Fed up with seeing your kid toys all over the floor? Have you thought to store them all in a fashionable toy storage unit? Besides, you can make one that can be reused for a totally different matter when they grow up!
Most toy stores offer shiny colored plastic-type storage containers that are not so nice looking, safe, or even ideal use of space. There are various alternatives you can consider which look more advantageous!
Bookcase Toy Storage
To start with, figure out the most effective use of space for the toy storage system. Would it be placed in the kid bedroom or play room? Ideally, a toy storage unit really should be placed close to the kid favorite playroom. Once you have decided on the best location, pick a color scheme. Think about smooth shades in magenta or pinks for a girl and colors in blue or green for a boy.
My personal favorite option is an easy bookcase that you can paint any color that suits your taste. Build as many cubes as needed and be sure to have a spot for a tag. You can paint every cube in different colors; use your imagination. A creative solution is to paint each cube matching the type of toy because it makes it easy on you and the kid to store them away. Teaching your kids to put toys away in each unit comes very handy and helpful. When the toy storage unit becomes useless later in life, you can transform it into bookshelves or simply a unit to store any kind of items. An unused toy storage system is also very practical in a shed or a garage.
Other simple alternatives with regard to storage space will be to build shelves in the kid bedroom where you can display precious dolls or toys. Perhaps add built-in cabinets at the bottom of the shelves.
Are you still unhappy? Why don't you consider a typical wooden toy box? You can find good quality plans online that include different patterns. It's a very simple and fun woodworking project that can be done with the whole family. Think about putting a padded cushion on top to provide a joint function. This kind of toy storage unit can also be reused to store blankets, pillows, or sweaters!
Consider safety when choosing a toy storage unit. You do not want the toy storage unit to fall on your kid! Anchoring the toy storage unit to the wall structure is a safe and sound way to prevent accidents. Use anchor wire and eye screws. A good quality toy storage unit woodworking plan should include a section explaining how to anchor the unit to any structure.