<h1 dir="ltr">Our top 5 toy storage ideas for living room organization</h1>
Meta: Try these toy storage ideas for the living room to blend the style you love with the function and organization you need for your little ones.
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When you have kids (or even pets), toy storage ideas for the living room are essential for keeping the space clean and livable. Storage solutions are even more important if you have a small space or if the living room doubles as a play area.
Keeping your home tidy means having a place to store toys when you clean up and declutter your space. Without storage options, toys lying around can make your home look like a wreck, even when it&rsquo;s otherwise organized and maintained.
This guide features clever, easy-to-use toy storage ideas for living room, kids room, and <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/playroom-storage">playroom organization</a>. Keep reading to find the perfect solutions for your home.
<h2 dir="ltr">Toy storage ideas for living room organization</h2>
Good news! It doesn&rsquo;t matter how or where you store your kids&rsquo; toys &mdash; all that matters is having somewhere to put them. There are several ideas on this list, ranging from DIY options to pieces you can easily buy and implement right away.
Here are our favorite toy storage ideas for living rooms and <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/playroom-ideas">playrooms of all sizes</a>.
<h3 dir="ltr">1. Bookcase with baskets</h3>
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Pair an open-shelf bookcase with some plastic, fabric, or wicker baskets for a simple DIY storage unit. Large baskets that fit the dimensions of the shelves work like pull-out drawers, but they&rsquo;re easier to use and more kid-friendly.
You can label the storage baskets, designating individual baskets for things like art supplies, small toys, and large toys. Alternatively, simply use them to collect all manner of toy clutter and keep it out of sight at the end of the day.
If you choose not to label the baskets, this can make it easier to get your little one involved in clean-up each day. They just need to toss their toys, craft supplies, and other playtime items into the baskets, which you can then return to the bookcase.
To make cleanup fun, consider picking out baskets with whimsical designs that appeal to your little one. If you have a larger piece with several levels, like the <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Bookcases/Hartshill-Bookcase/881285#Desc">Hartshill 78-inch 5-shelf Bookcase</a>, consider keeping board games, books, and other items on upper shelves while keeping the baskets down at kid height.&nbsp;
The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Bookcases/Ember-Bookshelf/803402">Ember 68-inch 4-shelf Bookshelf</a> would be another great option for this approach.&nbsp;
<h3 dir="ltr">2. Hidden storage bins under furniture</h3>
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Toy organization doesn&rsquo;t need to be fancy, expensive, or complicated. Plastic storage bins with or without lids will do the trick if you need a practical, no-frills toy storage solution. You can find affordable bins at most big-box department stores and some dollar stores.
These work best when you can tuck them under a coffee table or put them out of sight in a closet. Alternatively, you might buy a coffee table with enough space to keep a couple of storage bins underneath it. For example, the <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Coffee-Tables-%26-End-Tables/Benton-Square-Coffee-Table/706838#Desc">Benton Square Solid Mango Wood Coffee Table</a> has a generous 39-inch by 39-inch top with a spacious rectangular design that could easily hold storage bins beneath it.
They&rsquo;re also a great hack for families that move around a lot because the same storage bins you usually keep your kids&rsquo; toys in can be loaded into a moving van and taken to a new location with no extra packing required.
Plastic storage boxes are also easy to label with masking tape or painter&rsquo;s tape because you can remove and change them as often as needed. And if you&rsquo;re not a fan of plastic, it&rsquo;s easy enough to <a href="https://www.bruceaulrich.com/blog/easy-diy-storage-bins-from-scraps">DIY wooden storage bins</a> or find some at your local second-hand store.
<h3 dir="ltr">3. Shoe cabinets</h3>
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Organizing toys calls for clever thinking and multitasking pieces of furniture &mdash; and shoe cabinets fit the bill perfectly! They&rsquo;re already designed for <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/home-organization">home organization</a> and typically feature multiple shelves or built-in cubbies for keeping pairs of shoes separate. All you need to do is repurpose this storage space to hide toys in your kids&rsquo; playroom (which is likely also your living room).
This toy organization idea has the extra perk of giving you a piece of furniture you can use for other purposes once you don&rsquo;t need it for the playroom anymore. For instance, you could move it out of the family room and into your entryway for extra shoes or your kids&rsquo; belongings when they&rsquo;re in middle school or high school.
