Clever DIY Toy Organizing Solutions
Toys, toys, toys! They tend to be everywhere you look if you have kids, grandkids, or run a daycare. It’s kids’ nature to play with all sorts of toys; sometimes they don’t always put them away. But once you get all the toys organized and set a system in place, it’s going to be a lot easier to get the kids on board with keeping things neat. These 20 Creative DIY Toy Storage Ideas are precisely what you and your kids need!
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Storing toys doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. You can easily use a few hacks, hit up your local dollar store, or use your skills to craft items to help get everything in order. Most DIY toy storage solutions take minimal effort on your part. You just need to decide what type of solution will work for you. Once you get it all figured out and it’s clicking for the kids too, you will be so happy with the results. Take a look at these easy DIY toy storage ideas to get started!
20 Creative DIY Toy Storage Ideas
- Space Saving. With every new toy comes the question, where am I going to store this. Here several ideas for creating more room for your space.
- Stylish Storage. New and modern ways to arrange your child’s toys that look great but are still functional.
- Easy Clean Up. Rooms that have been organized properly will allow children to pick up with ease and learn the skills to gather their belongings in a timely manner.
1. DIY Toy Storage Ottoman
Sustain My Craft Habit made this ingenious toy storage ottoman. It’s easy to make and the perfect solution for hard-to-organize toys. Use it for blankets, stuffed animals, pillows, and anything else you want out of sight.
2. Kids Pull Down Table
This is a unique DIY toy storage solution! My Love 2 Created inspires the perfect storage for small toys in a kids pull down table.
3. IKEA Lego Table Hack
Legos can take over your life when you have kids! The Handyman’s Daughter came up with the perfect solution for Legos! This IKEA hack is easy to make, and the kids will love it.
4. Wooden Crate Toybox
Candy Jar Chronicles got creative and made this easy toy storage crate. It has wheels so it’s easy to move and it looks gorgeous!
5. DIY Hot Wheels Storage
If you have a lot of toy cars to get organized, this Hot Wheels display shelf is perfect for you. See Lindsay made this genius shelving solution in no time!
6. Under bed storage with a train table
Train tables can take up a lot of space, but kids love them. Making Joy and Pretty Things offers the idea to use under the bed storage. Now the kids can play, and it’s out of the way.
7. Stuffed Animal and Soft Toy Storage
Stuffed animals don’t have to take over your home. Make an adorable stuffed animal storage like Hometalk did! They’re easy to make, and your kiddos will go wild for them.
8. Treasure Chest Toy Box
Your kids will feel pretty special and excited when they have their very own pirate treasure toy box. They will be more than happy to fill it up! Houseful of Handmade blew this idea out of the park!
9. Metal Can Toy Storage
Susan at Organized 31 used an old tin can and turned it into an excellent toy storage container for her kids. This brilliant idea looks great and was easy to make too.
10. DIY Toy Storage Bag
This drawstring toy storage bag is adorable! Sum of Their Stories shows you exactly what you need to make one with easy-to-follow steps. Carry blocks, dolls, or anything else in these cute bags.
11. DIY Crate Stools for Toy Storage
My toy room is filled with stuffed animals, dolls, and books that my little guy loves to play with. I cannot wait to try these DIY crate stools from Hometalk and see how much space it frees up.
12. Super Hero Toy Storage Jar
The Country Chic Cottage has an amazing idea for organizing small toys that are so painful when you step on them. Your children will not only love using these for storage but will also enjoy making these Super Hero Toy Storage Jars.
13. Playroom Organization Ideas
What child wouldn’t like to sit in this little cozy corner and use their notebook or create a unique craft? A Blissful Nest offers Playroom Organization Ideas by using this rod and bucket storage system to keep everything organized and in place for quick and easy use.
14. Upholstered Wood Crate Storage Seat
This Upholstered Wood Crate Storage Seat featured on The Craft Patch is ideal for those of us who have children who love to hide things. The seat is perfect for sitting on while reading a book, as well as storing them.
15. Leaning Bookcases with Storage Boxes
Add a sense of style and organization to your child’s room by displaying children’s treasures or storing toys in the boxes with these Leaning Ladder Bookcases from Apartment Therapy.
16. Basket and Bins Storage
Colorful baskets and bins are perfect for storage of small items to help small children pick up and keep their room clean. This idea can be found at Because Mom Says.
17. Rainbow Ladder Shelf
Create a stylish rainbow ladder shelf (free plan included) from Charleston Crafted for toy or book storage.
18. Lego Storage System
Organize, separate, and store Legos by size and color with a Lego storage system by The Craft Patch.
19. Easy To Build Toy Box
Not Just A Housewife features an easy to build toy box which would be useful through the teen years.
20. Stuffed Animal Storage
Stuffed animals can be neatly put away with an inexpensive over the door shoe organizer. Head over to Make It and Love it and check out this organizing idea.
Which of these DIY toy storage ideas do you think would help you the most?
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