Any Ideas on how to hide kids toys in a livingroom/diningroom area, in a nice looking way?(For Cheap)?

Answer 1

you don't say what kind of toys or whether or not you want to store them on or off of the floor. I will give you a suggestion that might work and be versatile for your situation.

You can purchase redwood lattice that is framed on all sides for a very reasonable price at your major Home warehouse store. If you purchase a section that is 2 feet by 8 feet and use the wall of your room as the back wall of the box you will have a finished area that is 2 feet depth by 4 feet width and 2 feet deep. This can sit on the floor and toys be accessed from the open top.

If you have a television or other item that you would not mind elevating, you could brace the four corners of the box with 2 x 4's or 4 x 4's, top with a solid piece of wood, an old door, etc... hinge the front or sides of the box and use for a tv stand. Toys are accessed from the front or side(s).

Purchase 2 pieces of 2 feet by 8 feet lattice. cut a 2 feet piece from each section. This is going to be a bookshelf type of toy holder. Lay the two 6 feet sections 2 feet apart on their edges. fasten one of the 2 feet sections to the lower front of the 6 feet sections. Fasten the other 2 feet section as a shelf about four feet from the bottom. Stand it up against the wall.

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Answer 2

Couple thoughts. 1. Do you have a coffee table? If not, look for a trunk. We found a large 4x4 trunk-style coffee table that opens up and holds toys. 2. Consider using nightstands as end-tables. It works great and you get drawer space. 3. I've seen a very nice wooden hamper that had a silk plant affixed to the lid, so it looked like a plant stand, but you could tip the plant back and put toys in. Look at furniture stores that sell unfinished furniture. You can get great deals.

Answer 3

any rectangular box that fits your style and living room, try looking on eBay, garage sales, or unfinished furniture store, also Kohl's, pier 1 imports and places like sometimes have Clearance sales and you can pick up nice things for around $20

Answer 4

In a big, rectangular,wicker basket that was once a "Harrods", or "Fortnum & Masons" hamper if you can get hold of one.They look classy and they make excellent toy boxes.

Answer 5

depending on what kind of windows you have, you can build a bench seat under the window. make it so it opens and the toys can go in there just like a toy box.

Answer 6

i buy the storage containers and put all the toys in there then, I cover it w/ a sheet w/ the same theme or color as my room that is it in so that it blends in....