We got ours from one of the $2 junk shops, they are black wicker with hinged lids (the hinges are actually leather straps) and lined with black & white fabric. They look quite good, decent size, cost $25 each I think.
Another idea is a small bookcase, this is what I'm thinking of doing for Moo's toys. I'm going to get a raw one and stain it myself so it'll be cheaper. I thought this way it can be used for other things as he grows up
CM we have done exactly that in our lounge, we have a 2 shelf (the ones that look like cubes), and then 2 x 3 shelf ones making "steps" against the wall, some of the plastic boxes fit in them so the wooden blocks etc go in them.....
I got a large felt (stronger than it sounds) bucket type thing from Howards Storage World. It's kind of the same shape/style as those plastic buckets you put ice in at parties but it's a bit smaller and looks better cause it's felt. Can't remember the price though.
kmart have colourful "pencil style" toy box's that are also like a seat thing... they are only $35 (on special this week), i laybuyed mine with some other stuff, so i havent seen itout of the box yet, so im not sure exactly how big it is or how sturdy!
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