Original storage of toys: types, ideas, practical advice
When a new person appears in the family, parents equip a room for him with wisdom and prudence. And, of course, they understand that storing toys is an important part of the interior of a children's space. With them, he will be "friends" for many years, constantly replenishing the stock. Parents should think in advance where the child will add their values. Is it convenient for him to get them. Whether he can easily put them in place to keep the room tidy.
Today there are many ways to place children's things, and some of them can be made by yourself. Having got to know each of them better, it is easier to assess their advantages and notice their shortcomings. And over time, make a wise choice.
Toy storage: original ideas
As you know, the arsenal of items for games is quite wide. It includes:
- Stuffed Toys;
- plastic beaters;
- dolls;
- cars;
- balloons;
- balls;
- educational games;
- constructor;
- coloring pages.
It is impossible to remember absolutely all the valuable objects of small children. But every parent can take care of a place for storing toys.
When choosing a suitable design, you should take into account the child's age, temperament, gender and safety measures.
Of course, it is much easier to install spacious storage in a huge room than in a small one. Fortunately, modern technology helps to equip convenient storage of toys in such rooms. Let's consider several design options.
Capacious racks
Racks are often used to save room space or for zoning it. They are built along the wall or as a partition of space. In the lower part of the structure, compact containers for children's trophies are placed. It can be:
- boxes;
- baskets;
- pull-out containers.
A TV or a stereo is installed in the center of the structure, and lockers for rarely used things are installed on the upper part. Such furniture for toys in the nursery is purchased in specialized stores.
Stylish baskets
Wicker containers that can be placed on a low cabinet look original in the interior. Even if the baby does not reach for them, toys that are temporarily not interesting to him are put there. These baskets will also fit perfectly into the bottom of the rack.
Some parents install shelves on the wall to place baskets of toys. This design is a kind of decor for a children's room, where toys are in the most prominent place. The only negative is that small items will quickly gather dust if they are not covered with a beautiful cape.
When installing shelves on a wall, you should use reliable mounting methods. Otherwise, they can harm the baby, who will fold or take toys from baskets.
Cute pockets
Among all kinds of ideas for storing toys, cute pockets stand out especially. They are often made by hand.To do this, use the materials at hand:
- dense fabric;
- polyethylene;
- Knitting thread;
- ropes for macrame.
Toy pockets come in different sizes depending on the size of the items. Small polyethylene options are attached to the wall of a wooden structure. They put there:
- small details of the designer;
- mosaic elements;
- handicraft items;
- paints, pencils;
- scissors;
- plasticine;
- skipping rope.
The bulky fabric bags will fit soft toys, cars, dolls and its accessories. They try to place such storage of toys in the field of the child's activity. As a result, he will be able to easily get them out of there and fold them in order to maintain order in the room.
Homemade Children's Treasure Bag
For several years of life, a child accumulates many valuable items for leisure. A homemade volumetric design helps to solve the issue. This is the toy bag pictured. To sew it you will need:
- a piece of cloth;
- dense polyethylene;
- threads;
- scissors;
- sewing machine.
The construction consists of three elements: base (bottom), lace and body. First, two round pieces are cut from a piece of fabric. They are the solid bottom of the product. Then the main part is cut out, taking into account the selected width and height of the store. A line is made at the top and a lace is pulled into it. Using a sewing machine, the prepared parts are connected. The toy bag is ready.
The size of the structure should be selected in accordance with the number of storage items.
Drawers
The first thing that comes to mind when you need to quickly hide something is to put it under the bed. Young children do just that. Therefore, sensible parents solve this issue with a drawer for toys under the bed. Often, such designs are sold in furniture stores. But skillful guys make them with their own hands.
Drawers can be installed in the lower tier of the crib, which is accessed by stairs. A play area will be equipped here, where everything you need is at hand.
Chest on wheels
To implement this simple idea, you need to take a wooden box and skateboard wheels. With the help of special fasteners, the parts are connected and an original mobile chest is obtained. Not only small toys can be put into it, but also volumetric constructors, cars, dolls. It will be convenient for the kid to use such storage at any time of the day.
