Guest Picks: Creative Ideas for Organizing Kids' Rooms

Children’s toys, books and equipment can pile up quickly and soon take over a distance. There is not any better time than now to organize your kid’s room and play areas, and add a style in the procedure. To inspire one to take step one, here are a few great products and suggestions for helping you home those toys, books and art supplies that children adore. — Cristin from Simplified Bee

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Bins or pails such as these are a terrific way to organize small collections, such as Legos. Numbering or labeling them also will help keep tabs on exactly what goes where.

Fox Storage Bin – $39.99

Oversize bins are terrific for keeping bigger toys, trucks and stuffed animals.

Intelligent Tomato

Kalon Studios Changing Trunk – $520

Finding furniture that will double duty will save money and space. I’m enjoying this changing table and toy box combo!

Rosenberry Rooms

Circus Storage Boxes – $104.95

These stackable circus-themed storage containers are too adorable to pass up. Whether housing toys, books or craft materials, they would be darling in a nursery or playroom.

Serena & Lily

Campaign Storage Bench – $375

Benches similar to this may also do double duty. Excellent for a reading nook, window seat or storage at the foot of the bed, the seat offers cubbies for toys, clothing or books.

Rosenberry Rooms

Giraffe Book Case by P’kolino – $149.99

A novel collection is a fantastic way to encourage young ones to read, but getting them organized may take some time and thought. For a small collection, this darling giraffe bookcase is a superb option.

Gessato

Animal Index by +D – $69

These darling creature silhouettes keep books in sequence while adding a touch of whimsy.

Lucy McLintic

My favorite is to arrange children’ books is by color. This makes quite a design statement.

The Land of Nod

After Awhile Crocodile Organizer – $30

Hung on a wall or back of a doorway, this organizer with pockets is a great way to save space and corral books.

Serena & Lily

Rolling Storage Crates – $88

A rolling crate is terrific for holding toys and books that might want to move from room to room easily.

More: Produce your own rolling storage cage

Drawing, painting and coloring — children love art jobs, and parents don’t like the mess. Keep artwork projects arranged by designating an area or desk. The turquoise peg board adds a pop of color and allows for supplies to be wrapped neatly. (Click on photo to see merchandise tags.)

Deluxe Art Center – $361.59

In addition, I love this streamlined, all-around artwork centre desk that accommodates two budding musicians.

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Pottery Barn Kids

Lazy Susan – $39

If space won’t allow to get an art desk, even a lazy susan that may be moved around easily is a great alternative for housing art supplies.

Rosenberry Rooms

Parsons Cork Board with Custom Accents – $530

Bulletin boards are great for displaying and organizing awards, invites and reminders, and they are ideal for kids’ spaces.

Christie Thomas

Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves maximize storage in tiny spaces and is a great starting point for organizing toys, books, and odds and ends. Custom built-in bookcases such as this one may add great architectural details to the room too.

Pottery Barn Kids

Cameron 5 Cubby and 3 Open Base Set – $1,199

A cubby system in this way can be more affordable than going custom and may be arranged based on your storage requirements.

IKEA

Expedit Bookcase | IKEA – $129

If you’re eager to take the time to assemble it, Ikea includes clean-lined bookcases that are great for keeping kids’ toys and equipment. The price can not be beat!

Modernseed

P’kolino Chalkboard Storage Bench – $69

Multi-functional things not only are cost effective, but also help control clutter. This rolling storage seat can serve as a desk and a vanity.

Rosenberry Rooms

Barrette Holder in Baby Lola – $42

For those who have little girls, you understand how hair bows, bows and barrettes can get out of control. A hanging barrette holder similar to this one is a great choice and may add a decorative touch to the room.

Anthropologie

View From Here Hook – $20

Decorative hooks are great for getting coats, sweaters and dress-up costumes from the ground. I particularly adore the group of wild monster hooks currently available at Anthropologie.

Etsy

Rectangle Vinyl Chalkboard Labels by Bradens Grace – $8

Labeling storage bins, jars and other compartments helps kids learn how to sort things and keep organized. A tag manufacturer is practical, but I really like the look of those reusable chalkboard tags.

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