Manufacturing of children's furniture

Many parents, equipping a nursery, are faced with the difficulties of choosing furniture. Products should be of high quality and comfortable, while children should like all the elements. There is a wide selection of products in furniture stores, but it does not always meet expectations, so you can try to create several models yourself.

self-made furniture for the nursery
You can try to create furniture for a children's room yourself.

What you need to make children's furniture

In modern furniture production, quality standards are not always adhered to, trying to save money and make products cheaper. Savings can not always be considered justified. Low-quality products can harm the health of the baby. DIY children's furniture is the right approach to solving the problem.

quality homemade furniture
You can be sure of the quality and reliability of your own furniture.

The furnishing of the children's room must meet the necessary conditions. The main thing in this business is to provide the baby with safety. When creating furnishings, choose streamlined shapes so that the child cannot accidentally get hurt. If the child is very young, you will need to cover most surfaces with soft material.
streamlined furniture
Preference should be given to furniture with a streamlined shape.

When choosing materials for interior items, carefully study all the nuances, because in children, the body is the most vulnerable.
quality material for furniture
Do not skimp on the quality of materials for future furniture.

Materials and tools

Toddlers are careless about furnishings, materials must be strong to withstand all the stress from games.

baby in the nursery
Remember that little ones are very careless when playing.

It is important to choose products with an environmentally friendly composition. Do not buy chipboard, because the sheets emit formaldehydes, which can cause an allergic reaction not only in a child, but also in adults.
chipboard sheets
Chipboard sheets are not suitable for making children's furniture.

Well suited for the production of children's furnishings MDF boards. They do not contain harmful substances and are strong enough to cope with all loads.
mdf slabs
Preference should be given to MDF boards.

Consider as materials for creating furniture for children:

  • MDF boards;
  • wood mass;
  • high quality plywood;
  • padding and fabrics from natural raw materials.

quality plywood
High-quality plywood is also suitable for making children's furniture.

Be sure to check the relevant product certifications before purchasing from a store. If possible, avoid using varnish as a coating, because many harmful substances can often be found in the composition. Better focus on polish.
purchase of material
It is better to refuse varnished materials.

From auxiliary materials for work, choose screws or self-tapping screws. Nails are not particularly reliable as fasteners and are dangerous for children.

screws and screws
Discard nails, use self-tapping screws and screws.

There are products that need to be covered with fabric trim. In this situation, it is better to give preference not only to durable, but also safe materials.
upholstered furniture for the nursery
Some items can be covered with a soft finish for added safety.

You will also need to acquire various types of fittings (corners, handles, door closers) and decorative elements.Do not forget that all components of furniture must be reliable and safe, cost is not the main thing in such a matter.
fittings for upholstered furniture
Choose only high quality fittings.

Drawings and diagrams, furniture manufacturing process

To create furniture for a children's room with your own hands, you need to draw up drawings and assembly diagrams. This is a must. The sketch will be the base for the drawing, it reflects the key features:

  • the shape of the object;
  • dimensions;
  • number of details;
  • design.
drawing of children's furniture
The sketch will be the base for creating the drawing.

Self-production of furniture products is a difficult and interesting task. If you have the right equipment and skills, you can create unique models that are not only safe, but also visually attractive.

furniture equipment
The right equipment will allow you to create interesting models.

You don't have to be a regular subscriber of specialized groups to understand the specifics of work. It is enough to get acquainted with the basic recommendations.
skills for DIY furniture making
To do it yourself, you can go over the basics.

In the process of making furniture, rely on diagrams and drawings in order to avoid irreparable mistakes. If the child helps with the work, carefully supervise the process and follow all the tools and details.
child help
If a child is involved in the process, carefully monitor his safety.

Crib

If the sleeping place for the child is made according to all standards, then it will be able to favorably affect the posture and the general condition of the baby. Initially, you need to start drawing up a drawing and calculate the dimensions. Each element of the bed is created separately. In the future, you should connect the components with each other.

example of a drawing of a baby bed
This is an approximate drawing of a crib.

The main nuances to consider when making furniture for sleeping:

  • to create a berth, MDF sheets are most often chosen, each sheet should be no thinner than 2 cm;
  • parts of the movable type are best made from a base, which has a thin structure, the optimal thickness of the curb strips is 1.2 cm;
  • the component parts are connected with strong glue, or you can use screws or metal corners;
  • if the finished copy needs to be fixed on the wall surface, plastic dowels or screws will do.

DIY children's bed
Following our instructions, it will be relatively easy to make such a bed.

Children's furniture should meet the needs of the child as much as possible, so you cannot do without assembly instructions:

  1. Collect the backrests that are at the headboard and at the foot of the bed. Connect them to the legs.
  2. Prepare the base for the mattress. To do this, attach metal corners to the area of ​​wooden sidewalls. Fix the lamellas from above. Self-tapping screws are required for work.
  3. Place the mattress on the frame.
  4. Add bumpers to the side areas that will perform a protective function.
  5. If necessary, decorate the finished product with decorative elements.

collecting baby cot
Assemble the finished structure gradually, following the instructions.

When doing installation work at home, keep in mind that the furniture should be suitable for the child's height.

Side table

A small table is a necessary item in a baby's room. Children often draw, cut out figures from paper, and do modeling. All these actions develop the child's thought processes and imagination. For such activities, you will need a table. The simplest option would be a tabletop with four legs.

children's table
A kid can use such a table for games, drawing.

To create a piece of furniture you will need:

  1. Make markings for the frame. To do this, outline a rectangular shape on the underside of the countertop, the indent from the edges should be at least 5 cm.
  2. Outline the legs of the future table by placing the bars in the corners of the rectangle.
  3. The frame of the tabletop should not be at the very edge, place it at a distance that corresponds to the width of one leg.
  4. Lock the frame under the table top.
  5. Attach the legs to the frame area.
  6. Sand the coating using two types of sandpaper.
  7. Cover the table with water-based paint.

children's table with their own hands
Following our instructions, you can easily make such a table yourself.

If the room is tight enough, consider creating a foldable structure that can be stored in a closet or under a bed.
DIY folding table for children
If you have enough experience, try making a comfortable folding table for your child.

High chair

With accurate drawings and materials ready, you can start creating a simple highchair.

example of drawing of a highchair
This is an example of a drawing of a highchair with dimensions.

Action plan:

  1. Calculate the length of the legs, the excess needs to be sawed off with a hacksaw.
  2. Form jumpers that will secure the frame in the seat area and secure them to the support member. To enhance the effect, use furniture glue.
  3. Attach the seat and backrest to the structure with self-tapping screws.
  4. If the details seem disproportionate, use a hacksaw to fix them. Minor irregularities can be removed with an emery sheet.
  5. Decorate the product to your liking.

baby chair decor
You can decorate the finished chair to your taste.

To make the homemade child's chair comfortable, ask your child to test the new product.
checking the highchair
Be sure to make sure that the child is comfortable and comfortable in such a chair.

There is nothing super complicated in the independent creation of furniture for kids, the main thing is not to be afraid to start work. Even if everything is not perfect the first time, mistakes can be corrected. Such products in the house will be a symbol of care and love.

Video: how to make a children's table with your own hands

Photo of children's furniture, which can be taken as a sample for self-production

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