Why Is Kids’ Stuff So Hard to Keep Organized?

If you’re a parent, you know that kids’ spaces can quickly devolve into chaos for an endless number of reasons. Not only do their younger, limited attention spans lead to daily messes, but they’re also going through constant change.

Clothes, hobbies, and toys shift with every age, and most furniture doesn’t keep up. With decades of experience helping parents and their kids sort through the chaos, we mostly hear families needing designated storage options for:

• Toys: from things that are big and awkward or small with little pieces that get everywhere, toys break, parts get lost, and they can be hard to find space for.
• Clothes: constantly changing sizes, trends, and needs from the baby stage all the way to the teenage years.
• Interests: think sports, music, crafts, extracurriculars, hobbies, and collecting.

Part of the challenge is also finding an adaptable solution that you can use when the toy phase is over. Ideally, you have options for toy storage during that phase of life that don’t scream “little kids’ storage” so you can use them to store other stuff as your kids get older.

That’s why we provide kids storage options that aren’t just functional for now; they create a built-in, furniture-quality look that stands up against wear and tear better than cheaper-made alternatives. Plus, our solutions are all super adjustable so they work for years to come. Let’s break it down room by room.

Room-by-Room Kids Storage & Toy Organizer Solutions

The Bedroom

With custom closet systems in your kids’ rooms, everything from their favorite hoodie to their coziest socks becomes easy to fit, find, and keep organized.

• Floor-to-ceiling storage makes the most of the space and creates a spot for items your kids need less often.
• Low drawers create easy access for little ones.
• Adjustable shelving is a kids’ room storage must-have for flexibility and adaptability over time.

Some of our smartest, most popular kids’ closet storage accessories include:

• Hidden hampers built into the closet to make it easy for kids to toss dirty clothes where they belong—no reminders needed.
• Dedicated shoe storage with adjustable shelves to accommodate different sizes and styles over the years.
• A slide-out valet rod for easy steaming and planning outfits ahead of time.

The Playroom

In the playroom–one of the rooms in the house that has to handle the most chaos–putting thought into the best toy storage ideas and organization for cars, soft toys, Barbies, and board games is key.

• Open cubbies create easy access and promote quick cleanup. Kids can dig through to find what they’re looking for without dumping every tub full of blocks, dolls, and puzzle pieces on the floor.
• Hidden storage in drawers or cabinets is ideal for things you don’t want on display to cut down on visual clutter.
• Whether they’re sitting on a shelf or behind closed cabinet doors, color-coding bins and toy organizers make things easier for younger kids to identify, find, and put away.

The Entryway

Here’s how we help families simplify school mornings and afternoon activities with custom entryway storage:

• From cubbies to lockers, dedicated space for each kid to put backpacks, gym bags, and instrument cases ensures everyone knows where their necessities are at all times.
• Adjustable shelves for shoes, bags, and sports gear create kids’ storage that can change over the seasons and years.
• Plenty of hooks and hanging space for hats, bags, and outerwear allows anyone to quickly grab what they need on their way out the door.
• Many homeowners love built-in bench seating to add more hidden storage and create a safer, easier way to change shoes.

The Homework & Craft Area

A place for crafts, studying, and homework keeps kids’ messier projects and important documents tidy and organized.

• A custom built-in desk can incorporate personalized storage options like a file drawer for school work, forms for the kids, and extra paper for projects.
• A dedicated drawer for the printer makes printing off school assignments simple–no need to go to the library or the Post Office.
• Drawer organizers keep pens, pencils, markers, paperclips, beads, and anything else your kids use neat and tidy.
• Hanging a pegboard on the wall over a desk or inside a closet makes the most of wall space and gives you a convenient spot to hang scissors, ribbon, and rulers, or even little cups to hold paints, brushes, and writing utensils.
• Soft-close drawers, cubbies, and custom cabinets are ideal for keeping works-in-progress protected and stored out of the way.

Smart Kids Storage & Toy Organizer Tips That Make Life Easier

Custom Storage That Grows With Your Kids

When it comes to kids’ storage, custom is always the way to go. Designed to adapt from toddler to teen, adjustable solutions that can blend into your existing home décor have a long list of benefits like:

• Flexible layout options to meet your exact storage needs and seamlessly blend into any part of your home
• Personalized touches, like colors, hardware, and accessories, will make even the pickiest teen happy and elevate your space for years to come
• Saving money in the long run by not having to purchase more storage, re-do what you have, or replace it because of poor quality
• Saving time by preventing additional renovations down the line

Let’s Make Home Organization Easier for Everyone

If you’re feeling stressed by figuring out the best way to store and organize your kids’ stuff, you’re not alone. That’s why we recommend going custom, so you can have thoughtfully designed storage solutions that don’t just look good and make the most of your space (and your money), but they also genuinely make your life easier.

Our solid, sturdy, furniture-quality options can be customized to your kids’ needs now and adjusted in the future to store so many other purposes. Need more custom kids’ storage ideas? Take a look through our digital brochure.

If you’re ready to dive right in and start tackling your kids’ clothing and toy storage, our design experts make the process simple and stress-free. Let’s make each moment with your kiddos, from finger painting to putting on a play to planning what to wear to homecoming, that much more enjoyable with home organization that works exactly how your family needs it to.