I’ve spent the last month or so cleaning out bedrooms and the playroom, preparing my home for the new arrivals in the “toy department” coming at the end of the month.  Santa { AKA Nana, Papa, Grandma, and Aunties} just doesn’t know when to say that’s enough; so it was time to pack up a TON of toys we no longer use and send them off to the AM Vets in our area.  What I ran into while “Fall” cleaning was a lack of modern, stylish storage for the kids belongings in our home.  Here’s what I came up with, searching far and wide on our beloved internet; things that are on my wish list or already purchased, and a few things that you should add to yours in preparation for the holidays and your New Year cleaning!

Sarah introduced you to Babyletto and this gorgeous  Mercer Collection Modo crib above in Harrison’s Nursery post last week.  The drawer under the crib is a must!  Perfect Storage Solution for blankets, shoes, bibs, and more, plus no wasted space under the crib!  That’s the key, use up that available space you already have, in a modern, convenient way.  So, over at our house, we received a sample of the Mercer Collection Modo Storage Unit in the back.  That unit is actually 9 different pieces in one.  We have the Cork/Chalk board cupboard top, the open cupboard middle, and drawer base.  It’s so ideal for our playroom!  Puzzles and games now have a home, meaning all the pieces stay in one spot!  Marbles and itty bitty legos are off the floor, out of Aidan’s reach, and in bins in the cupboard!  Books line the middle with fabric bins holding army men, action Heros, and Hot Wheel Cars!  The bottom drawer is perfect for coloring books and crayons, anything that is used on a daily basis but needs to be kept it an easily accessible spot for you and the kids.  It’s been a lifesaver in our playroom and I’m looking forward to adding more pieces of the set on to it as our storage needs grow!

Nope, we have not gotten our hands on this wall mounted “Nathi” changing station from byBo Design as of yet, but I just had to bring this to your attention!  If you are looking for a space saver in the “changing table” area, this is brilliant!  The modern design is superb and with a matching Nappyrette for the diapers, that also hangs from the wall, there’s no denying it…this is one of the best Storage Solution products on the market!  I personally hated having a changing table and put ours in storage just last month, we now change Aidan on the floor…that’s always a chore!  Check out everything from byBO Designs; you will love the creativity they put forth in all their designs!

Let’s go over a couple different options for “toy storage”:

A combo dresser/toy storage, the toyChaise from iglooplay would turn any child’s room or playroom into a functional area once again!  And did you notice the “seat” on top?  Get the “Bay Window” feel without spending that kind of money!  With an endless amount of usage, whether you’re looking for clothes, toys, art supplies, or outwear storage, the toyChaise will become an asset in your home!  Just placing this in your entry way or living room would bring out your modern edge and classic style!  Check out all of Lisa Albin’s Designs at iglooplay, you’ll fall in love with something there,  I’m sure of it!

For a more childish look, but still completely innovative {of course, since it’s from Boon Inc.}; the Trio Animal Bag will hold all those stuffed animals you have lying around!  PLUS, once filled and placed on the floor, this bag makes a perfect lounging area for the kids!  It’s from Boon so it’s durable and sturdy and holds animal after animal after animal!  So bright and cheerful, and of course, a remarkable Storage Solution!

OH…also from Boon, there’s so many fun, new space savers and storage solutions but have you seen this one?  The Stash Multi-room Organizer turns any counter space into an organized masterpiece!  Kitchen, bathroom, playroom, vanity, etc… but of course, it’s most perfect for all baby’s supplies in the kitchen!  {Stay tuned to see this item in our Grand Holiday Giveaway later this week}.

I mentioned fabric bins we use in our storage unit way up above, remember?  Let me show them to you, courteous of Nestings on Etsy!  I’m in love with the MidWest Martini pattern you see before you, and they look awesome in our playroom!  With millions of ways to use fabric bins, there’s always a need for them around the house. they are the stylish way to store so many gadgets and gizmos!  We have 3 and use a couple in our storage unit for little items that Mr. Aidan still decides to chew on like marbles and legos.  The other one is used very creatively by my “tree hugger” children, they use it as a reusable shopping tote in their play kitchen!  It stores their veggies and fruits while not playing and sits in the shopping cart as they pretend shop the night away! Clever little master minds they are!   We have a bin from Nestings to GIVEAWAY!  Let us know which design you like for a chance to win.  EXTRA ENTRY:  Would love to hear what you store in your small fabric bins at home {yard, books, seasonal items, recipe cards, toys, crayons, etc…}.  Contest ends in one week, good luck to everyone!

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Tags: cloth diapering, crib, decor, nursery, playroom, storage

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