When you have a growing family, choosing furniture for storage can seem like a game of musical chairs. Rearranging belongings for young children and pets that get bigger every day, while prioritizing safety and trying to make everything visually appealing, doesn’t require being a natural-born Marie Kondo.

With young children or pets, you may find yourself needing to make more storage space and reorganizing rooms as often as every 3 to 6 months. Some family friendly storage options that will make your life easier include fabric cubes, wicker and wood baskets, and building cubbies directly into your furniture or closets.

Fabric boxes and storage cubes

Fabric cubes are one of the most versatile storage options. You can choose fabric styles that mesh with the rest of your decor, they can be moved around to different places in your home, and they can be collapsed and put away when not in use. Not all fabric cubes are soft baskets, the cubes in the picture are so sturdy that even a grown adult can sit on them.

Wicker, rattan and wood storage

Wicker and wood baskets are popular for storage because the natural material is soothing to the eyes and provides a more elevated and luxurious feel to children’s spaces. Unlike fabric storage options that can be easily washed, wicker and wood options may need to be refinished or repaired in the case of rough wear and tear.

Hidden and built-in shelves and cubbies

If you’re looking for total peace of mind and want to avoid strenuous child-proofing or puppy-proofing, cubbies that are built directly into your furniture or closets are a fantastic storage choice. Instead of buying standalone dressers or bookcases, consider shelves that are attached to the wall, drawers under the bed, storage trunks and ottomans, and window benches.

Find resources for shopping for storage options here.