How to Flawlessly Incorporate Kids Toys Into Your Home Design

If you’re a parent then sometimes it may feel that your kid’s toys take over your living room, or any room they have playtime for that matter. Maybe toys and games are left out and have become a tripping hazard or you just don’t like all the clutter. If you’ve tried different things, but you’re just about ready to give up and give in to the chaos, we’re here to help with great ways you can incorporate your kid’s toys into your home design. Say goodbye to the mess and hello to beautiful storage solutions!  

Built-in Storage

One of the smartest things you can do is to invest in furniture that has built-in storage. This could be a large media console for your living room that includes shelves and drawers, a hutch, a credenza, or a coffee table with extra storage. Even beds or benches can come with extra storage space. That way you can tuck away toys and games so they’re hidden from sight.

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Baskets, Bins, and Trays 

When it comes to concealing toys and playthings, baskets, bins, and trays are your friends. The good thing about baskets and bins is that they come in a variety of sizes and styles, so you can select the ones that fit your space the best. Whether you like a classic woven seagrass basket, cotton rope basket, leather baskets, or wooden bins they come in a range of materials patterns, and colors to fit many different aesthetics. 

Like baskets, there are a variety of decorative trays that are great for kid’s books and flat toys and can slide under a couch, ottoman, or chair that’s low to the ground.

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Storage Units In Closets

Create extra storage in closets, whether it’s in a kid’s room, office, or other room make use of empty closet space with a shelving unit. Get creative by incorporating a small dresser, wall-mounted shelves, or modular shelving unit. It’s a great space to put away toys, books, games, and craft supplies so they’re concealed behind closed doors.

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Make Use Of Wall Space

Don’t forget to make use of vertical space in your home. You can purchase modular shelving units or wall-mounted shelves for extra storage. Use pretty containers and decorative baskets on any open shelving to keep things organized yet still blended into your home design.

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When it comes to shelving, usually it’s what you display that makes the decorative statement, you could instead look for unique shelving units that are a design statement in themselves so the focus is not on your kid’s things. 

Another way to make use of wall space is to install wall hooks, hanging baskets, or a decorative ladder to hang dress-up clothes, blankets, or toys.

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Get Creative With Space Under Your Furniture

You can transform pieces of furniture that don’t have built-in storage with decorative storage containers and baskets. Try grouping some baskets under a console table or coffee table. Maximize the use of accent pieces by creating a storage area under a bench or desk.

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Select Toys With Aesthetics in Mind

Not all toys are meant to be hidden away and out of sight. You can pick some toys that look great and match the aesthetic of your home - like a beautiful dollhouse, wooden blocks, or vintage-style plush toys. When not in use, these types of pieces can be displayed on open shelving.

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More Tips to Maximize the Use of Your Storage Spaces

Having a designated play area is a great way to keep the mess and clutter contained in one area of your home. It also gives your kids their own space to draw, read or play. 

Create categories for storage, this way both you and your kids can find things easily. Try using labels to help keep everyone organized.

Don’t fill up everything right away. Keep some empty storage space that you can fill over time as your family’s needs change and grow.

Teach your kids how to use the space and how to clean up once playtime is over. If you give everything a ‘home’ not only will your kids be able to find what they want to play with, they’ll know where to put it away once they’re done. This is a way to teach them to be accountable for their things, but it also makes your life easier if you have some cleanup help too.

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