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Simple Playroom Organization Ideas for Kid’s Toys

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Try these budget-friendly playroom organization ideas for large and small spaces to help you declutter and tame your kid’s spaces!

Is your playroom out of control?

We’ve got you covered!

We’re sharing the best playroom organization ideas and toy storage solutions that integrate into any home and play space, whether you have a large play area or a limited footprint.

Find creative playroom storage for Legos, Barbies, Hot Wheels, stuffed animals, and more, including options for a toddler playroom, big kids, older kids, boys, and girls.

Our Favorite Playroom Organization Products

There are so many clever toy storage products out there, that it can be hard to pick the right options for your home.

Here are some of our favorite affordable choices and their best uses.

Clear Storage Bins

Clear storage cubes in a shelf with toys inside.

Clear storage bins are a great way to organize small to medium-sized toys without needing labels. But If you’ve got them, that’s great, too!

Younger kids who can’t read labels can easily see what’s inside and pick out the toys they’re interested in, without pulling different boxes and making a huge mess.

We love this example provided by @soshomeorganization!

You can choose clear cube storage bins, specifically made for cube storage shelves, or any see-through bin you like if you have a traditional shelving system.

Storage Shelves with Slide-Out Bins

A playroom shelf with labeled storage bins and castle toys on top.

These storage shelves with slide-out bins are a clever alternative to cube storage. We love how they allow for shallow bins on the top and large bins on the bottom.

Thanks to @inspiringorganization for sharing this sleek example.

See-Through Storage Bags and Cases

A little girl opens zip pouches with toys in them on the floor.

@chelsea.hinrichsen shared these see-through storage bags, perfect for small toys, puzzles, card games, and playroom nick-nacks.

They’re a great way to organize smaller toys that typically fall to the bottom of storage bins, easily get lost, or don’t really have a home.

Here are some links to purchase budget-friendly options for your space:

Storage Solutions By Toy

Here are some creative storage solutions organized by toy. Get inspired by these unique and fun ideas!

Stuffed Animals

Macrame Wall Hanging

Stuffed animals in a macrame hammock hanging in the corner of a playroom.

@homeinharwinton shows how to use a macrame wall hanging in a corner for stuffed animals. This is an adorable solution for a nursery.

A macrame wall hanging with toys inside.

And here’s another example by @wildcolormacrame on a flat wall. You can find beautiful options like these through online stores like Amazon or support a small business like this one from, Emma!

Cradle or Bassinet

Stuffed animals in a wooden bassinet in the corner of a playroom.

Take your old bassinet or cradle and turn it into a stuffed animal haven like this one from @kieselbachworkshop.

This is the perfect way to upcycle a sentimental item that would otherwise go into storage or be given away.

Animal Zoo

Two girls in a playroom in front of a stuffed animal storage cage.

You can purchase or DIY an animal zoo to house soft toys like this one from @jidasamin.

Stuffed animals behind a tension rod gate for storage in a playroom.

Or, use a baby gate, tension rods, or twine cables like these clever solutions from @thetoytamer.

Shelves with Rods

Stuffed animals on shelves with rods in a playroom.

We love these aesthetic toy storage shelves shared by @3fliving! They’re a great way to get stuffies up and off the floor in a stylish way.

Decorative Baskets

Stuffed animals in a decorative wicker basket on a carpeted floor.

@sweetandsimple.organizing shared this simple playroom organization idea for stuffed animals, featuring a decorative wood basket.

It’s a common solution done in an elevated way!

Legos

Drawer Organizers

A girl playing with Legos next to an open drawer filled with Legos in a drawer organizer.

@livletstudio used drawer organizers to house all those tiny little Lego pieces that typically get lost in the mix.

Customized Storage Ottomon

@two_sweet_boys turned an ordinary storage ottoman into a smart Lego storage solution by adhering a base to the top of this functional furniture piece.

Lazy Susan

Legos in a clear Lazy Susan organizer on a stand.

Lazy Susans aren’t just for kitchens and dining tables. They’re perfect for lego, storage, too. The credit for this one goes to @theamylanham with amylanham.com.

Color-Coded Clear Storage Bins

Legos stored by color in clear bins inside a wooden shelf with Lego builds on top.

@jessspartyof5 found a great way to separate legos by color, using clear storage bins and a toy storage shelf.

Legos stored by color in clear stacking bins.

Here’s another option by @space_and_soul using clear drawer system.

And another option by @lelaburris using a craft cart.

Hot Wheels

Tackle Box

Several Hot Wheels cars in a tackle box and a child's hands picking up cars.

Here’s a clever idea from @thenineeightbus. She turned a tackle box into a Hot Wheels car garage. It’s a little boy’s dream!

Wall-Mounted Acrylic Shelves

Lots of Hot Wheel cars on wall mounted clear shelves.

Instead of children’s books, @the.g.home filled these acrylic shelves with Hot Wheels cars. This is such a cool way to display a Hot Wheels collection!

Barbies

Shelves with Rods

Lots of barbies in a DIY wall rack with gold rods.

Here’s a similar storage solution to the stuffed animal shelves we shared above.

Can you believe @stacyssavings created this wall rack herself? You can see the step-by-step tutorial here— DIY Anthropologie-inspired wall rack.

Play Pouch

How cool is this Barbie play pouch by @playpouch_kids?! This dual-purpose storage solution is cute, practical, and fun!

They also carry options for legos, dino toys, Duplo Blocks, cars, and more with different designs and themes!

Nerf Toys

Peg Board Wall

A closet with a peg board wall mount and nerf guns hanging on it.

Here’s an easy DIY storage solution for Nerf guns by Create and Find. Click the link for a step-by-step tutorial!

Inspiration from Pinterest

And here are some clever ideas from Pinterest we had to share!

Want More?

Looking for more playroom ideas? You’ll love these!

Your Turn

What did you think of these playroom organization ideas? Are there any ideas you think we should add?

Let us know in the comments!