The closet next to our front door was an obvious place for our coat closet when we first moved in. But since our definition of “coat closet” seems to include random stuff like cleaning supplies (vacuum, dust buster, etc) as well as miscellaneous files and bags, we quickly realized that it was smarter for us to use the deeper closet under the stairs for that stuff instead. It’s slightly closer to the garage anyways, so it’s actually a more convenient spot for daily coat access (not that I’m ready to admit summer’s over yet).
But that left this lonely guy next to the door without a job to do. And what’s the opposite of having a job? Playing with toys. That’s what.
Well, not so much playing with them as storing them. I’ll get to the “why?” of this toy closet in a moment, but let me start with the “how?” since it was kind of lacking in the shelving department. We considered building some more shelves like the existing one up top (i.e. nailing wood braces to the wall and resting a board on top). But we decided we wanted something with more flexibility (so that we could alter the shelf spacing over time). So after perusing the options at a couple of stores, we landed on this Rubbermaid option at Home Depot (but with wood shelves, not wire ones).
Installation was pretty straightforward. Pun intended, since you do have to be careful about keeping your tracks straight and level when hanging them so your shelves don’t look all wonky. I used my laser level to help me mark my drill spots so they lined up and the shelves would be nice and straight.
Rubbermaid sells a hardware pack that comes with anchors and screws, so it was kind of a no brainer. I just drilled a hole in the wall at each spot, tapped in the anchor, and then screwed the track securely in place.
When placing the second track I again wanted to make sure it was level with the first. Don’t mind the green slime on my yardstick. It was a victim of this paint spill in the garage.
Once both tracks were in place, I clipped in the brackets and rested the shelves right on top of them. Our closet was just an inch-ish narrower than the 36″ stock white shelf they sold, so it did require a quick cut on the table saw for each one.
Certainly not the sexiest shelving unit I’ve ever laid eyes on, but considering it took me about an hour to install and it’ll be behind a closed door most of the time, we’re satisfied customers. Especially since it made this closet approximately 89.542% more functional, and we can move the shelves to be closer together or further apart, depending on what we’re storing. Here’s the cost breakdown:
- Four 12″ x 36″ shelves: $14
- Eight 12″ brackets: $28
- Two 48″ twin tracks: $13
- Two hardware packs: $4
- TOTAL: $59
With “construction” done, Sherry gave the existing blue shelf and baseboard a couple coats of white primer and paint and then loaded in the toys after everything dried.
We know some of you might be scratching your head at this. A toy closet in the foyer? And with things she can’t even reach? Plus, where can I get one of those panda hats? Well hang on to your bear-less heads, for I will explain…
Clara’s at an age where it’s tough for more than a few favorite toys (like her play kitchen or her dolls) to keep her interest for more than a minute or two. So she can be that typical three-year-old tornado that burns through an entire jumbled basket of cars, balls, puzzles, and games in five minutes. We also have a few things that we don’t keep readily accessible to her since they’re supervised activities, like painting, markers, play-doh, etc. So that’s where the idea for this toy closet, er, toy library comes in. We figured we could still keep a basket of her favorite toys out in a few rooms where she plays (along with larger things like her dollhouse and play kitchen) but the rest of those easily-dumped-and-ditched items might feel more special and exciting to her if they’re not always jumbled up in a basket that’s right under her nose.
We call it a “library” because it’s meant to have the same effect that library books have on her versus the books that we have around all the time. Library books seem special and new, keeping her excited and attentive longer. So we’ve taken a bunch of her existing toys and activities out of the everyday access spots and organized them in this closet (which is centrally located, so it’s actually a convenient spot). Here’s how it works:
- Clara often plays with a few favorite toys that are still out in baskets, but if she decides she’d like something from the closet, she just asks us and we help her get the item that she wants
- She can only “check one thing out” at a time, so one thing must be returned before another is taken out (this is already really inspiring her to clean things up before asking for something else)
- We hope this will work for us long-term (growing up Sherry and I both had a closet with shelves full of board games and movies, so we think even for older kids this could come in handy – especially since we can adjust the shelf spacing).
