How do you store toys to make more of space in a small living room? 'If you’re strapped for space, finding multi-purpose storage units will make stashing toys much easier' says Simon Glanville from A Place for Everything. 'Instead of a large coffee table in the living room, you could go for a big, beautiful trunk, which can double up as coffee table and a place to stash all your children’s toys.' Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room Constantly doing these three things will help you manage and maximise your kids toy storage. Toy storage units that fit any room Next, try to keep an eye out for toys that your kids never play with anymore. You probably can’t ask them, as they likely won’t want to give anything up. So be on the lookout! As your kids grow up there will be certain soft toys that they might not play with everyday, but still can't bare to be parted from.

If you’re looking for something more versatile that adds to the aesthetic of your home a set of leather or rattan boxes or cubes can be perfect. Ideal for storing away cluttered toys and make great occasional tables that allow easy access for the little ones.' What is the best way to organise toys? Think of every time you go into a restaurant and they have over 100 items on the menu – it’s really hard to choose what to have. The same goes with toys for children. Reduce down what they have in their playroom storage ideas so that the choice is easier and watch their imaginations go wild!' Find a permanent home for their fuzzy friends by positioning them on top of a floating shelf. These style of shelves are perfect for storing all sorts of keepsakes, position them at staggered heights to create an eye-catching display. How do you store toys in a small living room?If you want the storage to play well with a calm interior, we recommend you go for cool colours like white or grey. However, if the frame is to be added to a colourful disco room, you’ll want the prop to play the part. Why not opt for boxes in orange, pink, or turquoise?

Getting rid of toys is never going to go down well, but if things are getting out of control, it's worth donating any that don't get used very often. 'Children get easily overwhelmed when they have too much to choose from,' comments decluttering expert Sian Pelleschi. Storing toys on shelves prevents trip hazards and means you can utilise more of your floor space' advises Simon. 'Creating extra room without using up more space. Organise your shelves using separators or boxes to make sure everything has its place – this will make toys easier for the children to find too!' Having a specific place to put everything when playtime is over makes tidying up so much easier. And with fun, nice looking toy storage, it increases the chances of it actually getting done. So do your kids (but mostly yourself) a favour and get proper toy storage for all rooms in dire need of toy stashing. How to manage your toy storage

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Making tidying-up fun offers a great way to encourage kids to clear away the clutter when it's bedtime. LEGO's Giant Lego Storage Boxes and drawers make for a fun way to store toys and are available in a range of homely hues such as shades of grey, white, aqua and azure.'

Many of our toy storage units consist of wooden framed squares with lightweight plastic boxes made to fit. And there are lots of combinations to be made, depending on what you're looking for. Do you want a horizontal or vertical frame? Over a single row or several rows? With boxes high or low, in bright or mellow colours? Whatever style you just imagined, we’re certain you can find it in our range.