Wooden Toy Chest Bench

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Updated 17/04/2021

Not just a toy chest but also a bench, these sturdy and versatile wooden toy chest benches will give your kids a useful and clever place to not only put their toys, but also somewhere to sit while tying their shoes. They are hand-crafted, and very sturdy, willing to handle whatever a kid throws at it. See this collection for your kids next toy chest bench.

Buying Guide

A wooden chest to house all your child's toys can also be used for other practical reasons, such as using it as a bench or to store extra bedding and other home items. It's a useful addition to have in the room, and doesn't take up a huge amount of space when you think about the benefits you can enjoy as a result. Let's look at some of the designs and materials you will come across, and you can decide which would be most suitable for your child's bedroom.

Can I buy a toy chest bench made of recycled shipping pallet?

You might be able to buy a shipping pallet and upcycle it to become a toy chest. This will save a fair bit of money if you're able to get a recycled chest, but if you're not so fortunate, there are chests available which have been made from recycle wooden pallets. These have beams fixed together and varnished, although they still have a distressed and natural look. The hinges are used to lift up the lid of the chest and store toys, while once the lid is down, you can cover it with a blanket or cushions and use as seating.

How can I customize a wooden toy chest?

If you think you might want to get creative with your child and make them a colorful toy chest that they will treasure for many years, consider a natural wooden toy chest that you can customize. You will have the option to buy wood paint and use a variety of colors to create the patterns, styles and look that you and your child want in their bedroom. Often, natural wooden toy chests also have different sections or compartments inside, allowing you to easily keep all their toys in order. There may be two large sections, or four smaller sections, so you may want to think beforehand about what toys need to be store in the chest.

What kind of wooden toy chest bench will fit my space?

Polished white wooden finished toy chest bench

Ideal for any child's bedroom, whether they have just been born or you're upgrading their bedroom after a few years and adding some extra items The finished white look means that you don't have to see any brown natural wood if you don't think it suits your child's bedroom. The white color is compatible with almost every other color. There may be some detail on the sides on the lid of the chest – this could simply be a few vertical lines, or maybe embellishments and carved wooden detail.

Vintage hardwood toy chest bench

If you want something which can be used in your child's bedroom for a while and then moved into another room once they have grown out of it or moved out of the family home in a number of years, invest in a solid hardwood toy chest bench. This wooden piece of furniture is dark in color, with detail around the chest which creates a vintage feel. Flowers, swirls, circles and other detail add to the rustic effect, and make a unit which is highly versatile around the home.