We debated organizing with cute image or photo labels (since Clara can’t read the words yet) but since it’s a grown-up guided activity (meaning we’ll be the ones getting things off most of the shelves for a long time since they’re out of her reach anyway), we stuck with text labels for now. Sherry even repurposed a frame to make a little “menu” of what’s inside so she can quickly offer up some suggestions to Clara without digging through all the baskets and bins to remember what’s in there.
The toy library closet has actually been in use for a couple of weeks now (we wanted to wait to report on how it’s working for us – just in case it was a huge bust and we decided it was a better tool closet or something), and so far it’s working even better than expected. I sort of anticipated this being one of those “a 3 year old won’t bend to your need for systems and order, Petersik!” moments but Clara actually loves it. It seems to be helping with her attention span and how long she plays with things (we’ve had a couple marathon marker coloring sessions lately) – and it’s definitely helping her better grasp the concept of cleaning up one mess before making another.
So yes, we may be the weirdos who greet our guests with a basket of finger paints and an over-sized dinosaur puzzle, but the former library employee in me is quite proud of our little closet. Ooooh, maybe we should make library cards?! Too far, Petersik. Too far.
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Kiera says
Fantastic System–its very Montessori. We have become much better at parenting/clutter control/house order since sending our son to a Montessori school where all of the materials are purposeful and arranged in baskets and each child takes out a mat and chooses their “work”, places the activity on their mat and goes to town then puts it away when finished (work cycle complete!) I’ll also check out that simplicity parenting book. I’m always inspired by your organization&creativity- Clara is one lucky lady to have parents like you.
YoungHouseLove says
That’s funny about your Montessori mention because I went to Montessori school until 6th grade… wonder if it subconsciously rubbed off on me?!
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Lauren says
I had a moment of horror when I thought you weren’t going to paint the blue trim. What is it about that stuff that is so cringe-worthy?
I love the toy library idea! When I was a kid, my sister and I used to play library with my mom’s outdated library card. Always a fun time. Just something about libraries, I guess?
Jane in NV says
What a great idea that is teaches organization as well. You are so very clever.
Did you bring along Clara’s chalkboard? Could that have fit on the door?
Your creativity in your beautiful new home abounds. I must admit I so love your out-of-doors space front and back and am anxious to see how your sunroom is coming along. :)
Happy September!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks so much Jane! The chalkboard is a bit too large/heavy to mount on a door I think, but it’s leaning in the office and she uses it a lot. She’s learning to write her name on it, which is so crazy to see!
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Erica says
We created a similar setup when our boys were 4 and 2. Now they are 6 and 4, it’s a little more challenging/dangerous. Instead of asking for toys, they are often caught doing a little Ninja Warrior scaling the shelves to get what is on top. Maybe it is just a boy thing.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh man, I keep picturing that scene in Home Alone where Kevin climbs up those shelves in Buzz’s room and they all collapse and the tarantula escapes!
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Alex says
Buzz’s girlfriend! WOOF!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, best line ever! That and: “you’re what the French call, les incompetent.”
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Kim says
Look what you did, you little Jerk!
YoungHouseLove says
Keep the change, ya filthy animal!
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Hanna says
This is a great idea! Can you tell us about what you do for guests when they come over (i.e. where they put their coats, purses, etc.)?
YoungHouseLove says
The other coat closet by the kitchen is double deep, so that works for our coats and guest coats/purses too (we have some extra hangers in there for that).
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Kimberly @ Turning It Home says
The library idea is brilliant. Also, I spy Tattly… love them!
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, Clara loves her tattoos. John got a bunch from there for her for Christmas and we break them out on special occasions.
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Sarah W. says
As a librarian, I wholeheartedly approve of the new toy library!
Incidentally, we do the same thing with our cats’ toys. Well, sort of. We had a similar problem where the cats would play with a toy for a minute, then leave it there and go play with something else. We started picking up the toys and putting them in a short basket in the living room, so they can go in the basket and pick a toy instead of demanding new ones whenever they tire of the toys on the floor. Now if I could just find a system for the four scratching boards, catnip blanket, and cat tunnel that are still strewn about the apartment…
YoungHouseLove says
Haha!
