Houzz Products: Instant Storage for the Kids' Stuff

Show us a kid and we’ll show you an 18-wheeler full of toys. Seriously, how do kids accumulate more stuff than a dryer filter? Oh, right: We parents and grandparents spoil them rotten. And that’s how it should be. But having our child’s net worth in toys is the least of our worries. We’re more concerned with how to keep all the action figures, building blocks and stuffed animals neat and organized — and keep them from jabbing our bare feet as we shuffle through the house.

Modern cubbies, cubes and clever double-duty beanbags are just the beginning of the smart and stylish ways to keep books, toys and games handy. And with all the bright, playful colors and shapes that kids’ gear embodies, creating a fun storage space is easier than a game of Go Fish. Here’s how to get a flexible setup that makes your child’s favorite things easy to get to — and equally easy to put away.


Quad Cube, Orange - $69 These four-cube units come in four colors — espresso, orange, green and white. Two of the cubby backs are closed, creating a solid, single color plane to help anchor a color theme in your kid space. Combine multiple units to create a neat wall unit for holding and displaying favorite books and toys, or to hold bins for smaller items like blocks, art supplies or tiny dinosaurs. No tools are needed, thanks to included peel-and-stick adhesive strips. The units are free of formaldehyde and VOCs. Buy on Houzz


Sky Chevron Organization Bundle, 3 Storage Bins and 1 Laundry Hamper - $59.95 These chevron-patterned cube storage bins would fit perfectly into the Quad Cube (previous photo), while the larger bin is perfect for dirty laundry or bigger playspace items like pillows, blankets or stuffed animals. Buy on Houzz


Bold Solid Orange Folding Storage Bin - $14.95 This orange storage bin folds flat, so you can keep multiples on hand for that inevitable moment when you blink and your kids’ stuff has multiplied. Buy on Houzz


Cargo Traveler Mini Suitcases, Set of 3 - $32 These vintage-recalling mini suitcases come in simple colors like the soft blue seen here, but also quirky hues like Pinkberry, Pinkblush, purple and orange, giving you plenty of options for coordinating with color themes. The three sizes mean that your child can comfortably tote various amounts of toy necessities to sleepovers and Grandma’s house for years to come. Buy on Houzz


Atom Solid Blue Multipurpose Coat Hook - $19.95 When it comes time in the second act for the wizard to quickly change into a ballerina, you don’t want your kids putting their creativity on hold to dig through an old cardboard box for the right costume. Hang these cool coat geometric hooks down low so tutus, capes, tiaras and firefighter hats are always at the ready.
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Mr. Morris Fox Stuffed Toy - $34.95 Meet Mr. Morris Fox. He would like to show your kid how to dress stylishly in houndstooth trousers and a bow tie — and add a dash of colorful character to the room. Buy on Houzz


Cosmos Wall Cube - $42.99 Hang this 12-inch by 12-inch backless shelf high on a wall for more fragile toys or ones for which kids may need adult supervision. Use multiples in rows or grids for a cool wall collage effect. It comes in blue, red, orange, green or white. Buy on Houzz


Sam Duck Stuffed Toy - $24.95 Sam the duck is cottony soft, comes in blue or red, and is washable. Buy on Houzz


Swoop Bag - $48 Pull the cord on this 100 percent cotton canvas bag and voilà — small pieces like Legos or Matchbox cars are quickly bundled away. Buy on Houzz


Kids’ Pencil Coatrack, Orange - $89.99 Various pegs on this 5-foot, 8-inch pencil rack mean that kids of various ages and heights can use it with ease. And the 13-pound marble base means an entire birthday party’s worth of coats wouldn’t tip it over. It comes in blue, orange or pink. Buy on Houzz


Globefish Paper Balloon, 3-Piece Set - $14 Simply blow into these delicate paper fish decorations to inflate them. When the party’s over, deflate them and fold them away for later. They come in a set of three. Buy on Houzz





Cotton Storage Beanbag - $149 Ready for the kids’ version of a storage ottoman? This clever seat is a beanbag and a storage space. Pack it with stuffed animals, clothes, costumes or blankets, zip it and have a seat. It comes in eight colors. Buy on Houzz


Simon Snail Music Box - $39.95 Simon Snail is here to lull your kid to sleep with Brahms’ Lullaby or “La Le Lu.” Slip off the cotton canvas to easily wash off nap-time drool. Buy on Houzz


Henny Owl Pink Music Box - $34.95 Henny Owl also plays Brahms’ Lullaby or “La Le Lu,” but the loop lets you hang it on a wall or in a crib. Buy on Houzz


Anna Ballerina Stuffed Toy - $34.95 Anna Ballerina is a cotton and polyester dancer who doesn’t mind going in the washing machine after a tough workout. Buy on Houzz


Safari Collection, Safari Wall Hooks - $34.99 Four wooden animal head silhouettes coated in bright water-based paint are the hooks here. Buy on Houzz


Kids’ Collapsible Toy Box - $29.99 This collapsable toy box comes in two colors and two sizes, and has mesh pockets on the side for extra storage. Buy on Houzz


Fish Turquoise Mini Box Ottoman - $175 This mini ottoman (about 10 inches high) is made from ecofriendly materials like FSC-certified re-covered structural cardboard tubes, and has hand-printed upholstery with water-based ink.
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The Noah Owl Toy Box - $395 This toy box will probably be the only time that eye poking is encouraged in your house. Slip a finger in this owl’s eye holes to remove the lid on the 15-inch-high, 17-inch-wide, 18-inch-deep box, which is made from birch plywood, low-VOC paint and water-based polyurethane. Buy on Houzz


Square Rattan Utility Basket - $39.50 This hand-woven, tight-weave rattan vine basket comes with a one-year limited warranty. Buy on Houzz


The MaudeToy Box With Book Cubby, Blue Lid and Inside Cubby - $450 An open-air book cubby caps the end of this modern toy box, which is made from ecofriendly birch plywood, low-VOC paint and water-based polyurethane.

It’s made in the United States and arrives fully assembled except for the screw-on midcentury-modern-style tapered legs. Buy on Houzz


Multidrawer Organizer, Green and White - $109.95 No tools are required to assemble this nearly 4-foot vertical storage unit with six cardboard drawers. Buy on Houzz


Kids’ Toy Box, White - $129.95 Get this easy-to-assemble toy box with a pinch-free lid in white on white, green on white, pink on white or orange on white. Buy on Houzz


Hiya Book Shelf, Birch - $599 Made from MDF and birch, this storage shelf is painted with a low-VOC powder coating. Buy on Houzz


Toys, Stuff and Etc. Baskets (set of 3) - $382.50 Sometimes all you have is five minutes to tidy up before you head out the door. These labeled, linen-lined metal baskets make it easy for you and your kids to quickly get the clutter off the floor and organized. Buy on Houzz


Cubitec Base Shelving Solution, Translucent White - $240 This modular unit comes with 18 shelves and joints to create multiple configurations. The pieces are strong and easy to clean. Buy on Houzz


Storage Box, White/Orange - $12 A window label lets you easily identify what’s inside this storage box, which can hold up to 25 pounds and is sized for legal- and letter-size hanging files. Buy on Houzz


Video: Click on the video below to see how easy it is to put together this instant storage and play space:

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