Keeping a child’s room and/or day care play-room area clean and organized can be a very frustrating job, especially when your kids have lots of toys, games and books that they keep playing with and then discarding for another toy or book. A toy storage unit, placed in the play-room or child’s room should encourage the little ones to put their toys or books away in either a big bin unit that they can toss things into, or a more organized set of drawers or baskets that are labelled for specific items.
Toy storage unit:
Toy storage unit pictured: Multi Storage Unit – Pastel by Tot Tutors
Wood bench with storage
A wood bench with storage compartment is a great way to add storage space to a room or area that is lacking in such. The wood bench looks nice in most decors and acts as another piece of furniture. One or two people can use it as an extra seating space. The storage area inside the bench can then be used to hold linens, toys, towels, bedding, clothes and whatever else you can place inside. Great for at the foot of a bed or in a vestibule or entrance way.
Wood bench with storage:
Wood bench with storage pictured: Safavieh American Home Collection Padstow Antiqued Pewter and Honey Oak Wooden Storage Bench
Under bed storage containers
With space sometimes being an issue on the home-front, under bed storage containers can provide just the right amount of needed storage space for clothes, toys, books, collectible cards and more, when bureaus and closets are stuffed. These storage containers can also be used for storing and organizing DVD’s and CD’s to fit snugly under the couch or futon. And for greater convenience, under bed storage containers with wheels can be a big help if you’re constantly pulling the container out from under the bed a lot.
Under bed storage containers:
Under bed storage containers pictured: ECR4Kids Lock and Roll Portable Under-Bed Personal Safe
Glass storage bowl set
If you’re using plastics to seal and store your food, spices and other ingredients, you may be inadvertently causing potential health risks to you and your family. Given that there have been an increasing number of scientific studies done on the harmful chemicals from plastic especially when used for heating up food in the microwave. A healthier option would be to change up your plastic containers for a glass storage bowl set. Glass is a natural alternative and can be just as convenient as plastic when storing food.
Glass storage bowl set:
Glass storage bowl set pictured: Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set
Entryway wood storage bench
An entryway storage bench gives you a place to sit and take off or put on your shoes and boots. Some come with storage baskets or drawers, which is great for keeping things tidy. At least in theory. In my experience, kids tend to leave hats, coats, and bags on the seat, making it not only messy but impossible to sit on. So if your family is like mine, you may want to set some rules about keeping the storage bench free of unnecessary items.
Entryway wood storage bench:
Entryway wood storage bench pictured: Bench With Brown Rattan Baskets by Southern Enterprises, Inc.
Storage benches can be somewhat elaborate, incorporating not only drawers, but coat hooks and shelves and mirrors as well.