Toys are a real specialty! It is preferable to have a whole closet to devote to these items, but if that is impossible, section off part of a closet. Now, ask yourself some basic questions. Do you need to store many little toys such as tinker toys and legos? Do you have many large board games? Evaluate these questions and your needs before starting to get your toy situation under control.
Shelving in your toy closet should be at a height that is easy to reach for your children. If toys are easily available then putting them away will be just as easy. Higher shelves should be reserved for toys and games requiring supervision. Adjustable solid shelving is best for this type of area. As children get older and toys change, so do the types of spaces they require.
Toy boxes are not ideal. Things get cluttered in toy boxes. Toys are broken and are often unused because they cannot be found. Toy boxes, if used, should only be filled halfway to avoid cluttering. Wire drawer systems are great for storing toys. With clear liners, small things will not fall through and your children can still see the contents of each individual drawer. Children can roll the entire system out of the closet, play with their toys, and roll the system back into the closet when they are finished. A drawer system can also have a solid laminate top for children to use for molding clay. Basket systems can be worked into most storage solutions.
Colorful heavy-duty plastic bins look and work wonderfully in a toy closet. A steel grid is mounted into the studs of your wall and each individual open bin hangs on that grid. Bins vary in size and are terrific for storing little pieces and construction-type toys. There is a space for labeling each bin. These bins are available in bold primary colors and will make your toy area bright and cheerful.
We hope your children enjoy their newly organized toy area and that you enjoy their new habit of putting away their toys.
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