What Kids Storage Options Are Available?
Choose from toy boxes with soft-close lids, low shelving units at child height, multi-drawer chests, and tall wardrobes, each designed to grow with the child through different bedroom stages.
Choose from toy boxes with soft-close lids, low shelving for little hands, and multi-drawer chests designed to grow with your child. Every piece is thoughtfully sized for safety, independence and accessibility.
How Do I Choose Kids Storage That Children Can Use Themselves?
Daily clean-up is faster when shelves and drawers sit at child height with handles children can grip, and when the system is simple enough for children to use without adult help. Working out the room's system before buying saves buying storage that never gets used.
Daily clean-up time is faster when shelves and drawers sit at child height, and kids storage furniture works best when little hands can reach handles and see what goes where. Use clear labels or simple pictures to help children learn the system, and keep walkways open to make the room feel safe and easy to use.
As a working height guide, anything a child uses daily should sit between 40cm and 80cm from the floor. Above that, an adult ends up doing the tidying; below that, deep bins become hard to see into. Picture labels work better than words for pre-readers.
What Is the Best Toy Storage for a Kids Bedroom?
Kids toy storage works best with open shelves for easy access, lidded boxes for less-used items, and baskets grouped by activity so children can find things quickly and put them back without help.
Play can get messy in minutes, so kids toy storage needs simple shapes and strong parts that are easy to wipe clean with a soft cloth and mild soapy water. Open shelves facilitate quick clean-ups after building and pretend play, while low cabinets help children put things away on their own without assistance.
What Is the Best Book Storage for Children?
Front-facing bookshelves let children see and choose books independently, this is especially important for pre-readers and early readers who identify books by their cover illustration rather than the spine title.
When covers face outward and kids book storage is low, children can pick a book easily, and bedtime feels calm. Many families like a small reading corner beside a shelf, and a soft rug and a small lamp make the space warm and inviting for quiet time and simple nightly habits.
A Place for Everything
A kids storage unit keeps sheets, pyjamas and small toys organised so mornings and evenings run smoothly, pair with a chest of drawers for clothing and a bookshelf for books to cover the full room. In a standard UK child's bedroom (around 3m x 3m), vertical storage units against one wall leave the maximum floor space clear for play.
A sturdy kids storage unit keeps sheets, pyjamas, and small toys organised so mornings and evenings run smoothly. You can pair a low shelf with a Kids Chest of Drawers for storing deeper items, and add baskets to sort small pieces, such as blocks and art supplies, so the top stays neat and organised.
Storage That Fits the Bedroom
Choose tall storage for one wall and low storage near the bed or desk, keeping the walkway between the door and the wardrobe clear makes daily routines easier and reduces clutter buildup. The Tidy Integrated Storage Unit combines both in one footprint, which suits a room that cannot spare two separate pieces.
Clothes, toys, and books all need space, and kids bedroom storage works best when the tall pieces sit safely against a wall and the low pieces sit close to the bed or desk. Leave room to walk around the bed and desk, and keep the area near windows and heaters clear to ensure the room remains safe and comfortable.
How Do Kids Storage Baskets Help with Tidying?
A kids storage basket helps children group toys by type so they know exactly where to find and return each item, this builds the habit of tidying without requiring adult direction every time.
Soft bins and woven tubs make sorting easy, and a kids storage basket helps children group toys by type so they know where things live. Use a few large baskets instead of many small ones so packing away is quick, and keep heavy items low so little hands can lift safely without strain.
Front-Facing Shelves for Young Readers
Book storage that lets children see the covers encourages independent reading, when a child can scan the shelf and choose, they are more likely to pick up a book without prompting. The Tall Tidy Rotating Bookshelf shows multiple covers in a small footprint, which suits rooms without a spare wall.
A great addition to the kids bedroom or playroom is book storage kids can access on their own. This can include lower-to-the-ground pieces that are within the child's reach, as well as shelves that allow for the books' covers to be shown, so that kids can quickly find and retrieve their favourite reads.
Plan Your Layout With Simple Steps
Place tall wardrobes and storage units against a solid wall and secure to a stud if possible, UK safety guidance recommends anchoring all freestanding furniture taller than 900mm in rooms where children sleep or play.
