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20 DIY Toy Organization Ideas

Mar 23, 2016 · 1 Comment

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Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms.

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

DIY Toy Organization Ideas

Anyone else feel like the toys are taking over?! Our playroom needs a serious overhaul (and probably a nice purge), and some new DIY Toy Organization Ideas STAT!

I wanted to share some fun and cool DIY Toy Organization ideas, that I fully intend on using, so you could get your toy clutter sorted out too!

Just click on the corresponding link to get the full tutorial.

 

 

20 DIY Toy Organization

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

1.  Keep card games safe so that you can find all the pieces by giving them each their own container.  Full tutorial at Jazzie and Tahlia.

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

2.  Display Matchbox cars on the wall so that they're easy to find and nice and neat.  Full tutorial at The Gracious Wife

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

3.  Make fun storage containers for storing small toys. Full tutorial at The Joys of Boys.

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

4.  Give the playroom a makeover with cubby shelves and bins.  Full tutorial at Kenarry.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

5.  Store action figures, Barbies, and dolls, in a shoe organizer.  Full tutorial at Organize and Decorate Everything.

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

6.  DIY your own Lego desk, complete with storage and a Lego table.  Full tutorial at Our Wee Family.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

7.  Keep all the pieces to a puzzle in its own pencil so they don't get lost or broken.  Full tutorial at The Navy Stripe.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

8.  Revamp an old cardboard box to hold art supplies.  Full tutorial at Our Heavenly Home.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

9.  Turn an old can into the perfect storage spot for small toys.  Full tutorial at Organized 31.

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

10.  Keep magnets off the floor and easy to find with this easy wall storage idea.  Full tutorial at Creative Green Living.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

11.  Store Legos in an old toolbox or tackle box.  Full tutorial at Jinxy Kids.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

12.  Or make this adorable Lego head to store them in.  Full tutorial at Organized 31.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

13.  Turn their bedroom into a house of their own.  Full tutorial at Thrifty Northwest Mom.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

14.  Make an under-the-bed storage drawer for any bed.  Full tutorial at Grillo Designs.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

15.  Get those bottles and sippy cups in order with these few simple tricks.  Full tutorial at Creative Green Living.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

16.  Makeover a cheap thrift store find into a customized, adorable book sling.  Full tutorial at DIY Danielle.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

17.  Turn an unused closet into a private Book Nook for the kids.  Full tutorial at Uncookie Cutter.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

18.  Upcycle an old crate into a stand for books and magazines. Full tutorial at Organized 31.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

19.  Wrangle the stuffed animals with this easy fabric sling.  Full tutorial at Shady Tree Diary.

 

 

 

DIY Toy Organization Ideas for Kids and Playrooms - Don't let the toys take over! Organize your kids' playroom with these clever DIY Toy Organization Ideas for kids' bedrooms and playrooms. Love this! We need this so bad!

20.  Turn a shoe organizer into a fantastic toy storage solution.  Full tutorial at Moms and Crafters.

 

What's your best Toy Organization tip?

 

Did you like these DIY Toy Organization ideas? Find more on my Kids Organization & Decor, Organization, and Parenting boards on Pinterest!

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  1. Susan says

    February 03, 2017 at 6:08 am

    What creative toy storage idea. Pinning now. And thank you for including my comic book can, Comic book crate and DIY LEGO head projects.

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