75 Smart Toy Storage Ideas to Keep Your Home Tidy

1. Adorable Baskets and Shelves with Animal Decor

If you’re looking for some truly creative toy box ideas, you should definitely check out the laundry basket aisle on your next shopping trip.

I love how this soft-sided hamper is the perfect spot for corralling stuffed animals and sports equipment, especially balls. The cubes featuring super cute animal faces really help tie the whole room’s theme together beautifully.

2. Princess-Themed Toy Box with Bench

One of the absolute best ways to create some extra storage is by adapting other furniture into pieces that give you organizational solutions. This toy box has been transformed into a completely adorable custom bench.

A wooden back and some comfy cushions were added right on top of a traditional box. You can still tuck items away inside, but now it also serves as extra seating for playdates, which is just brilliant.

3. Create A Cute Hammock To Store Stuffed Animals In The Corner

As our little ones start to grow up, we might find that nostalgic things like their first baby blankets are not so useful anymore. Sometimes, they’re just taking up space!

With a few inexpensive hooks from the hardware store, you can turn those sweet crocheted blankets into the cutest little corner hammocks for all their stuffed animals.

Your kid will be so delighted to see their furry friends hanging out in such a cozy spot.

4. Use Vintage Storage Solutions

I absolutely adore the vibe of this children’s room. It features some beautiful open shelving to display a collection of classic books.

Underneath, a vintage wooden crate on wheels is perfect for holding puppets, stuffed animals, and other toys. Storage like this is a total win-win; it’s so fun to look at and incredibly functional at the same time.

5. Simple Bed Sling For Hanging Storage

Even when a piece of furniture is already doing a great job functionally, there’s almost always room for a little improvement. This twin bed is a great example, featuring handy built-in drawers for storage.

But you can take it even further by installing a simple fabric pouch on the side. This makes it so much easier to keep books and favorite stuffed animals right nearby for bedtime stories.

6. Let The Decor Shine

This room has the most adorable wall mural, with a baby elephant lifting a baby panda up to munch on some bamboo. Honestly, too much wall storage would just compete with this amazing artwork.

A low-profile cabinet painted in a soft, neutral color offers plenty of space without taking away from the stunning decor. It’s all about balance!

7. Simple Storage For Small Toys

This cube organizer uses clear acrylic storage boxes to sort different kinds of toys, and I think it’s such a smart move.

It makes it incredibly simple for kids to see exactly where to find their cars, action figures, and dinosaurs. No more guessing games at cleanup time!

8. Modern White and Grey Shelves with Top Space

If you have a more minimalist view on life, you’ll probably want to camouflage your storage with neutral colors and simple furniture choices.

This cube storage unit is a perfect example; it’s crisp white and features neutral linen boxes that perfectly match the floor. Using a monochromatic color scheme like this is a fantastic trick to help make smaller spaces feel bigger.

9. Stuffed Animals In Cloth Bin

Kids absolutely love stuffed animals, but let’s be honest, they can quickly make a bed feel totally overcrowded. This room features a charming blue and white striped fabric basket that beautifully matches the curtains and bed linens.

All the stuffed animals have been gathered up and now rest cozily in the basket at the foot of the bed. It’s such a great way to keep these comfort items accessible yet perfectly orderly.

10. Dichromatic Paint Can Complement Shelving

How clever is this playroom? The walls are painted in two different colors. The bottom half is a neutral gray, while the upper half is a clean white.

These color choices are then paired perfectly with white cube shelving and a gray cushion on a small reading bench. Don’t be afraid to use paint to really enhance your furniture!

11. Use Similar Shades For Monochromatic Elegance

The cube organizer in this room is just so chic. It features storage boxes in two different shades of pink, and the effect is stunning.

Contrasting colors that are still on the same color palette adds a real air of sophistication to this beautiful space.

12. Refurbished Wooden Box

There’s something so charming about older wooden toy boxes, but they can sometimes feel a bit dated.

This wooden box is a great inspiration, featuring the addition of a lid that’s been decorated in a bold orange and white print. Adding that pop of bright color and a fun pattern gives this older piece a completely fresh and modern spin.

13. Creative Playroom Storage For Small Spaces Within Your Home

This home features a little cutaway under the staircase that could so easily be seen as wasted space.

Placing toy storage under there is a brilliant way to use this unusually-sized area. It also provides some nice framing to the wall, so you can hang things up more naturally.

14. Repurposed Large Wall Storage

This neat and tidy playroom has cube storage organizers in a few different sizes. Two tall bookshelves perfectly frame a lower shelving unit.

