KIDS: Toy Organization

KIDS: Toy Organization!

Awesome ideas to organize your kiddos "stuff" from http://www.merrimentstyle.com/

From Left to Right: housetohome.co.uk, alamodemaven.com, blogs.babble.com, Pinterest (similar tutorial at:sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com), Pottery Barn Kids(DIY imitation from: leafandletterhandmade.blogspot.com), Pottery Barn Kids, thestir.cafemom.com, chikaustin.blogspot.com, beeskneesbungalow.com, Pottery Barn Kids via keephomesimple.blogspot.com, decorpad.com, apartmenttherapy.com, apartmenttherapy.com, BHG, & BHG

Tips from these photos:

• Display your child’s art projects on the wall with a magnetic strip, clothesline wire, or pushpins into a sliver of cork-board/bulletin board material. (Photo 1)

• Invest in some brightly woven baskets for toy storage (I love how this one has handles! – Photo 1)

• Opt for a more classic look with neutral baskets rather than the typical bright colors (Photo 2)

• Frame photos of your children and family above their toy storage for a sweet touch (Photo 2)

• If dress-up is more of a way of life in your household, create a child-size, dress-up rack for easy costume access whenever the imagination takes hold (Photo 3)

• Make your own clear, drawstring toy bags (Perfect for travel and works in the house as well – Photo 4), See tutorial at sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com.

• Expand space with these Bulk Bins from Pottery Barn Kids or construct your own version using vegetable crates (Photo 5), See tutorial at leafandletterhandmade.blogspot.com

• Try a toy chest — the consummate toy catchall. Growing up, I stored my toys in a similar chest, and I can’t help but feel partial to this oldie but goodie. (Photo 6)

• Label toys with images rather than words for pre-readers (Photo 7 – another great example of staying neutral with the baskets)

• Intermix books, toys, and storage bins into cubbies for a playful and accessible display (Photo 8) I also LOVE the globes for an inexpensive décor choice.

• Create “shelf swings” for your child’s stuffed animals and dolls (Photo 9)

• Take advantage of every space with large, pullout toy drawers/bins underneath play tables, beds, etc. (Photo 10)

• Go vertical with tall bookshelves filled with colorful children’s books (Photo 11)

• If possible, leave ample space between play-sets. You want to designate certain areas of the room for specific activities — reading area, dollhouse area, train set, etc. (Photo 11)

• Color-coordinate toy/book cubbies (Photo 12)

• Inspire your kids with fabric-covered letters spelling out words of encouragement (Photo 12)

• Give rolling toy crates a whirl (Photo 13)

• Use personalized buckets instead of the usual baskets and bins (Photo 14)

• Mount two bookshelves next to one another to assemble a Toy Storage Central (Photo 15)