Innovative Storage Solutions for Your Kids' Toys
Check out ways to keep the toys from taking up all the space in your house
The storage requirement of a home reaches a new level when there is a child. Their toys come in all shapes and sizes and you never know which toy your child will want to play with on any given day. So, the storage plan for these needs to consider the available space, organisation, accessibility and, last but not the least, cleaning up after playtime.
Here are a few ideas to help you figure out a storage plan that works for you and your home.
Here are a few ideas to help you figure out a storage plan that works for you and your home.
A cabinet and a cloud-shaped bookcase do the same for this room. The round shelves make a cute display unit for the stuffed toys while the different-sized drawers provide storage for toys, board games and things. Colourful baskets on the open shelves help organise blocks and smaller toys and reduce clutter.
2. Bring containers to the rescue
Every parent knows that the smaller the toys the more troublesome cleaning up becomes. Plastic containers come in handy to keep such toys in place. Sort and store toys according to type or size and don’t forget to label the boxes for an even smoother playtime.
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Every parent knows that the smaller the toys the more troublesome cleaning up becomes. Plastic containers come in handy to keep such toys in place. Sort and store toys according to type or size and don’t forget to label the boxes for an even smoother playtime.
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See how two different types of containers are placed in a set of open cabinets to build a storage unit for toys. Bigger in size, the baskets in the lower row hold stuffed toys and other pieces while the closed plastic boxes in the upper row store smaller pieces, such as blocks and plastic animals. A symmetrical arrangement gives the whole display a neat look.
3. Recycle your handbags
Don’t throw away your large handbags after you are done using them. Reuse them to store the toys. See how toys and books are categorised and stored in these three labelled totes. Easy to hang in any space, for instance on the back of a door, these hardly take up any space.
Don’t throw away your large handbags after you are done using them. Reuse them to store the toys. See how toys and books are categorised and stored in these three labelled totes. Easy to hang in any space, for instance on the back of a door, these hardly take up any space.
4. Get multi-tasking furniture
Ottomans and stools with storage are perfect for people who don’t have the luxury of space. These pieces let you store things like toys in any area of the house, be it your bedroom or the living room.
Ottomans and stools with storage are perfect for people who don’t have the luxury of space. These pieces let you store things like toys in any area of the house, be it your bedroom or the living room.
5. Build a playful exhibit
Babies’ toys are colourful and cute, so make the most of their good looks. Don’t just organise a storage space and hide them; design a pretty corner and display them.
The storage-cum-display unit in this room is built with box shelves in powder blue and bright orange. On one wall are the neatly stacked board games; plastic containers hold smaller toys. The shelves on the edge and the wall next to the window are dedicated more for display purposes. Stuffed animals peep out of a row of wicker basket above while two bigger and fluffy ones take up the lower row.
Babies’ toys are colourful and cute, so make the most of their good looks. Don’t just organise a storage space and hide them; design a pretty corner and display them.
The storage-cum-display unit in this room is built with box shelves in powder blue and bright orange. On one wall are the neatly stacked board games; plastic containers hold smaller toys. The shelves on the edge and the wall next to the window are dedicated more for display purposes. Stuffed animals peep out of a row of wicker basket above while two bigger and fluffy ones take up the lower row.
This colourful area manages to store and display the toys in a balanced manner. The two tall racks have turquoise open boxes and toys in alternate shelves giving the whole display a symmetry. A horizontal rack doubles as a sitting space with light green cushions that match with the boxes lined up beneath, plus as a bench. Large bags are placed on top of the racks and on the side for extra storage.
6. Baskets always help
Keep toys in baskets and your child can set up a play area in any part of the house. Baskets are easy to carry around and you can keep them in any cupboard or under a bed. Cleaning up the toys after playtime is also quicker: just stuff them back into the baskets.
Keep toys in baskets and your child can set up a play area in any part of the house. Baskets are easy to carry around and you can keep them in any cupboard or under a bed. Cleaning up the toys after playtime is also quicker: just stuff them back into the baskets.
And if there is a designated play area, you can just line up the baskets with toys in a corner after your child is done playing.
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What is your go to solution to store your children’s toys? Share your picture in the comment section below
Read more:
5 Fun Activities for Children on Their Day Off
10 Winning Themes for Kids’ Rooms
Tell us:
What is your go to solution to store your children’s toys? Share your picture in the comment section below
Designate an area in your child’s room as the toy corner and design it as a display and storage space. Here a small day bed and a wall piece with tiny shelves are put together for this purpose. A floor lamp next to the daybed makes this spot suitable for some reading as well.