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The 10 Best Kids' Shoe Storage Ideas to Finally Declutter Your DoorwayFamily Homes
No more piles (and piles) of sneakers!
Alicia Betz
Jan 26, 2026
This Vertical Bookshelf Is the Best Way to Store a Ton of Kids’ Chapter BooksFamily Homes
It comes in great, kid-friendly colors, too.
Cambria Bold
Jan 13, 2026
The Best Under-Bed Storage for Kids’ RoomsKid Rooms
Small bedrooms? No problem.
Stephanie Ganz
Jan 8, 2026
I Had No Towel Storage in My Tiny Bathroom Until I Found This $18 SolutionFamily Homes
It has a clever bonus feature!
Morgan Pryor
Jan 6, 2026
A Great Way to Store Your Toddler’s Picture BooksKid Rooms
It’ll make picking out a bedtime read even more enjoyable.
Meg Asby
Oct 12, 2025
The #1 Storage Solution Most People Forget AboutFamily Homes
According to organizational experts, it's the most underutilized storage opportunity.
Rebecca Rakowitz
Sep 3, 2025
The IKEA Hack That Created a “Magical” Walk-In Entry ClosetFamily Homes
A place for everything and everything in its place.
Jenny Davis
Aug 28, 2025
14 Storage Ideas to Help You Tackle a Tricky Small BedroomKid Rooms
#3 is always my first go-to.
Quincy Bulin
Jul 9, 2025
The Best Way to Store Board GamesFamily Homes
Arrange them by ROYGBIV, perhaps?
Stephanie Ganz
May 13, 2025
This New $25 Shelf from IKEA Will Satisfy the “Unexpected Red Theory” For Any RoomFamily Homes
It's perfect for a kid's room.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 17, 2025
The Best Kids Toy Storage and Room Organizers to Tame Kid ClutterFamily Homes
Yes, we love them, but man, it’s everywhere.
Lisa Lombardi
Apr 3, 2025
The Best Teacher Secret for Storing Kid ArtFamily Homes
My mom clued me in.
Quincy Bulin
Mar 7, 2025
How I Turned Four $10 IKEA Nightstands Into a Colorful Custom Shelf (It’s Remarkably Sturdy!)Family Homes
A great idea for a kid's bedroom or playroom.
Alyse Whitney 수지
Mar 4, 2025
This $40 IKEA DIY Is the First Thing I Did In 2025 (It Created So Much Storage!)Family Homes
It’s been living rent-free in my brain for six months.
Terri Pous
Feb 10, 2025
The Unexpected (and Super Smart) Ways to Use a Magazine Holder In Your KitchenFamily Homes
It's useful for so much more than just storing magazines!
Quinn Fish
Nov 13, 2024
Before and After: A Smart Shower Storage Solution Helps Free Up Bathroom Cabinet SpaceFamily Homes
It's renter-friendly AND budget-friendly.
Sarah Everett
Aug 20, 2023
The Simple Yet Surprising Way a Tension Rod Can Help You Organize Your SpicesFamily Homes
Create extra storage space out of thin air!
Ashley Abramson
Aug 19, 2023
This App Lets Me Throw Away My Kids' Artwork Guilt-FreeFamily Homes
Bonus: It keeps it all organized, too.
Trisha Sprouse
Aug 9, 2023
This $36 Pull-Out Drawer Will Magically Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets (No Drilling Required!)Family Homes
The next best thing to custom drawers.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 14, 2024
The Unexpected IKEA Storage Item That Completely Transformed My Living RoomFamily Homes
Nothing comes close to this price point!
Daniela Araya
May 22, 2024
Costco’s “Amazing” $50 Storage Cart Is a Game Changer for ClutterFamily Homes
For your hobby stash, kids’ toys, office accessories, and more!
