Are toys taking over your house? Are you running out of storage ideas? If you feel overwhelmed and are out of space, use these simple solutions for the best toy storage.
With the quick accumulation of toys, I understand how this can be hard to manage. Each birthday, each holiday, for no reason at all really, my daughters are constantly receiving toys, which of course, are greatly appreciated.
Nonetheless, I do donate toys a few times a year, but for the most part, my girls love to play with all of their toys. So it is definitely hard to part ways with all of their lovely items.
So I have had to brainstorm and figure out how I can maintain some order to the toy pile.
Through these seven ways to utilize all types of free space in your home, you will also be able to find a spot for every doll, Lego, train set, remote control truck, Barbie, block set, book collection, and more.
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Solution 1: Use Wall Space Wisely
In bedrooms and playrooms, use your wall space to the best of your abilities. There are so many options out there to give you additional shelving and space to put various items.
Shelving storage variations are a great solution to putting bins, books, and categorizing like items.
I have found that if you put items together or by category and stick to putting them back the same way, your kids will actually learn to do the same.
So play that clean up song and you will magically be able to see the carpet again!
Other wall items that are awesome and totally functional are floating shelves, crate wall decor, mail/command center wall items, and other wall shelving decor.
These items allow you to store arts and crafts that perhaps you don’t want your kids to break into unless you are really watching their every move.
I know that my mother never trusted me to be alone with markers or scissors – and for good reason. My sister did end up cutting her own hair once. It happens, but with shelves up high enough, it can be less likely.
Solution 2: Look to the Ceiling
Remember those little hooks that you could use for hanging plants inside the house? Those are actually amazing hooks for toy storage.
You can use hanging baskets, floating closet shelves, and other storage items to hook from that old school hardware.
I love this beautiful swing shelf Aunt Margie bought my girls. It is dainty and it helps out in holding a few stuffed animals too.
Also, you can use nets that hook to the ceiling to store stuffed animals. Of course, for the sake of avoiding loneliness, make sure you rotate your stuffed animals so that the kids can play with them all.
You never know – the stuffed flamingo may have feelings!
Solution 3: Stack It Up & Roll It Too
Stackable storage options are great for like items as well. Legos, train pieces, and more can be used in these stackable bins.
Also, for those puzzle collectors out there, Melissa and Doug created a stackable puzzle storage item that is great so that your kids can quickly access their favorite puzzles.
Target has some awesome rolling carts out right now and they are perfect for storing craft supplies, figurines, books, and more.
With these products, you will be able to fit it all!
Solution 4: Underneath It All
Utilize the space under their beds, the couch, and other furniture that has some space to work with. You can use rolling storage bins or any shorter size bins out there.
If you need to prop these pieces of furniture up for extra space, use these lifts which are featured in another closet organizing post.
Overall, using the space under your furniture gives your area a cleaner look and it allows for a clutter-free environment as well.
Just remember to measure your spaces before you purchase.
Solution 5: Fully Functional Furniture
With so many furniture companies today realizing that people are more likely to buy multipurpose pieces, you can really find some fabulous storage.
These various furniture items are stylish and fit all types of decor styles.
Who would have ever thought that an ottoman or a coffee table could be a place for toy storage? It is just wonderful and leaves you in control of the toy pile.
Plus if you purchase items like these, your kids could have access to toys all over the house and it would allow for an easy clean-up process too.
Solution 6: The Door is Dynamic
Another overlooked place for toy storage is the door. Just think about how many of those you have in your house.
Talk about unlimited possibilities.
Who doesn’t want Superman and Barbie dolls hanging from their doors?
You can put an over the door organizer in place for dolls and action figures. It is also great for those baby doll accessories too!
Also, there are shelves that you can put over the door for additional book storage solutions too.
With books, I have found that after Sadie turned two, I really use the library more and more to borrow books.
Not only do books add up but they take up a ton of space, so sign up for a card at your local library and borrow books more than you buy them.
Of course, there will always be books like Dragons Love Tacos and Uni the Unicorn that can’t just be borrowed.
Solution 7: Toy Storage Decor Options
With all storage options, there are plastic bins and then there are beautiful decor items.
These definitely cost more money, but they are just so much better looking than plastic!
Don’t forget when you think you are finally over the toy stage, there will be the next stage, and that will need storage too.
So justify your spending and splurge on these decorative storage bins.
The Toys Are Put Away!
Finally, the clean-up process is easier!
The toys all have a home and you are no longer stepping on them or around them.
Enjoy the new decluttered look of your home!
& Remember
Start with the Bed,
Juliet
