Whether you’re a stuffed animal lover or you need to find space for the herds of stuffed animals your little ones are accumulating, you’re in the right spot.

While they’re lovely to have around the house, storing stuffed animals can be tough. They’re oddly shaped and usually too large to store in a cabinet or other standard storage solution.

So, what’s a person to do except get creative? This entire list is dedicated to exploring twenty-one of the best stuffed animal storage hacks you can use to wrangle your unruly herd of plushies.

What are we waiting for? Let’s dive in!

1.Felt Storage Basket

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Let’s kick things off with something simple: a felt storage basket, perfect for sitting in any unassuming corner. You can pack one of these baskets full to the brim with your plushies.

A felt hamper like this one is the perfect choice, and it’s also easy to find a customized version or DIY some additional decoration yourself.

2. Sea Grass Basket

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I’ve always been a fan of sea grass baskets. They have big coastal energy, so they’re perfect for anyone with a rustic, coastal, or farmhouse-style aesthetic.

This basket is a great spot to store your little one’s plushies in their playroom. Once they’re out of sight, the clutter is immediately cut in half.

3. Rattan Basket

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If a sea grass basket isn’t quite your speed, a rattan basket might be the best solution. An open basket means you can pile in as many plushies as you like, so it looks like they’re bursting out!

This is a vintage, fun-loving take on stuffed animal storage that’s ideal for young kids.

4.Floating Shelves

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If you’re more concerned with displaying your stuffed animals than you are playing with them, then floating shelves might be the best choice for you.

Floating shelves like these go up in an afternoon, providing a ton of wall space so you can prop all your favorite plushies up proudly.

5. Stuffed Animal Net

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When in doubt, a net will always save the day. Rather than a standard shelving setup, consider creating a custom stuffed animal net to house your little one’s favorite plushies.

This is a great display rack, but it’s also easy to use as storage for stuffed animals that are in use daily.

6. Animal Hammock

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Why not give the stuffed animals a little place to rest in between being played with? This animal hammock idea is an adorable way to store the plushies, and very effective as well.

While shelves work, this hammock offers a lot more space and flexibility (though might not be the right choice if you’re looking to display them).

7. Stuff ‘n’ Sit Chair

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But what if your stuffed animals could double as the stuffing in a bean bag? This is the ultimate multifunctional piece of furniture, providing a cushy place to sit for your little ones.

When it’s time to play, all you have to do is unzip the chair, grab the right toys, and put them back once playtime is over.

8. Stuffy Shelf

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Nothing wrong with keeping things simple, right? A cute little shelf like this one comes with a bar across the front, which is ideal for bracing the stuffed animals and stopping them from falling.

Make sure to use wall anchors if you’re mounting this above your little one’s bed to make sure that the shelf is extra secure!

9. Bookcase

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If you already have a bookcase with some spare space hanging out in your kid’s room, then here’s a little hack to give said bookcase a makeover.

The key is to remove the shelves and then tie strings across the front, providing a ‘playpen’ style storage spot for all the plushies.

10. Storage Crates

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Sometimes simplicity is best, and that’s why these storage crates are so effective. All you need are some storage crates bolted to the wall to create some rustic stuffed animal shelves.

These are excellent if you like the farmhouse aesthetic or you want some vintage shelving that doubles as a secure spot for storage.

11. Storage Bin with Macrame Net

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Because of their irregular shapes, it can be tough to store stuffed animals with any degree of consistency. That’s why I love this hack!

Instead of relying on a rigid box, you can create a custom storage bin with a macrame net on the front for easy storage and access to the plushies. Even for beginners, this is the work of an afternoon.

12. Wall Mounted Storage

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Here’s another take on the net idea, except this time we’re using wall shelving as the base frame. If you already have wall shelves up, this is a great way to upcycle them.

For a sweet, kid-friendly aesthetic, consider using ribbon or colored elastic like this to create the ‘netting’ on the front.

13. Corner Cage

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If you want to go all-out and create something your kids will never forget, then this corner cage is the hack for you! This feels like it belongs in a playground, or a haven for stuffed animal lovers!

The corner cage itself is fairly easy to put together, the key is to mount it safely to the wall to ensure it’s as secure as possible. Consider using bungy cord for the netting for easy access.

14. Upcycled Plant Hanger

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If you only have a few plushies you need to store, you can upcycle a plant hanger to take care of this quite easily. This keeps the plushies off the floor and in a safe spot between play sessions.

Consider using metal spray paint or beaded string like this to give the plant hanger a chandelier effect.

15. Stuffed Animal Zoo

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This one goes out to anyone with a full-on collection of stuffed animals. Whether it’s yourself or your little ones, finding enough space for tens (or even hundreds) of plushies is a big ask.

That’s why this stuffed animal zoo is a great DIY! Excellent for beginners, as it uses PVC piping for a simple assembly.

16. Storage Table

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If you’ve been here before, then you know that I have a lot of love for multifunctional furniture. That’s why I love this storage table! This is such a simple option to add stuffed animal storage space to any room.

Plus, it has the added bonus of giving your little one (or you!) a side table with some extra surface space.

17. Hanging Storage

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Need some stuffed animal storage and only have five minutes to get it done? Then this hanging storage hack is for you. All you need are some ceiling hooks and some coated chain like this.

From there, it’s just a matter of hooking the stuffed animals into the hanging chains to create some sort of stuffed animal chandelier. What’s not to love?

18. Branch Swing Shelves

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Looking for a way to brings some natural textures inside? This is a stunning way to do that, extra affordable because you can find the supplies in your yard, and makes the plushies look adorable.

Not to mention, making a set of branch swing shelves won’t take more than a couple of hours for even the most beginner DIY enthusiast.

19. Treasure Chest

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The treasure chest at the end of the bed is an incredibly whimsical way to store stuffed animals, helping your little one to feel like they’re cracking open some treasure every time playtime begins!

You can find all sorts of chests online and customize them to suit your unique design aesthetic as a fun DIY project, too.

20. Storage Swing

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This is a bigger take on the branch swing concept, with a full stuffed toy storage swing with multiple levels that hangs from your ceiling rather than the wall.

This is a whimsical, adorable way to store the plushies in full view, and works for both storage and display.

21. DIY Wooden Crate Toy Box

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Finally, here’s a portable solution to store all your little ones’ most well-loved stuffed toys! With a movable crate like this one, you’ll have a little train you can drag to any room for playtime.

If you already have a wooden crate on hand, all you need is a pack of casters like these to transform that crate into a portable stuffed animal train. What’s not to love?