This creates a kind of valley of space where larger toys can go. The wall space above the low countertop can then be used for alternative designs, like a cute bulletin board.

15. Tables and Boxes For Cool Organization

This playroom setup is fantastic because it has plenty of table space for kids to play with games or get creative with art projects.

The storage boxes that fit neatly under the tables give them tons of space to keep toys and other recreational items. I especially love that these rolling units were painted with chalk paint, giving kids another surface to decorate.

You can also label the boxes so everyone knows what’s inside each one.

16. Easy DIY Closet Organizational System

This home makes great use of ample open shelving. Bringing in baskets in a few different sizes only adds to the organizational power of the space.

Large baskets on the floor are perfect for holding bulkier items like blankets and big stuffed animals. Meanwhile, smaller baskets help organize little things like art supplies and musical instruments.

When you have lots of different items to store, don’t be afraid to mix up the size of your baskets and boxes.

17. Build A DIY Play Table with Storage Underneath

This train table is such a great play space for toddlers to work on their motor skills. I love that this design features built-in storage underneath with plastic containers that easily slide in and out.

The labeled bins also make it super easy to identify the contents, which is a huge plus for cleanup time.

18. Create Custom Shelves with Toy Storage Bins For Kid’s Room

If you know your way around a saw and some wood, you can build some amazing custom shelving for a kids’ room.

This example is so inspiring, featuring several spaces where you can slide in storage bins. It also has a little cozy bench where a child can curl up and read.

Something like this isn’t too expensive to make and can be customized for any home.

19. Large Cabinet Full of Baskets

As you can see, these floor-to-ceiling closet doors feature a bold red painting of forest creatures. Putting storage behind bright, colorful artwork is such a clever way to camouflage it while adding a ton of visual interest to the room.

20. Classic Toy and Book Storage

This kids’ room has several different options going on, including a vintage waterfall shelf and some open shelving that beautifully showcases children’s books.

There’s also a sweet little chest with three compartments. While all the furniture in this room is stacked with books, you could easily use these organizers to store toys as well.

21. Clean Wall Storage Solutions

What a bright and cheerful playroom! It features a fantastic built-in wall organizer that provides plenty of places to store things like dollhouses and toy trucks.

The small bookshelves on an adjacent wall also give some valuable additional room.

22. Padded Reading Bench Doubles As Organizer

This child’s room has a lovely padded bench with labeled storage drawers underneath. This is such a great place for a kid to stash clothes, toys, and books. Plus, it’s a wonderful spot for adults to sit and play with their kids and grandkids.

23. Cute Upholstered Storage Bench For Little Girls

This bedroom is perfectly geared towards a pre-teen girl who is starting to grow out of more childish things.

An upholstered storage bench makes a great place for her to stash those stuffed animals that she’s mostly outgrown but can’t quite bring herself to give away just yet. We’ve all been there!

24. DIY Toy Car Garage For Kids

If you have kids, you probably know the best way to get them interested in something is to get them involved!

The next time you do an arts and crafts project, get your kids to help build storage items. This one is so cool and can be made with just a wooden box, some PVC pipe cut into equal pieces, paint, and duct tape.

25. Mix Up Your Organizer For The Playroom

I really like the eclectic feel of this room. It features a play table, a large bookcase, a cube organizer, and a play kitchen.

All of these pieces can be purchased secondhand at thrift stores and through online retailers. Using several different furniture styles gives you such diverse and varied decor.

26. Outdoor Toy Storage

If you’re not careful, your backyard can start to look like a total toy graveyard. Even toys that are designed to be left outside can begin to look a bit rickety and dirty.

Outdoor toy storage, which is often overlooked, can keep your yard clutter-free while also keeping your kid’s playthings clean. A large weatherproof chest gives you a fantastic place to organize and protect all those outside toys.

27. Personalized Boxes Help Kids Feel Special

Children just love feeling personally invested in a project. A great way to get them excited about cleaning up is to put their name right on the box!

This sense of ownership will make them want to help keep the room clean, which is a win for everyone.

28. Combine Open Shelving with Cube Organizer

Cube storage is pretty much always a great option in children’s rooms. You can find super cute bins with handles to store smaller items and then use the open shelving for books and bulkier things.

Placing open shelving above the cube unit is a smart trick that draws the eye up and provides a perfect place for you to showcase some of your prettier books.

29. Clutter-Free Play Space

Even if your child hasn’t collected a massive amount of toys yet, it’s never too soon to start exploring different ways to store their things.

