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33 Smart Toy Storage Ideas Sure to Corral Clutter

If you feel like your life is an endless loop of picking up toys, games, books, and stuffed animals off the floor (only to do it again the next night), you probably need some solid toy storage ideas.

Kids' toys can be hard to organize: either they're small and numerous (think Legos) or they're big and hard to find a spot for.

Fortunately, these smart toy storage ideas will get toys off the floor and into their special spot. From woven baskets to hanging shoe bags, these toy storage ideas may just inspire your kid to clean up the playroom—or at the very least, they'll be able to find their toys without asking you.

Here are 33 smart toy storage ideas to help keep your home tidy.

White cubicle cubby with organized toys in a playroom

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Tips for Toy Organizing

There are various strategies for keeping toys organized. Only hold on to toys that your kids actually use and donate anything they no longer play with. This will keep things streamlined and less cluttered.

Once you know what toys are here to stay, you can sort them into categories such as by size, type, or how often they are used.

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    Colorful Baskets & Bookshelf

    colorful baskets for toy storage

    Studio DIY

    Toy storage doesn't have to be boring. As seen above, colorful woven baskets and rainbow bookshelves keep everything tidy while still being super playful.

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    Low Shelves

    low shelves with arch mural: toy storage

    Almost Makes Perfect

    Low shelves mean that even the smallest kid can find their toys (and put them away on their own) while everything still has a tidy spot.

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    A Closet Shelf

    a closet used for toy storage

    @happy.life.styling / Instagram

    This clever use of closet shelves means dolls have a distinct place, but kids can see them easily. Clear file folders keep everything organized while still in sight.

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    A Basket Functioning as a Coffee Table

    A basket and coffee table

    @kate_decorates / Instagram

    This large toy storage bin looks like a piece of chic decor. Plus, pieces like this often come with a top that slides on to turn the storage basket in a coffee table.

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    Hanging Costume Storage

    hanging costume and dressup storage

    @ladylanes / Instagram

    Dress-up clothes should be hung up to be kept neat. Dresses and other costumes hang in a closet while crowns, shoes, and accessories each have their own box.

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    Clear Bins

    clear bins for toy storage

    @lets_create_wildly / Instagram

    Clear bins filled with colorful toys paired with eye-catching wallpaper are always a winning combo. Bins on the floor mean it's easy for little ones to find what they're looking for.

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    Drawer Dividers for Baby Toys

    drawer dividers for baby toys

    @breathing.room.organization / Instagram

    Simple drawer dividers work well in a nursery for keeping baby pacifiers and accessories sorted and organized. It's also quick to grab when you're running late.

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    Clear Bins in a Cabinet

    clear bin toy storage in a cabinet

    @breathing.room.organization / Instagram

    The beauty of using a cabinet for toy storage is that you can just shut the doors and forget the mess exists. But hopefully with organized bins like this inside, there won't be too much of a mess to hide.

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    A Rolling Cart for Dolls

    a rolling cart for dolls

    Mika Perry

    Using a rolling cart for dolls or other toys is an easy way to help the toys roll from room to room, so they're not scattered on the floor.

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    Labelled Bins

    labelled woven bins for toy storage

    @neatbymeg / Instagram

    These pretty woven baskets with simple labels keep all the vehicles in one place.

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    Plastic File Bins for Legos

    legos in file bins in a drawer

    @neatbymeg / Instagram

    Legos are messy and easy to step on. This deep drawer pulls out to reveal color-coordinated Legos in clear file bins. Plus, when it comes time to clean up, it's very clear what goes where.

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    A Shelf With Storage Bins for Toys

    A Shelf with bins for toy storage

    @neatbymeg / Instagram

    Toys they use daily can go in bins that pull out on a low shelf. Then special art supplies or less commonly used toys are tucked away in clear bins on a higher shelf so you'll know where to find them when you need them.

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    Clear Bins for Toys That Get a Lot of Use

    clear bins for lego storage

    @nycneat_louisa / Instagram

    Even if kids can't yet read, leave a few toys in the bin so they'll know what goes where.

