One of the bigger sacrifices parents make for their kids is sharing their space. Homes that looked like they came straight out of an HGTV episode transform into looking like an instant an episode of Hoarders once kids come into play. And parents really lose their grasp on style in order to accommodate their kid’s growing pile of stuff — but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Sure, parents can still find character-themed toy chests and brightly-colored bins that appeal to a child’s eye, but there are also plenty of sleeker options to store toys that can fit in with existing decor. Because sometimes we want to feel like we live in a sophisticated dwelling where grownups can zen out, not Barney’s playhouse.
From cubed storage to closet organizers, there’s a plethora of products that can transform a home from feeling like the Wild West of toys to a well-managed abode. We can’t promise there won’t be any late-night ouchies from stepping on Lego pieces, but these pieces will make the possibility a whole lot less.
Rustic Driftwood Nantucket Stackable Storage Bin ($99/each, The Container Store)
Cameron Storage Bench Kids Storage Ottoman Gray ($100.99, Target)
Olli Ella Luggy Basket ($76, Anthopologie)
Delta Children Deluxe Water-Resistant 4 Pocket Hanging Wall Organizer ($9, Delta Children)
Steel Blue Poppin Box Seat ($39.99/each, The Container Store)
Delta Children Mason Toy Box $99.99, Delta Children
Pillowfort Large Storage Basket ($19.99, Target)
Pehr Golden Dots Storage Bin ($22 – $28, Anthropologie)
Umbra Blue Large Rectangular Artisan Crunch Can with Handles ($19.99, The Container Store)
IKEA Flyttbar Basket with Lid ($5.99, IKEA)
Skip Hop Style Driven Car Storage Box ($19.99, Target)
Viv + Rae Nellie Toy Stacking Basket with Lid ($28.99, All Modern)
Emily & Meritt Storage ($50.97, Pottery Barn Kids)
Feather Woven Nursery Storage ($39, Pottery Barn Kids)
Brooks Charcoal/Gold Rolling Book Cart ($199, Crate & Barrel)
Crate&kids Wood and Wire White Cube Bin ($29, Crate & Barrel)
Guidecraft Dress Up Storage ($152.28, Hayneedle)
