Key takeaways
- Floor cubbies let kids reach and put away toys on their own.
- Narrow spice shelves are ideal for displaying children's books.
- Storage ottomans hide small sets and add seating.
- Rotate toys, storing extras in bins in the garage or attic.
- Sort as a family into save, toss, sell and donate piles.
If walking into your children’s playroom feels like walking onto the battlefield, it’s important to know you aren’t alone. From stuffed animals to books, games to craft supplies, children’s toys have a way of amassing to fill spaces of any size. While you might not be able to change the fact that your child leaves half-eaten cookies on the floor, you can take steps to organize playrooms and other toy storage spots within the home. Keep reading to discover the best kids’ closet organizers for keeping bedrooms and playrooms in order.
Utilize Cubbies
Floor cubbies are great for storing toys and books that you want your kids to be able to access on their own. Not only do brightly colored cubbies add interest and fun to a boring room, but they also make it easy to keep items organized. For example, you can tell kids that the blue cubby is for their books since both words begin with the letter “B.”
Spice Things Up With Spice Shelves
Who says spice shelves are just for the kitchen? These narrow shelving units are also ideal for storing and displaying kids’ books, magazines, and coloring books. Encourage your little one to pick out a different book every night at bedtime and to put them back on the shelf the next morning.
Settle on Seating
If your child’s bedroom doubles as a playroom, you might be dealing with some space issues. One of the best ways to stay organized with limited room is to find multi-purpose items, such as storage ottomans that double as extra seating. These furniture pieces are great for stowing Lego sets, Matchbox car collections, and even Barbie clothes. As a bonus, adults can use storage ottomans for seating during play sessions.
Alternate Toys
Whether you overindulged your kids at the toy store or simply received too many dolls and blocks for Christmas last year, you might be looking for a way to pare down your playroom. If you haven’t sorted through your kids’ collection in a while, think about doing it as a family. You can make piles to save, throw away, sell at a yard sale, and donate to a nearby thrift store or charity. Additionally, you can cut back on clutter by rotating out the toys that aren’t in favor at the moment. You can store these items in plastic bins and tuck them away in the garage or attic. Then, when your kids are bored, bring out one of the containers of old toys. It’s almost certain that they’ll feel new again.
Contact Us for a Wide Selection of Kids’ Closet Organizers
Whether you need help organizing your kids’ bedroom closet, playroom, or toy room, the team at Closet World can help. We offer a range of closet design solutions to meet your family’s needs with regard to both form and function. Our goal is to maximize storage space in your home while ensuring all your belongings are well arrayed and easy to locate. Ready to get started? Call today or download our closet organization catalog online.
Frequently asked questions
How do I store kids' toys in a small space?
Use multi-purpose pieces such as storage ottomans that double as seating, floor cubbies kids can reach on their own and narrow shelves for books. Rotating toys in and out of storage keeps the room from overflowing.
What is toy rotation?
Toy rotation means keeping only some toys out at a time. Store the rest in plastic bins in the garage or attic. When kids are bored, bring out a container; the toys often feel new again.
How can I get kids to put toys away?
Make storage easy to reach and easy to remember. Brightly colored cubbies help; for example, the blue cubby can be for books, since both words start with B. Shelves at kid height encourage returning books each morning.
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