If you are new to storage planning, sketch the room and mark the doors, windows, and power points so that pieces of Playroom Furniture fit together seamlessly. Also, keep tall storage on a sturdy wall to ensure it stays steady during daily use. Use low shelves near the play zone and place deeper drawers near the bed so nightwear and sheets are close at hand for quick changes.
How Do I Anchor Kids Storage Furniture Safely?
UK safety guidance recommends securing all freestanding furniture taller than 900mm to the wall in rooms where children sleep or play, to prevent tip-over accidents. Open drawers and shelves form a ladder that a small child will climb, which is what makes tall storage the highest-risk piece in a bedroom.
- Locate a wall stud using a stud finder, plasterboard anchors alone will not hold a loaded unit under a child's weight.
- Attach an anchoring strap or L-bracket at the highest fixing point on the back of the unit, since the higher the bracket, the more leverage it resists.
- Load heavy items into the lowest drawers or shelves so the centre of gravity stays low.
- Keep the top surface clear of anything a child would want to reach, a television or tablet on top is the most common reason a child climbs.
Boori includes anchoring hardware with relevant storage pieces. Anchor at every height rather than only above 900mm, since a loaded 700mm unit with two drawers open behaves very differently to an empty one.
Solid Timber, Built to Last
Non-toxic finishes in the Boori storage range align with UK indoor air quality guidelines, important for rooms where children spend many hours each day.
Our storage furniture is crafted from sustainably sourced timber with non-toxic finishes, ensuring long-term durability and child-safe design. They're as strong as they are stylish, perfect for withstanding the knocks and bumps of family life.
Designed to Match Boori Collections
From kids' rooms to shared spaces, our kids' storage solutions pair beautifully with Boori beds, desks and accessories. Choose neutral tones or warm wood finishes to suit any décor.
Built For Real Family Life
Boori storage furniture is designed for the level of daily use that comes with family life, drawers and doors that stay smooth after years of opening, surfaces that wipe clean, and fixings that hold through active use.
Boori uses sustainably sourced timbers and durable components, along with water-based, low-VOC paints and tough laminates, designed for rooms the family uses frequently. We have a range of different kids storage furniture options in different styles, colours, and at different price points. These are designed to withstand the bumps and knocks that come with real-life use, so that you can continue to make use of the product for years.
Match Storage to Your Other Boori Pieces
Boori storage pieces are designed in coordinating timber tones and finishes to match Boori beds, desks and wardrobes, making it straightforward to add storage later without disrupting the existing room.
Boori's range of storage furniture and Climbing Furniture are designed to make it easier to match functional storage pieces with our beds. Using similar colours or materials makes it easy to furnish a space that has a cohesive look to it.
Quick Choices at A Glance
Use this list to choose what your family needs today and add more pieces later as your child grows and needs change. Keep the plan simple so children can tidy by themselves and the room stays calm and easy to use.
- Essential pieces: start with the most essential pieces for the room. For a kids room, this would most likely be a bed.
- Storage requirements: all bedrooms require storage for clothing and toys. Once you've decided on a bed, browse the different matching kids storage pieces available, and decide on which ones make the most sense in the room.
- Mattress and bedding: once you've decided on a bed, make sure to select a compatible and supportive mattress for it. Bedding essentials like a mattress protector, fitted sheets and a duvet ensure that the mattress surface is protected and that the bed can be comfortably slept in.
- Finishing touches: once you've got all the main furniture pieces planned out, look at different interior add-ons like rugs, wall art, and lamps, to add personality to the space and make it feel like a proper living space.
Care That Keeps Pieces Looking Good
Wipe painted surfaces with a soft cloth and mild soapy water, and avoid using rough pads that can scratch the finish. This ensures the furniture remains smooth and neat. Check the fixings from time to time to ensure drawers and doors feel solid. Also, keep cords tidy and out of the way to prevent tripping during busy days.
Grow The System Over Time
You can start small and add more storage as your child's needs change. Browse the full range online and use product dimensions and imagery to plan before ordering. Contact the Boori team on weekdays for questions about sizing or compatibility.
Keep the look simple with calm colours on the big pieces and use bright baskets and books for colour that can change in minutes when tastes grow and shift.