Ever felt that kids and a neat house don’t seem to go well together? If you’re living in a compact home with little kids who love to play, you might soon start to feel that their toys are taking over the house. Never fear, help is at hand! These easy-clean storage ideas will help you to keep clutter at bay. You never know, they might even coax your kids to start picking up their own toys! 

Bunk Beds with Storage

Children love bunk beds—and parents are sure to love the built-in storage all around! This combination of closed wardrobes, drawers below the beds and open shelves, all in a cheerful sunny yellow, offer plenty of space to stow away any number of toys. 

bunk bed with toy storage

Storage Cubes

We love these colourful storage cubes that fit neatly into their slots on open shelves! If you can’t find the size you want, try to DIY the bins with cardboard boxes wrapped in colourful paper. Always group like with like: one bin can have animal toys, another can have cars. You could stick images on the front face so that your toddler can help with the organising.

storage cubes for toy storage

Corral Toys in Crates

Here’s a fun and easy way to store toys of all shapes and sizes! Simply corral them in old veggie or fruit crates. You’ll have to sand down the surfaces and smoothen the edges, and perhaps even paint with a layer of non-toxic paints, so that they are safe for little hands.

wooden crates for toy storage

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Make Use of The Space Beneath Beds and Cradles

Make good use of every bit of available space in your little one’s bedroom. Linen baskets or storage bins can be pushed out of sight below the cradle or underneath the beds, and are easy enough to pull out when your child wants to play! 

under bed toy storage

Use Wicker Bins

Wicker bins complement any style of décor, and can be used as a simple catchall for stuffed toys, dolls and ball. If they need to be moved around, get a basket with handles. You can also get the laundry-style bins which have a closed lid to stow away messy toys.

wicker bins for toy storage

Install Seats with Storage

Built-in benches with drawers below are a great addition below any window, or just anywhere where there’s space. When your kids grow up, you can always find plenty of uses for the extra storage!  

bench with toy storage space

Ladder Tales

A lean-to ladder can double up as storage shelves for boxes and bins. Paint it white to suit any colour scheme, or use bright vibrant colours to make it the stand-out storage in the room. A ladder also works well as a bookshelf for older kids.

ladder shelves for toy storage

Build Floating Shelves

Any free wall space can be converted into additional storage space for crayons, colour pencils, books and smaller toys. If you don’t want your toddler to be able to reach, simply position the shelves higher. Do keep in mind that kids love to swing from shelves, so make sure they are very secure. 

Floating shelves for toy storage

Puzzle Organisers

When the Lego numbers start to grow, bins will no longer do. Store them in clear plastic organisers so that the different set themes are separated from each other. You can use similar organisers to store jigsaw puzzle pieces, tiny model cars or accessories for dolls.

puzzle organizers for toy storage

Storage Cubbies

Very easy to DIY, these individual storage cubbies can be custom created to suit the size of plastic trays that you have. Install grooves on the sides so that the trays fit in snugly, and can be pulled out easily even by tiny hands. Use labels if you want to know what each tray holds.

storage cubicals for toy storage

Wall Storage

Pretty and practical, any number of these hexagonal boxes can be added on when the need arises. Use them to store the toys that are current favourites, so that they can be readily accessed. Paint each box a different colour and create a rainbow collection on the wall! 

wall storage for children's toys

Toy Cart on Wheels

Carts with wheels are very handy if your kids like to play in the family room. Create a game out of picking up the toys and rolling the cart back out of sight when they are done! Choose a size that’s easy for your child to handle, but also easy to stash inside your closet.

wheel cart for toy storage

Shelves that Grow with Your Child

These IKEA style adjustable shelves in white cedar can be moved up or down and used to stow away dollhouses, balls, jigsaws, board games and much more. The light coloured wood goes well with any colour palette, the brighter the better.

wooden shelves for toy and collectables

Whenever you’re designing any spaces for your child, make sure to get their inputs so that they feel included. Your children will be far more likely to learn to pick up and put away stuff if they feel they are a part of the plan! For help with the how-tos, do connect with a HomeLane designer.

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