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Andrea says
Is it possible for you to clear out one corner in your appartment and create a cat “adventure park”? You could group the scratching posts, mount a shelf on the wall so they can access it from the post and put cat grass/ catnip on it in a pot (cut out a hole in which the lower 5inches of the pot rest and your cats won’t be able to knock it over, also works with the water bowl)
we did this with our scratching posts, and put their cat grass and water on the window sill that is accessible by jumping on it from the ground or post :) Our cat Paolo, however, loves to see my mum clean the floors *coughs* so I’ll definitely create a cat corner with shelves soon :)
Gabby {Cookie Cutter Unique} says
Very clever, Petersik, Very clever! We never use our coat closets either; they mostly just store junk.
Meg says
Crap… you have me rethinking our entire playroom set up. My husband is going to hate you for this one :)
Kate says
Love the “Toy Library”! My family also had a dedicated area (whether it was a closet, bookshelf, or a little nook, depending on where we lived) for games and craft items. And once we were done, we had to put it away immediately. Made it less likely to loose game items and such that way.
I think the track shelving is great. With the shelves all loaded up, you can barely see the track anyways. And great idea with the “check out” system! =)
Angela N says
Brilliant! My 2 year old is a little tornado and I am so sick of the toy mess. A toy library is a great solution! Hmm…I see some closet reorg coming on!
Erin says
Seeing this closet made me immediately think of The Berenstein Bears and the Messy Room. The end product in the book is a beautifully organized closet (http://bit.ly/1aj7C8L).
I had a notoriously messy room as a kid and always tried to convince my mom that I just needed lots of labeled, matching storage tubs. Yes, total nerd. I was also the kid who loved school supply shopping and still feels a bit Pavlovian when I walk into a stationary or office supply store.
YoungHouseLove says
You’re not going to believe me, but we have that book and Clara loves it. It’s mine from childhood and she keeps it in the car! I love that organized room so much. We also have “A Case of The Gimmies” and the one about littering and the road race. Haha!
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Ellen says
I know exactly which page you’re talking about! I also loved that book growing up and would flip back to the organized closet page to look at it again more closely after reading.
Amy says
Home Depot is supposedly phasing out the Rubbermaid shelves. We use them in our garage for storing everything. We went to Home Depot to get the last few we needed to finish up the garage shelves and were told that by a sales associate when they only had two left in the bins. Hopefully it’s not true!
YoungHouseLove says
Woah, that’s crazy! Hope they bring in another similar line or something!
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Evie says
John said: I sort of anticipated this being one of those “a 3 year old won’t bend to your need for systems and order, Petersik!” moments but Clara actually loves it.
John forgot: Clara’s a PETERSIK!!!!
And Evie wonders: Where’s Burger’s toy closet?
YoungHouseLove says
Haha! Burger thinks this entire house is his closet. Such a diva.
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Mary Beth says
Ahhh! Another brilliant Petersik concept!
I’ve been struggling with this exact issue with my kids… All three of them, but particularly my son – who is EXACTLY Clara’s age.
(May 4/2010)
Too many toys being out means a hyper kid, who can’t focus and is bored with everything almost immediately.
We are seriously lacking in storage in our 70 year old home, but with the mud room update we are working on, our front hall closet is looking verrrrry similar to yours and I’m thinking some shelves might be in order!!
My no-storage-house-rant along with photos is here:
http://hystericallyeverafter.com/2013/06/10/if-you-cant-beat-em/
Thanks for the inspiration – as always!!
MB
YoungHouseLove says
You’re so funny Mary Beth! I hope some shelves in that hall closet do the trick!
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April says
Haha – no kiddos and no cool closet but I do the same thing with my dog’s toys! I have a basket of them on top of a shelf and let her play with one or two at a time. She always seems so happy to get a “new” toy. I didn’t realize I was being primed for parenthood. :)
Andrea says
I absolutely love that I’m not the only dog “parent” out there :D
Valerie J. says
We’ve done something VERY similar! We used an IKEA expedit unit vertically in half of our hall closet and a added a smaller rod for coats on other half. One half of the closet is dedicated to kids toys that they play with when I am in kitchen/ living area. I rotate them and it has brought the toy insanity down a little. They also have a play room on another floor but I think, having their paint or play dough or some Legos only accessible at certain creates anticipation and excitement. I’ve noticed that more different toys have been played with when they are not all around at once!
YoungHouseLove says
That sounds so smart!
