Finally, a way to contain the madness
Stuffed animals falling off shelves, superheroes poking you behind pillows, and LEGO bricks underfoot (ouch!). If your house is anything like ours, it’s total toy chaos. But rather than resign yourself to a house of disorder, we’ve rounded up the best, most clever toy storage ideas that all but guarantee to work organizational wonders for the toys and gear growing like gremlins. So whether your house is being overtaken by art supplies or a precarious stack of board games, we have a solution for you!
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Best Toy Storage Solution for Stuffies
Problem: A hoard of stuffed animals is crowding your kid out of their bed.
Solution: Stuffed animals have a tendency to multiply faster than rabbits. Take advantage of an unused corner by storing toys in a hanging hammock. Now your little one will have a space on the bed to put their second, third, and fourth-best lovey.
To buy: LittleWoodPiece via Etsy, $43
Best Toy Storage Solution for Jumbled Messes
Problem: The toys are jumbled together in one bin and no one can find the item they want.
Solution: Snag storage containers with individual bins, like IKEA’s Trofast system, but take it to the next level by labeling each one so there’s no confusion as to where each toy goes when playtime is over—making it super easy to find the toy they really want when it’s time to play again. Snag a custom set of vinyl labels from Made by Sunni—they’re not only well-made, but the pictures also make it easy for pre-readers to know what goes where.
To buy: IKEA, $35 & up
Best Toy Storage Solutions for Board Games
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Problem:Â Flimsy cardboard puzzle boxes lead to lost and mismatched pieces while stacks of board games stuffed in a cupboard end up never being used.
Solution: Enlist the help of mesh bags and a storage bin. Not only will they be easily accessible, but the storage bin will up the design factor in your family room and free up closet space.
To buy: 24-count mesh bags on Amazon, $19, storage bins on Amazon, $38
Best Toy Storage Solution for Figurines
Problem:Â Barbie, Ken, and their friends are all looking for a place to crash.
Solution: Your kid will be able to locate Black Panther, Ironman, or Barbie and friends in no time thanks to this toy storage idea that uses an over-the-door shoe organizer. Best part? When you want to keep the toys out of sight, just shut the door.
To buy: Amazon, $26
Best Toy Storage Solution for Book Fanatics
Problem: Your kid’s reading obsession (while great) is bordering on book hoarding.
Solution: Take advantage of walls by installing an open-faced bookshelf so your little bibliophile will have access to all their favorites. If there are too many books in your collection, do a monthly rotation so they all get some love.
To buy: joykids.com, $250
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