Storage bench uses in kids rooms

Kids love their toys. They love to play with several toys at once. Their room tends to be filled with hundreds of toys. Even when you de-junk more and more things seem to suddenly appear. A child's room should be a place they can escape and feel safe. It should be somewhere they can go to and get away from their troubles. If it is messy they probably won't be able to relax and enjoy their playtime. There are many different organizational aids that can be used to organize your child's room and store their toys. One handy piece of furniture that can be used to "get the toys off the floor" is a storage bench.

Storage benches can have multiple uses in a child's room. It can store toys (like a toy box) and it can also add to the decor of the room. Using the bench to store toys and other items is one way to fully utilize it and a smart way to keep the kids' room neat and tidy. Here are some items that can be easily stored in a storage bench:

• Dolls and stuffed animals

• Barbie dolls and Barbie clothes

• Dress-up items

• Small cars (matchbox) and action figures

• Books and puzzles

Storing toys and cleaning up clutter can help to restore order to your child's room. It will look nicer and give you the satisfaction of knowing that you will not be tripping on various items that are scattered all over the floor. A storage bench can be a clever, decorative way to organize the clutter. They are extremely versatile and will work for boys or girls.

These benches come is so many styles and designs that it would not be hard to find one to suit your needs. There are solid wood benches - pine, oak, cedar and cherry wood finishes, also plastic benches that are durable for lots of wear and tear. Some come with features such as padded seats. You can get them with pictures on them, like Disney Princesses, Care Bears or Bob the Builder. You can purchase storage benches that have decorative cutouts, like animals, flowers, stars or hearts. There are benches available that can be personalized with your child's name on it. The sizes vary too. Some popular sizes are 32"w x 15 ½"d x 28 ½" h and 50" w x 24 ½" d x 21" h. If you are planning on using it for toys you should definitely get one that is fairly large. The bench can sit against the wall or fit right in the bottom of the closet, so space is not an issue.

Kids can use the bench as a chair to sit on or kneel beside it and use it as table. You can turn your bench into a craft table and store all of your crayons, markers, paper, stickers and accessories. When you don't have a lot of space, this small piece of furniture can be an excellent accessory to have in your child's room. They are readily available at your local department stores, furniture stores or children's specialty stores.