Smart & Stylish Stuffed Animal Storage: Declutter & Decorate with Ease

Creative Solutions for Stashing Those Cuddly Friends

We all know how much kids love their stuffed animals. Beyond their favorite cuddly companion, they always seem to acquire more plush creatures over time, filling the house with adorable elephants, plush mice, and fluffy whales. To tidy up all those plush toys, consider giving them a little cozy “home” with our ideas when they’re not “out playing with the kids.” Not every storage solution we propose may be suitable for your household or your child, but if some ideas don’t fit your family, check out the others. Let’s get started!

Ways to Store Stuffed Animals

Hanging Storage

If you’re short on floor and under-bed space, give the stuffed animals an airy new home. While a hanging fabric can accommodate many plush toys, it may not bear the weight of a child. Be sure to instruct your kids not to climb into their stuffed animals to avoid any safety risks. If you can’t eliminate the safety hazard, it’s better to avoid hanging solutions.

Stuffed Animal Net

A straightforward and cost-effective solution. Hang a large triangular piece of fabric in one corner of the children’s room. Attach hooks for the front two ends of the fabric higher on the walls than the hook at the back corner. This prevents the stuffed animals from falling out. Now you can easily place all the stuffed animals inside, leaving the floor free!

Hanging Basket

As a sturdier option, you can also hang a large basket for the kids’ stuffed animals. There are many beautiful variations available, from baskets made of natural materials like wicker or rattan to plastic and wire baskets in vibrant colors. Hang the basket from the ceiling, and the stuffed animal nest is ready!

Hidden Storage

Make the most of the space under the bed and in the closet!

Under the Kid’s Bed

If there’s ample space under the bed or even a large drawer, stash the plush toys there. If your child knows that their cuddly friends are nestled under the bed, it might eliminate any nighttime fears! And if there’s a drawer, you can quickly take out or put in stuffed animals in the evening.

Baskets and Boxes

If you have plenty of cardboard boxes, paint them with the kids and use them for storage in the children’s room. It costs nothing, and the kids will likely appreciate having something homemade in their room! Put the stuffed animals in these charming boxes, and the room is tidy! Finally, there’s space on the floor again.

Decorative Storage

This is the nicest idea for storing stuffed animals, also because it makes the loving relationship between children and their stuffed animals visible: showcase the adorable plush toys as friends in the children’s room.

On the Shelf

If your child doesn’t want to hide their stuffed animals away, make some space on the shelf and neatly display their favorite plush toys. This way, the stuffed animals are still visible in the children’s room, but it no longer looks messy. A perfect compromise!

Original Storage

Here are a few creative ideas for storing stuffed animals.

Bean Bag Chair

If you’re good at sewing and sewing a pillowcase is a breeze for you, consider making a bean bag chair for the kids’ room. Instead of filling it with Styrofoam beads, stuff it with stuffed animals! Now you have seating and storage in one. And if you like changing your room decor seasonally, use different fabric types for summer and winter. You can find articles on the best fabrics for summer and winter on our site.

Hanging Shoe Organizer

If you have a hanging shoe organizer that attaches to the door, you can also use it for storing stuffed animals. Simply hang it on the back of the children’s room door and tuck the plush toys or other toys into the pockets.

We hope you enjoyed our article with clever ideas for storing stuffed animals. Don’t forget to sign up with FiveStarToy for exciting offers and discounts!