Foam for Storage Solutions at Home

Foam is a fantastic material for a range of home storage solutions. From padded boxes and cases to pre-cubed foam compartments, it works for storing fragile items as well as everyday household ones.

Lining storage boxes

There's a common belief that foam is only for storing expensive equipment such as cameras, but it's a versatile material that can line storage boxes and add protection to items in hard containers. Take Christmas decorations: many are fragile, though not all need specialist packaging like pre-cubed foam. Instead, the container can simply be lined with a foam sheet or a layer of convoluted packaging foam to store the items safely.

Pre-cubed foam for delicate items

For some items, pre-cubed foam is the most appropriate material. The two most popular types are high-load-bearing open-cell polyurethane foam, and white Ethafoam very-high-load-bearing semi-rigid foam, which is ideal for heavier items and equipment. Pre-cubed foam is great for ornaments, electrical equipment and other delicate items: simply pull out the desired shape from the foam to create a perfectly fitting compartment.

Protecting children from sharp corners

Foam's safety qualities make it good for protecting children from solid corners on storage boxes and other hard surfaces. Many solid toy chests pose a danger to young children, but foam protectors can be cut and fitted to the corners and edges to minimise accidents. As an alternative, solid foam blocks can be hollowed out into small, standalone storage boxes for soft objects and toys – rigid enough to hold their contents yet soft enough to prevent injury. With eFoam's cut to size capabilities, any shape or size of foam box can be made to your requirements. Our guide to playpen and soft-play foam has more on child-safe foam.

Foam boxes and sheets

If you'd rather not use boxes, foam sheets are another brilliant option. Made of thin yet protective polyurethane foam, they wrap items individually, so you needn't be so specific about where to store things or whether they'll fit a certain container.

A similar, more cost-effective option is a reconstituted foam sheet to pad out boxes. Made from recycled foam offcuts, it naturally costs less than a standard foam sheet – but being recycled doesn't mean it compromises on quality, as it's just as durable, protective and long-lasting. Our guide to eco-friendly packaging foam explains more.

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Frequently asked questions

Can foam be used for home storage?

Yes. Foam can line storage boxes with a foam sheet or convoluted packaging foam, form pre-cubed compartments for fragile items, protect children from sharp corners, and even be hollowed into standalone foam boxes.

What is pre-cubed foam?

Pre-cubed foam is pre-scored into small cubes you simply pull out to create a perfectly fitting compartment. The popular types are high-load-bearing open-cell polyurethane and white Ethafoam semi-rigid foam for heavier items – ideal for cameras, ornaments, electricals and delicate equipment.

Is reconstituted foam good for storage?

Yes. Made from recycled foam offcuts, reconstituted foam sheet pads out boxes at a lower cost than standard foam sheet, while being just as durable, protective and long-lasting.