Top 10 Back-to-School Storage Tips Every Parent Needs

Back-to-school season always feels like a fresh start… until the bags, shoes, and all the clutter starts to piling up. The good news? With a few clever storage ideas, you can keep the chaos at bay and make school mornings run a whole lot smoother. Here are 5 simple, family-friendly hacks to help you get (and stay!) organised this school term.

1. Create a Drop Zone by the Door

Set up hooks or pegs for school bags and coats right where the kids come in. It saves you from the daily “Mum, where’s my bag?!” panic.

2. Use Baskets in the Utility Room

Keep a labelled basket for school uniforms and PE kits that need washing. That way, everything’s in one place—and you’re not digging through laundry piles the night before PE or sports day.

3. Give Each Child Their Own Cubby in the Boot Room

Whether it’s a basket, a shelf, or a bench with hidden storage, giving kids their own spot helps them take responsibility (and stops the shoe pile wars!).

4. Add Hooks at Kid-Height

Make it easy for little ones to hang up their own coats and bags. It encourages independence—and keeps the floor clear.

5. Make Use of Hidden Storage in Media Walls

Living rooms aren’t just for relaxing—make them work harder! Use cupboards in media walls to store toys, craft supplies, or even homework essentials. Out of sight = out of stress.

We all have an unused space that seems to draw he clutter, and there's never been a better time than now to get it organised!

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