I mentioned on facebook that I was crushing on the 16 cube Kallax system from Ikea:
My goal is to get something to replace a small bookshelf {that is overloaded with books} & changing table/storage unit in my kids’ room. I’m also realizing that I need more clothes storage for my boys – simply because as they grow, so do their clothes. funny how that works.
When I saw this option from Ikea with door inserts, I started thinking about the possibility of using this gargantuan storage unit for a mixture of toys, clothes, and books. Ambitious, no?
I toyed around with the idea for several days and thought perhaps I could sell some things (such as the changing table, bookshelf, etc.) via Craigslist to make room in both the home & budget for this large thing.
Then, on Monday, as I was scrolling through my facebook feed, I came across this picture:
At first, I really didn’t pay attention because I assumed it was just a sponsored ad. Thankfully, I took a second look at it and noticed it was from a yard sale group I joined. I contacted them, they said it was available, and we’re scheduled to pick it up from them this week.
And as a little sidenote, I would just like to point out once again how good God is to provide in things that really aren’t important compared to the grand scale of the world. And yet He shows His goodness even in things like storage systems.
I’m faced with a slight quandary, however, considering that the bins from my changing table don’t fit in this shelf unit. I need some bins for toy storage – and pretty soon I’m going to need some for my boys’ clothing.
I had so much fun looking at all the available options! Here are 13 lovely storage solutions I found:
Row 1
// option 1 //
Row 2
// option 1 // option 2 // option 3 // option 4 //
Row 3
// option 1 // option 2 // option 3 // option 4 //
Row 4
// option 1 // option 2 // option 3 // option 4 //
Right now, I’m definitely wanting to get some of the last option (row 4, option 4) for clothes storage. I envision it would be much easier to just open a door to get shirts than to pull out a whole bin. And I love these options for toy storage:
I’ve used 4 sturdy canvas bins (purchased from Target on clearance 5 years ago) for the kids’ toys and they have held up remarkably well with the daily wear and tear. I really like the middle option above – gray and white stripes, canvas, and rope pulls. What’s not to love?
But the other 2 are cheaper – and that’s almost always a good thing, right?
My current vote is to scour around craigslist, yard sales, and thrift stores to see what I can dig up. I’ll keep ya posted and probably spazz out about it on facebook, if you want to join me. Thanks. I’m always glad for spazzing company.
How about you? Any thrifting or home decorating/organizing going on at your place?
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