This cube storage unit displays just one item per shelf, but it looks so much more orderly than it would if everything were just jumbled together.

30. Beautiful Cubby Organizer

Some designs can get really complex with color-coded boxes and shelves for a super sophisticated finish. This simple cube organizer, however, is modern and upscale with a very practical approach to organization.

The practical white furniture contrasts so nicely with the natural wood storage boxes. This neutral color palette makes this playroom feel even neater and more organized.

31. Make Charming and Practical DIY Shelving

If you’re a bit handy, you can take some time to make the absolute cutest shelving shaped like little houses. These make such great places to put books and toys on display. I just love this idea!

32. Mounted Baskets Make Unique Toy Storage Solutions

This children’s room cleverly features three wire baskets mounted right on the wall. They almost look like basketball hoops and make a great place to store balls and other oddly shaped toys.

With a setup like this, parents can put toys in the upper baskets while kids can easily put things away in the basket closer to the ground. It makes cleaning easy, fast, and even fun!

33. Recessed Shelving For Usable Space

This wall is so cool because it features recessed shelving that has been tucked right between the studs. The resulting shelving is inset and doesn’t take up any extra space in the room, which is a game-changer for small spaces.

Setting the bright white shelving into a colorful wall provides a beautiful contrast and really draws the eye in.

34. Small Light Color Cubby with Book Shelves

If you’re thinking about furniture that combines both organization and decor, you should definitely consider small floating bookshelves and a cubby system complete with fitted baskets.

This example also features some crates full of vinyl for music and a super cute carpet made to encourage reading time. Towels and baby blankets are neatly stored in a small fabric basket.

Whether you build this small playroom space in your kid’s bedroom or create a little nook within your living room, there are so many storage solutions that combine creativity and functionality for the perfect play area.

35. Vintage Organizer For Baby and Toddler Toys

This old-school storage box is the perfect place to keep bulky toddler toys. I think the size of the compartments is just right for games that help improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

36. Functional Hallway Storage

This home has a narrow window tucked away in a hallway. A space this size can be really difficult to make functional.

This clever use of space brings in some much-needed storage tucked away under a cozy window seat. Now the room is both beautiful and totally usable.

37. Customized Wooden Crates

It’s hard enough to keep just one kid organized, let alone multiples! Multiple kids usually mean more mess to deal with.

These parents have helped get ahead of that by providing identically-sized rolling storage units with each child’s name on them. This is such a great way to encourage kids to be responsible for their own toys.

38. Vintage Crate with Wheels For Portable Solution

You can create storage with a ton of character by adding casters and wheels to a vintage crate. The resulting product is this adorable wooden toy box that an industrious toddler can push around the house.

They can practice their walking skills while keeping all their favorite toys right on hand.

39. Cool Little Boy’s Game Room Design

This playroom is so fun! It features an accent wall that’s been painted with chalkboard paint. This means your kids can draw all over that wall without causing any long-term damage.

Placing cube storage units against a chalk wall is a great idea for storing arts and crafts supplies, too.

40. Cute Toy Storage For Little Girls

When two kids have to share a room, it can make already-limited storage space a very precious commodity. This room makes the absolute most out of its limited space.

Instead of two separate nightstands, the two twin beds share a cube unit that stretches out between them. They can rest their drinks and books there, but also use the furniture for daily needs as well. So smart!

41. Chic Storage Style For Playroom Decor

This kids’ room has a really stylish cube storage unit where every other cube is enclosed by a small cabinet door, and the empty spaces are filled with neutral boxes.

Mixing two complementary colors like this can add so much visual interest to any room in your home.

42. Built-In Shelving with Painted Wooden Crates In Game Room

This playroom has some fantastic large built-in shelves. But even if you have ample storage space, a room can still get cluttered.

Using white crates as containers can help minimize that clutter and make the room feel much neater and more serene.

43. Easy Way To Organize Toys In A Basket

Even if you’re not particularly good at DIY, you can still come up with great and simple kids’ storage solutions. This soft-sided toy basket is super flexible and can be used in so many different spaces for all kinds of items.

44. Complete Lego Organization System

When some people hear the word “organization”, they often assume the design will be boring and neutral.

This example proves that misconception totally wrong! The bold, color-blocked plastic containers create so much flair in this awesome 70s-inspired room.

45. Ladder Shelving For Low-Profile Wall Organization

Ladder shelves can be absolutely great for adding functional toy storage. The large containers at the bottom are perfect for holding oversized storybooks and stuffed animals.

