Globally-celebrated organizer Marie Kondo is renowned for her minimalist KonMari tidying method.
With a selection of best-selling books and two Netflix series to her name, Ms. Kondo has reshaped storage ideas in every room of the home – but even the guru herself has a hard time keeping her children's toys organized.
Yes, Marie Kondo, like all parents and caregivers worldwide, regards toys as the biggest challenge to a tidy scheme. However, she has toy storage ideas that will make the process simpler.
In her discussion of living room storage ideas with H&G, Marie Kondo revealed the method she uses in her own home.
Marie Kondo's secret to keeping toys tidy
'With three young kids, it can be tough to keep the entire home tidy 24/7,' Marie begins. 'My children's toys seem to quickly become scattered throughout the whole house on a daily basis.' So what does the expert suggest?
Designate a home for each toy
The key to keeping your home tidy, Marie suggests, is to have a home for each toy – but this trick works with everything beyond toys too.
'I like to have a designated location for each of these toys, and I make sure my children are aware of where their toys belong,' she says. 'This way, they can help put away their own toys after playtime too.'
Invest in a KonMari-approved organizer
Designating a home for each toy is even easier with assistance from a specially designed organizer. Marie recommends picking up this Canvas Half-Wall Komono Organizer that she uses to revolutionize her bedroom storage ideas in her home.
'This [organizer] is one that I love for my children's bedroom because it is a simple storage solution for small toys and komono (miscellaneous items),' Marie says. 'You can adjust the height as children grow for storing accessories, electronics, or art supplies.'
It's true; you don't need to tackle toys to make the most of Marie's favorite organizer. Instead, you can follow the organizer's lead and fill its pockets with anything from home office supplies to electrical items. Plus, Marie Kondo's home office tidying tips will give you even more inspiration for keeping this space tidy.
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