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Miriam says
My grandmother lived at the end of a cul-de-sac, and had a toy/game closet right in her house’s foyer, too! So to me, it’s very traditional :)
My grandmother also kept a football, rubber ball (for dodgeball, kickball or foursquare), water guns, a jump rope and some sidewalk chalk in the toy closet. The closet location was perfect for playing in the cul-de-sac with neighbors’ kids– don’t know what your neighborhood is like, but it could be fun when Clara’s a bit older!
YoungHouseLove says
Love that idea!
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Ana Silva says
You two are truly ingenious! How are you both so talented. Is there a course I can take? HAHA
Oh and off the subject. Maybe if you paint your grout a dark color, like black or something a bit darker than the tile, it might look better. Just an idea that popped in my head looking at the floor.
YoungHouseLove says
Oh yes, we are definitely considering some grout facelifting!
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Dawn says
Great idea!
(Didn’t know “anyways” is a word)
priscilla says
That is right- “Anyways” is not a word.
But very efficient closet!!
Angela says
If you only have one closet you could do half coats and half toys. Also, if you are nervous about figuring out how to design your closet, Closetmaid (similar to Rubbermaid that YHL used) offers a free closet design service. You just fill out a form giving measurements and telling what you plan to use the closet for and they email you a design with instructions and a parts list. I’ve done it several times. Home Depot will even make the cuts to the shelving for you (and probably Lowes, too.) They will even make revisions if you aren’t happy with the first design.
YoungHouseLove says
Great tips!
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Jennifer (iffles) says
When we redid our kitchen a couple years ago, we knocked out our coat closet in order to make the kitchen big enough to actually have two people in it at the same time, and then we built a walk-in pantry in a nook in the family room that’s right next to the kitchen and right next to the door coming in from the driveway, so it was a perfect location. We put the EXACT same shelf system up all along one side for typical pantry items, and then the other side is half hooks for coats and the other half the same shelf system but FULL of geeky board games. It’s been working out GREAT for us. I’m liking the labeling system, though… I might have to implement something similar on the pantry side!
YoungHouseLove says
That sounds awesome!
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Jennifer C. says
Love this… wish I had an extra closet. I’m trying to talk my hubby into constructing some built-ins in a nook we have for this very purpose though (still working on him though…). I know this is your DIY diary space but I wondered if you all ever thought about sharing what books you’re reading/love?
YoungHouseLove says
I try to put one of the books we’re reading/loving on our Wish List on the sidebar (we usually switch that out each month) and have also occasionally mentioned them in posts. Will have to try to work them in there more!
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Eilene says
It looks so neat and pretty! I have craft paper, finger paint paper, coloring books, sheets of stickers… You get the gist. What have you done with those items? I can never make any of that paper look organized. They currently live under my couch in a “craft bin” but I’d like it to be more accessable.
YoungHouseLove says
I stuck her construction paper and pads and spare craft sheets and stuff in the old magazine file box I had (from Target a few years back) that you can see in the bottom left of this photo. She has so many stickers and sticker books that the basket on the very top shelf is actually full of her sticker stuff.
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Happy says
I know you weren’t asking me but maybe this will be helpful… I bought a legal size, transparent, triple wall pocket from the office supply store and mounted it to the inside of the cabinet door in the kitchen where we store the art supplies on a shelf. One pocket is for basic drawing paper, one for “fancy” papers like construction and fingerpaint, and one is for stickers and coloring books. It’s a lower cabinet so little dude can access it. It’s really kept that space neat and easy to use.
Annie says
Form follows function!! I think this is awesome. Everyone with kids knows toys or crafts can take over your life if they don’t have a home of their own. I also love that you didn’t spend a fortune so as your needs change, so can the closet.
Trina says
When you painted the existing top shelf what kind of paint did you use and how long did you let it dry? I just painted my closet shelf with regular white latex paint and didn’t even think about it. When I looked online to see how long it should dry/cure before I put stuff back on it people were saying anywhere from a week to a month! Do you wait that long?
YoungHouseLove says
Using primer definitely helps! I did one thin coat of primer and two coats of paint (also thin) and then gave it about 36 hours to dry before putting anything on that top shelf. Thin coats is key so cure time isn’t as long and nothing is drippy and marked up.
