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Cubbies & Shelves for Kids' Rooms: 12 Smart Sources

I know five different parents who have tackled a big organization project in their child's room over the last month. I think it might be that the chaos and change of back-to-school season makes people wish for a sense of order. If this is true and you have kids, you may also be on the lookout for good storage and shelving solutions... so, here you go.

Community Playthings : This online store supplies childcare centers, classrooms, and Montessori schools. Their shelving is made from solid wood, and it's safe (with sanded, rounded edges) and durable. Pricing ranges from $100 to $1,000.
IKEA : An IKEA kid's classic (alongside the Expedit), the Trofast collection is made from wood and plastic, with bins that slide out and come in multiple colors. Prices start around $50 for a basic 3-bin system. This storage combination is $88.
Land of Nod : This company is the kid sister of Crate and Barrel and CB2, and it's also based out of Chicago. They have a huge selection of furniture for nurseries and kid's rooms, with a mix of traditional and modern designs in their catalog. This is the 6-Cube Bookcase, $250.
2Modern : This online shop, based in the Bay Area, is a good source for a range of modern designs, from affordable to expensive. They have a section devoted to kids' storage and shelving — shown left is the aptly named Way Basics Modular Storage Cube, $20.
Design Public : This online store (based out of San Francisco) has a variety of modern furniture for kids' rooms and nurseries (as well as grown-up spaces), and they offer free shipping on orders over $50. This is the Oeuf Classic Toy Store for $498.
Q Collection : These stackable shelves are made in the USA from recycled wood with non-toxic, low-VOC finishes. The cut-out shapes make it easier for little hands to open the cabinet doors, but the units aren't cheap. The Stella Stackables start at $315 per unit.
Target : They have a bunch of storage systems for kids' rooms, but I like the Itso System, which was designed in collaboration with IDEO. The shelving is stackable, modular, and affordable — starting around $20 per cube.
Spacify : This online store focuses on modern European design, and they have storage options for adults and kids. The selection can be hit or miss, but they generally have a good basic stock of modern products. This Nantucket Storage Bench is $80. (Select items come with free shipping.)
Smart Furniture : This online store specializes in shelving, and they mix kids' products with adult storage solutions, like the Componibili Storage Module, $160. Made from ABS plastic with rounded edges, it's a practical, easy-to-clean choice for a child's room.
Fawn & Forest : This online shop specializes in baby and kids' furniture, and they carry most of the major modern brand names, as well as a few lesser known designers. This is the p'Kolinko Kube Drawer, $110. (Free shipping on orders over $50.)
Giggle : This kids' store (which has multiple locations as well as an online shop) carries a signature line of basic fabric storage bins, as well as some larger shelves and cubbies. This is the Sam Storage Unit, with a built-in shelf and toy bin for $495.
Container Store : A go-to source for organizational supplies, the Container Store has stores all over the country, as well as an extensive website. Shelving options include Elfa wall-mounted systems, plastic stacking bins, and cubbies, like the Ladoro Shelving. This particular unit is on sale now for $150.