I know it sounds crazy, but I want our kids’ rooms to look as though no one lives there. Hear me out. You know when you walk through a furniture store, and the little rooms they have staged for the kids’ area are perfectly perfect? I love that every notebook, toy, book, and dress-up costume is stowed away in wonderfully organized bins, baskets, and boxes. There’s a place for everything and everything is in its place. That’s how I want my kids’ rooms to look.
Spring is finally upon us, and I’m feeling more motivated than ever to whip things into shape in those little bedrooms. Finding cute and smart storage and organizational products is key. So I’ve rounded up kid-centric clutter-catchers that look as great as they work.
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Mountain Peak Wall Hooks
Go high! Maximize every inch of spare space by going vertical. These mountainous hooks bring organization to new heights.
Available at: Hachi and Tegs , $47.17
Ombre Storage Baskets
These baskets provide a bright shot of color and a cute catchall for corners.
Available at: Pottery Barn Kids , $30-$55
Meow Cat Storage Bin
This striped bin is literally the cat's meow. Kiddies will love tossing dirty clothes or disregarded toys into this mischievous kitty.
Available at: Target , $14.99
Butterfly Scarf Holder
Capes, scarves, ribbon wands. They all need a home and this fluttery organizer keeps lots of strands and swaths at the ready (and off of the floor).
Available at : Amazon , $4.46
Stacking Toy Storage
Corral small play things with these clear, stacking containers. Easily see what's where, and keep it all at an arm's reach.
Available at: The Container Store , $6.99-$12.99
Shape Shifter Wall Shelves
Be still my heart; a wall shelving system that you can customize to suit your room style and your organizational needs? Brilliant! These wall cubes can turn into wall arrows, or wall triangles or really, any shape you want to achieve. The system also comes in multiple finish colors, so you can mix and match to your heart's desire.
Available at: The Land of Nod , $49
Mess Eaters Shelf Storage Toy Bin
These critter-inspired bins put the "fun" in functional when it comes to cabbie storage units.
Available at: Wayfair , $29.13
Monster Under the Bed Storage
Did I mention there's an under-the-bed version? This is perfect when you want to hide the storage, instead of displaying it.
Available at: Wayfair , $25.37
Origami Shelves
Fun, custom shelving is a breeze with this origami shelves system. These shelves can be used individually in a fun chevron shape, or they can be connected to create a series of colorful cubes and ledges as shown.
Available at: The Land of Nod , $25
Multi-Use Hanger
I've seen folks all over Pinterest using this hanger as a way to organize stuffed animals. Just pop a fuzzy friend in until they're secure, and done—brilliant .
Available at: IKEA , $5.99
Mason Jar Shelf
No longer are shelf bottoms a waste of surface space! The lids of the mason jars are attached to the shelf, so in order to install them or remove them, you twist them on and off.
Available at: Legacy Studio , $19.95
Owl Hamper
If your house is anything like mine, the constant stream of clothing changes creates the most clutter. My daughter already has an owl motif she absolutely loves, so this cute hamper would complete the look and (hopefully) encourage her to remember to put her dirty clothing in the proper place, rather than all over her floor.
Available at: The Land of Nod , $99
Upholstered Storage Bench
When you're a parent, the clutter will spread into your "adult spaces." For us, it's usually the living room. This storage ottoman is deep enough to hide the toys you want to keep handy in family areas concealed, (while still readily available) in the chicest way possible.
Available at: The Land of Nod , $349
Woven Whale Basket
When I stumbled across this whale basket, I thought, "This would be amazing for a nautical themed kid's room!" If you have things you want to conceal but still keep handy, this decorative woven basket is for you. It adds to the look and feel of the room while hiding the clutter that detracts.
Available at: Wayfair , $87
Narrow Book Ledges
Space is limited in our house so the idea of using narrow, wall-mounted shelves to display books rather than a deep bookcase on the floor would be a great way to free up some room to play.
Available at: The Land of Nod , $25 each
Fold and Lock Cabinet
I think this storage unit is brilliant. While we currently have limited room in my daughter's bedroom, we can create a ton of storage space with a unit whose footprint can be reduced by folding it down. For larger rooms, we can keep it open in a corner to leave room for other furniture.
Available at: Wayfair , $405.99
Dress Up Storage Closet
The reality of having a little girl is that if she's into dress up, then you're going to end up with a ton of dresses, wands, accessories, wigs, and more. With this storage unit, not only will everything have a proper place to hang or store, but there's a mirror that allows it to be a great prop in your kiddo's pretend play.
Available at: Wayfair , $141.99
Duck Hamper
Your kid's favorite bath companion can help him or her keep the bathroom clean, too. The chance to "feed the duckie" might actually make them want to pick up!
Available at: Wayfar , $17.99
Dollhouse Bookcase
What if a storage unit could also double as a toy? With a little imagination, this fun bookcase design could do double duty in your kiddo's room.
Available at: Pottery Barn Kids , $599