Playroom storage can be both stylish and playful – I tracked down 12 pieces of toy storage furniture that will be loved by parents and kids alike
Who says toy storage can't be both whimsical and stylish?!
I don’t know about you but I often come across furniture or decor designed for children’s rooms but it’s so pretty and stylish that I’d happily use it myself. When it comes to playroom storage, it’s not exactly known for being the most aesthetically pleasing – and yet, it can be. I tracked down 12 of the most stylish pieces of toy storage furniture that both you and your little ones will love.
Most of the common toy storage ideas favour brightly coloured plastic bins and cube storage units like the IKEA KALLAX. But there’s so much more than that available on the market – and it doesn’t have to be super expensive either. Google Trends reports a more than 5000% increase in searches for 'playroom storage' so I'm here to deliver.
Whether it’s swapping out a plastic toy storage crate for a natural rattan toy box like this one from H&M Home or opting for the chic La Redoute Ptilu bookcase with rattan inserts rather than the usual IKEA playroom ideas, there are plenty of creative, stylish yet whimsical playroom ideas on this list. And if you’re looking for a little easy DIY project, I recommend snapping up this pine Habitat Rico storage unit and giving it an artistic makeover with some paint.
Whether it’s hidden storage ideas that you’re after or something more on display like that beautiful cloud-shaped shelf from The White Company, there’s something for everyone here.
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Sara Hesikova has been Room Decor Editor at Ideal Home since June 2024, starting at the title as a News Writer in July 2023. She is now also the Ideal Home Certified Expert on Furniture, and so far has tried over 300 different sofas.
Graduating from London College of Fashion with a bachelor’s degree in fashion journalism in 2016, she got her start in niche fashion and lifestyle magazines like Glass and Alvar as a writer and editor before making the leap into interiors, working with the likes of 91 Magazine and copywriting for luxury bed linen brand Yves Delorme among others.