50+ Clever Playroom Storage Ideas You Won’t Want To Miss
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Playroom storage ideas is one of my all time favorite topics when it comes to kids. I get to mix my love of kid’s play and activities with my love of home decor. Since this is one of my most popular posts with over 600K shares over its lifetime, i thought it would be great to do an update on some of the ideas.
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It’s a great challenge and I’m up for it! So I thought I would share some of the awesome research I’ve been doing! I am currently working with a separate playroom space to decorate (pics will come later). But in many homes it may mean a corner in your family living space.
Whatever the size of your space; today Iβve collected all kinds of awesome ideas for how to tackle kid toy clutter and get your homeβs play space organized and tidy once and for all! Also stroll on over to check out my kid’s playroom makeover and homework station!
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You can also find the rail here, buckets here and the longer buckets here.
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I personally love to see my toddlers being creative and imaginative. I love to see them with books, experimenting, playing , or just running around. (Check out my Playroom Storage Ideas For Girls post!) So hopefully the list below will inspire all of that!
So, I started with some serious Pinterest research so that I can figure out my best approach, but if you are looking for even more kid’s playroom ideas, then check out my Pinterest board on Playrooms! (also follow me on Instagram) For bedroom ideas, be sure to read my post on kids bedroom storage.
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Playroom Design and Organization Tips
Before we get started, remember to keep these tips in mind. You will see examples of these tips in storage ideas below!
1.Designate areas for siblings. Kids love have personalized areas. Make it fun!
2. Use bright colors.
3. Use chalk board paint. Whoever came up with this deserves an award. Chalk wall? Yup!
4. Wall decals. These can add so much to a room with little effort.
5. Use cleanable and wipe-able materials. Paint, tables, floors, whatever. The easier to clean, the better. So much less stressful than expecting my kids be be clean all day.
6. Label your storage. This will change your life lol
7. Use a larger table for crafts. There are so many little small tables out there for crafts but my kids can use up an entire dining room table easily. Opt for the bigger tables if you can spare the room.
8. Integrate Furniture with Storage. Tucking toys inside the ottoman where they can’t be seen literally keeps me sane.
9. Try make-believe corners. I corner for a play house, grocery store, or princess dressing room means entertainment on an ongoing basis. Check out some examples below!
10. Incorporate Fort/Tents. There is not a kid on earth who wouldn’t love this. find a way or a corner to include it!
11. Include a Reading area. A nook for chill time is essential! Make it super inviting for your little one!
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Kids Playroom Storage Ideas!
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1. My IKEA Playroom Makeover
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I was super excited to finish part one of our IKEA playroom storage makeover! Sooo much storage. It actually takes a lot of work to change up an entire look and we were really happy with the results. Check out how we saved money on this playroom redo!
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2. Rainbow Organizer
I love how simple yet awesome this is for a playroom design! Find the rainbow organizer here! I also love the art!
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3. Cart and Bucket Hack
I love, love, love this hack! So clever! I finally found the white buckets online with a beautiful white cart. So just make your labels and you’re golden. I also found a cart with already attached buckets!
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4. Use Dresser Drawers
So in love with this pretty playroom and the open shelf storage from Steel Street Studios. They did awesome. The chairs are so chic but still perfect for kids! I found them here! I also found a similar rug here.
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5. Car Wall Storage
Such a great idea by @alwayschasinglife on Instagram! If you are just a little handy, just nail together some wood boards and grab some wood bead garland to achieve this look. I also love the wire baskets.
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6. Stuffed Animal Toy Storage
Such a great way to store and display toys! Find it here!
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7. Macrame Stuffed Animal Storage
You can’t go wrong with macrame wall storage. Find the corner net here and the net + wood here!
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Bonus! Saw this IKEA hack and had to include it
My son will love this! I literally searched everywhere and found these awesome Road Sticker decals on Etsy and Fell.In.Love! Combine with the IKEA Trofast Bin! Then just add the wicker baskets! (make sure you like the size)
8. Neutral Shelf Storage
So Cozy and filed with toys. Perfect! If you don’t have a shelf like this, get one. I love the white shelf structure, and grey baskets. Also the irregular dots!
