Tame the Toy Tornado: Decluttering Tips for a Calm, Creative Playroom

Playrooms should be spaces full of imagination and fun - not chaos and clutter. When toys are everywhere and no one can find anything, it’s time for a reset. These practical tips will help you bring order to the mess and create a space where playtime runs smoothly.

1. Involve your children

Decluttering with your kids teaches them responsibility and helps them understand what they truly play with. Let them help sort through toy, broken ones can go, and unused ones can be donated.

2. Sort and group by category

Group toys into clear categories: dolls, puzzles, building blocks, crafts, etc. This helps children find what they’re looking for (and encourages them to tidy up afterwards).

3. Use labelled bins and baskets

Clear or colour-coded bins with labels, or picture tags for younger kids, make it easy to identify where things belong. Keep like items together and store them low, so kids can access and return items independently.

4. Rotate toys to reduce overwhelm

Store some toys away and swap them out every few weeks. It keeps things feeling fresh and reduces clutter without getting rid of anything permanently.

5. Create clear play zones

If space allows, dedicate corners or areas for different activities: reading, building, art, pretend play. Defined zones make it easier to set boundaries and keep the mess under control.

A calmer playroom isn’t just better for your space, it’s better for your child’s creativity and focus too. With a few smart systems and a little consistency, you can turn toy chaos into playful calm.