30+ Amazing DIY Toy Storage Ideas For Crafty Moms

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We were all kids once, and we all loved toys! As a mother, you certainly know just how attached your children are to their toys and, at the same time, just how difficult it can be to sort them out and to store them properly. In the end, the last thing you want or need is to step on a piece of LEGO in your child’s room – that is painful! If you want to get some original, practical, simple and affordable DIY toy storage ideas, then here you will find tens of them – just choose the one that best meets your needs and start working on it!

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30+ Amazing DIY Toy Storage Ideas For Crafty Moms
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The toys are very clever at developing our children’s skills and physical senses. I’m sure every household that has or has had a young child has a play basket in the bottom of a cupboard or in a shed. Most of our toys are put in baskets or cardboard boxes. If you have a toddler in the house, these boxes and baskets may not be practical enough. Believe me, there are some fantastic and simple DIY toy storage ideas that will appeal to almost everyone and are almost unnoticeable in everyday life. Still, they’re pretty practical and cool and I’m sure every kid will love them.

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1. Built-In Toy Storage Ideas

Built-In Toy Storage Ideas
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Toys can benefit your children on many different levels – not only are they great for keeping the little ones engaged and entertained, but they also stimulate their creativity and improve their dexterity at the same time. However, storing the toys can be a real challenge sometimes: this is where this amazing wall of built-in toy storage ideas step in and make everything easy and effortless! Chic, modern-looking and very easy to implement, this is a DIY storage idea that you certainly do not want to miss!

DIY Instructions and Project Source – remodelaholic

2. Entertainment Center Turned Into A Bench Guest

Entertainment Center Turned Into A Bench Guest
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If you have more than one child, then the “entertainment center” has certainly grown out of proportions! In the end, we all know how greedy the little ones can be, and how reluctant they are when it comes to sharing their toys with other kids. However, this DIY storage project is not your average toy storage ideas – it is a lot more than that! Imagine that you can easily turn the entertainment center into a bench guest: practical, functional and very handy at the same time. Check out this outstanding idea and see for yourself!

DIY Instructions and Project Source – remodelaholic

3. Pottery Barn Media Center DIY Toy Storage Ideas

Pottery Barn Media Center
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This lovely “media center” actually has more than just one use, and this is precisely what makes it so appealing. Overall, the pottery barn media center is very generously sized, and it can store not just your child’s toys, but also books, the DVD player, CDs and a plethora of other items that you do not use on a regular basis, but that you do not want to interfere with your daily activities. This pottery barn media center is also very cost-effective and it can easily be embedded into the decor of your living room – just check out this lovely, picture-rich tutorial and you will be easily convinced of just how easy it is.

DIY Instructions and Project Source – remodelaholic

4. Peek A Boo Toy Storage Ideas

Peek A Boo Toy Storage Idea
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This is perhaps the easiest and the cheapest way to store your child’s toys – these are basically nothing but transparent, see-through bags that allow your child to have a closer look at the toys in the bag, without having to turn everything upside down! It often happens that the little ones are very impatient, and when they are looking for a toy in particular, they want to find it right away. The peek a boo toy storage bags will certainly save you some time – you no longer have to clean after your kid and pick up toys from all over the floor!

DIY Instructions and Project Source – tinysidekick

5. DIY Wooden Toy Storage Ideas

DIY Wooden Toy Crate
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The peek a boo bag mentioned above is certainly a lot cheaper and easier to make than this DIY wooden toy storage ideas, but ultimately the crate is a lot more aesthetically appealing and durable at the same time. In the end, wooden crates are made to last for years, if you take good care of them! Be careful, though, as you do need to let your carpentry skills show for this project – you will need to carefully assembly the DIY wooden toy crate together!

DIY Instructions and Project Source – ourhomenotebook

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6. Dress Up Toy Storage Ideas For Your Little Girl

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Does your little princess love to dress up and to try different costumes and dresses? Are you tired of picking them up from the floor and arranging them carefully in the closet, only to find them scattered all over the house the next day? If so, then this lovely dress up storage idea is everything you need! Pink, practical and absolutely adorable, these storage ideas are your best option if you want to teach your little girl how to be organized and how to take care of her belongings, in the long run.