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8a. Toy Organizer Storage
This right here is like a playroom right of passage! Organize all of the little toys with this cool organizer. Shop this look here.
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9. Stuffed Animal in Bean Bag Storage
I may be biased but this is my fav! These days there are so many creative products to keep a playroom organized! Shop this awesome bean bag storage here. Find some additional colors here!
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10. Decor Basket Storage
This is another one of my favorites because it’s so customizable! Beautiful baskets like these are not hard to find!
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10a. Car/Truck Shelf
Oh car shelf. Why do I love you so?? lol I scoured the “innanets” for this and found it for a great price and got it! This is just so adorable to me. Shop the Pillowfort line of wire shape shelves here! (there are other shapes)
Throw in some painted jars a and rectangle floating shelf and you have a thing!
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11. Beautiful Baskets
Bea-u-ti-ful.. (my style) The open shelves and basket combo is so chic and not super expensive!
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11a. Toy Mat Organizer Bag
I had to include this because it’s just genius and part of my shop! Find it here!
This herring bone wallpaper paired with the floating book storage is just absolutely perfect for a playroom! The stuffed animal wall mount is an awesome touch as well.
12. Hooks
My daughter is currently looking over my shoulder drooling over this! Here is some beautiful Disney princess wall art I absolutely adore! Shop the hooks below!
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13. House Bookcase
Adorable storage! Shop the look here
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14. Storage Seating
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I’m obsessed with this look. two must haves in one. Combine the square shelf and the long shelf, and ViolΓ !
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14a. More Wall Basket Storage
15. Chest and Bench Storage
I found a cute look that rivals this amazing bench. Shop the look here!
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16. Torney Kid Toy Storage Bench
Is this perfect for storage and seating or what?? π Shop this look here!
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17. Storage Jars
Love this storage jar idea by Raising Lemons!
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Book Storage
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18. Rainbow Bookshelf
I love this! A house bookcase and some books arranged by color. Easy!
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19. Wall Shelves
Again, the cozier, the better. Make it inviting for little one!
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Beautiful, yet simple look!
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20. Racks for Book Storage
I absolutely LOVED this idea! Here are some great alternatives to complete the look!
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21. Magazine Holder
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I’m I have always wanted the wall basket down in my office area and I LOVE it. Iβve been anxiously waiting on it to come back in stock so I can grab it. This basket is great alternative!
08/12/2023 UPDATE: Woohoo! For those who asked, this rack is finally back in stock! Not sure how long it will last!
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22. IKEA Spice Rack Shelves
Find them here and pick up some pastel paint samples!
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23. Wall Book Racks
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What a creative idea for those who love either farm house decor or even minimalist decor! Shop the look here!
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24. Book Caddy
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25. Closet Rack Bookcase
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26. Rolling Cart Book Storage
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I would have loved this growing up!
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27. Spruce Tree Bookcase
Very creative idea!
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Playroom Organization
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28. Set Up A Craft Corner
I love this cute idea and will be trying it soon! IKEA does it again. Head on over there! You can also find the rail here, buckets here or here and the longer buckets here. Shop the table and chair set here!
Here is another great alternative or alternative! And here!
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29. Hang Your Child’s Art
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I love this idea and there are so many versions! This one is my fav.
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30. Pottery Barn Wall Bin
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30 a. Cube Playroom Storage
I also love the white cube organizer and baskets
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31. Stuffed Animal Door Shoe Rack
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32. Devote Corners to Specific Toy Groups
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So Cute! Check it out on instagram @teamsonkids. Walmart has a great version of this kitchen here and baskets!
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I love this one too!
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33. Stuffed Animal Jail
Maybe animal zoo is better. Jail was the first thing that came to mind. Either way, it’s super cute π Check it out here or here.