Olivia Harvey
Feb 15, 2024
This Ingenious 2-Minute Hack Turns a $5.99 IKEA Dish Rack Into a Bedside BookshelfFamily Homes
And it takes less than two minutes.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jan 18, 2024
Try This 2-Second Trick to Double the Storage Size of Your Plastic BaggieFamily Homes
This is one of those hacks you'll want to tuck away for the future.

Shifrah Combiths
Jan 8, 2024
The Cute Design Detail That’s Missing from Your Kid’s RoomKid Rooms
Functional storage, but make it cute.
Cambria Bold
Jan 4, 2024
Before and After: An Empty Stair Landing Gets a Stylish Redo That’s Also Surprisingly PracticalFamily Homes
Now there's storage for kids' sheets, blankets, and other linens.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 16, 2023
This Trick to Tightly Closing a Cereal Box Proves We’ve Been Doing It Wrong The Entire TimeKid Food
No more stale cereal!
Dai Poole
Oct 20, 2023
12 Toy Organizers to Help Declutter a Messy Kid's RoomFamily Homes
No more stuffies all over the floor!
Alicia Betz
Oct 4, 2023
These Incredible Storage Hacks Turn IKEA Bread Boxes Into “Breadside” Tables (Yes, We Know)Family Homes
And the puns just keep coming.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 28, 2023
The $15 Restaurant-Grade Container That Changed the Way I Store Bulk Foods In My PantryKid Food
I'll never go back to my old storage mess.
Nick DeSimone
Sep 27, 2023
Try This 2-Second Trick to Double the Storage Size of Your Plastic BaggieFamily Homes
This is one of those hacks you'll want to tuck away for the future.
Shifrah Combiths
Jul 21, 2023
La Croix and Spindrift Cans Were Taking Up Too Much Space in Our Fridge — Until I Bought This!Kid Food
Calling all seltzer lovers!
Ian Burke
Jun 5, 2023
9 Toy Boxes We Really LikeFamily Homes
Perfect for a playroom, but nice enough for the living room, too!
Cara Strickland
May 9, 2023
I Hacked an IKEA PAX Wardrobe into a Pantry — And Now My Small Kitchen Has a Lot More StorageKid Food
No more cramming stuff into cabinets.
Trisha Sprouse
May 5, 2023
The Best Toy Shelves All Have One Thing in CommonToys & Play
There's a reason we named our site after it.
Alicia Betz
Apr 24, 2023
Before and After: For $150, an Underutilized Closet Becomes a Hideaway Kids’ Crafting AreaToys & Play
“Cloffices” aren’t just for adults.
Sarah Everett
Apr 4, 2023
Another Surprising Way a Paper Towel Tube Comes in Handy Around the HouseFamily Homes
In fact, this is a great tip for the car, too!
Cambria Bold
Feb 24, 2023
6 Clever Ways to Store Books In a Small Space, According to an Apartment Dweller with Over 500 Books (!)Family Homes
We plan to steal some of these ideas for the kids' rooms, too.
Caroline Mullen
Feb 17, 2023
This Easy IKEA BESTA Cabinet Hack Creates a Cozy Daybed for Seating and StorageFamily Homes
We might steal this idea for our kid's room.
Caroline Mullen
Feb 11, 2023
This Faux Mantel-Turned-Bookcase Is the Storage Star of This Cute Kid’s RoomFamily Homes
Who knew a faux mantel would turn out to be the perfect place to store books and toy bins?
Savannah West
Feb 10, 2023
Billy Might Be an Icon, but This IKEA Bookshelf Is Hands Down the Better BuyKid Rooms
The controversial truth!
Laura Fenton
Nov 18, 2022
The 6 Storage Secrets That Allow Us to Store Bikes, Camping Gear, and More in Our Tiny ApartmentFamily Homes
No space to store gear? No problem.
Natalie DeRatt
Oct 24, 2022
20 Smart (and Stylish!) Storage Solutions for Kids’ RoomsKid Rooms
Inspired organization ideas from real kids' bedrooms.
