Any online shopping pros? Struggling with toy storage bins

amother

Mon, Jan 30 2023, 3:06 pm

For some reason I can't find anything with the specs I'm looking for.

I'm looking for bins with lids to fit on shelves in a unit I have. The openings of the shelves are 11 in wide x 11 high x 10.7 deep.

Ideally I would want to find something cube shaped but the cube bins out there are too big.

If not cube shaped it would fill the space as much as possible.

Clear or solid is fine.

Would anyone want to help out Smile

ra_mom

Mon, Jan 30 2023, 3:15 pm

Keep in mind that you need about an inch on top and on the side in order for it to slide in and out easily. So I think you're looking for a 10 inch cube.

https://www.target.com/p/2pc-f.....aw.ds

https://www.containerstore.com.....d=cse

https://www.containerstore.com.....d=cse

amother

Mon, Jan 30 2023, 3:20 pm

ra_mom wrote:

Thanks! Would love something with a lid if possible.

amother

Magenta

Tue, Jan 31 2023, 1:03 pm

Can you put other items in that storage unit?
Bulkier toys such as trucks or books that don't need a bin?

I browsed Ikea but it looks like everything is bigger by an inch or 2.

Can use it for clothes instead? shoes and piles of sweaters would look pretty in that. Can it be moved into a closet?

amother

Blush

Tue, Jan 31 2023, 1:03 pm

I have the ikea kallax units and use the target Sterilite 15q clear bins. I can pile two on top of each other in each cube. Love how neat it looks and they’re cheap compare to others bins on the market. The width for those bins are 11 1/8

amother

Tue, Jan 31 2023, 1:08 pm

amother Magenta wrote:

Thank you so much! Using some of the shelves for books and other toys.

Yeah basically all bins are 1-3 inches too wide in one direction.

I did find these on Ikea and trying to visualize what would actually fit in these...

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/k.....1285/

amother

Tue, Jan 31 2023, 1:11 pm

amother Blush wrote:

That would be perfect if they would fit!

amother

Tue, Jan 31 2023, 1:24 pm

amother Blush wrote:

What unit do you have ?

https://www.amazon.com/ECR4Kid.....;th=1

amother

Magenta

Tue, Jan 31 2023, 1:38 pm

amother OP wrote:

Nothing really. Sorry Confused

I can't see a decent amount of legos or magna tiles fitting in there. How old are your kids. I feel like you will outgrow the bins in a minute.

Your shelf is a Montessori sort of idea. It is meant for open play, easy reach. Not bins.

amother

Tue, Jan 31 2023, 2:10 pm

amother Magenta wrote:

Nothing really. Sorry Confused

Still toddlers.

Thank you for your help!

ra_mom

Thu, Feb 02 2023, 10:09 pm

amother OP wrote:

Thanks! Would love something with a lid if possible.

EZOWare 4pc Storage Basket Bins with Lid - Linen lidded Fabric Folding Boxes Cubes Containers - Gray, 9.8 x 9.8 x 9.8 inches https://a.co/d/3sT73Pi

Delta Children Lidded Storage Bins, Barely Pink, 6-Pack https://a.co/d/bqBFMxF

amother

Goldenrod

Fri, Feb 03 2023, 12:37 am

These don't have lids, but should fit well.

White:
https://www.wayfair.com/storag.....piid=

Pink:
https://a.co/d/aIhhsTQ

Clear:
mDesign Plastic Modern Storage Organizer Bin Basket with Handles for Kitchen Organization - Shelf, Cubby, Cabinet, and Closet Organizing Decor - Ligne Collection - 4 Pack - Clear https://a.co/d/4nWnBXr

amother

Goldenrod

Fri, Feb 03 2023, 12:42 am

Another option - also no lid but this should fill up the cube all the way so you wouldn't see a gap between the top of the bin and the frame of the cube

Curver Set of 4 Jute Cube Decorative Plastic Organization and Storage Baskets Perfect Bins for Home Office, Closet Shelves, Kitchen Pantry 17L / 18QT, White, 4 Piece, (253532) https://a.co/d/edTSrDZ