Medium-sized containers in the middle can hold chapter books and soft toys. Finally, the narrow shelves at the top are ideal for playthings and decorative knick-knacks.

46. Crafty Floating Cubes

People tend to love cube shelving and bin organizers because they look so proportional and balanced in almost any space.

This installation really amps up the storage by affixing floating cubes to the wall and placing detached bins underneath them. It makes the whole solution feel more custom and intentional.

47. Open Shelving with Cube Storage For Game Room

This family room has two rows of cube organization right up against the wall. If the entire wall was made of built-ins like this, it might feel a bit overwhelming in the space.

Keeping the unit low and using open shelving on the top gives you ample room without making you feel too crowded.

48. Make Multi-Level Colorful Crocheted Hammocks For Toy Animals

If you’re the kind of person who likes to keep your hands busy, you should totally pick up crocheting.

You can make little towels for eco-friendly house cleaning, or you can make these amazing colorful hammocks for stuffed animals. Just hang them up in the corners for some seriously cute decor.

49. Stylish All White Organization Set For Kids Room

I love the simplicity here. This built-in storage is low to the ground and done in a natural wood that blends in so well with the space.

Using cut-out handles instead of adding hardware really contributes to the understated, clean look.

50. Luxury Baskets and Cube Storage with Shelves

Storage units are relatively inexpensive and pretty easy to find. If you want yours to really stand out, you could spend a little extra money on luxury baskets that can elevate the room and make it look more modern and upscale.

This Scandinavian-style decor is a perfect example—it’s simple yet elegant for a very stylish little kid’s bedroom.

51. Functional Toy Chest Table

This long toy chest features a semi-open front, which means there is no hinged top to swing open and closed.

This design is great because it allows practical items like a lamp, bookends, and colorful chapter books to be stored on top for a lovely decorative touch.

52. Repurpose Organizational Products For Your Own Purposes

There are all kinds of great storage ideas out there, so all you need to do is adapt them to your specific needs. This room is a perfect example, featuring a fabric panel that is designed to hold 28 different pairs of shoes.

Instead, each compartment holds a cute stuffed animal! The colorful laundry baskets on the wall provide even more creative space.

53. Give New Furniture A Rustic Feel with Wood Stain

This console table has three compartments that are great for little kids who are into Legos. Staining the top panel helps it feel more rustic and less prefab.

The matching wooden crates on rolling caster wheels bring in a rustic style that will keep the playroom looking super trendy.

54. Cubby with Baskets and Storage Trunk in Playroom

If you have a lot of odds and ends that need to be stored, you should get plenty of shelving, baskets, and chests. This playroom has a large vintage trunk in the corner for storing bulkier items like sporting equipment.

A cube storage unit provides excellent organization solutions for smaller items like toys.

55. Removable Bins For Easy Access

This low-to-the-ground storage unit features six identical removable bins. The fact that you can pull the bins right out might make it easier for you to get organized, especially if you have any mobility issues.

56. Superhero Inspired Toy Box

Even if you’re working with a tight budget, you can still bring in highly-personalized storage.

I love this idea: get an inexpensive piece of secondhand furniture online or from a thrift store. Then grab some paint and stencils, and decorate it in a way that will appeal to your child.

If your kid is superhero-obsessed, this piece is a great example of something they might like and it can be a simple, affordable DIY project for you.

57. Maximize Space with Corner Furniture

A lot of this playroom is taken up by a sliding glass door that leads inside. Here, the storage cleverly wraps around the adjacent corner.

Building a cabinet into a corner is a fantastic way to maximize your space without taking up too much square footage.

58. Traditional Toddler Storage Box For Books and Stuffed Animals

Part of being a parent is teaching your kids why organization is so important. I think this little box is a great tool for that.

It holds everything in a spot where an infant can easily reach them. It helps them realize from an early age that everything has its own designated space.

59. Light Blue and White Wall with Shelves and Metal Baskets

This playroom features some lovely built-in storage that goes along an entire wall. Keeping the shelving white and pairing it against a light blue paint helps the room keep a light, airy feel.

The baskets on top provide some handy extra space, too.

60. Use Stickers or Pictures To Label Storage

This bedroom uses fabric storage boxes to stash different kinds of toys. The small pouches on the front provide a perfect place where you can label the contents of the boxes.

This family labeled a box of blocks with a matching picture of blocks, and a box of plastic dinosaurs features a picture of a dinosaur. This system can help kids easily identify the right place to return their toys when they’re done playing.

