Have three children in the span of 18 months: check. Design new eco-conscious line of children's furniture: check. We're not going to question where they get their energy from, but clearly Bob and Nicole Springer have poured a lot of it into Spot on Square - a new collection of furniture for kids that celebrates clean, simple lines and is produced in an earth-mindful way.
Bob is an Industrial Designer and Nicole a teacher and now both are parents to three children so they approach their creations with both a solid design sense as well as an appreciation for what both children and parents need and want from their furniture. In their words, "The brand is centered on three pillars that serve as a framework; sustainability, safety and purity in design."
Their first series is called Hiya - a nickname their daughter gave to her twin brother. The entire line uses non-toxic, low VOC paints and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) made from recycled and reclaimed materials. The MDF can be paired with bamboo wood, a sustainable choice, or birch wood.
The Hiya series consists of a crib ($675-925), toddler bed ($449-625), dresser ($735-925), nightstand ($399-525), shelf unit ($499-625) and changing tray ($175-225). The collection will be available the first week of March and can be pre-ordered at Spot on Square.
They are also introducing a series of wall decor, also made of MDF (can be painted white, orange or gray), birch or bamboo ($45-65) with illustrations by Joon Lee.
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We're shopping for our first nursery furniture for a July due date. I love the look of the Hiya, but wish the crib would convert into the toddler bed. In our browsing it looks like the Oeuf and Argington cribs replace all 4 sides to create a toddler bed that looks like a toddler bed, not a converted crib. That really appeals to me. Does anyone have experience with this? Should the toddler conversion be a factor in investing in a crib? I can guess, but I really have no idea what my kid is going to be comfortable with 2 years from now. Decisions, decisions...
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Personally, I think toddler beds are unnecessary...transition to a toddler bed and then transition to a regular size bed...it's just a bunch of extra purchases for bedding and mattresses and what not, along with extra things to store when the toddler bed is outgrown. (it happens quickly) Plus, if another little one comes your way, you'll need the crib! Our little one is almost out of his crib and will be moving to a standard twin soon. We'll be attaching a guard-rail for safety. The crib in this post is gorgeous...wish I'd known of it when I was pregnant! So that's my 2 cents worth. Congrats on your new baby!
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It looks alot like Oeuf. Toddler beds actually use the same mattress as your crib and the same bedding. Toddler beds are nice if you don't have alot of space.
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