“I now have so many of these storage boxes, I use them for everything”
Cut through the chaos with clever storage solutions that kids will love (Image: Getty Images)
As the kids head back to school this week, it’s the perfect time for parents to give their homes a much-needed sort and tidy. From clearing out clutter to reorganising bedrooms, play areas and homework spaces, a little organisation can help make the new term feel more manageable.
The start of the new school year is also a good opportunity to have a proper clear-out before winter sets in. Throwing out clothes that no longer fit, unwanted toys and outgrown school items can free up valuable space ahead of bulky winter winter clothing and the inevitable Christmas toy haul.
We’ve discovered a range of practical storage solutions that could make organising everything from stationery and books to toys and school supplies much easier. They offer a simple way to keep clutter under control and create a more organised space without taking up too much room.
The Really Useful Drawer Towers come in a variety of options, making them suitable for different rooms and storage needs. Available to buy from The Range, they can be tucked onto shelves, under desks, into cupboards or as stand alone furniture, helping to keep everyday essentials neatly stored away.
Drawer systems are a practical alternative to bulky storage boxes, keeping everything neatly organised in one place. They can be used for stationery, exercise books, craft supplies and textbooks, as well as toys, board games and other bits and pieces.
Really Useful Storage Tower 5x12L Clear Frame Rainbow Drawers
Stay organised with drawer towers from The Range
One such product is the Really Useful Five-Drawer Tower Unit. Priced at £42.99, it features vibrant, detachable drawers available in various rainbow colours, with sufficient depth to accommodate toys, reports the Daily Record.
Constructed from durable plastic with castors attached, the tower can be relocated with ease when required. Standing 100.5cm tall, 30cm in width and 42cm in depth, its space-saving profile means it’s suitable for bedrooms, playrooms, lounges or even garages and outdoor storage buildings.
For those requiring additional storage capacity, the Really Useful Rainbow 10 Drawer Tower Unit is available at £47.99. Each drawer offers a 7-litre capacity, while the transparent, multicoloured design adds a playful touch and allows easy visibility of contents.
For households with children, these drawers help maintain tidier homework and study spaces after school hours. With designated spots for everything from stationery and exercise books to art materials and school kit, tidying up becomes significantly less of a task.
Families looking for even more space could also consider the Really Useful 64L clear plastic box particularly suitable for under-bed storage. This option is a great shout for storing out of season clothing, bulky books and other items that the kids don’t reach for every day.
For customers who prefer organisation without the bright colours, Argos stocks the Really Useful five-drawer tower in clear plastic for £50. Matching the dimensions of the rainbow variant, it provides five 19-litre drawers with clear visibility of stored items.
Meanwhile at Amazon, the Homcom six-drawer plastic children’s storage unit is available in three understated colour options for £55. Drawing inspiration from Montessori principles, this 56.5cm-tall toy storage solution enables youngsters to independently reach, arrange and put away their toys and school belongings.
Customers who’ve already purchased a set of Really Useful Drawers from The Range have been sharing their reviews on social media. One satisfied shopper commented: “I absolutely love Really Useful, they make the best boxes at the highest quality which is reflected in the price. These draws are no different, excellent quality, had two sets of them a good six months now and they are absolutely great.”
Another purchaser who bought one of the 62-litre boxes at Hobbycraft remarked: “I now have so many of these storage boxes, I use them for everything and so does my daughter. It was my daughter who originally started buying the deeper version of this box for her kids toys, and this particular one for her kids paper work from school, hospital appointments etc, now I buy mostly for my craft stash, also my own important paper work And my grandkids Lego.
“The side clips are very secure, and if you buy a few boxes of the same size, you can stack on top of each other, which is what I do… plus I can see what I have in each box, as I buy the clear see through boxes.”
Meanwhile, a Ryman customer described them as ‘outstanding’, saying: “I am so impressed with this range of storage boxes, I have them in different sizes throughout the house and garage… Heavy duty plastic and easy to stack and move. You need this, if not for you, your children or maybe child going away to uni. Great range of colours too!”
On Amazon, one purchaser described them as ‘so gorgeous’, commenting: “I have bought three lots if these storage units, they are totally fab, so clean and colourful and each one can hold A4 documents so very useful too. They come with castors so you can move then around the room easily or if you do not want to gut the castors just have them static. Can not recommend enough.”
However, another customer cautioned: “Great product for sorting out and storing stuff, but just don’t over load on weight as I did .. and broke one of the lugs the wheels go into when moving them.”
A further shopper bought them in preparation for the new school term, noting: “I have two of these for my children’s rooms to keep organised for school. The drawers fit all the A4 pockets and with two units there are enough drawers for each subject plus extra for paper, stationary etc. They hold loads.”
