How to Build a Toys’ Storage Box for Kids

DIY Storage for Toys

Our kid’s bedroom didn’t have a good storage to keep their toys organizes. So we decided to build this piece to keep their toys at least in one area. A lot of time they had their toys on the floor in a corner but now with this DIY Storage for Toys that we built will help them keep it more organized. Here are the step to build it.

  1. Cut and Attach Bottom Piece to Backside
  2. Attach Sides with Pocket Hole Screws
  3. Attach the Front Board to the Sideboards
  4. Assemble the Upper Section of the Storage
  5. Finish by Attaching the Front Piece

This is a very simple and inexpensive project to build using only plywood. Material cost about $35, depending on what type of plywood you purchase.

My wife built this Toys storage mainly by herself. See the video below.

You also might be interested in DIY Curved Shelf that I’ve built for a customer that teaches pre-school.

How to Build a DIY Storage for Toys

Toys Storage Box for Kids PDF

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This PDF download includes Cut Diagrams, a List of Supplies, and 3D illustrations with detailed steps to build the project. Measurements are in imperial and not metric. Does NOT include SketchUp/CAD files.

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Toys Storage Box for Kids

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Material List

Note: Lumber dimensions are listed as nominal size.  See lumber sizes for actual dimensions vs nominal.

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Dimensions

DIY Storage for Toys dimensions

Step 1 – Cut and Attach Bottom Piece to Backside

Cut all pieces to dimensions provided in the cut list using a miter saw and/or table saw. Drill pocket holes with Kreg Jig.  Then attach the back sideboard to the bottom board.

bottom and back plywood for DIY Storage for Toys
using table saw to cut plywood for DIY Storage for Toys
drilling pocket hole screws for DIY Storage for Toys
using pocket holes screws for DIY Storage for Toys

Step 2 – Attach Sides with Pocket Hole Screws

Next attached the sides using 1 1/4″ Pocket hole screws.

adding sides to DIY Storage for Toys
attaching the side section of the DIY Storage for Toys

Step 3 – Attach the Front Board to the Sideboards

Then attach the front piece.

bottom section of DIY Storage for Toys

Step 4 – Assemble the Upper Section of the Storage

Now for the upper section attached the smaller sides to the bottom board. Make sure that the front sideboards are flushed and the backside has 3/4″ space.

attach the upper section of DIY Storage for Toys
using pocket holes screws for DIY Storage for Toys
inserting upper storage to DIY Storage for Toys
attaching top piece of the DIY Storage for Toys

Step 5 – Finish by Attaching the Front Piece

Finally, attach the front piece to the upper section.

DIY Storage for Toys
DIY Storage for Toys complete
DIY Storage for Toys

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