We’ve done the research for you. As experts in kids' furniture, we’ve created the ultimate guide to finding the best toddler couches, modular seating, sensory-friendly furniture, and space-saving solutions—all designed to grow with your child. Whether you need an affordable option or a high-end splurge, we’ve got you covered.
There are endless styles of couches, seating, and beds but most aren’t designed specifically for kids. The ones that are can have pros and cons depending on factors like space, age of kids, and purpose. Our goal is to bring you durable, safe, and quality pieces for your home that will not only look nice but will grow with your family for years to come. Make sure you bookmark this kid’s furniture guide to keep up with the latest trends.
In this article, we will look at the main pieces of furniture for a kid’s playroom or bedroom: modular seating, couch frames, sensory-friendly furniture, alternative seating + accessories, kid’s table and chairs, kid’s beds.
2025 Best Kid’s Furniture for Playrooms, Bedrooms and Small Spaces
Modular Kids Sofa: Figgy Play Couch
Play Couch Frame: Little Tandem, Bush Acres
Sensory Swing: Savoiz Sensory Swings
Bean Bag Chair: Pottery Barn Anywhere Bean Bag
Kids Table and Chairs: Lalo Play Kit , Ikea Flisat
Kid’s Bed: Crate and Barrel Tucker Sherpa Twin Bed, The Perch Twin Bed by Oeuf NYC, Ikea Reversable Twin Bed
The Best Modular Seating for Your Playroom
Playrooms are one of the most reconfigured rooms in a house. As your child grows and their preferences change, it’s important to be able to restyle your space - which is why we love modular kid’s furniture. It’s easy to change up everything from it’s configuration to it’s covers.
We love the Figgy play couch for it’s durability, safety certifications like GreenguardGold and Oeko-Tex, and light-weight, yet sturdy cushions that can be moved into endless configurations. The best part is that your kids can actually PLAY with it when it’s not being used as a reading nook. The velcro connectors allow kid’s to build forts, ramps, and use their imagination for the ultimate creations. With many different purchasing options, you can find a Figgy to fit virtually any space, even small playrooms or bedrooms.. Use two cushions for a chair if you have a small space and two (2) full figgy sets to make a sectional if your space is larger. The Figgy sofa is 33” x 33” X 4.5” per a cushion or 33” x 66” when in couch shafe, and the rectangle bolsters are 22” x 11” x 11”.
The wedge pillows make the perfect ad-hoc back cushion for a nursing mom or a dad who wants a little back support.
The Figgy is also waterproof, fully machine washable and dryable. This makes it the best toddler couch for parents with small kids who just might happen to make a mess every once in a while. We love that there are different fabric options to match any decor and if your style changes, you can purchase a new cover separately. Dual-purpose furniture is always a win in our book! Figgy is designed to be the best kid's couch, so don’t be surprised if you send it off as dorm room furniture one day!
Figgy has fun accessories, too. Add a kid’s ottoman with their half-moon pillow pack. The pieces connect together to form a kid’s ottoman and come apart and can be used as rockers, which are great for sensory play.
The Figgy pricing starts at $269 with the option to upgrade fabric, add liners, and more pieces.
The Best Modular Kid’s Couch Frames
If you are looking for a more permanent place for your play couch to live, there are modular play couch frames out there too! At the moment, there are two main brands that make a wooden kids couch frame: Little Tandem and Bush Acres. Both have great options that fit the Figgy play couch and the Nugget couch.
The Little Tandem Couch frame comes in a few different options, including their latest release, The Canopy.
Bush Acres also has several couch frame confirmations and makes other Montessori inspired furniture for kids.
The Little Tandem Play Couch starts at $585. Bush Acres couch frame starts at $675.
The Best Sensory Toy Furniture for Kids
Looking for some sensory-friendly ideas for your kid’s? We love love love the sensory swing by Savois. There swing comes in different fabric and color options depending on your preference, but they are all designed to be sensory-friendly.
Sensory swings are designed to provide sensory stimulation through fabric compression and motion. They are often used in PT/OT and other therapies, but truly can be used and enjoyed by anyone (even adults!). Aside from being fun, they have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; along with regulating balance and movement.
The swing can be hard-mounted to the ceiling with the included hardware or installed in a doorway for versatility. This is great option if you are renting and don’t want to do a permanent install.
The swing is designed to hold up to 200lbs making it a kid’s furniture piece that can grow with them. This swing was specifically designed with autism and ADHD in mind and the company uses high-quality, 3rd-party tested fabrics that exceed USA and Canadian safety standards. We like that the company has phenomenal customer service and an excellent warranty.
Sensory swings are generally machine washable and dryable. We recommend putting and Adventure pad or kid’s sofa underneath if you have small children.
The Savoiz Sensory Swing starts at $89.
The Best Alternative Kids Seating and Accessories
A timeless classic is the bean bag chair. It’s soft, easy to move, and doesn’t take up a ton of space. You can find these kids chairs everywhere, in all types of fabrics, and even get them monogrammed. When selecting a bean bag consider the feel you are looking for, some are filled with styrofoam beads and others with cut up memory foam. Both are good options but have very different feels. We recommend a beag bag chair that has an internal bag that contains the filling - you’ll need or want this if you ever want to wash the covers or change them out for a different style.
We love the Pottery Ban Anywhere Bean Bag because it is so versatile. There are lots of kid-friendly and sensory-friendly fabric options to choose, it’s machine washable and has an internal bag that holds the filling. This makes it’s a great toddler seating option. It’s super fun to be able to monogram the cover, too. The bean bag chair is approximately 31" diameter when fluffed.
We prefer a bean bag chair over the Anywhere chair because it’s able to be used by kids of all ages and sizes, where the chair is really designs to be toddler seating.