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34. Retro Playroom
I love this look! Check it out at Talo Interiors. This retro table set , floor cushion with pillows, and floating book shelf are perfect for fun and organization! I also love these chairs.
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35. Gorgeous Wall Storage
Cool idea! Shop the Shelving Here! Wall Art is Etsy and find awesome pillows here!
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Here is a similar look here! I love the white cubed shelves, white rolling cart and PLAY wall art all put together!
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36. IKEA Rail and Buckets Under Chalk Board
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You can find these awesome Chalk boards online along with the sign! (See number 8a)
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37. Pull Out Toy Chest (IKEA)
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38. Stuffed Animal Hammock
These nets can be found all over the place with different looks! I love this one!
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39. Combine Storage Ideas
Cloud wall shelves, house shelf, work desk, mountain mural and decals. What more can you ask for in this beautiful black and white kid’s room?
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If you like this post, click on over to my post on clever bedroom designs as well!
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Beautiful Playroom Ideas
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40. Beautiful Grass Playroom
A little bit of outside, inside. I love the grass green rugs (or turf), and the shelving!
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41. Mountain Playroom
In love with this playroom! Thank you Pinterest! Shop the rug here!
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42. Chalk Wall Playroom
Play time is an awesome teacher and TIME is a great way to show we care. Let’s get the chalk going!
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43. Girly Playroom
image by @wndurocher on @ProjectJunior Instagram
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44. Pillow Seat Playroom
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45. Playhouse Playroom
More IKEA Trofast Bins!
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46. Cozy Playroom
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47. House Chalk Wall Playroom
Love this idea! Found the table set here along with CHALK PAINT!
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48. Farm House Playroom
Every kid deserves a place to PLAY at some point in their childhood! I love the farmhouse table look and the teepee.
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49. Elfa Kid’s Playroom Storage
Talk about a genius move for cute storage and design! I love it!
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50. Basement Playroom Nook
I absolutely love this!
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I hope you enjoyed this list and that it gave you some great playroom storage and organization ideas to try with you family!
Do you have any other ideas that you think I should add to the list? Please let me know in the comment section below! I would love to hear from you!
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52 Comments
Shanta Rahman
First of all thank you so much for such a wonderful article for giving us a gift and I have a son and a daughter and I have been at my new home for over a year. Your article is really great and I’ve been looking for this article for a long time. Because I was looking for ideas to refurbish the play room for my kids .Personally I love watching my kids be creative and imaginative .They love to run around and play .Playroom Storage Ideas I like very much. And I really liked your article IKEA Trofast Bins Idea. It seems to me that I can clean easily and my kids will love it. It looks very attractive as well .
I will be using this idea in my kids’ playroom soon and will definitely share with you my new experience. Also, I will definitely get your article to my girlfriend and benefit. Can I share your article on my social media?
Kayla
I’m so glad you loved it! Yes please share the article as much as you like and I hope you use some of the ideas!
shariful islam
Many thanks to you for sharing such an excellent article with us .You’ve given me a great idea about playroom storage, and I like it.I love to keep my house tidy as it is nice to have a family home and the environment is very nice.I have a young child I would like to personally collect some products for her to be creative and imaginative and I would like her to be one of them.And to me the pillow seat playroom is very nice and I want to do it in my home.And I think my baby will be very happy to see one and I will share his feelings with you.
Kayla
I’m glad you loved it! I tried my best to provide away to find some of these products in the post.
Carla Laporte
You’ve posted SO many great ideas for organizing play areas and reading areas! When my kids were toddlers I felt like my house was in constant chaos. These are great solutions for parents of little ones. I especially love all the great ideas for reading areas. They all look so inviting. Who wouldn’t want to read in such nice spots?! And I love the stuffed animal jail too! What a fun way to get the kids to clean up plus keep things in order. Thanks for sharing these great tips!
