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9 Sneaky Ways To Add Storage To A Nursery

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We know that storage and organization is key to keeping any room organized. But when it comes to the nursery, it matters even more. When working with a nursery design, we constantly try to add as much storage to the nursery as we can, knowing fully well that you can never have too much storage for organizing all of the baby's clothes, accessories and toys.

Seriously, you'll be surprised by how much stuff a little baby needs. So today we are sharing 9 Sneaky Ways to Add Storage to a Nursery.

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY

 

9 SNEAKY WAYS TO ​ADD STORAGE TO A NURSERY

1

DOOR ORGANIZERS

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


Don't let valuable vertical space go to waste when you need to add storage to the nursery. Use door organizers to maximize your nursery storage and organize baby's things. We love using door organizers for storing everything from diapering essentials to shoes and accessories.

2

ROLLING CARTS

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


Yah! We love incorporating the ever versatile rolling carts into our designs. Rolling carts will give you a lot of additional storage space and the advantage of being able to move it around the nursery. Plus, you can fit it in tight corners.

3

PHOTO LEDGES

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


There's no better way to add storage than to think vertical and use wall space. We love using photo ledges to add nursery. Use them to store baby's books as well display photos and art

4

DRAWER STORAGE BOXES

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


Maximize available space in the dresser by using drawer storage boxes. Not only will you be able to store more clothes in the dresser but keep all of the baby's clothes neatly organized.

5

CLOSET DIVIDERS

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


We love using nursery closet dividers to keep the nursery closet organized and to maximize space in the nursery closet. And, we've got some free nursery closet dividers for you below. Just print on card stock and you are good to go!


free nursery closet dividers



6

CORNER SHELVING

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


Utilize the corner wall space and hang shelves to add storage to the nursery. You'll appreciate having space for storing books, toys etc.

7

UNDER CRIB STORAGE

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


Let's make the most of the space you've got! Use the space under the crib to store extra blankets, crib bedding and toys. Place baskets under the crib or better yet, get a crib with drawers.

8

WALL STORAGE

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


Diapering takes center stage in the nursery. You'll be changing a ton of diapers and you'll have lots of diapering essentials to store. We love using wall space to store baby's diapering essentials. Not only will you be maximizing the space in the nursery but you'll also have all the diapering essentials close by for a quick diaper change.

9

BASKETS & CADDY'S

My friends, if you desire to keep your nursery tidy and organized, baskets and caddy's need to be on your list. Place baskets for storing blankets and crib bedding, toys, shoes etc. We also love using baskets and caddy's to put together the must have stations for the nursery such as a breastfeeding basket, 

WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY
WAYS TO ADD STORAGE TO THE NURSERY


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