Taupe walls and white drapes surround the windows in this playroom. To make toy storage more functional, consider selecting mobile storage baskets to make cleaning up easier. Wood flooring is topped with a colorful patterned rug. A wooden armchair is wedged between the windows.
29 Creative Toy Storage Ideas
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Published: March 13, 2023
Updated: November 26, 2023
With so many new methods of toy storage, there’s no need to stick with traditional options. The best way to incorporate storage is to work it into the room’s décor. With some creativity, you can turn your storage into an eye-catching display.
Our first instinct is to hide clutter, but there’s an argument to be made for using brightly colored toys to your advantage. Consider arranging these items on shelves or cabinet tops. You will be surprised by how well they enhance the overall look of the space. Baskets are an incredible storage tool. If you choose to include storage baskets, select visually pleasing ones! Not all clutter can be solved with the less drastic options. So if you must use fully closed storage, try incorporating striking cabinet colors and accents to enrich the space, especially in a playroom or a child’s bedroom.
More creative toy storage ideas can be found in our collection of images below!
02 of White Cabinet Against Pink and White Wall
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Celebrate a charming bedroom design by featuring a white cabinet with glass inserts against a white wall adorned with a pink and plaid pattern. Add warmth and texture with a pink accent blanket folded at the foot of the bed. This delightful combination creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere with a touch of playfulness.
03 of Cylindrical Fox Baskets for Storage
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The light blue walls of this bright bedroom are complete with white trim. Three wooden shelves are mounted to one wall and topped with decorative items. Woven cylindrical baskets that appear as fox faces are placed in the corner.
04 of Toys Used as Playroom Décor
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Toys can be used as decorative accessories for playroom shelves if arranged carefully. This playroom showcases a row of white shelves filled with toys and baskets. A small vintage desk is perched on the edge of a gray shag rug.
05 of Kid’s Room Includes Toy Storage
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A light blue fringe rug with floral accents lays over the wood flooring in this bedroom. A kid’s mattress is positioned beside the rug. A white side table is used as a toy storage for a collection of colorful items.
06 of Farmhouse Décor on Top of Cabinets
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A circular shag rug lays in front of a light gray storage cabinet. A collection of gray baskets in different shades fill a shelf of white cubbies used as toy storage. Farmhouse decor is arranged on top of the shelves.
07 of Mountain Decals on Playroom Accent Wall
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A gray and white striped tipi is assembled in the corner of this playroom beside an accent wall with mountain decals. A brown carpet covers the floor and hosts a gray shelving unit. The shelves are filled with books and toys arranged in an organized manner.
08 of Neutral Carpet in Naturally Lit Playroom
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A playroom window with white drapes welcomes natural light into this space. A neutral-colored carpet covers the floor and hosts black cubbies. A small wooden desk stands in the corner, joined by matching chairs.
09 of Bonus Room Ideas for Vibrant Playrooms
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This vibrant playroom showcases bonus room ideas that allow for organization and creativity. A colorful mural occupies one wall and hosts white cubbies. Adding a desk to a playroom provides an area for adults as well. Large circular cushions rest on a patterned rug.
10 of Gray Bean Bag Lounger Beside Wooden Cubbies
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A gray beanbag lounger is tucked in the corner of this playroom beside the wooden cubbies. The cubbies are filled with white containers and used for toy storage. Gray fabric wall decor adorned with pockets is used for additional storage.
11 of Wooden Cubbies With Light Blue Baskets
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A cabinet filled with wooden cubbies is complete with light blue baskets. A shaded table lamp with a unique base is placed on the cubbies. A framed poster with a similar color pallet accessorizes the wall.
12 of White Cubbies Filled With Baskets
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Floral pink wallpaper adds a whimsical touch to a white board and batten half-wall. A set of white cubbies are filled with baskets arranged in color-coded rows. The neutral carpet matches a beige upper wall.
13 of Playful Toy Organization Ideas for Small Spaces
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This adorable toy organization idea for small spaces features a blue couch adorned with accent pillows and a white cubby cabinet filled with storage bins and carefully placed books and toys. A large rattan basket filled with plush animals and toys rests on the floor in front of the white cubby cabinet. The letters “PL” in the word “play” are mounted on the wall above the couch accompanied by a playful pom garland. Bright natural light fills the room from a nearby window and light plush carpeting runs throughout.
