DIY PLAY AREA IN AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN HOME

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When you don't have a dedicated playroom, toy organization is a must!

As kids grow, so does their amount of stuff. We have an open floor plan and organization is key to keep all that stuff out of my field of vision. Here's what we did to solve the problem.

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Then I planned out bins and labels

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I used my Cricut machine and lavender vinyl to add labels to these bins.

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It wouldn't be complete without an Ikea Moppe for beads and other little craft items. More details

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