Guest Post: Classic Chic Home ~ ORDER IN THE PLAYROOM

Happy Friday, All! 

I asked Wendi from the lovely blog Classic Chic Home, to do a feature on playroom organization after reading her series on home organization over the past couple of weeks. All of Wendi's organizing posts were packed with beautiful and practical ideas, but when she photographed and posted her ''junk" drawer, she really had my attention. Wendi's "junk" drawer contains no junk at all as you can see HERE, but is just as organized as everything else in her lovely home. 

I'm so glad to have her at Ivy Clad today to wave her magic wand around one of the most difficult places in the house to achieve order: the playroom!

Welcome, Wendi!!

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(via Birch and Bird)

When Keri first asked me to write a guest post on PLAYROOM STORAGE IDEAS, I wasn't sure if I was the right girl for the job...  after all, my youngest turns eighteen today!

This article was so much fun to pull together!  It brought me back to a time when my "babies" were still small, and reminded me how much I loved those precious, early years. I also quickly remembered how challenging it was to ORGANIZE the mounds of books, games and toys that come with having little kids!
Here are some practical ideas for keeping your children's playroom looking neat and tidy, while still allowing them room to play, learn and grow:

Maximize vertical space by installing sturdy bookcases to store games and toys.

(via Erdexon)

Child-sized tables and chairs are perfect for creating activity-based play stations.

(via Mini Me Playroom)

Designate a separate area with easy-clean surfaces for painting and craft projects.

(via Childhood 101)

Add plush mats in your child's play area to keep the space feeling soft and cozy.

(via Avery Storage)

Open-topped bins and baskets make it easier for children to put their own toys away.

(via Wee Decor)

Sort like-items in small, clear containers that are easy for little ones to lift and carry.

(via L J World)

Mix inexpensive decorative items with your child's books to create a pretty display.

(via Kids Room Ideas)

Add labels to the front of toy bins to help your children develop their organizing skills.

(via Exquisite-Adore)

A vintage wagon is a creative and charming solution for storing books or games.

(via Design Dazzle)

Lightweight, canvas bags are perfect for carrying toys from one room to another.

(via Pregnancy and Parenting)

This clever, collect-and-go sac helps clear the playroom floor in seconds.

(via Gogo and Co)

Think outside-the-box for toy storage ideas, like these hanging garden baskets.

(via The Home Depot)

Create a dress-up station with a low rod for hanging play costumes and accessories.

(via Ana White)

Design a project wall with separate zones for creating and displaying artwork.

(via In-Gender)

And of course, a classic toy bench is still a pretty and practical toy storage solution.

(via Backyard Gardener)

Thank you, Keri, for so graciously inviting me to be your special guest here today.

I hope these organizing ideas help you to create a PLAYROOM that both you and your children can enjoy!

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Thank you, Wendi, for the fantastic inspiration! All of these solutions are as colorful and fun as they are practical. And a very special Happy Birthday to your son!!

Be sure to stop by Classic Chic Home for more of Wendi's design inspiration!

Enjoy the weekend!

xo Keri