Tips and tricks for storing and magicking away your kids’ toys
We all adore children but that doesn’t mean we necessarily want their toys to take over every room in the house. So if you’re getting fed up of stepping on pieces of Lego (ouch!) and finding crayons welded to the carpet, this is for you: we’ve come up with a few simple ideas to help you speedily pack away your little ones’ prized possessions.
Stylish storage & beautiful boxes
Storage boxes, baskets and bags don’t have to be boring! Opt for fun and playful designs – especially if your child’s room has a theme – and try to pick storage items that will really bring the room to life!
Under the stairs
What do you do with yours? If you’re not using it, how about turing that unused space into a toy store? Toys and boardgames can easily be tucked away in this clever storage solution.
If you’re not a fan of having everything on display, you can hide it all behind a nice big curtain or piece of material that can be tied back during playtime. It’ll also double up as a great place to hide for children to hide in or make a den.
Phoenix Step Storage, Argos – £69.99
Make use of your alcoves
Alcoves make wonderful storage, you can turn them into cupboards, put shelves up and use them as a showcase to display favourite toys and artwork. To add an extra flair, paint the inside in a bright and contrasting colour to really make the feature pop!
A toy box on wheels
Kids absolutely love toy boxes (and so do we), they’re a fun space-saving idea. Keep it out while your children are playing, then just wheel it out of the room or stick it behind the sofa when guests come round.
House by John Lewis Mint Storage Box on Wheels, Mint – £35
Secret storage & seating
Bed’s with storage built into them can be lifesavers – especially in small rooms with limited storage options available. They provide a quick and easy solution for storing away small and fiddly toys that are just as easy to pack away as they are to take out again.
There’s also hidden storage in your ottomans and footstools, they make a small but nifty place to quickly pop the kids’ toys and books.
Modular storage shelving
Modular storage is wonderful because it’s so versatile: you can either put the shelving against a wall or use it to divide a large space. You could separate your living room into two play areas – one for children and one for adults.
One crafty trick is to put your storage boxes in strategic places to partially block the view through the shelving, and leave other areas free so you can see what the little ones are up to.
Hopefully our tips and tricks will help you magic away your children’s toys and keep your house tidy, if you’ve got any to add feel free to share them below and don’t forget to sign up to our mailing list to receive more hints, tips and inspiration!
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