A New Year is upon us, and with it comes the desire to
make goals and plans for change in our lives. I make resolutions every year,
and sometimes I keep them. Of course, you have a better chance of changing old
habits if you make a goal and a plan. One look at this list of the top ten New
Year's resolutions will show you how much we, as humans, are alike.
However I am more interested this year how to ensure
that storage is done is a manner that is easy to manage in various home and with
the interest of the child has paramount.
I have blogged severally on the issue of a good storage
organization system for kids but it can’t be over emphasized
Kid's closets need flexible storage that's capable of
changing along with their needs. Explore these storage tips and organization
ideas for kid's closets.
Within Reach
It's easy to keep a kid's room tidy with super cool
storage. Soft bins and baskets are perfect catchalls for young children because
they are soft, sturdy, and can accommodate everything from toys to extra
linens. Collapsible totes fit neatly beneath kids' hanging clothes, and are
hassle-free for parents and babysitters to grab for outings. A single wall of
drawer and cubby storage keeps kids' storage tucked away. As children grow, the
window seat becomes a perch to read or put on shoes.
Allow Room to Grow
When deciding on a closet storage system for your
child's room, consider a closet organizer that can grow with your child's
needs. A wire closet organizer can be adjusted to accommodate hanging items and
accessories at almost any height. Add personality and practicality to kid's
closets with colorful mix-and-match accessories, such as plastic drawers and
open baskets.
Make It Personal
Most children's rooms come up short on storage space. If
your child's closet is too small -- or she doesn't have one -- it's easy to
create a totally customized kid's closet from a piece of furniture. With a
little ingenuity and inspiration, an ordinary armoire transforms into a playful
kid's closet. Wire baskets allow kids to see what's in store without rifling
through drawers and containers. Colorful canvas and plastic bins are a cheery
and inexpensive way to keep extras in place.
Storage for Small Kids: Think Small
When customizing a kid's closet, think from a child's
point of view. Infant and toddler clothes are short and slim and therefore need
little space for hanging. Small children need more drawers and cubbies, so
consider slipping a dresser into the closet if space permits. Remember: If you
want kids to be able to dress themselves or access playthings, place those
items on their level. Use stack able storage with plenty of catchall spaces for
frequently used items. Labeled rolling bins sort everything from toys to
blankets and are easy for small hands to reach.
Enlist Storage Labels
Visuals remind little ones where everything belongs.
Encourage children to be part of the cluttering process with picture labels or
color-coded tags that help them know where to find and return items. Sort
clothing, shoes, toys, and accessories into labeled bins and drawers to get
kids in the habit of cleaning up after themselves. Use shallow, transparent
bins to store play clothes and toys so children don't need to empty contents to
reach items at the bottom.
Kid Closets for Two
School, sports, and playtime come with enough
accessories -- so how do you organize a shared kids' closet and respect
personal space? A tall, symmetrical closet system gives each boy his own place
for clothing, shoes, and accessories. Two rows of clothing rods can be adjusted
as kids grow. A central tower of drawers and cubbies provides storage for
folded and seasonal items. Open cubbies across the floor sort pairs of shoes.
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