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Looking for nursery storage ideas for the baby's room? Create a nursery that is clutter free with this complete guide.
Clutter in the nursery is never a good thing. The nursery should be a relaxing and restful place. It should also be a place where you can take care of the baby without the overwhelm and stress.
When decorating the nursery, it's important to incorporate nursery organization systems into the design. A well designed nursery will have ample nursery storage solutions.
Whether you have a large nursery or small nursery, adding nursery storage makes it possible to keep the nursery organized and maintain it.
In a previous post we shared how to organize the baby's room. Here, we'll share our favorite ways to add nursery storage with smart solutions.
First, let's take a look at nursery storage solutions in baby rooms.






Incorporating nursery storage makes the nursery more beautiful and functional as you've seen. Here are our carefully picked nursery storage solutions for the nursery. We update this list frequently, so come back often.
CLEVER NURSERY STORAGE HACKS AND SOLUTIONS
NURSERY DRESSER
Setting up a well stocked diapering station will be super helpful to tackle diaper changes like a pro. There's plenty of diapering essentials to stock, which means you'll need a lot of space. A nursery dresser will give the most nursery storage space as well as convenience.
Below, shop our favorite nursery dressers.
CLOTHING RAIL
Perhaps the nursery closet is on the small side, perhaps there isn't a nursery closet or just need additional nursery storage space. Consider adding a clothing rail to the nursery.
Below, shop our favorite clothing rails.
KIDS CLOTHING RACK
Looking for additional space to store baby's clothes? Bring in a beautiful kids clothing rack to not only give you more storage space but also to display baby's clothes in a way meant to draw attention to the adorable outfits.
Below, shop our favorite clothing racks.
KIDS WARDROBE or armoire
Maybe the nursery does not have a built in closet but you need lots of space to store and organize baby's clothing. A kids wardrobe or an armoire is really a beautiful nursery storage solution to store clothing.
Below, shop our favorite kids wardrobes.
WALL NURSERY STORAGE
Most often, the baby's nursery happens to be the smallest room in the house. And, what's the best way to maximize space in a small nursery? Going vertical, of course! Bring in vertical storage solutions to make the most of the limited space in the nursery.
Below, shop our favorite wall storage picks.
STORAGE OTTOMAN
Every nursery must have a nursing nook that's super comfortable for endless feedings! In addition to the nursery chair, you'll need a foot stool, pouf or ottoman to keep your feet up. Why not choose a storage ottoman? It's really versatile and does double duty as storage for baby's toys.
Below, shop our favorite storage ottoman
SHOE STORAGE
When adding nursery storage, it's easy to overlook storage for baby's shoes. After all, they are so tiny and how much space can they really take? But having a system to organize baby's shoes will make it easier to find shoes quickly, which is so important when you are trying to get out the door with a baby in tow.
Below, shop our favorite shoe storage picks.
UNDER THE CRIB NURSERY STORAGE BOXES
When decorating a small nursery, take advantage of every bit of free space. Don't forget the space you have available underneath the crib. Use storage boxes to store blankets, toys, etc.
Below, shop our favorite under the crib storage boxes.
BASKETS
If there's one nursery storage solution we can't live without, it's got to be storage baskets. Use baskets to store everything from baby's toys to swaddles and books. Baskets make it possible to store things out in the open where it's easy to reach in a hurry, yet hide the clutter.
Below, shop our favorite baskets.
WALL HOOKS
Want to add nursery storage that's both functional and stylish? Wall hooks should definitely be at the top of your list. Use them to organize baby's hats and accessories.
Below, shop our favorite wall hooks.
SHELVES
Shelves pull double duty as nursery storage as well as a display space for decorative accessories. Install shelves in the baby's room to display picture frames, artwork, keepsakes or to store nursery essentials.
Below, shop our favorite shelves.
OVER THE DOOR ORGANIZERS
Short on space in the nursery? Instantly add a lot of nursery storage with an over the door organizer. They take up so little space, is super versatile and is a breeze to install. Mount on the nursery closet doors to store baby's essentials.
Below, shop our favorite over the wall organizers.
ETAGERES
Bring tidiness and organization to the baby's room by incorporating an etagere in the nursery design. It's perfect for displaying and storing books, accessories and toys in the nursery.
Below, shop our favorite etageres.
HAMPERS
Keeping the nursery organized and tidy starts with putting the dirty baby clothes, swaddles and burp clothes in one place. Place a hamper in the nursery to keep the dirty laundry corralled.
Below, shop our favorite hampers.
storage CUBBIES
A simple yet incredibly effective nursery storage solution are cube storage shelves or cubbies. You'll get lots of storage for toys, books, accessories and more.
Below, shop our favorite storage cubbies.
BOOKcase
Adding a bookcase to the nursery design can elevate the style of the room and give quite a bit of storage space. Decorate the bookcase with baby's keepsakes, mementos and collectibles. Layer with books, artwork and photo frames to give the shelves depth.
Below, shop our favorite bookcases.
SIDE TABLES
When designing the nursing nook be sure to bring in a side table to go next to the nursery chair. You'll appreciate having one to place your water glass, magazines, cell phone and charger.
Below, shop our favorite sidetables.
BOOK STORAGE
Regardless of the size, every nursery needs a cute little library or reading nook to store baby's first collection of books. Use carts, bins or a book caddy to store books.
Below, shop our favorite book storage solutions.
DRAWER ORGANIZERS
A well organized nursery dresser will truly make a huge difference during diaper changes. Drawer organizers are they key to dresser organization and making sure the drawers stay neat and tidy.
Below, shop our favorite drawer organizers.
PEGBOARDS
Utilize the space above the dresser for additional nursery storage by installing a pegboard. Add baskets to the pegboard to store diapers, wipes and other diapering essentials.
Below, shop our favorite pegboards.
CADDY ORGANIZER STORAGE
A caddy organizer can become handy in the baby's room. Use a caddy organizer to put together a postpartum kit, a breastfeeding kit or to organize diapering essentials.
Below, shop our favorite caddy organizers.
CART
The versatile cart is one of the best nursery storage solutions that we keep seeing over and over again in baby rooms. It's small, so it fits in most spaces and, if it has wheels, you can roll it anywhere. Use a cart to store pumping essentials, as extra storage for diapering essentials or to store baby's shoes.
Below, shop our favorite carts.
HAIR ACCESSORY STORAGE
What's one to do with the countless bows, hairbands, hair clips and other hair accessories? Try to incorporate hair accessory storage solutions such as storage containers, tiered baskets, jewelry stands or a creative wall display.
Below, shop our favorite hair accessory storage.
Last Updated on March 20, 2021 by Tira Attygalla
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