Toy storage solutions

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Oct 23

One of the top issues that my clients with young families face, is lack of storage. As we all know, kids toys don’t necessarily fit into the calm and cosy aesthetic that a lot of us aspire to, so finding a way to easily put them away out of sight at the end of the day is a must. Here are some of the best toy storage solutions I’ve come across.

Behind the sofa

This one is for you if you have an L-shaped sofa or a sofa with it’s back not against the wall. Using the back of the sofa as a surface to put some more furniture against, you can use this space to add a sideboard, chest of drawers, or tall baskets to hold toys.

Bench seating with storage

Any piece of furniture that can act as storage as well as serving another purpose, is great when you’ve got a lot of things to store. Bench seating (whether it’s built in or free standing) can be put against an empty wall in any room and act as toy storage as well as somewhere to sit, either opened from the top or with doors on the side.

Window seats

To go a step further, seating which is tucked into the otherwise unused space underneath a window is a great option for adding storage and function. Without taking up too much floor space, this option creates a great place to sit and look at the view whilst also hiding bulkier toys.

Picture ledges

One of my favourite Ikea accessories is the Mosslanda picture ledge because they have so many uses. Smaller toys, like models, legos and cars, can be lined up neatly on them, or they can also be used to display books.

Spice racks

Another handy shelf that can be repurposed is a spice rack - anything that’s slightly larger can be stored in a spice rack and held in place by the rail. Ikea’s Bekväm spice rack comes in unfinished wood, so it can be painted in a fun colour or the same colour as the wall.

Belly baskets and laundry hampers

I love a belly basket, and they can hide so much more than it seems. Favourite toys which get frequently used can be quickly chucked into a belly basket or a hamper and put in the corner, ready to be used the next day.

Under bed pull out drawers

It’s always useful to have some storage which itself can also be hidden away - like drawers which can be pushed under the bed. Get the tallest storage that you can fit under the bed, so that you can store the bulkier toys there if needed.

Repurposed furniture

*Source:* *One Kings Lane Interior Design*

Toy storage doesn’t necessarily have to be white and boxy, if you use a piece of furniture which you love in itself, it will contribute to the aesthetic of the room whilst also having a function. Vintage furniture can be repurposed to act as toy storage, especially in rooms like the living room.

Built-in storage

If you really want to pull out the big guns, a custom built-in storage solution is a very good way of using all of your space to it’s full potential, whilst making customised space for your specific storage needs.

Hanging baskets

An alternative to storing everything on the floor, is to utilise any empty wall space or even ceiling space. Hanging basket storage is fun and is a good solution for soft toys.

Chests and ottomans

Finally - making use of the space at the end of the bed, an ottoman or chest can be used to act as bulky toy storage as well as extra seating in a bedroom.

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