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Julianne says
I actually really like this idea. Finding organized spaces for kids toys is tough! After 4 moves, we have become painfully aware that the majority of our belongings that we had to pack & move were kids toys, books & collectables. Smart idea in how to keep the clutter at bay….and best of all, behind closed doors! ;0)
Alex says
I think this is a great idea! I don’t think we ever had a closet like that growing up (except for board games), but we were definitely of the toys-picked-up-before-a-new-one-brought-out camp. It is still overwhelming to me if I go babysit and the children have ALL THEIR TOYS everywhere. It gives me hives! :) Great job, youngsters!!
Cher says
You could totally do the library thing- I’ve seen this kit at Paper Source (http://www.amazon.com/Personal-Library-Kit-Knock/dp/1601060726) and even though I work at a library, I love the idea of “librarying” my own things!
And I have the same shelf system as you in my bathroom- the unsightly brackets I hid by screwing o-rings to the underside of each shelf and hooks to the top of framed art and hanging them in front of the brackets- perhaps you could do that with some of Clara’s artwork? It brings a nice burst of color to an otherwise completely white area of my room.
YoungHouseLove says
Love that o-ring idea! And that library kit link is adorable!
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Jean says
Being a librarian, I totally approve! :) Also, will be purchasing a copy of Simplicity Parenting for the public library where I work’s collection.
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! I’m now reading How To Talk So Your Children Will Listen and Listen So Your Children Will Talk (it’s also awesome!).
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Jess says
I just added both of these books to my Amazon wish list. Thanks!
Hilary says
I would have never thought of this. My son has toys everywhere and he likes to dump them out, but not really play with them for an extended period of time (except his trucks, he’ll play with those for hours).
Vickie says
My mom has a toy closet that has boxes of toys on the floor, a rod to hang coats on, and games on the shelf above. She’s had this for years … now it’s for the great grandchildren to enjoy.
YoungHouseLove says
Sounds so sweet!
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Tara says
This is brilliant! We are in the midst of overhauling our mud/laundry room so that is more functional for all our coats, shoes, etc. and then making our coat closest (which is oddly situated in our dining room) into more of a toy closet like this. With baby #2 due in a month, it would be great to get some of the toys with smaller parts that our 2 year old plays with behind closed doors so when the younger one gets on the move, things will be out of reach. Thanks for the inspiration! (And I’m emailing my husband a link to this because you have explained my vision far better than I ever could!)
Vickie B. says
Is the Toy Menu frame attached to the door somehow so that it doesn’t move when you open/close the door? If it is attached, can you tell me how you did it please? I have a small kitchen with little available wall space for any art, etc. I want to use the back of my pantry and/or laundry room door as a display area but have been afraid of things falling off and breaking with the usage those doors get. As always, thanks for your help and for your website!
YoungHouseLove says
I used a frame with plexi instead of glass (it’s one we had from our old house’s frame wall) and a red ribbon over the hook on the door just for looks but it’s actually held up with a 3M command hook on the back of the frame/door. Hope it helps!
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Monica says
Library cards are never over the line. We made them for fun for our movie collection. Friends thought it was funny. We even charge them late fees like making us cupcakes or doing dishes after a dinner party.
YoungHouseLove says
That’s hilarious!
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Teresa @ wherelovemeetslife says
ok, that is priceless and a great idea on top! I loan movies and forget who I loaned them to, never to be seen again!
Merilee says
I did something similar in my home. I have a split level with an entryway from the garage which is our family’s primary entrance. (Yes, we greet guests at the front door). Our coat closet is at the top of the stairs from the front door. At first we did use it as a coat closet but over time we found it was much easier to just hang coats in the little back hall that is the entryway from the garage. At first we used a coat tree, later we added hooks to the wall. It works so much better than having to tromp upstairs to hang coats. So now that coat closet is used as a pantry. It’s just a few steps from the kitchen so I use it for small appliances that I want to keep handy but don’t use every day, as well as canned food (we have a Shelf Reliance unit that stores canned food on slanted shelves so each time you take a can out, the other cans roll forward and you can put the newer cans on the top). We’ve had this setup for a few years now and it works wonderfully.
I also agree with you on the toy rotation. More than once I’ve gotten out all our toys for when we have a large group of kids over. They help clean up when the event is over, but sometimes I hadn’t taken some toys out of rotation. Ever had to clean up when every.single.toy has been dumped out? It looks like a toy factory blew up and takes quite awhile to get things cleaned up and organized again. Plus, I think when there’s too many toys to choose from, children get confused and overwhelmed and it’s not fun for them. And it’s much easier to play when there’s clear floor space.