Kayla
Yes and you’re welcome! The reading section was my favorite as well π
jahangir alam
Many thanks to you for writing a beautiful article about children’s toys and toys. Every child wants some colorful toys and a nice place to pick up colorful colored toys.But due to the shortage of space in the house, many times, the children can not be accommodated.Beautiful Grass Playroom, Article 40, is my favorite.That would be the perfect play space and beautiful decoration for my two children.This is what I will buy for my kids and share the feelings with you.Looking forward to more beautiful articles related to this in the future. I will share the article with friends so that they too can buy a nice toy space for their kids and some cute toys.
Kayla
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Evagreene
If you have a toddler, you KNOW that they constantly keep you on your toes! You already have your hands full and coming up with ideas for keeping them busy is not exactly at the top of your list but this article just made it easy known and that we can get the kids busy for a very long time. And the whole idea here is an interesting ideas for my mom to use for our last kiddo. Shes 2Y3M and got a kick out of smearing the paint around in the bag. Now we can include papers on the table to write letters of the alphabet and paint with her finger, smear it away, and do it again! It will be fun twist for an older toddler and a parent (or older sibling) to do together.
Thank for the article.
Kayla
Awesome! Thanks for your comment π
Ann
Hi! I’m inspired! There are so many ideas here in this post that I fear I haven’t been able to absorb them all. So I have bookmarked your post to came back later on.
I’d like to combine a few things for my kid’s room. It’s exciting decorating and designing our toddlers playroom.
Kayla
Awesome! Yes please check back often for update π
JULIUS
Visiting this wonderful website page really gave me a lot of beautiful thoughts to try with my family and my kids would really enjoy any of these great playroom storage and organization ideas!
I won’t really want to miss any but I would love to first try the following:
#2. Label Drawers w/ Chalk
#7. Use Containers on Shelves
#8. Window Seat Storage
#17. Storage Jars
#34. Use Draw Organizers
#40. Beautiful Grass Playroom
#45. Playhouse Playroom
I chose them because apparently, they are dust-free and you don’t need to clean them always because kids’ stuffs are stored closely and securely!
Thanks a lot for these great ideas!
Kayla
Great choices! You’re very welcome!
Tashibaarzu
Hello, What a wonderful post it is! I have liked and enjoyed it. I am very happy to read your article Because Sister’s daughter’s birthday in the month ahead. House Bookcase I like it. I’ll buy it and give it to my sister’s daughter’s birthday gift. I hope she is happy to receive the gift and it will be her very liked.
I will share your article on my social media. I hope many will benefit. Thank you again for the beautiful post.
Kayla
Thank you for the social media share, I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed!
md jahirul
hello Kayla Hollomon
50 Clever Playroom Storage Ideas its enough for toddler stay home and there fun. your 50 idea are very good but some are very very good, like IKEA Trofast Bins,Label Drawers,Use Dresser Draws,Train Table Storage,Chest and Bench Storage,Combine Storage Ideas,Stuffed Animal Jail.Cozy Playroom and more. i think this article very helpful for every mom.
Kayla
I’m glad you enjoyed it π
Allyson
So many wonderful ideas for storage! I already use a couple of them in my (adult) craft room. My favorites that you listed are the cookie jar storage and the wall wire racks.
Kayla
Those are some of my favorites as well! I hope you are able to incorporate some of those into your craft room. Thanks for your comment π
evans
Awesome review I must say…these I must say are really Clever playroom storage ideas you presented here, I still say you have quite an intriguing talent in writing and I really love to visit your blog more often to read your post…I really wish to build my writing skills and I know reading your post more often will help…
Thanks for the review
Kayla
Thank you! and yes it comes with time. At least in my case lol
EliteCarol
This current stay at home order has really given me much time to spend with my kids and part of what they demanded was that I create a playroom for them in our home. I’ve been brainstorming ideas but everything that’s come to my head for the designs has been wack. However, this post has been very informative as I’ve been able to learn tips and how to create a beautiful playroom storage.
Kayla
I’m so glad it was helpful!