61. Rustic Toy Storage Ideas For Little Boys

This room perfectly blends rustic and urban elements with this amazing custom shelving unit. It’s made from reclaimed wood and reclaimed industrial pipes, which is so cool.

When paired with the giant metal letters on the wall, this room has a distinctly modern edge. The crates add additional functional elements that really add to the overall look.

62. Custom Colorful Woven Baskets To Store Toys and Stuffed Animals

Young kids tend to do their best learning when they’re in rooms filled with bright, cheerful colors. These macrame baskets offer bright and bold storage containers that are perfect for a kid’s room.

63. Simple Woven Baskets For Stuffed Animals

Even laid-back parents who like to go with the flow can appreciate proper organization. These colorful woven baskets fit in so well with the chill bohemian aesthetic of this room, creating a clean, clutter-less space that still feels relaxed.

64. Organize Kids Room with Fun Storage

If you know your way around a hammer and a nail, you can add some seriously stylish and fun designs to your kid’s bedroom. This boho-inspired room has a sweet reading corner with a tent and mattress.

Someone built a simple house-shaped shelf on the wall along with some wooden crates out of plywood. These make great storage containers for toys and books.

Leaving the wood in its natural state really adds to the natural, hippie-chic vibe.

65. Toy Shelf with Fabric Baskets In Playroom

This built-in shelving unit has plenty of room for smaller items like books and board games. But I love that they were also careful to leave space in the middle for globes and larger model cars.

It’s a good reminder to plan to accommodate items of every size when you’re implementing an organizational system.

66. Transparent Baskets Give You Storage You Can See Through

Organizers provide you with plenty of space to stash toys, and these pink mesh storage boxes are a great choice because they’re see-through enough that you can easily identify what’s inside. So simple, yet so effective!

67. Scandinavian-Style Kid’s Bedroom with Baskets

This kids’ room features several elements of beautiful Scandinavian decor, including a rattan peacock chair and some lovely dried flowers.

A woven basket with a rainbow on it brings in another unique and charming element to the space.

68. Stack Crates For DIY Toy Storage In Small Spaces

This bedroom is in an attic, which gives the ceiling a dramatic downward slant. It can be so hard to find a piece of furniture that fits in such an unusually-shaped space. This room solves that problem with shelving made out of crates.

Each column is one crate shorter than the last, giving it a cool step-down effect. This provides plenty of storage for books and toys as well as some decorative channel letters.

69. Hanging Mesh Baskets Provide Cheap Toy Storage

Many retailers are constantly selling inexpensive hanging mesh baskets that can be used for storage.

They are suspended from the ceiling and provide some really nice low-profile organizational alternatives. Smaller kids can put their toys in the lower baskets, while parents and older kids can easily reach the ones at the top.

70. Wall Mounted Kid’s Game Room Organizer

This bedroom features a cube storage organizer built right into the wall. A large section in the middle has been left blank and is currently used to display books and large toys.

I imagine that in the future, a TV may go there instead. It’s always a good idea to try to anticipate your future needs so the room can grow with the kids.

71. Design Built-In Shelving Under The Stairs

The area under a staircase can often feel so awkward and clumsy. This home solves that problem beautifully with custom built-in shelving.

The baskets on the shelves provide great places to stash toys completely out of sight.

72. Trendy Industrial Shelving in Kid’s Bedroom For Maximum Space

How stylish is this room? It features custom built-in shelving made with reclaimed pipes and wood.

If you’re getting built-in shelving added, you can also get custom storage boxes made to fit the space perfectly. This one features numbered crates with cool rope handles.

73. Sliding Bins and Large Toy Basket

These built-in shelving units are set at different heights, which is so helpful for little kids who might need to climb on things to reach higher objects.

The sturdiness of these shelves helps them hold up to a child’s weight, which is an important safety consideration.

74. Decorative Boxes Add Character To A Room

It’s amazing how different a piece of furniture can look depending on how it’s styled. This room features two pieces of cube organization stored side by side.

The bottom cubes display fabric boxes where toys can be stored. Since these are in a children’s room, the boxes feature whimsical illustrations of animals which adds so much personality.

75. DIY Treasure Chest Toy Box

If your kid loves to play outside, you should think about getting them a little box where they can keep their favorite outdoor toys.

This will make it easier for them to go out and get fresh air, and it will also cut down on the clutter you have to deal with inside.

76. Cheap Wood To Build Custom Shelving

If your kid is a collector of a certain kind of toy, you can make custom shelving with just a quick trip to the hardware store.

Here, strips of wood and wooden pegs have been assembled to create custom shelving for a cool car collection.