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Great Storage Ideas for Children's Rooms

Most children have a multifarious approach to keeping their room tidy. Some would refer to it as�eclectic. While they�d appreciate it being tidy, kids tend to find it a chore. The only advantage to keeping their room tidy they�ll say is that items can be found easily. A place for everything and everything in its place is an adage that holds true. From hanging shelves to toy boxes and coat hangers, there really is a place for everything at Punkin Patch.

Toy boxes and Chests.
There are very good choices when picking out toy boxes. The first consideration before design and colors however should be safety. Safety catches prevent little fingers from being pinched or trapped. A toy box also has to be sturdy as it will take a lot of tough love over time. Some toy boxes come as part of a playroom theme set and include tables and chairs, step stools, etc. Many toy boxes are hand painted and can be personalized with the child�s name too. Some bedroom sets have matching toy boxes if you�re after a streamlined look. Others stand out proudly like the Traditional Toy Wagon, made from wicker; it is suitable for stuffed toys. It�s a good idea for your child to be involved with the selection of a happy home for their toys, half the battle of keeping the room tidy is won here.

Wall shelves
A wall shelf is a great place to display trophies, dolls or any toy that deserves a place of its own. Some wall shelves come with hooks where you can hand bags, baseball caps or even spell out your child�s name using hanging letters. They come in a range of finishes and are pre-drilled to make installation easy. Keep in mind your child�s height when fixing to the wall. Also be careful not to have heavy items without a flat bottom on wall shelves- especially if it is above the bed or within your child�s height.
Wall shelves provide extra storage when placed above a changing dresser in the nursery.

Bookshelves & Bookcases
We read to know we are not alone" C.S. Lewis
Your special somebody needs somewhere special for favorite story books. From nursery rhymes to classic novels, they'll all fit perfectly in our beautiful bookcases. Bookcases should also be used for favorite teddies and picture frames. It adds interest thereby making reading synonymous with fun. A lamp placed atop a bookcase serves to introduce soft lighting and a place for the lamp.

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