To help you save time, we&rsquo;ve highlighted a couple of shoe cabinets that would work well for this purpose below:
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<a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Entryway-%26-Decor/Denia-Shoe-Cabinet/950403#Desc">Denia 3-tier Engineered Wood Shoe Cabinet</a>, available in white or grey
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<a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Entryway-%26-Decor/Marisa-Shoe-Cabinet/950551#Desc">Marisa 4-shelf Engineered Wood Shoe Cabinet</a>, available in dark taupe
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<a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Benches-/Bristol%20Shoe%20Cabinet/951107">Bristol 6-shelf Engineered Wood Shoe Cabinet</a>, available in golden oak
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<h3 dir="ltr">4. Furniture with built-in or hidden storage</h3>
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If your living space has limited square footage and every inch counts, furniture with built-in or hidden storage is the way to go. Benches, coffee tables, ottomans, sofas, and other <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/storage-furniture">storage furniture</a> pieces can conceal clutter in hidden compartments, which means that you don&rsquo;t need any extra room to stow your children&rsquo;s toys.
Likewise, you can find benches with visible pull-out drawers and cubbies that provide seating for your kids&rsquo; play space and living room toy storage in one piece. For example, the <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Entryway-%26-Decor/Arrington-Storage-Bench/910321">Arrington Storage Bench</a> is a sophisticated choice that comes in multiple finishes &mdash; the smoked oak pictured above, <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Benches-/Arrington-Storage-Bench-White-Oak/910322">white oak</a>, and <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Benches-/Arrington-Storage-Bench-Black/910323">black</a> &mdash; and has space for toys of all sizes.&nbsp;
The<a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Benches-/Alma-3-drawer-Storage-Bench-Weathered-Brown-and-White/911196"> Alma 3-drawer Storage Bench</a> in cappuccino and white is a similarly versatile option; it&rsquo;s also available with a <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Entryway-%26-Decor/Alma-Storage-Bench/501196#Desc">grey and white finish</a>.
If you want a bench that your guests would never guess is full of legos and other toys, something like this <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Entryway-%26-Decor/Farrah-Storage-Bench/910238">Farrah Velvet Upholstered Rolled Arm Storage Bench</a> might be a better choice. It comes in either beige or silver upholstery and would fit right in with even the most elegant living room. The seat lifts up to reveal a spacious compartment that&rsquo;d make a great toy box. It&rsquo;s a kid-friendly height, too.
The same is true for the <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Cambria-Storage-Ottoman/551513#Desc">Cambria Square Upholstered Storage Ottoman</a>, which features beautiful grey upholstery and a large storage compartment beneath a lift top with a pull tab on it to make it easier for the little ones to access.
<h3 dir="ltr">5. Classic toy chest</h3>
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A toy box is a classic option that&rsquo;s been used for decades to help keep kids&rsquo; toys organized and out of sight. Whether you use it as a toy storage idea for the living room or keep it in your <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/kids-bedroom-ideas">kids&rsquo; bedroom</a>, a box like the <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Bedroom/Pablo-Cedar-Chest/900022#Desc">Pablo Cedar Chest</a> is infinitely useful.
It&rsquo;s also another great piece that you can repurpose when your kiddo grows up. If you buy quality pieces instead of the cheapest thing you can find on Amazon or Ikea, they might even want to take it with them when they move out as a practical keepsake! Talk about sentimental value.
You can find toy chests in a wide range of styles to suit your space, too. For example:&nbsp;
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If you prefer <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/rustic-decor">rustic decor</a>, the <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Trunks-%26-Cedar-Chests/Simmons-Storage-Trunk/959553#Desc">Simmons Wood Storage Trunk</a> would be a great option with its vintage industrial lodge aesthetic.&nbsp;
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If you have <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/coastal-living-room">coastal living room decor</a>, the <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Trunks-%26-Cedar-Chests/Laughton-Storage-Trunk/500215#Desc">Laughton Hand-Woven Banana Leaf Storage Trunk</a> would likely be a better fit.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">Toy storage made easy</h2>
We hope these toy storage ideas for <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/living-room-storage">living room organization</a> have made your life easier. Being a parent (or even a pet parent) can be tough, but remember that your home is your sanctuary, and you deserve a space you look forward to spending time in.
If you&rsquo;d like to see some of the furniture pieces featured here or find more to choose from, <a href="https://storelocator.coasterfurniture.com/">use our store locator</a> to find a convenient retailer near you. Experience the quality firsthand and shop with confidence, knowing you're making the right choice for your space.&nbsp;
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