The Best Toy Shelves All Have One Thing in Common

We keep this shelf in our playroom, and it provides plenty of space to store and organize some of our toys. It has eight cubbies: four of which have a backing and four of which do not.

This adorable storage unit is just the right size for toddlers and young kids. It includes handmade wicker baskets, so you can throw anything in there while you’re tidying up and the room will look clean in no time.

The IKEA KALLAX is a popular cube shelf, thanks to its simplicity and versatility. It’s available in five color options, and it pairs well with storage bins.

You’ll get three wood drawers with this storage shelf. It also has a longer cubby, ideal for bigger and longer toys. You can put a few of these next to each other to create a nice long shelf space on the top as well.

This is the shelf my daughter chose for her room. The pink interior provides a fun pop of color, and it’s nice that some of the cubbies are longer to store some of her bigger toys. Choose from various configurations; we have the 7-cube option with four small cubes and three larger cubes.

Available in six colors, the Better Homes & Gardens 6-Cube Storage Organizer is a good price for what you get. The top panel can support up to 100 pounds, so it would work well as a storage bench, too.

If you’re short on space, a corner cabinet might be just what you need. This one has nine cubbies, and it’s available in three colors.

The IKEA TROFAST has a cult following, and for good reason. This take on cube storage includes storage bins you can pull out. Make it unique by mixing and matching colors and using various bin sizes.

Lovevery makes some of the most high-quality and practical toys, and their Montessori play shelf is an ideal place to store them all. Behind the display shelves, you’ll find additional storage and wooden trays. The hidden storage makes it a piece of cake to set up a toy rotation system.

I’ve had my eye on this bookshelf/reading nook hybrid for years, and I finally bought it for my son's first birthday. It comes in four colors and is the perfect spot for little kids to curl up with a good book or even play with cars or animal figurines on the top of the shelf while they sit on the cushion.

This storage shelf does it all; it’s a reading nook, cubby storage, and it fits nicely in a corner to optimize space. It has four larger cubbies and three smaller cubbies.

You’ll find five cubbies in the PBK Market Bin; it has three traditional cubbies and two larger market bins. Unlike many other options, this one also sits off the floor a bit with adjustable leveling legs.

Make use of some extra vertical space with the Kidkraft Wooden Wall Storage Unit. It includes 13 cubes and comes with 8 storage bins to help you organize all the toys.