14 of Toy Storage Tucked Beneath the Bed
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A unique idea for toy storage is to organize belongings in trays that can be tucked beneath the bed. A wooden bed frame is topped with gray bedding and a black and white plaid blanket. A forest-themed mural creates an eye-catching accent wall.
15 of Wall-mounted Shelves Beside Dresser
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Floating white shelves are anchored to a white wall above a basket for toy storage. The basket is covered in a star pattern and filled with plush toys. A white dresser with chrome hardware stands beside the shelves.
16 of Built-in Cabinets With Black Hardware
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Light gray shaker cabinets with black hardware are paired with white walls. Dark wood storage is topped with a child-sized table and chairs. Closed toy storage, like cabinets, is the best option for creating an organized look.
17 of Modern Toy Room Organisation Ideas
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This modern toy room organization idea features a light wood cubby cabinet pushed against a blue batten wall filled with rattan and white storage bins and carefully placed toys. A tall white bookshelf accessorized with various modern decorative accents is placed nearby. A large world map occupies the white wall above the light wood toy organizer. A light gray seating area rests on an area rug layered on the floor. Bright light filters in from a nearby window and medium neutral carpeting runs throughout.
18 of Toy Organization Ideas for Minimalist Bedroom
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A minimalist bedroom features a dark wood frame bed dressed in muted patterned bedding with coordinating accent pillows and a dark wood toy organizer placed in the corner. Three storage bins and carefully placed toys complete this minimalist toy organization idea. Light walls brighten the room and light plush carpeting runs throughout.
19 of Decorative Rainbow on White Playroom Shelves
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This pristine corner has a pop of color from a small, decorative rainbow next to a white lamp and a potted plant. White shelves hold wicker baskets and fabric storage bins. A small toy tractor acts as a bookend for leaning books on one shelf.
20 of Toys in Wall Storage Units with White Bins
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A gold lantern pendant light hangs over a light blue carpet on a hardwood playroom floor. A colorful banner hangs on a wall that is painted white and blue. Light wood wall storage units, bookshelves, and white bins are used to store and organize the books and toys.
21 of Wall-length Desk Against Playroom Accent Wall
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This playroom features a wall-length white desk with lots of toy storage. Bronze sconces illuminate an accent wall that displays a sprinkle pattern. The brown carpet is topped with a white play mat with removable panels.
22 of White Vertical Shiplap Farmhouse Bookshelf
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A white farmhouse-style bookshelf with a vertical shiplap backboard is embellished with strands of beads. Wooden accents are displayed on the shelf alongside a collection of white decor. The decor caters to an aesthetic for a child’s room.
23 of Gray Stucco Playroom With Colorful Toys
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Light gray stucco walls surround this playroom, complemented by vibrant toys. The shelves of a black bookcase are filled with colorful toys and books. A gray sofa is topped with patterned accent pillows that match the room’s aesthetic.
24 of Playroom with Hints of Halloween
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A green and white playroom wall with Halloween decor displays lettering and decorative bat decals. A white cube storage unit contains toys and metal wire baskets with more accessories. A black and white Swiss cross rug sits on the floor.
25 of Rustic Entryway With Staircase Storage
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This rustic entryway features a distressed wooden door and wood flooring. A vintage runner lays over the floor and extends past a white staircase. Toy storage is contained in wooden baskets and tucked into the staircase wall.
26 of Toy Organization Ideas for Under Stairs Nook
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A living room nook under the stairs is a perfect toy organization idea to utilize space. A black cubby cabinet filled with white organization totes and toys fills the spaces of this toy organizer. Floating shelving adorned with farmhouse accents and framed prints occupies the wall above the cubby cabinet. A large plastic bucket of toys rests near the toy area and dark plush carpeting runs throughout.
27 of A White Tent Next to a White Shelving Unit
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A child’s white tent filled with stuffed animals and throw pillows sits in the corner next to a white shelving unit against an off-white wall. Toys, wicker baskets, and white baskets fill the unit. A mat with a racetrack design is displayed on the light wood floor.
28 of Playroom with White and Blue Polka Dot Wallpaper
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Stuffed animals are mounted on white wallpaper with blue polka dots in this white and airy playroom. White shelves display wicker baskets to store toys away, with wood boxes providing additional storage. A dark blue and white striped rug covers the dark hardwood floors below.
29 of Floor-to-Ceiling Storage Shelves in White Playroom
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Floor-to-ceiling built-in shelves are filled with fabric bins, storage cases, books, and animal decor in this well-lit playroom. A white rug rests in the center of the room, where a small white bike and toy cars are ready for playtime.
