Playful twists on timeless classics, plus a good eye for smart storage solutions, make a home a winner
Photography by: Alice Veysey
Are you in need of some stylish storage ideas? While added storage solutions are always a plus in a family home with children’s toys thrown everywhere, blending these pieces with the rest of your home can be tricky.
That’s why we’ve curated a selection (below) of steek yet functional storage pieces and homewares, all with a playful twist to add fun and bring out the personality in your home.
What is the best way to store baby and children’s toys?
When it comes to baby toys, give them a basket of toys that is all they can play with. Switch the toys out after a certain time, operating on a one-in, one-out policy. Babies have so many toys but only play with a few, so when a new one comes in, donate a toy they’re not attached to.
We recommend storing toys in lidless baskets so they’re easy to put away. Also, hang a basket in your wardrobe or use a toy hammock so you’re taking up less floor space.
How can I organise clothes and shoes in my child’s wardrobe?
When it comes to children’s clothing storage, be brutal and edit as your toddlers and children grow out of things.
Use boxes and store like with like, making sure everyday clothes are within easy reach, and special occasion wear is higher up and toward the back of the wardrobe.
Consider keeping shoes in soft drawstring bags with a Polaroid of the shoes attached to the string. This way, you can easily see what they are while keeping the shoes in pairs.
Scroll on to shop our edit of practical yet playful storage solutions and homewares for your living spaces and bedrooms.
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Made of Tomorrow Fold shower shelf, $94, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz
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Liewood Weston storage box, $29, from Little Whimsy
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The starter – 9 bottle wine rack, $180, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz
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Made of Tomorrow fold hand towel dispenser, $134, from shop.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz
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Maine pigeon hole shelving, $999, from Early Settler
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Wooden rainbow, $59.95, from Nature Baby
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Puddle linen quilt, $179, from Citta
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Enamel shade, $128, from Dyke & Dean
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Laundry basket, $349 (large), from Sunday Homestore
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School bar stool, $139, from Cintesi
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Martino Gamper Arnold Circus stool, $275, from Paper Plane
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Fraser rattan bookshelf, $119, from Kmart
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