Peanut met her paternal grandparents again for the first time in 6 month last weekend. Witnessing the amount of new toys and books they brought her (and having to deal with storing them afterward), I realise I need a proper toy chest that will store even more toys she's going to accumulate. Living in a very small space also means I need the storage to be a bit multifunctional as well. There isn't any room for an idle box to sit in the middle of the apartment.
After wading through all kinds of toy boxes out there, here are my favourite 6 of multifunctional ones (ranked by design, functionality and affordability), from top left:
- P'kolino Play Ottoman, $169. Comes in 6 different colours. It's a hollow cushy poof with enough room to store toys and the lid flips to make a table. Love it!
- HEMNES from IKEA, € 79.90. It's the quintessential IKEA piece with its sensibility. The storage looks roomy enough, and would have no trouble fitting in any nursery.
- Argington Fuji Toy Box, $420. Cushion is sold separately. It's a lovely piece of furniture that also look solid and durable. I can imagine it staying in the family for a long time. Available in 5 different finish (I love white and walnut the best).
- Offi Roll-top Bench, $299. An interesting concept for both bench and toy box. I love the rolling mechanism. It gives the impression of closing up a shop when the day is over.
- Offi Bench Box with pad and casters, $499. I find it rather overpriced for such a simple box shelf with cushion, but I still like the proportion and the simplicity itself. I wouldn't mind having one for my own room (if it wouldn't be so expensive).
- HOL from IKEA, $69. With a bif of whitewash or coloured paint, it could look so much better. Add cushions to make proper bench. Lots of potentials for a pair of crafty hands.
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