Terrific Toy Tidy Tricks for All Ages

Worried about sacrificing modern home décor in kids play spaces? There's no reason your MainVue Homes' Leisure Room, Den, Multi-Purpose Room, Secondary Bedroom or Great Room corner can't be the coolest kid zone on the block.

These kid-tested and stylist-approved play solutions will make your MainVue home look marvelous - all while keeping your littlest ones entertained:

Start with a rug. Small people need a defined area to play. A rug is the simplest way to define space and ground toy groups. Not only that, but it's a soft and cozy place to keep kids engaged and comfortable. For design, a rug is also great way to add some color and texture in a highly usable space.

Don't be afraid to use a round rug. Working in a corner of a larger MainVue Homes room? Cute, colorful round designs like can be the perfect way to add definition and grounding.

But what about the kid stuff? How do you keep collections of play-things looking organized - but still accessible by pint-sized hands?

Baskets are ideal for any MainVue room because they add texture, pattern and a booster bit of color. Even better: with no sharp corners, they're safe for toddlers. It's also a simple way to teach preschoolers how to be part of tidy-time. Best of all: baskets make clean-up quick and easy. Just throw stuffed animals, building blocks, VTech, Fisher-Price and LeapFrog into a basket. It looks great immediately. Why spend countless hours organizing kid puzzles and games? Most parents would rather use that time playing with their child. Ask yourself - and your child: what matters more? Once you embrace your answer, enjoy your renewed parental sanity with quick throw-it-in-the-basket pick-ups. Then celebrate your cute-as-a-button play area with some bonus cuddle time.