Buying matching nursery furniture together can make planning your baby's room considerably easier. Rather than choosing a cot, changing unit and wardrobe separately and trying to match their finishes and proportions, a nursery furniture set brings complementary pieces from the same collection together.

The first decision is usually whether you need a 2 piece or 3 piece nursery furniture set. Room size, available storage and how long you want to use the furniture should all influence your choice.

Before ordering, measure the nursery carefully and check the individual dimensions shown on each product page. Remember to allow enough space to comfortably open wardrobe doors and drawers and to move around the cot and changing area.

What Is Included in a Nursery Furniture Set?

The exact combination varies between collections, so always check the individual product description before ordering.

2 Piece Nursery Furniture Sets

A 2 piece nursery furniture set commonly combines a cot or cot bed with a matching changing unit or dresser.

This can be an excellent choice for a smaller nursery where a full-size wardrobe isn't required or where you already have suitable clothes storage elsewhere in the room.

A changing unit with drawers or shelving provides useful storage for nappies, clothes, bedding and everyday changing essentials while keeping the main pieces of furniture coordinated.

For even smaller spaces, you may also want to explore our space saver cots.

3 Piece Nursery Furniture Sets

A 3 piece nursery furniture set provides a more complete bedroom solution. These sets commonly combine a cot or cot bed and changing unit with additional nursery storage such as a wardrobe or chest.

They are particularly useful when furnishing a nursery from scratch because the main furniture can be purchased together and designed around the same style and finish.

A wardrobe also gives you significantly more hanging and storage space as your baby's clothing collection grows, potentially making a three-piece set the more practical long-term option for a larger room.

You can also browse our complete collection of nursery wardrobes separately.

Should I Choose a Cot or Cot Bed Furniture Set?

One of the most important differences between nursery sets is the type and size of sleeping furniture included.

Some sets include a standard cot, while others include a convertible cot bed. Cot beds are designed to provide a sleeping space during the baby stage before converting into a toddler-style bed when your child is ready, subject to the design and manufacturer's recommendations.

Our wider cots and cot beds collection includes options in sizes such as 120 x 60cm and 140 x 70cm, so always check which size is included within your chosen furniture set.

A larger 140 x 70cm convertible cot bed can be particularly attractive if longevity is important, while a more compact cot may suit a nursery where floor space is limited.

Think About Nursery Storage

Storage requirements can change quickly once your baby arrives, so it is worth considering more than simply how the furniture looks.

A changing unit can provide an accessible place for nappies, sleepsuits, bedding and other everyday essentials. Some designs include a removable changing top, allowing the furniture to continue functioning as a chest or storage unit when dedicated changing furniture is no longer required.

A wardrobe provides hanging space for clothing as well as additional storage for bedding, blankets and larger items. If you already have fitted wardrobes or another storage solution, however, a two-piece cot bed and changing unit set may offer everything you need without taking up unnecessary floor space.

Browse our dressers and changing units if you would prefer to build your nursery furniture combination separately.

Choose Nursery Furniture That Can Grow With Your Child

Nursery furniture is a significant purchase, so it makes sense to consider how useful each piece will remain as your child grows.

Convertible cot beds can extend the useful life of the sleeping furniture beyond the cot stage. Likewise, changing units with removable changing sections can become conventional nursery or children's bedroom storage.

A well-chosen wardrobe can potentially remain useful well beyond the nursery years.

Check the individual product description carefully, as conversion options and age recommendations vary between furniture collections.

Choosing a Colour and Nursery Style

Matching furniture provides a simple foundation around which you can build the rest of the nursery.

White nursery furniture creates a clean, versatile look and works with almost any colour scheme. Natural wood finishes introduce warmth and texture and work particularly well in Scandinavian-inspired and neutral nurseries, while grey and darker finishes can create a more contemporary look.

Choosing relatively timeless furniture also makes it easier to update the room later using paint colours, bedding, rugs and accessories rather than replacing the main furniture.

Measure Your Nursery Before Ordering

Always compare the assembled dimensions of each individual item with the space available in your nursery.

Measure the cot or cot bed, changing unit and wardrobe separately rather than relying on the overall number of pieces in the set. Two three-piece sets can require very different amounts of floor and wall space.

Consider doorways, radiators, windows and skirting boards as well as the room's overall dimensions. You should also allow practical clearance for wardrobe doors and drawers.

For smaller nurseries, choosing fewer but more useful pieces can often work better than trying to fit a complete furniture suite into the available space.