Keeping the Clutter out of Your Kid's Closet
Let's face it: kids aren't exactly big on organization. If you want them to keep their closets organized then you will have to push them to do so. As your child grows his/her needs will change and the closet will need to evolve in a way that reflects that. The main idea is to keep it as functional as possible so that many things can be stored there in an orderly fashion without making it just look like it's going to burst because of how crammed it is. In order to pull that off, clutter has to be kept to a minimum.
For starters, you would do well to invest in a long-lasting closet and some dual-purpose furniture. Keep in mind that, as children tend to do, your kid is going to keep on growing for years to come and will therefore need bigger clothes and want bigger toys and other luxuries as they age. There are a plethora of custom closet drawer, shelving and hanger options out there for you to choose from. No matter what size the closet is or what kind of "stuff" you kid has, there is an organizational solution.
If your child is still young, then it is especially important to make the process of keeping things organized as easy as possible for him/her. It might sound a little on the crazy side, but you should consider removing the door(s) until he or she gets older. First off, this will protect your kid from getting pinched fingers and stubbed toes, and those are obviously good to avoid. Not to mention that if the closet currently has sliding doors you are already aware of how prone those are to getting bumped off their tracks by kids. Think about replacing the door(s) with a curtain. They make things more safe and convenient and can be bought in a color that will match the rest of the room's decorum.
Speaking of color, you can brighten up the closet by utilizing fabric drawers. These will pretty-up the closet while adding a convenient place to store all of the junk you find while walking around his/her room. Aside from drawers, it is also smart to put a table and chairs into the room proper. This will make for a good spot to store school supplies and they can also read, draw and do homework there. That means there will be fewer items to jam-pack into the closet. With all of that behind you, look around and marvel at how much better the closet looks.
For starters, you would do well to invest in a long-lasting closet and some dual-purpose furniture. Keep in mind that, as children tend to do, your kid is going to keep on growing for years to come and will therefore need bigger clothes and want bigger toys and other luxuries as they age. There are a plethora of custom closet drawer, shelving and hanger options out there for you to choose from. No matter what size the closet is or what kind of "stuff" you kid has, there is an organizational solution.
If your child is still young, then it is especially important to make the process of keeping things organized as easy as possible for him/her. It might sound a little on the crazy side, but you should consider removing the door(s) until he or she gets older. First off, this will protect your kid from getting pinched fingers and stubbed toes, and those are obviously good to avoid. Not to mention that if the closet currently has sliding doors you are already aware of how prone those are to getting bumped off their tracks by kids. Think about replacing the door(s) with a curtain. They make things more safe and convenient and can be bought in a color that will match the rest of the room's decorum.
Speaking of color, you can brighten up the closet by utilizing fabric drawers. These will pretty-up the closet while adding a convenient place to store all of the junk you find while walking around his/her room. Aside from drawers, it is also smart to put a table and chairs into the room proper. This will make for a good spot to store school supplies and they can also read, draw and do homework there. That means there will be fewer items to jam-pack into the closet. With all of that behind you, look around and marvel at how much better the closet looks.