It's a fact of life: Most kids are messy. But you might have more success getting them to clean their rooms if the storage containers were as fun as the toys. Here's a roundup of some colorful, clever storage ideas for combating children's clutter.
An affordable alternative to an armoire (and easier for youngsters to access), The Land of Nod's
Under the Big Top Storage Tent features a cotton cover that frames standard wall shelves. There are even side pockets for storing books or toys! You can buy the storage tent cover alone ($159), or get the tent cover and shelving kit together ($229).
The Land of Nod's
Storage-Palooza is based on vegetable bins, and provides easy-to-access storage for books, toys and games. The bins stack and are available in two- or three-compartment configurations for $149. They come in yellow, light green, dark blue, antique white, honey and red.
Round up toys, laundry, toys and crafts projects with these handy
Calypso Toy Trolleys from The Container Store. They're made from durable recycled fiberboard and feature swivel casters plus handles for easy transporting. Available in four colors for $19.99 each.
Kids will have a great time stuffing their treasures in these colorful
Calypso Round Boxes from The Container Store. Made of recycled fibergoard, these handy bins are available in four colors and retail for $14.99 each.
Now this is clever! The steel
Rolling Cube Bench has an upholstered lid for sitting. Remove the lid, and you've got storage inside. The underside of the lid is smooth, so it can also be used as a lap desk. And the whole thing sits on casters, so it's easy for your child to move around. Available for $125 from stacksandstacks.com.
