The space invaders - Finding the best storage solution for your kids' toys

Andrea Mara says we all need a good clear out but discovers there is no one good time to declutter and it’s better think of good storage solutions for the kids’ toys instead.

NEW-YEAR fresh starts are all very well, however right now, my house is groaning under the weight of toys and electronics, socks and perfume, half-eaten boxes of sweets, uneaten puddings, and a wilting Christmas tree. But mostly toys.

With three small kids, I fully intended decluttering in the run-up to Christmas, but then, well, the run-up to Christmas got in the way. And each time I picked up something to discard, I had second thoughts — a stuffed toy that was a gift from someone special or a doll they might play with again.