You don’t need to spend a lot to keep your kids’ toys in order. With some imagination and practicality, you can turn mess into neatness without emptying your wallet.
Basket Tower
Stack baskets in a tower for easy access and storage. I use this idea in our playroom to store toys that are used often.
Check these products out:
- Stacking System Baskets: Make your playroom better with stacking baskets for toy storage that’s arranged and easy to get to.
- Wooden Basket Stacking Rack: Add a strong wooden rack for a toy arranging idea that’s stylish and works well.
- Wicker Baskets with Handles: Pick wicker baskets with handles for easy carrying and stylish storage in any room.
Wall-Set Baskets
Put baskets on walls to store toys and keep the floor clear. I did this in the hallway for quick and easy access to favorite toys.
Useful items to consider:
- Set of Wire Wall Baskets: Keep toys arranged with these strong wire baskets, great for putting on walls in any space.
- Wall Stacking Bins: Make the most of hallway space with stylish bins on the wall, making sure toys are neat but easy to get to.
- Metal Hanging Basket Set: Add a nice touch while arranging toys with these helpful hanging metal baskets.
Do-It-Yourself Toy Moving System
Move toys around to keep playtime new and arranged. Every few weeks, I switch out toys to keep my children interested.
Items that may come in handy:
- Plastic Stacking Bins with Tops: Arrange toys by type for easy moving and a new playtime experience every few weeks.
- Wall-Set Shelf Unit: Make the most of space by showing some toys while keeping others stored neatly.
- Weekly Wipe-Off Calendar: Plan moving times easily, making sure there’s a set and varied playtime routine.
Shoe Boxes Given New Life
Decorate shoe boxes for a fun and cheap storage idea. We use them for art supplies and small toys in our art area.
Explore these options:
- Decor Washi Tape Set: Make shoe boxes brighter with colorful tapes for a fun and custom touch.
- Acrylic Paint Markers: Change your storage boxes easily with bright paint markers for creative designs.
- Do-It-Yourself Sticker Pack: Add your own touch to your boxes with a pack of do-it-yourself stickers for lots of creativity.
Use Space Under the Bed
Slide thin boxes under beds to store extra toys. This has helped me save space in my kids’ small rooms.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Thin Under-Bed Stacking Bins: Make the most of space by sliding these thin bins under any bed in your house.
- Material Stacking Baskets: Keep toys arranged with strong and stylish material baskets that fit under the bed.
- Under-Bed Stacking Containers with Wheels: Roll these containers in and out from under the bed easily to get to toys quickly.
Give Old Furniture a New Purpose
Convert an old bookcase or chest of drawers into a place for toys. In my case, an antique wooden cabinet has become the ideal spot for storing puzzles and art supplies.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Vivid Toy Holders: Put vibrant holders on your old bookcase for simple arranging and a pop of color.
- Tag Creator: Use a tag creator to clearly label containers and make sure toys are stored neatly.
- Shelf Separators: Put shelf separators in your cabinet to make nice sections, which will help you use the space well.
Tag with Affection
Tagging bins and boxes might seem basic, but it really changes things. My kids like to help with this, using stickers and drawings.
A few relevant products:
- Vivid Stacking Bins: Arrange toys easily with these vivid bins, making it fun for kids to tidy up.
- Take-Off Sticker Tags: Help kids be creative by letting them make and put on their own fun sticker tags.
- Kid-Safe Markers: Let kids personalize their tags with these bright markers that are easy to clean.
Use Upright Space
Put up shelves to use wall space that isn’t being used. Our narrow wall now stores books and small toy bins well.
Try these:
- Wall-Set Bookshelves: Put up smooth bookshelves on the wall to keep books arranged and easy for children to get to.
- Stacking Bins: Use stacking bins to make the most of space and keep toys arranged neatly and easy to find.
- Movable Wall Shelf Units: Add units with shelves that can be moved to change your storage for toys and books well.
Use See-Through Plastic Holders
Clear holders let kids see what they have, which makes tidying up easier and faster. I’ve noticed it helps my kids pick out and put away their toys on their own.
Possibly handy products:
- See-Through Plastic Stacking Bins with Tops: Help your kids quickly find what they want with see-through tops, making the play area less messy.
- Toy Stacking System Containers: Pick containers that stack to get the most storage while keeping toys easy for your kids to get to.
- Tag Slots for Stacking Bins: Make arranging easier by tagging the bins, which helps your kids choose and tidy up their toys.