DIY Instructions and Project Source – ana-white

7. Turn The Closet Into A Lovely Toy Storage Ideas

Turn The Closet Into A Lovely Toy Storage Unit
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This is certainly one of the cutest and craftiest tutorials of its kind that you can find on the Internet, mainly because it serves a double purpose: this re-mastered closet not only allows your child to store his or her toys easily and efficiently, but it also doubles as a “safe haven”, for when the little one wants to go back to his bubble and forget about everybody. It can be your kid’s little piece of Heaven – and the good thing about it is that it does not require too much time to build it, either! It is truly a win-win situation.

DIY Instructions and Project Source – prettyhandygirl

8. Crate On Wheels Toy Storage Ideas

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Crates on wheels have been around for decades, as they are very easy for children to carry around with them, whenever they feel like playing with their toys. Versatile and very durable, this DIY crate on wheels is a great way to store your kid’s toys, not to mention that he can easily pull the crate outside whenever he feels like playing with his friends, during the summer. Overall, these DIY crate on wheels toy storage ideas are very easy to turn into reality, and your child will certainly be very grateful for it!

DIY Instructions and Project Source – thediydreamer

9. DIY Disney Toy Box

DIY Toy Boxes With Casters
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We all use disney toy box to store shoes, photos, memorabilia and other belongings, but how about using them for storing your child’s toys? Here is a very easy and straightforward DIY tutorial that will teach you how to make your own disney toy box with casters, within less than 60 minutes. The tutorial will help you save a lot of time and money, and you can expect your child to be a lot more organized afterwards.

DIY Instructions and Project Source – thislittlestreet

10. DIY Outside Toy Storage Ideas

DIY Storage Idea For Outside Toys
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These are lovely outdoor toy storage ideas if you have a small house, or if your child simply has too many toys for you to keep up with! All you need is a few new silvery buckets, a sturdy rack that can withstand the weight of the toys and several stickers that will help you label each bucket. Storing your child’s toys has never been easier – just check out this tutorial of outside toy storage ideas and you will see how easily you can store the toys on the porch or the veranda, where they are still shield from the harsh environmental conditions!

Project Source – domesticcharm

11. Toy Sack

Toy Sack Tutorial
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Toy sack have always been very fashionable and easy to use – however, if you do not want to waste your money on the commercially available peek a boo toy sacks, then how about making your own one from scratch? It only takes several minutes, and you do not need any advanced skills for it either. Just have a look at this comprehensive peek a boo toy sack tutorial, and let yourself be guided through every single step of the process. You will certainly be surprised to see the final result!

DIY Instructions and Project Source – tonicoward

12. Toy Storage Bucket

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If you do not fancy the classic metal buckets or paper-based boxes for toy storage, then look no further than this crafty fabric toy storage bucket tutorial that will redefine the way you store your kid’s toys, shoes and other personal belongings. This fabric toy storage bucket is multifunctional, and you can use it for a wealth of different purposes – just use your imagination!

DIY Instructions and Project Source – mellysews

13. Kids Book Storage Ideas

Toy And Book Crate Storage Idea
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This is certainly not your regular toy storage ideas – and you can easily tell that by the “So many books, so little time” inscription found on the crate. This is an amazing way to encourage your child to start reading! In the end, there is no better way to draw the attention of your child towards the books than by placing them in the same wooden crate as the toys: try these kids book storage ideas and you will be amazed of the results. Encourage your child to read first, and then to play with his toys when he is done reading – remember that an educated child is a strong and intelligent child! Check out these lovely kids book storage ideas and try it at home.

DIY Instructions and Project Source – myfrugaladventures

14. DIY Garage Toy Storage Ideas

DIY Garage Toy Storage Ideas
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As our children grow, their tastes and preferences in terms of games and toys change as well, and they are constantly looking for better, newer, more attractive and more appealing toys to play with, neglecting the older ones. If this is your kid’s case as well, then you can rest assured – these lovely DIY garage toy storage ideas will help you store the toys that your child no longer fancies. You do not need to throw them away, who knows, maybe you will put them to good use one day, but until that happens these lovely toy storage ideas will certainly come in handy!

DIY Instructions and Project Source – familyhandyman

15. DIY Toy Storage Cubbies

DIY Toy Storage Cubbies
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This is a great toy storage idea that you can try at home, especially if you are on a tight budget and you want to keep the costs to a minimum. Here is a tutorial of toy storage cubbies that will carefully take you through every step of the process, making sure that you will never go wrong! The DIY toy storage cubbies are very space-effective and they are the perfect choice for a small room, or even for your back closet. Besides, they can be used for storing even the biggest toys!

DIY Instructions and Project Source – thehandmadehome

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