Equipping a nursery or kindergarten is nothing like furnishing a bedroom. The furniture undergoes heavy use, must meet safety requirements and last for years. Here are the criteria that make the difference — and how to frame a project.
Thinking about heavy use
In a group setting, a piece of furniture is used dozens of times a day, by dozens of children. Birch wood or quality plywood, sturdy joints and hard-wearing finishes are not a luxury: they are exactly what stops you from having to buy again in two years.
Safety and compliance
Safety comes first, and several standards apply to furniture and equipment for early childhood:
- Stability and anti-tip design, wall fixings for tall furniture.
- Softened corners and edges, no protruding parts.
- Healthy materials: water-based varnish, free of harmful solvents.
- Low furniture that encourages autonomy and supervision.
- Common standards: EN 1729 (school tables/chairs), EN 716 (beds), EN 1176 (playgrounds/play structures).
Repairable rather than disposable
Truly durable furniture is furniture you can repair. Replaceable parts extend the life of the piece and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) — a key criterion for a responsible nursery and for a public or non-profit budget.
What we make
- Motor-skills modules and psychomotor courses.
- Reading corners and low bookcases.
- Low storage units, named lockers, cloakrooms.
- Suitable tables, benches and seating.
- Barriers, radiator guards, bespoke fittings.
Framing the budget
A group project is costed according to the surface area, the furniture and the installation. A few ballpark figures to situate your request:
| Type of project | Indicative budget |
|---|---|
| A few modules / one corner | 2,000 – 5,000 € |
| An equipped room | 5,000 – 15,000 € |
| Complete fit-out | > 15,000 € |
How a project unfolds
We start from your photos and dimensions, clarify the need, propose a costed sketch, build it in our workshop and then handle delivery (and installation depending on the project). Everything is detailed on the Nurseries & schools page, where you can also request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Does the furniture meet standards?
Yes, our furniture is designed for childcare settings: healthy materials, stability, safety, drawing on the applicable standards (EN 1729, EN 716, EN 1176 depending on the product).
What lead times for a group project?
It depends on the scale. A firm lead time is given to you along with the sketch and the quote.
Do you handle installation?
Depending on the project, we handle delivery and installation. This is specified in the quote.
From what budget are you a good fit?
For group projects, we are the best fit from around 2,000 € of budget.
