5 clever ways to add space in the children’s room—practical toy storage and renovation ideas from real homes
A children’s room often needs more space and functional storage solutions. These five distinctive DIY ideas show how a little effort and creativity can lead to big changes.
1. A DIY loft bed creates style and space
Suvi built a loft bed in a small schoolchild’s room, creating plenty of toy storage space.
“The loft bed is also extremely practical because now everything fits neatly into cabinets and drawers, making the room quicker to tidy,” Suvi says.
2. [in Finnish]Extra square meters from the adjacent room
Mira and Eetu transformed a long, narrow walk-in closet into a practical children’s room.
“The long and narrow walk-in closet was impractical. As our youngest left the baby phase, we wanted the child to have a dedicated room,” Mira says.
During the renovation, the wall was moved by half a meter (about 1’8”) into the bedroom. Since it wasn’t a load-bearing wall, the change was easy to carry out without major structural work. The whole renovation cost under a thousand euros.
3. A bunk bed that’s just the right size
By building a bunk bed yourself, you can size it perfectly for your room and family’s needs. A full-size bed takes up more room, but for preschoolers, a smaller one can be enough.
A regular bed works for the lower bunk, and you can construct the upper bunk yourself. It’s a practical and ingenious solution!
4. Divide the room with a bunk bed
Iina’s children shared one room, but as they grew, they wanted spaces of their own. The answer was inventive: a bunk bed that also serves as a room divider.
“We realized that a Kallax shelf and two separate beds would take too much space. Finally, I found an idea on social media where a bunk bed divides the room into two areas,” Iina says.
5. Toy storage under the bed
In a small alcove, both a bed and a play corner fit into the same area. The toy boxes under the bed have wheels, so they slide out and back easily, making cleanup simpler.
