4 Tips For Organizing Kid's Toys - John Louis Home

4 Tips For Organizing Kids' Toys: Inspired Design for the Growing Home

Steven Tines

Key Takeaways

  • Vertical Mastery: Our towers aren't just for closets; mount them to any wall in the room to reclaim floor space and create a sophisticated "floating" look.
  • A Lifetime Investment: Our modular cube organizers are designed for Refined Simplicity, transitioning seamlessly from a nursery diaper station to a teen’s media center.
  • The Bin System: Use categorized bins as a Trusted Advisor strategy to hide visual noise and empower your child to lead the clean-up.
  • No-VOC Safety: Protect your family with water-based finishes that ensure pure air quality in bedrooms and playrooms.

Taming the Toy Tornado with Refined Simplicity

The "toy tornado" is a reality of parenthood, but it doesn't have to define your home's aesthetic. The key to a tidy home isn't just more storage—it's Inspired Design that adapts to your family’s changing needs.

At John Louis Home, we’ve spent 23 years perfecting the art of the Smart Money Investment. We believe furniture shouldn't be "disposable." By choosing 100% solid wood, you are investing in pieces that evolve alongside your child.

1) Reclaim the Floor: Mount a Tower on Any Wall

In a small bedroom or playroom, floor space is precious.

  • The Vertical Advantage: Our wall-mounted towers provide high-capacity storage without the bulky footprint of traditional dressers. By mounting the tower directly to any wall in the room, you create a permanent, furniture-grade fixture that keeps toys off the floor and out of the way.
  • Tip-Proof Security: Because these towers are anchored into the wall studs, they provide a level of structural security that free-standing "big-box" units simply cannot match.

Pink bedroom with a well-organized closet and furniture.

2) Categorize with Bins (The Trusted Advisor Tip)

A high-quality shelving system is only as good as the strategy behind it.

  • The Category Strategy: We recommend using bins to categorize toys—blocks in one, art supplies in another. This prevents the "dump and hunt" habit that creates messes.
  • Refined Simplicity: Bins create a clean, uniform look. While we offer solid wood cubbies and bins designed to fit our systems perfectly, the real win is the habit of organization it builds in your child.

image showing a cube organizer with colorful fabric sotrage bins organixing toys in a kids playroom

3) The Evolution of the Cube Organizer

Our floor-based cube organizers are the definition of Legacy Quality.

  • From Nursery to Teen Years: Today, it’s a low-level cubby for plush toys and diapers. Five years from now, it’s a bookshelf for early readers. Ten years from now, it’s a sophisticated media console or trophy display.
  • Safety as Standard: For these floor-based units, we provide child safety straps to prevent accidents, ensuring your child's sanctuary remains secure as they grow.

image showing how a white cube organizer with pink fabric storage bins can organize a girls playroom

4) Healthy Living with No-VOC Finishes

In 2026, the health of your home’s interior is more important than ever.

  • Breathe Easy: Our organizers are finished with water-based, No-VOC coatings. This means no harmful chemicals are off-gassing into your child's sleeping area.
  • Inspired Airflow: Our signature ventilated slatted sides aren't just a design choice—they promote airflow, keeping clothes and toys stored inside smelling fresh and clean.

The John Louis Home Difference: Quality Without the Custom Price Tag

For 23 years, our mission has been to provide Inspired Design that stands the test of time. By mixing vertical storage with modular cubes that grow with your child, you’re making a smart investment in a beautiful, healthy home.

Steven

Steven

Home Organization & Storage Expert

A disorganized home is a loud home. I combine the psychology of decluttering with the structural reality of solid wood storage. I’m here to help you ruthlessly clear the excess and build a system strong enough to hold what matters. Let's make room for living.
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