Storage

**RCTLisa** · 04-07-2010, 05:23 PM

Just wondering if anyone has the Really Useful Boxes storage system?

Looking at this one but only using 7 boxes rather than the 10: http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.u...rome1bay18.php

**PixiePetal** · 04-07-2010, 07:45 PM

Not for toys but I do have lots of various sizes for my own cardmaking/scrapbooking stuff.

The boxes are strong with good fitting lids. Got some from here

http://www.storage4crafts.com/shopx/home.php?cat=124

also from local stationers

**Rubybubbles** · 04-07-2010, 09:10 PM

I use these boxes for all my own stuff. My kids have the huge boxes for all their keepsafes. I have photos filled to the brim and other special stuff, they are great!

I don;t like using plastic though for the kids, as when my ds was 2 he stood on a box (not these ones) and cut his foot as it broke under him

really I know he shouldn;t be on it!

**miffy** · 04-07-2010, 09:13 PM

No, I use the trofast and boxes from Ikea.

Miffy xx

**RCTLisa** · 05-07-2010, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by miffy

No, I use the trofast and boxes from Ikea.

Miffy xx

I would have used them but they are being discontinued so having to look at something else

**huggableshelly** · 05-07-2010, 05:55 AM

the link you posted states you can buy more chrome shevles to build it higher.

I think i would be inclined to create 2 sets of 5 high rather than 10 high for 2 reasons. I am short and stability ensuring it does not topple on a child if they decide to lean/pull/push or help themselves.

**sweets** · 05-07-2010, 06:55 AM

i think they are very epensive for what they are! you would be better off going to ikea,they may stioll have trofast, ive got the 5x5 expedit unit which is good.

**miffy** · 05-07-2010, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by RCTLisa

I would have used them but they are being discontinued so having to look at something else

Oh no! Better get down to Ikea and see if they've any bargains left!

Miffy xx

**sandy64** · 05-07-2010, 07:02 AM

hi trofast are still in ikea?? im sure i read on here the other week that they were and there was a link so worth a look ive to of the trofast storages wouldnt be without it they cant of took them off

**HELEN10** · 05-07-2010, 07:06 AM

Trofast definitely still in ikea, seen all the range last Thursday.

**AnnieM** · 05-07-2010, 07:52 AM

I bought trofast the other week and they had the full range. It did not look like they were being discontinued to me.

**marzi** · 05-07-2010, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by AnnieM

I bought trofast the other week and they had the full range. It did not look like they were being discontinued to me.

They're not on the website

see my thread 'Ikea have gone mad' lol so think the stores are just getting rid of the ones they have left, I'm gutted!

**AnnieM** · 05-07-2010, 10:34 AM

They are on there now, take a look http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?query=trofast I think they must have been updating the site.

**RCTLisa** · 05-07-2010, 04:44 PM

I already have the trofast towers in my rat shed. I rang a few stores up to ask about the system and was told that they are discontinuing it!

So maybe they will or maybe they won't, who knows with Ikea.

I thought the trofast tower would be too tall for children (are they suppose to be able to choose?) and I couldn't have lots of the little ones as I don't have the space for them

**miffy** · 05-07-2010, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by RCTLisa

I thought the trofast tower would be too tall for children (are they suppose to be able to choose?) and I couldn't have lots of the little ones as I don't have the space for them

I agree the tower ones would be too tall for little ones to self select toys but there are other ways they can decide what they want - photographs in an album they can choose from for example.

Miffy xx

**RCTLisa** · 05-07-2010, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by miffy

I agree the tower ones would be too tall for little ones to self select toys but there are other ways they can decide what they want - photographs in an album they can choose from for example.

Miffy xx

Oh, I didn't know that was ok. Thats cool then. I can just about get the double tower unit in my living which should be plenty of storage (in thoery anyway)

**marzi** · 05-07-2010, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by AnnieM

They are on there now, take a look http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?query=trofast I think they must have been updating the site.

Oh I do hope so! Fingers crossed, I'll find out in a couple of weeks when i try and order some lol

**Tribe_mummy** · 05-07-2010, 08:14 PM

They are discontinuing parts of it , then maybe the rest, Just spoke to an online operator, they said to check your local store for stock and they are replacing it with the Stuva range.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?query=stuva

**miffy** · 05-07-2010, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by Tribe_mummy

They are discontinuing parts of it , then maybe the rest, Just spoke to an online operator, they said to check your local store for stock and they are replacing it with the Stuva range.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?query=stuva

Don't like nearly as much as the trofast units - doesn't look as versatile to me

Miffy xx

**Tribe_mummy** · 05-07-2010, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by miffy

Don't like nearly as much as the trofast units - doesn't look as versatile to me

Miffy xx

Tottaly impracticle for me

will have to get buying now or risk not getting the storage I want...Maybe I will email Ikea with my dissapointment!, Hope you find what you're looking for!