The Anywhere Bean Bag chair starts at $149.
The Best Kids Tables and Chairs
If you are looking to add a kid's desk or kids' table to your space, consider the ways you’ll want to use it. Is it for crafts? Puzzles? Homework? That will help you figure out what is most important and appropriate for your space.
For a stylish toddler table we love the Play Kit by Lalo. The table comes with two pint-sized chairs and features a minimalist style that will blend in with any decor. It’s easy to assemble right out of the box, too. The dimensions are 23 ⅝ x 23 ⅝ x 19 ⅛ which makes it ideal for a smaller playroom.
The Lalo Play Kit costs $340 for the table plus two chairs. Hint, if you wait for a sale the prices do drop!
If you want a more budget-friendly option, we like the Flisat table by Ikea. What’s really cool is that you can add bins and turn it into a sensory table! This table is bigger than the Lalo Play Kit, measuring 32 5/8x22 7/8 " If you have slightly older kids, the bins are also great for storing legos or magnatiles. Added bonus - if you have a Figgy - the rectangle bolsters create the perfect bench for the Flisat kid’s table.
The Flisat costs $89 and you can add on bins for $3 and stools for $29. The table comfortably seats two kids.
The Best Kid’s Beds
For kid’s beds, you have a bunch of options! Some of the top things we consider when choosing a child’s bed is how long we plan to use it and who will be using it. If you have small children and choose a child-themed bed understand that you may need to replace it sooner as their style changes. Many families use their kid’s rooms as a temporary guestroom, too, so consider if you need a larger bed to accommodate friends and family during visits. If you have multiple kid’s in a room, you may want to look into bunk bed options.
We really like the Crate and Barrel Tucker Sherpa twin bed and full-size bed. It’s low enough to the floor for even the youngest kids, has a soft headboard and frame, but is stylish enough for a big kid or adult - which means you don’t need to swap it out as their preferences change. The Crate and Barrel Tucker Sherpa twin fits a standard twin mattress and is 36" x 51.5" x 88.25”. The full size bed is 36" x 67.5"x 88.25". It’s made of ethically sourced FSC®-certified solid pine and engineered wood framing and touts a Greenguard Gold certification. This is the perfect gender-neutral bed with a hint of sophistication.
The Crate and Barrel Tucker Sherpa Beds start at $799.
Our bunk bed pick is the Perch Bunk Bed by Oeuf NYC. It’s a splurge item but worth it if you are looking for a high-quality piece. This bunk bed comes in two options: full-size top and bottom or twin top and bottom, so it’s a perfect option if you want a larger size bunk bed or if you are looking for a standard size. The pieces are all sustainably made and modular. You can separate the pieces and make them into two beds or even a loft bed by removing the bed underneath. If you need even more space, they have an optional trundle bed add-on, too.
The Perch Twin Bunk Bed by Oeuf NYC starts at $2100.
If you are looking for a budget-friendly modular bed, consider the Ikea Reversable twin bed. The bed can go from a single bed on the floor to a elevated loft bed with space to play underneath. This is perfect for smaller bedrooms where playspace is at a premium. The bed is 78 3/8 " x 41 3/8 " x 45 5/8 " and is perfect for small kids through teens.
The Ikea Reversible Twin Bunk Bed starts at $249.
Conclusion
There are a lot of great seating options for your kid’s playroom. From modular kids seating to sensory swings, you're sure to find something to fit your space and style. We’ve included a list and links to all our recommendations for easy shopping.
Kid's Furniture FAQ
What’s the best kid's couch for small spaces?
The Figgy Play Couch is one of the best modular sofas for small spaces. It is lightweight and transformable into different arrangements. It also can quickly be rearranged into a chair, a table or kids sofa. You can read more about why a play couch is a great addition to your space, here.
Are modular couches worth it?
Yes, modular kid's couches grow with your child and can transform as needed as the child grows. Fort-building, sensory play, reading nook and so many more arrangements are possible with a play couch like the Figgy. We do emphasize that quality is important and not all play couches are created equal. The foam in the Figgy is much higher quality than most play couches on the market.
What is sensory-friendly seating?
Sensory-friendly seating is seating that takes into consideration texture and feel, optimizing the seating for comfort. For people with sensory disorders or sensory sensitivity, fabrics that minimize texture and discomfort are preferred. Couches, like the Figgy, have multiple options to appeal to different sensory preferences.
How can I organize my playroom?
If you are looking for tips on how to organize your playroom, check out these 10 hacks for keeping your playroom decluttered.
How do I refresh my playroom?
If you aren't looking to do a major redesign of your playroom, you can find advice from interior designs on how to refresh your play space. Her advice includes adding coloring, changing up storage, editing your space layout, and creating zones. Our expert designer gives 6 easy ways you can refresh your playroom.
Should I buy a toddler bed?
Parents are often torn on whether to purchase a toddler bed that fits a crib mattress or move right to a standard sized bed. There are a couple of factors to consider. If your crib converts to a toddler bed, it makes sense because there is no extra cost and it's familiar to your child. However, if you are making a purchase, we suggest going straight to the standard-sized bed. There are easy ways to make it toddler-friendly, such as purchasing rails or bumping the bed up against a wall. This will save you time and money in the long run. The average toddler bed only gets used for about a year.
Where can I buy affordable kid's furniture?
If you are looking for additional places to find affordable kid's furniture, look for a reputable retailer like Ikea or Costco. Costco will sell furniture around the springtime in-store and has online furniture year-round. If you live near an Ikea, you'll be able to see and feel the furniture in the showroom. Both offer quality-tested pieces at budget-friendly prices.