Online - April 20, 2006

Room to Grow

Ducduc Furnishings

Once upon a time, the typical kid’s room consisted of a prefab crib, frilly bumpers, and the requisite La-Z-Boy rocking chair.

Today, it’s ta-ta, tacky, and hello, Ducduc.

The Soho-based furnishings company is giving the nursery a much-needed shot of self-expression and versatility. Boldly colored textiles (300-thread-count sateen cotton sheets, mod merino blankets) will spark a child’s creativity (not to mention yours).

Furniture — everything from bunk beds to changing tables that morph into dressers later on — is made of natural woods like birch and ash and is finished with fun lacquer colors.

The latest addition? Rockers constructed of 100 percent sustainable hardwood, vibrant recycled polyester, and enclosed arm panels built for nursing — and beyond.

Because therein lies the beauty of Ducduc: All of their pieces are designed to grow with a family.

And so it was that Mother Goose finally met midcentury modern and everyone — babies, kids, and tasteful parents — lived happily ever after.

Available online at ducducnyc.com.