One last thought–that country blue paint sure was well loved. Even in the closet where no one would see it! :)
Shannon [Our Home Notebook] says
I love this! What a great idea. I recently organized our kids toys by type on our shelves too (with some down low and others up higher which they need to ask for help with) and it has totally made a different with how long they are engaged in an activity. It works so much better for my 4 year and almost 2 year old. So glad its working out for you. I love that you have the closet to store them all in!
katie says
I love the idea of using the space for something more useful for your family. What a great place to store toys instead of out in the open for everyone to see. Love it!
Shay says
We don’t have kids yet, but we do have quite a few extra closets in our rental home. We turned one into an office area, since we don’t have an actual office, per se. So kind of a similar concept, but for grownups.
Love how y’all make this work for your family!
Elizabeth says
Instead of library cards (although, I do love a library card) you could hang a dry erase marker and check things off the menu when she checks them out. Maybe even add a blank line for writing in something else that’s not on the menu.
YoungHouseLove says
That’s such a fun idea!
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Susan says
Maybe it’s because of all the nephews I have.. they’d be climbing to the top shelf to get at those ever some tempting items. :-)
StephM says
We’re building a new house (scheduled to close next Friday!) and we had the builder put in a very similar closet for just this purpose–very glad to know it works well for others!
YoungHouseLove says
Smart!!
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Teresa @ wherelovemeetslife says
Your timing could not be better! I love this idea! My son is turning 3 next week and I got him a really nice craiglist kitchen and I have been trying to purge toys. The problem is he does the same that Clara does, he goes through things quickly! I really like the method behind this and the lesson it teaches. :)
Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie says
Love the library idea! We are overwhelmed with train tracks and Legos spread out everywhere, so maybe this would help with the clean up!
Elizabeth Anderson says
Good thinking, and I’m glad to hear how well this is working for your family. Your toy closet reminds me of this article I read on implementing a toy rotation system, and its something I’m hoping to start in my own home once my 8 month old is a little older. Here’s a link in case you have some free time, ha ha
http://intelligentnest.com/2012/10/04/rethinking-the-playroom/
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks! Off to check it out!
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Amanda says
Someone has probably said something like this already, but my daughter is about 9 months older than Clara, and the change from 3 to 4 years old is remarkable. Their attention span, language, memory, ability to put ideas together, everything changes SOOO much. We are still amazed when we think back a year ago. Much more of a change than 2 to 3 was. This toy closet is a great idea and will also teach Clara how to take care of her things and put them away when done. Nice!
YoungHouseLove says
So awesome to hear Amanda! Every age of hers is “my new favorite!” – haha!
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Melanie says
That is a great idea! Our house has 3 coat closets (Seriously? Who in Richmond has that many coats?) and we’re in the slow process of revamping our playroom into a kids’ study room. Turning one of the closets into a toy/game storage area is just what we need!
Alex says
I kept thinking that, Melanie, while reading this post! Homes for us Mainers need to have that many closets! :) :)
Diana says
I love this idea! I volunteered at our library as a teen and then opened my own library in my room at home, even charging my sisters $0.01/day they were overdue. I don’t think any of them ever paid up though.
YoungHouseLove says
So funny!
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Heather says
LOVE this!
I love the idea of using the space in your home for what makes sense to you, even if it’s not traditional. We sold our cheap Wal-Mart bookcases when we moved to VA and were left with no place for my massive DVD collection.
So, our apartment doesn’t have space for bookshelves but has plenty of closets, so I turned one of them into a DVD library. It works PERFECT! I have to have them double stacked, so I made a list of what’s on each shelf, and so far it’s worked out great.
YoungHouseLove says
That sounds awesome!
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Erin says
Ooh, she could put a check mark on what she “checks out” with a dry erase pen!
Love this. I want one, and my kids are too old for toys! Haha. But this would be great for art/extra school supplies and games. Maybe I’ll finally clean out the closet I’ve been ignoring.
Erin says
Sorry. Not a check mark “on” the toy. On the menu! Haha
YoungHouseLove says
I knew what you meant!
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YoungHouseLove says
Love that!
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