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Every parent knows that kids are master mess makers. Smart parents save themselves bargaining with playful space saving storage ideas for kids room as they motivate tidying up.
Think exciting wall shelves that turn wasted space into a useful and eye-pleasing storage area. Or make optimal use of space with folding baskets, collapsible bins or folding wall clothes hangers and thrilling corner shelves.
Here are 16 kids storage ideas to keep the clutter away, to help you keep mess off the surfaces as well as things close to hand for easy access.
1. Corner Wall Mount Shelf
Are you looking for space to put a shelf in the nursery, but find it already full up? This Corner Wall Mount Shelf has a reversing geometrical design of corner shelving that easily mounts into corner spaces. No walls are needed!
2. Foldable Storage Bin
It’s always hard to make kids tidy up after themselves, but these cute wildlife-themed HIYAGON Storage Bins might make them a little more willing.
The sturdy polyester fabric is livened up with appliqued animals (elephant, dinosaur or animals) – let kids pick their favorite, or get all three and use them to separate and organize items. The baskets fold flat when not in use and have useful handles on the side to carry them by.
3. Austin Toy/Box Bench
The KidKraft Austin Toy Box/Bench makes storing your child’s toys easy and fun. The sturdy rectangular toy box bench is suitable for children aged 3-8 years and is available in different colors.
The safety hing of the toy box prevents smaller children from getting bumped and bruised. The toy box bench can also be ordered with a cushion to sit comfortably on.
4. Toy Organizer with Storage Bins
One of the best space saving storage ideas for kids room is the Toy Organizer with Storage Bins, that is loaded with 12 primary-coloured organising boxes to keep things tidy. It’s designed to be easy for kids to use: the boxes are removable for play and they sit tilted at an angle so kids can see in easily.
There are also safety features, like rounded corners to prevent bumps and a strap to attach the unit to the wall.
5. Buddy Wall Hooks
These cute little characters are great to encourage kids to hang up their stuff after school. The Buddy Wall Hooks are shaped like people scrambling up the wall, with protruding heads, legs, and arms to hold clothes or bags.
They’re easy to install – just put a screw into the wall and hang your Buddy over the top – and designed to pop off if they’re knocked too hard, rather than dragging plaster out of the wall.
6. Floating u Shelves
These Floating U Shelves have invisible brackets which make them look like they’re growing out of the wall, and can be put either way up. They’re not only the perfect depth for paperbacks, they also have a built-in bookend if they’re attached with the vertical sides pointing upwards.
With a plain white finish, they blend into any room and are ideal for kids to show off their beloved trinkets while keeping mess off the surfaces.
7.Humble Crew Storage Bookshelf
Another one of the greatest space saving storage ideas for kids room is this storage bookshelf. Your toddler deserves their own bookshelf for all their bedtime stories. After all, it’s an easy way to teach them about cleanliness and organization at a young age, and it will look oh-so-adorable in their room.
The Humble Crew Storage Bookshelf comes in five different color options for either neutral or bolder, more playful décor schemes. Your little bookworm will have plenty of room for additions to their collection, and it’s always easy to buy another should they outgrow the one.
8. Storage Hammock
Storage hammocks are a perennial favorite: they’re a cheap, light, easy-to-install way to keep toys out of the way.
This Toy Storage Hammock has fine-mesh netting designed to be child safe, so there’s no risk of little fingers getting caught or little monkeys trying to swing from the hammock. It also has an elasticized border to stop the contents from spilling out.
9. Hosmat 9-Cubes Adjustable Bookshelf
Children can use the Hosmat 9-Cubes Bookshelf in the nursery to store their books, toys or even clothes and shoes. The cubes can be easily assembled to one another with the metal bars, pipes and connectors in almost any form you want.
The eco-friendly thickened waterproof non-woven fabric and can be quickly cleaned with a wet cloth. The Hosmat bookshelf -available in blue or gray – really does help organize your kids’ space.
10. Hanging Wall Organizer
Storing items behind the door uses up space which would otherwise be wasted, while keeping things close to hand for easy access. Behind-the-door organisers are usually flimsy things designed to hold shoes; at four inches deep, this four-pocket holder is big enough to store larger items out of the way.
With its short hanging hooks, this children Pocket Hanging Organizer is especially suitable to put on the back of a wardrobe door.
11. Delta Chidren Multi-Bin Toy Organizer
Playful and modern, the Delta Children Multi-Bin Toy Organizer is a delightful addition to any child’s room. It holds six bins for toy storage and organization, which encourages your child to help you keep the house clean and tidy.
They’ll feel like they’re doing an important job when they put each toy in its designated bin, and you won’t have to worry about all that mess!
12. Utex Toy Storage Organizer
The UTEX toy storage organizer is made of high-quality engineered wood, stable and durable, providing a large storage space. The top of this storage unit serves as a bookshelf for displaying books or accessories.
The multi-purpose storage organizer can be used as a storage box for toys, clothes or books, or a cute storage cabinet, suitable for bedrooms, play areas and classrooms. Available in white or gray.
13. Over The Door Organizer
This Over-Door Organizer is designed to hold schoolwork, folders, and notebooks. The open pockets mean all your items can be seen at a glance and grabbed quickly if needed, without having to tip everything out like you do when something gets lost in a desk drawer.
At 28 inch tall, it fits inside a large school locker or on the outside of a cupboard.
14. Floating Wall Shelves
Organizing your nursery room is as easy as installing these Floating Wall Shelves. Anything from nursery books to bottles to toys can be placed on the durable white shelves.
They keep clutter off the floor, and they can be used for décor to brighten up the space in preparation for baby. Use it in the kitchen for organization or display, or store extra items in the bathroom.
15. Rafa Kids XL Shelf
You love buying playtime accessories for your child, but all those stuffed toys have to go somewhere. Keep your child’s collection nice and tidy with this white XL Shelf from Rafa Kids.
Safety bars keep stuffed animals from falling off the shelves, and once your child gets older, they can store other things like books and school supplies. You could even convert it into a photo wall for your teenager or young adult to remember their days growing up.
16. Iris Garment Rack
Children love dressing up, but they don’t love putting their dress-up clothes away. Why not give them a garment rack that can help them enjoy this little chore?
The Iris Garment Rack is a great storage idea for your kids room. Iris looks just like adult clothing racks, so your child can feel all grown up when using it. Each shelf is adjustable, and the bar can hold up to 28 pounds of clothing.
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