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    Bookshelf Toy Storage

    bookshelf toy storage

    @nycneat_louisa / Instagram

    Wire baskets help keep bigger toys organized. Make sure to leave a few shelves blank for toys that don't seem to have one set place.

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    Play Kitchen Organization

    play kitchen storage

    @nycneat_louisa / Instagram

    Let the play kitchen double as toy storage for all the play foods that wind up on the floor. Don't forget to use the oven for even more storage.

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    Closet Nook

    a closet with toy storage and a nook

    Homemade By Carmona

    A closet can be turned into a play nook, complete with innovative storage solutions (like the shelf that looks like a house).

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    Colorblock Storage Cabinets

    colorblock storage cabinet

    Sugar & Cloth

    This colorful IKEA upgrade is perfect for playroom storage, providing a place for all of those toys to live out of sight.

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    Kids' Craft Storage

    drawers for craft table

    Sugar & Cloth

    Even if your table doesn't come with drawers, you could add a small set of plastic drawers to keep all those crayons, markers, and paintbrushes organized.

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    Labelled Bins With Kids' Names

    plastic bins labelled with kids names

    Living Well Mom

    Instead of stating what kind of toy goes inside, these labels say each child's name, giving everyone a designated spot for their stuff.

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    Low Bins for Toys

    pull out bins for toy storage

    @sophielouise.tnn / Instagram

    If you keep their favorite toys low to the ground, you won't have to constantly pull things down only to put them away later that day. More delicate toys or those that require supervision can sit on higher shelves.

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    Built-in Bookshelf Storage

    toy storage on built in bookshelf

    @kayleymillerhome / Instagram

    A mix of kids' books arranged in a rainbow color scheme plus baskets and freestanding toys keep things seamless.

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    Colorful Toy Storage

    red bins and shelf storage

    @decorating_the_dormer / Instagram

    Add a lively pop of monochrome color by matching baskets of a bold hue to the shelf. A mix of bins and shelves works well for all types of toys.

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    Labeled Storage

    labelled toy storage

    @homewithclaire_x / Instagram

    Bins with clear labels allow you to actually be able to keep up with that organization system you created. With fabric bins, you'll never have to see the chaos inside.

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    Whimsical Toy Storage

    toy storage that looks like dollhouse

    @dubaitobelfast / Instagram

    This storage solution was made using custom shelving and an old IKEA unit.

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    Shoe Bag Toy Storage

    hanging bag storage for toys

    @yourroomremedy / Instagram

    Hanging bags work just as well for lighter toys as they do for sweaters or shoes. Plus, this clears floor space for baskets or bigger items.

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    Clear Lego Storage

    clear lego bin storage

    @orderlysc / Instagram

    Get Legos off the floor with these clear-hinged storage bins. Because they have tops, they're stackable. The hinged closures help keep small pieces from spilling out.

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    Bookshelf Storage With Cabinets

    bookshelf storage with rainbow books

    @composed_living / Instagram

    Rainbow books and special pieces style the shelves, while other toys can be tucked out of sight in the cabinets.

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    Playroom Built-in Storage

    toy storage around fireplace

    @_the_neat_nest_ / Instagram

    From books to trucks and dinosaurs, everything has a spot.

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    Animal-Themed Toy Storage

    animal themed toy storage

    @ourcornerofsuffolk / Instagram

    The couch and the bin of books are low to the ground for easy reading.

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    Hanging Bag Toy Storage

    Hanging Bag Storage For Toys

    @bluepencilhome / Instagram

    Kids can see most of their toys inside, and the whole bag can come down when they're ready to play. Hanging bags also free up floor space.

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    An Organized Toy Room

    an organized playroom with toy storage

    @bluepencilhome / Instagram

    Bigger toys that get a lot of use are out in the open, whereas books are on floating shelves, and smaller toys are tucked away in fabric bins.

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    Hanging Costumes

    dresses hanging and toy storage

    @alifemoreorganized / Instagram

    Costumes are easy to grab and easy to put away with this cute hanging idea. The books on the side are cleverly held in place using IKEA spice racks.

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    Acrylic Toy Storage

    acrylic doll house with rainbow toys

    @ladylanes / Instagram

    This stunning acrylic shelf shaped like a house is perfect for books and toy storage.