You rise early in the morning hoping to sneak in a delicious sip of your morning tea when, on the way into your living room, you stumble over that talking baby doll…again. As you push toys over to make room on the couch, you look around and wonder what ever happened to that once so chic and stylish living room you created. With splashes of primary colours and random playthings strewn across the floor, you may wonder if you\u2019ll ever be able to reclaim your living room again. We know how you feel. Thankfully, there are plenty of toy storage ideas for living room that are at your disposal. You just have to get creative enough, and brave enough, to do it.<\/p>\n
So, go ahead and take in those last few sips of tea. We’ve got work to do.<\/p>\n
So, the big question. \u201cHow can I hide my toys in my living room?\u201d<\/p>\n
Contrary to belief, this is relatively easy to do, and there are several ways you can go about it.<\/p>\n
For example, if you are finding that there is a surplus of your children\u2019s toys stacked to oblivion with no home in the corner of your family\u2019s main common area, it may be time to reconsider. Could it be that maybe, just maybe, some of those toys could be stored elsewhere? Gasp!<\/p>\n
No, parents, your children do not need to play with every single one of their toys at the same time.<\/p>\n
Consider stowing away some of the lesser-played-with objects in their room or in a storage area outside of the living room, and leaving only the toys in the main area that really need to be there.<\/p>\n
More toy storage ideas for living room? Some parents find great success with rotating toys. To do this, you\u2019ll simply select a few toys for your child to play with and store the rest in a tote. Then, when you are ready, switch the toys you’ve chosen to stay in the living room out with some of the toys you’ve stored. Keep rotating toys throughout the days, weeks or months, depending on your chosen interval, and you’ve not only got a less cluttered space, but also, a more entertained child!<\/p>\n
Now that you’ve scoped out your space and raided your children’s toy boxes, it\u2019s time to fill in the gaps. Are you like countless other moms who are now kicking themselves for not purchasing a couch with built-in storage? If so, don\u2019t worry. After you’ve taken inventory of the storage options you do have, you can now begin to save to invest in the items you would, eventually, like to have.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at some of the most functional living room toy storage furniture on the market, today:<\/p>\n
When it comes to small spaces and toy storage ideas for living room, you may find yourself frustrated. Sure, you like the idea of the regal and sophisticated Ottoman that keeps your children’s toys just so, but when you’ve got limited space on your hands, the last thing you want to do is add additional bulky pieces of furniture to the mix.<\/p>\n
We get it! Whether you’ve got a smaller home, a mobile home or are renting an apartment, you too can conceal your children\u2019s toys. You\u2019ll just need to be a bit resourceful when doing it.<\/p>\n
First things first, you\u2019re going to want to keep as many items off of the floor as possible. And we aren\u2019t talking toys, here. Your storage solutions will largely depend on what concealed storage space you already have available, such as unused cabinets, and what you can add that doesn\u2019t have to take up much needed floor space.<\/p>\n
One option that might work for a smaller setting is to invest in hanging wall shelves. These can be used to store toys, books and other items not currently in use.<\/p>\n
But who wants their children\u2019s toys to be on display on the living room wall? You’ve got a point, there! Not all shelves are created equal though. Take a peek at this nifty shelf<\/a> <\/strong>that features spaces to fit storage cubes for an easy way to conceal small toys without taking up floor space with baskets.<\/p>\n Another great idea is to utilise closets as kid friendly spaces. Some even go as far as to wallpaper the closet and add additional hooks and shelving to make the closet a majestic hide-out for their children’s pleasure. Once your child is done with its contents, simply put the toys and the rest of the mayhem back in, close the doors and go about your merry way. It\u2019s a win!<\/p>\n One final and frugal tip for storage in small spaces is to utilise your couch. No, we aren\u2019t talking about spending extra money on that leather storage couch you’ve been eyeing but can’t afford. Instead, rather than shimmying your couch flush against the wall, why not pull it out a bit and make room for toys? This can be particularly helpful for larger toys that you want concealed. The catch? Only do this if the storage area is out of sight from most angles. Otherwise, this is likely to look a mess, and won\u2019t do you any favours in the long run.<\/p>\n Another word of advice for you mums and dads trying to cling to that cheeky living room you invested in. Try purchasing a neutral coloured baby gate<\/a><\/strong> for the sole purchase of hiding toys. There are a few opaque versions in earth tone colours that\u2019ll likely make great and unnoticeable additions to your living room.<\/p>\n Simply pick a corner or an unused portion of your home or living space and use the baby gate to cover it up any toys you place there. These gates<\/a> <\/strong>often have the ability to sit straight or at an angle, so no matter how awkward the spot, these gates should have you covered.<\/p>\n Have an infant that can’t clean up after themselves, yet? Grab a trendy blanket that matches the rest of your decor, and put your baby’s toys on it for tummy time. When it is time for your baby to take a nap or go to sleep for the night, simply cloak the toys with the blanket and move it out of the way. When your baby wakes up, simply unroll it. It may not be the ideal situation, but seriously, when you are sleep deprived and low on energy, anything helps!<\/p>\n Along with the idea of putting some of the larger toys behind your couch, consider reserving large toys to be put on display\u2026 in your child\u2019s room of course. No, you likely won\u2019t want to display your little one\u2019s hula hoop in your living room, but you may find a creative way to display it on his or her wall. Moreover, you can display smaller toys, unashamedly, on hanging shelves in your child\u2019s room. Especially those toys that happen to match his or her bedroom theme or colour scheme already.<\/p>\n Another idea for the kid\u2019s bedroom or playroom? Just as we mentioned before, you may wish to take inventory and see what space you have already in your child\u2019s room. A little creativity and reorganising might be involved, but at the end of the day, if it means that you\u2019ll get your living room back, we think you\u2019ll gladly oblige. Looking for more inspiration? Check out this informative read<\/a> by Ideal Homes for even more ways to conceal your child\u2019s toy bits.<\/p>\n Bear in mind, too, that although using your children\u2019s bedroom and playroom closets and space for storage sounds like a no-brainer, there are some parents who prefer not to have any toys in their children\u2019s rooms…at all.<\/p>\n The idea behind this is that with the negation of toys in their immediate environment, children are much more likely to be able to fall asleep on their own. Got a child that always seems to go bump in the night? Keep these fun plasters<\/a> <\/strong>on hand for minor accidents and check out our blog post for more information about how to keep your child in bed<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n To summarise, getting your home back in order doesn\u2019t have to be stressful, time consuming or crazy expensive. Open your eyes to your surroundings. Begin utilising spaces such as cabinets, pantries, closets and shelves in new and interesting ways.<\/p>\n If you have to, limit your kiddos to how many toys they can have in the living room. Stow away the rest for the following week, or month. To fill in any gaps, begin saving for pieces of furniture that you may have been looking to purchase anyway, either for the living room or your children\u2019s rooms. But this time, make sure that it includes storage options.<\/p>\n Before you know it, you\u2019ll be back to relaxing again in an environment that you\u2019re actually happy to call your own!<\/p>\n We’ve got more toy storage ideas for you! Check out IKEA toy storage hacks<\/a><\/strong> on our blog!<\/p>\n Related Products<\/p>\nBonus Tips: Storage Solutions for Toys<\/h2>\n
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