. It’s available in five muted colours and a matching chair is also available. £249, twentytwentyone.com

Kids’ rooms deserve furniture that works hard. This simple but effective bench by Nubie offers a place to sit, but also a place to store toys, books and more. It is available in five shades, but we are rather fond of this ‘Natural Green’ variety. £129, nubie.co.uk

Founded by two dads, Lars Theenhaus, Philip Dabrowski, Bekind. is dedicated to creating sustainable, practical furniture that feeds into children’s imaginations. This chair, they say, is not just a chair – it can also be a step for adults, a coffee table or even a playhouse. From £166, kiddesso.com

Designed by Gaetano Pesce, the ‘Up’ armchair is an instantly-recognisable design icon that can be found in some of the most stylish homes around the world – as well as the most luxurious kids rooms. £1,420, innes.co.uk