The amount of toys, supplies, clothing, parts, pieces and overall clutter that accumulates with four small children is mind-blowing. It seems like every toy has no less than 175 pieces and once the box is opened, these pieces are found scattered throughout the house. I needed to take control my family’s situation before it got out of hand. So then it began, my search for stylish kids’ storage solutions. I mean it does have to look good too!
Image via Boys Germs
During my hunt, I came across something wonderful. Did you know that there are websites dedicated to transforming Ikea furniture into something incredible? What? Where have I been lately and how did I not see this before? Stylish, low-cost ways to clear up the kid-clutter while simultaneously adding high-design are right up my alley.
Bench Seating & Storage
Check out this Ikea bookcase-turned-bench with storage for the playroom from Boys Germs. This immediately creates easy playroom pickup and seating with great design. Oh and the chandelier, also from Ikea, yes please.
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The Campaign Dresser
Here’s a little something for the girls' room, the re-vamped Ikea Rast chest. For Chic Sake gives you a great how-to on turning this Ikea piece into a Campaign Dresser masterpiece. Holy cow, this high-style DIY project screams easy!
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Image via For Chic Sake
Add these Ikea Skubb boxes to each drawer and they will change your life, they certainly changed mine.
Image via Ikea
Bookcases
Bookcases can be used for storage or as a showcase! Add a little wallpaper inside Ikea’s Hemnes bookcase and it looks downright amazing.
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Ikea's Vittsjo series is also wonderfully transformable and really makes a statement when painted to a bright hue. I just love how stylish yet unencumbering this piece can be in a room. Kid safety comes first, so switch out the glass shelving to wood and brace it to the wall. You can see this on Centsational Girl.
Image via Centsational Girl & Better Homes & Gardens
Play Area Rug
Last but not least is my next DIY project. Rugs will give any room a burst of color and create a great space for the kids to play. I couldn't seem to find a perfect rug for my girls’ room and haphazardly stumbled across Pudel Design’s hand painted Ikea rug. I cannot wait to pull out the stencils and get this project going!
Images via Pudel Design
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