Storage ideas for kids’ rooms to maximize space and reduce clutter, using all types of containers, for all ages, and all rooms used by kids.
Containing clutter in the kids’ playroom can be a challenge….unless you have plenty of storage. And not all storage containers have to be boring square boxes. Why not try a few of these round ideas for containers. Why use round repositories? To add a little variety Little kids can wrap their arms around round [...]
Dolls…and stuffed animals. The two really are inseparable in girls’ rooms. Loveable and cuddly, they become imaginary friends or part of the family—and the reason dolls are often the largest collection in kids’ rooms. As loveable and cuddly as dolls and stuffed animals are, they can become a nuisance when playtime is outgrown. Setting [...]
Parting with cherished, yet outgrown toys can be hard for kids. (Remember “Toy Story”?) Toys have been a big part of their childhood helping form imagination, increase creativity, and provide entertainment while recording hours of memories. That’s why toys are part of our kids’ room collection series. They are important to kids. Just like other [...]
Cars. Miniature cars. Large cars….and all sizes and types in between. Infatuation with cars begins when boys are young and miniature cars quite often become the largest collection by the time your boys become teens. Collection displays can double as storage when young kids are still having road races with their cars so provide ample [...]
Stylish Storage Solutions. That ‘s what parents say they want when we talk kids’ room design. What they really want is stylish storage that serves two purposes—meaning kids’ room double duty storage. Double-duty storage is great for small spaces because it serves two purposes. The real trick is making sure both can be used simultaneously [...]
Dressing up and pretending to be someone else is often a big part of a preschooler’s day. From frilly frocks to firemen fit out, getting gussied up is super fun for kids! Storing all those costumes for kids’ pretend play is the fun part for parents, especially when you have some really creative ways to [...]
Looking for a designer’s tip on book storage? Here it is. You don’t always have to use the usual bookcase to store books. Unusual places to store kids’ books add a little more interest to a room. Pretty simple. The fun part is finding unusual places and containers! Keeping books handy will encourage kids’ [...]
Have you ever noticed how crumpled, wrinkled, piles of stuff take up more space than folded, tidy, and organized stuff? Kids’ closets are the worst offenders for this type of clutter. If your kids’ rooms are already tight with limited space for all their stuff, removing closet clutter will help maximize the space you have. [...]
No Closet in the kids’ room? No problem. All you need is the “no closet” closet. What is a closet anyway? It’s a small room within a room that is full of stuff. What we like best about a closet is the door….because it hides our unorganized stuff. Your grandparents didn’t have closets. Prior to [...]
Kids’ rooms are often the smallest in the house. Add to that the staggering amount of stuff they accumulate plus closets designed for adult use and out-of-control clutter becomes an issue. How can you maximize space in the smallest room when there’s no closet, the closet is an unorganized hole in the wall, or you [...]