Parenthood often comes with a joyous, yet cluttered side effect: toys. They seem to multiply overnight, spilling out of every room and creating a never-ending battle against the mess. Whether it’s in the lounge, bedrooms, hallways, even outdoor spaces, toys seem to find their way into every corner (or empty space of the home).
Luckily, here at The Basket Company, we have a few solutions for you. Shop our beautiful Toy Storage Baskets today!
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How To Style Living Room Toy Clutter: Wicker Baskets
The living room is supposed to be your calm space, the place that you can relax and unwind in at the end of a long day. If you don’t have a designated playroom, you may find yourself tiptoeing over Barbie’s house, wooden puzzle pieces, toy cars or accidentally sitting on a piece of Lego. Fortunately, there is an easy solution for this that will get your lounge tidy in minutes, Wicker Toy Baskets!
Choose wicker baskets that can be strategically placed next to the sofa, in a storage unit or under the coffee table. They offer a quick clean-up solution when guests arrive unexpectedly and lounge cleaning won’t continue to be a constant struggle. Plus, their stylish appearance ensures they don’t detract from your living room décor.
Here, Melody has tackled this problem in the most clever and stylish possible way. She has taken 3 small Grey & Buff Rattan Square Wicker Log Baskets and used them to store smaller, more pesky toys such as Lego, which fit perfectly aligned all neatly together underneath this space. For bigger toys, she has chosen a large Grey & Buff Rattan Wicker Trunk, which looks fantastic as a stylish storage piece.
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Organising Toys in Your Children’s Bedroom
Transforming bedroom clutter into a visually pleasing arrangement can be effortlessly achieved. With a little creativity and a touch of rustic charm, your bedroom will transform into a room of sophistication. Lauren of @graceiellehome on Instagram has a flair for keeping her home organised and toy-clutter free in minutes! By placing a wicker trunk at the foot of her son’s bed, significantly reduces clutter and looks charming in this neutral style boys room.
Nina of @nina_homeandgarden of has chosen to stack our Keswick Wicker Storage Baskets, which are filled with toys and loose odds and ends that look fabulous when stacked in height order. Not only does this maximise Natalie’s space but also adds a decorative element to this gorgeous bedroom.
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Playroom Toy Storage Ideas
If you have a designated playroom, larger wicker baskets can house everything from balls to board games. Consider using baskets with lids to keep the room looking tidy even when toys are not in use. Of course, keeping a playroom tidy can be a challenge, but with the right organisation solutions, you can create a fun, functional, and clutter-free space for your children.
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Harriet of @life.with.madison.evie has chosen a large Grey & Buff Rattan Wicker Storage Trunk with Straps to solve her toy clutter problem. Stylish and ever so useful, this Grey & Buff Rattan Wicker Storage Chest is a real show-stopper, providing the most perfect solution for not just toys, but also for bed linen and towels.
Board Game Cupboard Storage Ideas
Organising board games, arts, and crafts in storage baskets and cupboards can transform a chaotic space into a tidy, accessible, and inspiring environment. Joanna of @project_34_selfbuild and is the queen of transforming a chaotic space! Joanna uses large Grey & Buff Rattan Wicker Floor Baskets to store larger board games on lower shelves for easy access, and Grey & Buff Rattan Wicker Storage Baskets for smaller games, placing these on higher shelves or in baskets to keep them contained and organised.
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Finally for her frequently used games, she has positioned these at eye level or in easily reachable places. Top tip: Store less frequently used games higher up or in less accessible spots. Otherwise selling them online or donating them to charity shops is also a convenient and fantastic way to make use of these.
By adding these ideas your storage baskets and cupboards can become highly functional and aesthetically pleasing, making it easy to enjoy board games and arts and crafts activities without the hassle of searching for supplies or dealing with clutter.
Of course wicker storage baskets aren’t just for toys. In the bathroom, they can hold bath toys, towels, and toiletries. In the kitchen, they can store cookbooks, utensils, and even pantry items. Their versatility makes them a valuable storage solution in every room of the house. And there you have it!
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