Christine Lu
Aug 20, 2022
20 Smart Storage Hacks That Solve So Many Annoying ProblemsFamily Homes
Including a super smart way to store board games!
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 8, 2022
6 Toy Storage Shelves and Organizers That’ll Keep Toys Out in the Open and Easily AccessibleKid Rooms
Because the kids need to see what they have to play with!
Tyler Moore
Jul 26, 2022
7 Smart Ways to Use the Space Under a Kid’s BedKid Rooms
It's prime real estate, ripe for the taking.
Julie Sprankles
Jul 23, 2022
The Clever Way I Use a Common Pantry Storage Item In My Kid’s RoomKid Rooms
I can't believe I didn't think of it before.
Tyler Moore
Jul 22, 2022
10 Stylish Toy Storage Bins, Baskets, and Bags that Will Grow with Your KidsKid Rooms
Including one shaped like a house!
Chantal Lamers
Jul 22, 2022
This $15 Solution Will Add a Ton of Storage to Your Closet, and in the Most Unlikely SpotFamily Homes
Tempted now to do it in all our closets.
Tyler Moore
Jul 21, 2022
We Live in a Small House and My Kids Share a Room — Here are 10 Ways I Organize All Their Toys and BelongingsKid Rooms
Smart strategies for storing all the things.
Chantal Lamers
Jul 17, 2022
8 Stylish Kids Dressers That Can Go from the Nursery to the Teen’s RoomKid Rooms
Wait until you see some of the handles!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jun 22, 2022
How to Tame the Stuffed Animals Taking Over Your Kid’s Room, According to a Pro OrganizerKid Rooms
They were everywhere, and we needed a reset.
Amanda Etty
Jun 21, 2022
The Small Storage Bins This Dad of Three Is Obsessed WithFamily Homes
They're the best I've found for storing small toys and art supplies.
Tyler Moore
May 6, 2022
6 Bunk Bed Shelves for More Space and StorageFamily Homes
It's no longer required to climb off the top bunk for a glass of water.
Sarah M. Vazquez
May 2, 2022
Ask Maxwell: 5 Great Tips for Children’s Room StorageKid Rooms
Three favorite storage tips for right now.
Maxwell Ryan
Apr 4, 2022
Ask Maxwell: Your Best Ideas for Easy Book Storage?Family Homes
My daughter loves reading, but her books are overflowing! Do you have any suggestions on good book organization solutions for kids?JonDear Jon,You’ve got a good problem there to solve. I also know what it’s like when your kid loves books, but tends to treat them like empty candy-bar wrappers that get thrown on the floor after use.
Maxwell Ryan
Feb 21, 2022
We Finally Found a LEGO Storage Solution that WorksToys & Play
Ours is a LEGO-loving family. My wife and I both collected them as kids. I took fastidious care of my LEGO sets, and still have all of my models and their instructions, plus a small (very small!) list of pieces that have been lost over the years. As with many families, LEGOs make for easy gifts, especially with the advent of licensed sets like Star Wars and Marvel; they make regular appearances at Christmas and birthdays in our house.
Nicholas Dekker
Feb 17, 2021
6 Tricks Home Stagers Use to Make Your Kids’ Rooms Look Way CleanerKid Rooms
So your child’s room is a bit of a disaster zone. Hey, no judgement here. Messiness is a part of life, but unfortunately, it’s not part of the process for successfully selling a home. That’s where home stagers come in—they unleash a few simple tricks to make a house seem appealing to buyers of all kinds.
Wendy Helfenbaum
Jan 14, 2021
What’s the Best Way To Deal with Toy Clutter?Family Homes
I struggle particularly with the organization and clutter of my kids’ toys. How do you store them easily and how do you part with old toys when kids are resistant?SusanDear Susan, I’m very old school when it comes to toy storage and always feel that the easiest, open shape—BINS!—are the most practical for kids and parents. I like soft bins that can easily slide under shelves, up against the wall, in a corner or under a bed.
Maxwell Ryan
Nov 11, 2020