Do-It-Yourself Hanging Storage
Use material and a little sewing to make hanging storage bags. I made some for my daughter’s room, and they hang perfectly in her closet.
A few helpful options:
- Material for Sewing Work: Pick bright materials to make custom hanging storage bags for your child’s room.
- Starter Sewing Sets: Start sewing your hanging bags with a full sewing set that’s easy for learners to use.
- Closet Wall Fasteners: Put up strong wall fasteners to keep your do-it-yourself bags hanging safely.
Give Old Drawers a New Purpose
Old drawers can be painted and used as trays for under-bed storage. We painted a set in happy colors for my daughter’s room.
A few things you might like:
- Furniture Paint Set: Change old drawers with bright furniture paint for a fun, custom touch in any room.
- Drawer Wheels: Add movement to your storage idea with wheels that are easy to put on for under-bed drawers.
- Vivid Stacking Bin Tags: Arrange toys neatly with colorful tags for finding things quickly and easily in spaces for kids.
Color-Sorted Systems
Use colors to sort different types of toys for easy arranging. At my house, blue bins are for blocks and red ones are for puzzles.
Give these a look:
- Set of Vivid Stacking Bins: Arrange easily by using colors for toy types with these helpful stacking bins.
- Color-Sorted Tag Stickers: Make your color system better with tag stickers that are easy to put on for clear seeing.
- Kid-Friendly Shelf System: Make a play area that’s easy to get to and arranged with a strong, colorful shelf for easy cleanup.
Make a Toy Library
Set aside a small area as a ‘toy library’ where toys can be ‘taken out’. This helps kids learn to be responsible and keeps the play area arranged.
A few choices to try:
- Wooden Bookshelf System: Arrange toys in a stylish and easy-to-reach way with a strong bookshelf. Make your child’s play area better today!
- Toy Stacking Bins: Make cleanup easy and teach kids to be responsible with colorful bins. Make arranging fun for your kids!
- Child’s Checkout Machine: Help kids learn through play with a fun checkout machine. Help them learn to be responsible with each ‘checkout’!
Magnetic Strips for Metal Toys
Put magnetic strips on walls to store metal cars and figures. My kids find this fun and like to play with it.
Some handy options:
- Strong Magnetic Strips: Make your kids’ play area better with strong magnetic strips for storing toys easily and having fun.
- Peel-and-Stick Magnetic Tape: Arrange metal toys without effort by using peel-and-stick tape on your walls.
- Magnetic Wall System: Make a fun display while keeping toys neat with a magnetic system on the wall.
Custom Closet Ideas
Change your child’s closet with shelves that can be moved. This has saved me a lot when it comes to arranging clothes and extra toys.
These products might help:
- Movable Closet Shelf System: Change your closet space for toys and clothes with shelves that can be changed as needed.
- Stacking Bins with Tags: Sort toys well with tagged bins for a closet that’s neater and less messy.
- Closet Rod System: Make the most of hanging space by using a rod system for more clothes and fewer wrinkles.
Over-the-Door Organizers
These organizers are great for small toys and things. I use them in my son’s room for figures and small cars.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Over-the-Door Hanging Toy System: Make the most of space and keep toys arranged without effort. Perfect for small cars and figures.
- Kids Hanging System with Slots: Sort and store small toys neatly. Great for cutting down on mess in kids’ rooms.
- Multi-Slot Over-the-Door Storage: Tidy up your child’s room easily with this useful over-door storage idea.
Stacking Crates
Crates stacked up give great storage and can be moved around as needed. We use wooden crates for books and games.
Might be a good match:
- Wooden Stacking System Crates: Arrange toys well with strong wooden crates that can be stacked and moved around easily.
- Upright Book Stacking Crates: Keep your books neat and easy to get to in these stylish and useful upright crates.
- Wooden Toy Stacking Bins: Tidy up your space with helpful wooden bins that are great for arranging toys and games.
Use of Pegboards
Pegboards are great for hanging light toys and tools. In our playroom, they hold art scissors and ribbons.
These products might be useful:
- Pegboard Hook Set: Make the most of your pegboard with hooks that can be used in many ways for storing toys and tools without effort.
- Plastic Pegboard Bins: Arrange small art items easily with these helpful pegboard bins to keep everything close by.
- Pegboard Shelf Kit: Add more storage space with shelves that are great for holding books, small toys, or art supplies.