Bench with a secret
This original idea allows you to combine the interior of the children's room with a place for toys. The bench is placed under a window or wall, where it takes up a small area. And a spacious box is mounted under it. It can be on wheels, retractable or sliding on rails. The advantage of the design is that it is easy to get objects out of there and put them in their places.
An opportunity to show skill - do-it-yourself storage
Almost all parents face a problem: if there are small children in the house, it is very difficult to achieve order. Toys are scattered everywhere you look. On the floor, under the crib on the windowsills and even behind the TV. Fortunately, this question is easily solved by enterprising people. Armed with tools, they create with their own hands various storage systems for toys for their beloved children.
Each design should harmoniously fit into the overall interior of the room. To be roomy, safe and accessible for the baby.
Wooden box
To make such a storage, you will need simple tools and materials:
- screwdriver;
- self-tapping screws;
- scissors;
- laminated chipboard panels;
- roulette;
- wooden blocks for legs;
- wheels (optional);
- decor for exterior decoration (fabric, paint, colored film).
Of course, a man with at least a little skills in carpentry can make a box for children's toys with his own hands. It will easily connect the necessary parts using a screwdriver.Attach the legs or wheels to the base and the box is ready.
Mom will be happy to take care of the design. She will cover the container with colored film, and inside she will make a fabric covering. The secure storage is ready.
Box
In appearance, this product resembles a box, but it is made of thick cardboard. The main advantage is that the baby will be able to turn the storage over on his own and take any item from there. The DIY toy box shown in the photo helps to present this product in practice.
To make it you need:
- large packing box;
- scissors or a sharp knife;
- Scotch;
- self-adhesive film with a beautiful pattern;
- glue;
- children's gift bag.
The first step is to cut off the upper part of the box. The edges are pasted over with tape, and the sides, inner surface and bottom - with self-adhesive film. Flowers, animals and cartoon characters are cut out of a colorful gift bag. Then they are carefully glued to the side as a decorative decoration.
For a girl, the box can be decorated with various bows, ribbons or balls.
Cloth basket
Such storage is made from any kind of fabric. The main thing is that the tones are not catchy and do not irritate the baby. To sew a do-it-yourself children's basket for toys you will need:
- sewing machine;
- scissors;
- threads:
- non-woven fabric;
- the cloth.
When the material is at hand get down to business. First, cut out a square workpiece. Then it is thoroughly glued with interlining for density and shape. Handles are made of fabric, and then sewn to the workpiece. Fast, simple and original.
It is desirable to use different types and colors of fabrics for the product.
Solid wooden container
The most durable toy storage is a product made from natural materials. Valuable things of more than one generation of children will be able to rest in it and be inherited as a trophy. To make a wooden container for toys with your own hands, you need to take the following materials:
- boards;
- plywood;
- additional details from old furniture.
First of all, even experienced craftsmen make a sketch of the future product on paper. Then the tools are prepared:
- hammer;
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- fasteners;
- loops;
- saw;
- joiner's glue.
Side walls (4 pieces), lid and bottom are made of prepared materials. Then, using fasteners (screws), they are connected into a single structure. Hinges are mounted for the cover. The finished storage is painted with all kinds of patterns or painted in different tones.
All wooden surfaces must be carefully sanded to protect your little one from unexpected injury.
Extraordinary construction made of thick paper
Often, after buying a refrigerator or TV, there is packaging that is a pity to throw away. But for caring parents, this is a great find. Making a do-it-yourself toy rack out of boxes is not easy, but worthwhile. There are materials, it remains to buy paint, glue, decor, self-adhesive film, craft paper and prepare the tool:
- stationery knife;
- jigsaw for durable cardboard;
- construction or ordinary hair dryer;
- the remains of unused wallpaper.
With the help of cutting tools, they first cut out the structure and make deep shelves for toys. Then they are put together, turning them into a beautiful shelving unit. A few touches of decor and the storage is ready.
A similar structure can be built from several cardboard boxes. To do this, they are glued with their sides, and then set on top of each other. The finished structure is covered with a special colored film. Such a rack, although not very durable, can serve for several years as a temporary storage of valuable things for a baby.