Sheddy Ovb
I love the designs. amazing and beautiful. I just hope to get something that turns out like a lot of these.I am going to recommend this to someone who will find it helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Do you recommended getting everything at one time, or going little by little to decorate a playroom? I need to get asap lol.
Kayla
Bit by Bit! I would come up with a plan first and then tackle it item by item.
Henderson
One of the most messy parts of our home right now is the play room and this is all thanks to the fact that the kids have been home for months now so they only eat, play and read so that part is very messy but I’m determined to make it look better and now I’m happy I would be able to do that with your idea. I think there drawer storage is a great idea.
Kayla
Totally agree lol. One of the reasons I went back in and updated this article with wit places to buy the storage ideas is because the kids are home and i needed order asap LOL
John
We have a 4 year old so I am delighted to have found your post!
The playroom activities and mess and storage are a constant struggle.
When I see these ideas, I realise we are using quite plain toy organisers. It’s a plain white four tier pull out drawer from Ikea. As well as standard book shelves and a toy chest with a lid that raises. These images and ideas are a delight! I will discuss with my wife, who is the real boss.
I have followed your Pinterest board so I don’t forget to discuss this with my wife and put into action.
Kayla
Awesome! Thank you for following my pinterest board. You and your wife will get alot out of it and I hope you are able to incorporate some ideas!
Megan Columbo
This is amazing. You have saved me so much time and energy with this brilliant compilation. Time and energy that can go into creating a space for my kids and enjoying it with them. Thanks for this comprehensive curation!
Kayla
Thank you so much Megan!! And you are very welcome. When I put a lot of time into a post, my hope is that it can be utilized and enjoyed by someone π
Lisa
I totally love these ideas. The chalk board house is perfect for my 5 and 6 year old. Great way to encourage them & make writing fun.
Kayla
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The chalkboard house is one of my favorites as well π
Joy
Hello there! this is an amazing review you have got here. I enjoy reading your posts as it helps me add value to my kids. I think I will have to show my husband how you explained the design so we can follow that method when renovating the kids’ room.
Thanks for sharing this with me.
Kayla
You are welcome Joy! Glad you enjoyed!
Justin
Hello Kayla, I am really like this article and I have been looking for ideas on how to spruce up a room for my kids and it’s not been really easy getting things together as you would think. With these images and suggestions I am sure I have what I need to have the room looking really good for kids. Thanks!
Kayla
I’m so happy you have found some great ideas. If you see something you like and you don’t know where to get it, let me know!
LeeAnn
Hi! Lots of great ideas! Just wanted to let you know there is an incorrect tag on the IKEA desk photo. Her insta is @brittaniborenleach and Iβm sure she would love to see your appreciation of her post!
Kayla
Thanks so much! Updating now!
Laura
What a beautiful read – thank you so much, every idea was just stunning! I have so much inspiration now!???
Kayla
Awesome! That makes me happy!
Maria Seoane
Thanks on your marvelous posting! I quite enjoyed reading it, youβre a great author.I will make sure to bookmark your blog and will often come back in the foreseeable future. I want to encourage you to definitely continue your great posts, have a nice morning!
Kayla
Thank you so much!!
LB
Thank you so much for putting together such a wonderful website. Such wonderful ideas for kids storage with direct links on how to find the items in the pictures. I have saved many of your great idea, now I just have to see which one will work best in our house. Thanks again for helping struggling parents like me find a little bit of order in this chaos π
Kayla
You’re welcome! It’s my pleasure.
William Smith
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Nice post. I was checking constantly this blog and I am impressed! Extremely helpful information specially the last part I care for such info a lot. I was seeking this particular information for a very long time. Thank you and good luck.
Shannon Colclough
Thanks for sharing your ideas. There are so many cool ideas that you can do with a playroom.
Kayla
You’re Welcome!
Henry peter
I can’t tell you that how much this article is gonna helpful to me, i really appreciate your efforts for us. Thank you so much and keep posting this kind of good and informative stuff for us.
Euromillones comprobar
Great ideas for home. Thanks for sharing!