Stylish Nursery Storage Ideas

At Little Craft & Co we know just how quickly family life fills every corner of your home. One minute, you’ve got a perfectly curated nursery, and the next, toys are trailing through the hallway, teddies are tucked into every nook, and finding a spot to sit becomes a challenge all on its own.

As craftspeople and home lovers, we understand the balance between wanting a beautiful home and managing the daily whirlwind of young children. That’s why we design timeless furniture like our handmade baby toy boxes that blends practicality with elegance, helping you reclaim calm without compromising on style.

Whether you're preparing for a new arrival or rethinking your current set-up, here are a few of our favourite nursery and home storage ideas, plus a look at how our toy boxes can help you stay organised (and stylish) through it all.

Nursery Storage Solutions We Love

While we’re proud of our toy boxes, we know a great storage strategy involves a mix of solutions — especially during those early years when everything has its own little role.

Here are a few additional ideas we regularly recommend to clients designing their nursery or family spaces:

• Wall-mounted shelves: Perfect for showcasing beautiful books, photo frames, or small toys, especially when placed at child height to encourage independence.
• Wicker or canvas baskets: Ideal for everyday items like muslins, nappies, and creams. They tuck neatly into shelving units or under changing tables and look great in any style of room.
• Under-bed drawers or storage bags: A smart way to hide away extra bedding, outgrown clothing or seasonal items without losing space.
• Wardrobe dividers or drawer inserts: These help keep tiny baby clothes neatly separated and easy to find — especially useful for bleary-eyed night-time changes.
  

Combining different types of storage ensures your space stays flexible and grows with your family. And by choosing high-quality, beautiful items, you’re creating a space that feels warm, personal, and peaceful — even on the busiest of days.

The Toy Box That Does It All

Let’s start with one of our most-loved pieces: the Ottoman Toy Box. It’s a firm favourite among our customers because it does more than just store toys — it becomes part of the home. With a soft, removable cushion top, this piece doubles as seating in a nursery or living room and offers generous internal space for books, soft toys, building blocks and more. Each one is lovingly handmade in our Essex workshop, finished in durable, child-friendly paint, and fitted with soft-close hinges to protect little fingers.

Looking for a more classic shape? Our Classic Toy Box brings together simplicity and elegance, with a timeless silhouette that suits any space. It’s perfect for the nursery, bedroom, or playroom — anywhere you want to keep things neat while still maintaining a calm, cohesive aesthetic.

If you’re after something with a more natural, country-style charm, our Traditional Oak Toy Box features a solid oak lid finished with a hardwearing oil that makes it both water- and dirt-resistant — ideal for high-traffic areas or growing families.

A Keepsake Worth Keeping

When we designed our baby toy boxes, we wanted to create something that didn’t just serve a purpose in the moment — but something that could become part of your family’s story. Each of our toy boxes can be customised with a personal message inside the lid, making them a thoughtful gift or future keepsake for your child. And because they’re built to last, they’ll still be going strong long after the soft toys are swapped for books, and later, for treasured belongings.

All our toy boxes are delivered to you fully assembled, no fiddly DIY, no missing screws, just beautifully crafted furniture ready to settle into your home.

In Summary

Storage doesn't need to be plain or purely practical. With a bit of care and craftsmanship, it can become part of your décor, part of your family routine, and even part of your memories.

If you’re planning your nursery or simply trying to reclaim your living room from the toy takeover, we’d love you to explore our full collection of baby toy boxes. Whether you choose the Ottoman, the Classic, or our Traditional Oak design, you’ll be investing in something that brings order, beauty, and comfort to your family home.