Easy toy storage solutions even your kids will love

No matter the size of your home or the quantity of toys, here's a realistic storage solution that can help you declutter your home.

In a house full of children, toys are a must. They keep your little ones entertained and content throughout the day, but they can pose potential safety hazards and clutter concerns around the home. If you're tired of tripping over, stepping on or avoiding toys on the floor, you need a better storage solution for your kids' toys. The following suggestions offer realistic solutions to a common family problem.

Cleaning up the toy clutter does not have to be challenging. In fact, you can make cleanup so simple that even young kids can help. Invest in woven baskets or plastic bins of all sizes. Grab some chalkboard labels or print labels on the computer for each basket or bin. One can hold matchbox cars, another puzzle pieces and yet another can store clothes for dolls.

When you have a space for every toy and accessory, you can clear the floor and keep your kids' belongings better organized. Simply toss each toy or accessory into the labelled basket, and you'll have a clutter-free floor in no time. In addition, you can teach your children valuable lessons about responsibility by making it easy for them to help with clean up.

Fill an open corner or wall with shelving to create instant storage for your kids' toys. Whether you want a wooden bookshelf, a modern wire shelving unit or a low-to-the-ground cubby unit that your kids can reach, you have many options. In fact, you might even have a piece in your home that will double as toy storage.

An unused bookshelf or old armoire can be the perfect spot for your kids' toys. Fill the shelves with toys, and reserve one shelf for each child. You can even add small baskets to the shelves to house smaller toys and maximize the space in this storage unit.

Maybe you don't want your kids' toys on display all of the time. You might not have the space for another large piece of furniture in your home. Look for hidden storage solutions that are both functional and attractive.

A tufted storage ottoman is an eye-catching addition to a living room or den, and no one will know that the inside is full of toys. You can also find end tables that open up to allow you to hide toys inside of the table when the kids are not at play.

If you feel like toys are taking over your home, it is time to declutter. These storage solutions keep kids' toys within reach and create a space for the toys other than your floor. When you improve toy storage, you will simplify cleanup at the same time.