20+ Awesome Playrooms With Clever Storage Options

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We’ve all heard the organizational philosophy “a place for everything and everything in its place.”  I also try to teach this to my kids when it comes to keeping their toys organized. We’re lucky enough to have a small room assigned as the “playroom” where toys, dolls, puzzles, and coloring supplies are supposed to stay, but they often find their way into other parts of the house. Still, I’ve learned that even toddlers know which baskets are for blocks and which shelves are for books. It helps that I’ve accumulated a surplus of baskets and bins, thanks in part to the adorable playroom storage options from stores like Target and HomeGoods. 

Whether you have a finished basement, separate playroom, or dedicated play space, it’s helpful to have some organizational systems in place to wrangle all the toys, books, etc. kids tend to accumulate. We love how fun and function come together in these playrooms with clever storage options like quintessential cubed shelving, beautiful baskets, storage on wheels, and toys that double as containers. Keep scrolling for more than 20 playroom storage ideas and products to help keep your kids’ play space (a little) more organized.

 

Cubed Playroom Storage

Both Insta-worthy and affordable, cube storage is a staple of many favorite play areas. It saves space, allows easy access to kids, and helps maintain the illusion of playroom organization.

 

 

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Target | Brightroom
5 finishes and multiple configurations available
Target | Brightroom
10+ colors/patterns available
Target | Project62
multiple finishes available
Target | Brightroom
3 finishes available
Target | RiverRidge Home
Target | Pillowfort
multiple sizes available

 

Basket Playroom Storage

Baskets are another effective wrangling tactic and can look beautiful sitting on the floor or tucked into a shelf. Mixing different patterns, colors, and weave textures can preserve the room’s playful vibe and still look put together.

 

 

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Serena & Lily
2 colors available
H&M
2 variations available
Target | Pillowfort
Amazon | PEHR

 

Creative Cupboard Storage

From using old-school lockers to repurposing an antique armoire, adding extra storage to playrooms and play spaces can be an exercise in creativity.

 

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Wayfair | Sand & Stable
2 colors available
Maisonette | Mustard Made
multiple colors available
Amazon | REALROOMS
multiple colors available
Target | Threshold x Studio McGee

 

Book Storage

Book storage is an essential part of any playroom, and who doesn’t love a beautiful book ledge with artful covers on display? We also love other creative options, like toys—and even a slide—that can double as storage for books.

playroom storage

Source: Shauna Dean

 

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Wayfair | Red Barrel Studio
Pottery Barn Kids
Wayfair | Isabelle & Max
The Tot | Babyletto
Etsy | ChildUniverse
multiple colors available
Etsy | TinyToonaToys
personalization available
Wayfair | Harriet Bee
2 colors available
Pottery Barn Kids
2 colors available

 

Playroom Storage on Wheels

It’s pretty common for toys to make their way out of designated play areas, so why shouldn’t the storage move too? A rolling toy chest or basket can help make tidying up that much easier.

basement playroom

Source: Kathy Sisson

 

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Amazon | ClosetMaid

 

Storage Drawers and Benches

Cute play corners with modular options can be mixed and matched using different heights, storage options, and styles to fit your particular space.

 

playroom storage

Source: @alainakaz

 

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IKEA
5 colors available
Wayfair | Martha Stewart
2 colors available

 

A friendly reminder to secure any shelving to the wall with safety straps!

Amazon | Safety 1st
Target | Safety 1st

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