Sometimes it feels like there is no way to control the never-ending STUFF that kids bring with them. Check out these clever storage solutions, and reclaim your lounge-room.
A large part of parenthood is devoted to asking kids to put away the mess of toys they have left tossed across the room, and even then, it can be difficult to find an aesthetically-pleasing way to store those action figures, books and stuffed animals. Stop the kid-nado threatening to destroy your home with these stylish organisation ideas for all types of toys.
Under-couch drawers
At the end of the day, just toss toys into The Golden Sycamore’s genius storage drawers that slide under the couch—and then collapse on top of it. Get the instructions at The Golden Sycamore.
Curtain-covered bookcases
Bookcases are crucial for storing toys and games, but visual clutter on the shelves can detract from an otherwise organised space. Steal Plumberry Pie’s brilliant solution: Hang decorative shower curtains on a tension rod to cover the mess. Get the instructions at Plumberry Pie.
Animal-topped mason jars
Kids will actually want to pick up crayons, action figures and whatever else they can put inside these cute storage jars, topped with spray-painted plastic animals, from A Bubbly Life. Get the instructions at A Bubbly Life.
Flower planter wall storage
Thanks to a simple coat of pink paint, Lolly Jane turned metal flower planters into cute wall-hung storage bins for dollies and books. Get the instructions at Lolly Jane.
