Many homeowners find themselves at a loss trying to figure out how best to manage their children’s storage areas. Clothes, stuffed animals, books, toys, shoes—there are a lot of essentials that need to be housed in often small spaces. Plus, a child’s bedroom needs to be fun and whimsical while at the same time clean and clutter-free. Use our guide to help you divide and conquer a kid’s overstuffed closet with accessible solutions that will better maximize storage and space throughout your child’s room.

Build a Storage Bench

A peek inside this bench shows off ample storage for an overflow of toys or blankets and bedding. You can easily make a bench like this, using cabinets usually designated for the kitchen.