Our Version of a Mid-Century Modern Toy Box

Storage has been a big issue for us, namely hiding the stray toys that scream, "This entire house is a playground. Adults need not reside here." The usual suspects for this storage solution is open shelving with baskets of some sort. That seemed ok, but it was a little too predictable. I had even considered a truck box on casters. Perhaps that would have been too industrial. Then, a friend gave us a stereo/record cabinet he saved from the dumpster. It had the mid-century look we like and a hinged opening on top (a perfect candidate for a toy box) but needed a little love and some gutting. I realize that some people out there will consider it downright reckless behavior to gut a 1960s RCA wood record credenza (that works!!!), but it was free (destined for the dump, I remind you) and we needed some storage. We're couldn't be happier with the end result. And for those of you who are still convinced that we committed a sin...pray for us.