{"id":1874,"date":"2016-08-24T23:01:59","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T03:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=1874"},"modified":"2020-05-29T12:44:19","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T16:44:19","slug":"kids-bedroom-storage-organization-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/kids-bedroom-storage-organization-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids Bedroom Storage: 7 Tips to Help Your Children Stay Organized"},"content":{"rendered":"

It wasn\u2019t until the 1800s that kids bedrooms are known to have begun to be\u00a0used. Even then, they weren\u2019t very common until the onset of the Industrial Revolution in the 1900s.<\/p>\n

There is one thing you can count on \u2013 for as long as kids bedrooms have existed, there\u00a0have\u00a0been constant squabbles between parents and their offspring\u00a0over the messiness of these\u00a0rooms.<\/p>\n

Instilling good organization habits in your kids early on will serve them well for a lifetime. If you\u2019re finding it a challenge to have your children or young teens maintain a clean bedroom, there are some ways to remedy this\u00a0frustrating situation.<\/p>\n

Follow these kids bedroom storage tips to get their private home space looking and functioning much better.<\/p>\n

1. The first step in increasing kids bedroom storage space: declutter<\/h3>\n

A productive way to increase the amount of kids bedroom storage space available is to first declutter. Out-of-season clothing can be moved to a more spacious storage area of the house.<\/p>\n

Kids grow quickly and clothes that no longer fit them are likely occupying valuable closet and dresser drawer storage space. Assess the wearability of their wardrobe and donate their outgrown clothing to charity or pass them on to friends and family.<\/p>\n

No-longer-used toys are another item that\u00a0tends to accumulate and contribute to household clutter when kids outgrow them. Decide on which toys are still valued by your kids and add the rest to your donation pile.<\/p>\n

Bring your kids with you when you drop the donations off at the charity. They\u2019ll get firsthand experience of\u00a0how donating their old items will\u00a0end up helping the less fortunate.<\/p>\n

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2. Closet organizers aren\u2019t just for adults<\/h3>\n

Good storage solutions shouldn\u2019t be\u00a0restricted to just the bedrooms of adults. One of the best\u00a0ways to help with kids bedroom storage and organization is a closet organizer.<\/p>\n

Our modular SmartLine closet organizer system<\/a>\u00a0is ideal for children and older kids.\u00a0Designed to allow for\u00a0excellent\u00a0flexibility, you\u00a0can\u00a0adjust the heights of shelving and the closet\u2019s hanging bar as your kids grow. The organizer\u2019s\u00a0layout can also be easily reconfigured, depending on the\u00a0wardrobe storage needs of your kids.<\/p>\n

Keeping your children\u2019s\u00a0bedrooms clean and well-maintained becomes much easier when they have an efficient storage and organization system in place. A closet organizer with kid-friendly heights provides such a solution. Add child-sized hangers and accessories like hooks to make organizing even easier for them.<\/p>\n

3. Open shelving for easy access<\/h3>\n

If your kids are new to organization, open shelving\u00a0is a great way to keep their belongings easily\u00a0accessible. Closets with open shelves can be used for shoes, books, backpacks, clothes, and other items.<\/p>\n

Stress the importance of putting items back where they\u2019re taken from and not just tossing them anywhere. This will make it a lot easier for your kids to maintain their space\u2019s cleanliness.<\/p>\n

4. Use storage bins for toys and other belongings<\/h3>\n

Even with some proper kids bedroom and storage solutions, you might still be looking for additional storage options for what your kids\u2019 closets and shelves\u00a0can\u2019t hold, such as toys.<\/p>\n

Organized Interiors has storage bins that can be used for these items. It\u2019s a good idea to use labels on them to easily find things.<\/p>\n

5. Maximize storage space in small or shared bedrooms<\/h3>\n

The importance of having good kids bedroom storage solutions is highlighted when your children\u00a0have a small bedroom and have less storage space to work with.<\/p>\n

Siblings sharing a bedroom can also make storage and organization a challenge, both in terms of available space and issues with boundaries. Maximizing your storage space helps.<\/p>\n

6. Reward the\u00a0cleanup efforts of your kids<\/h3>\n

While a clean bedroom is its own reward, it certainly doesn\u2019t hurt to reward your\u00a0kids once in a while for a job well done with their cleanup efforts.<\/p>\n

Along with verbal praise, occasionally reward them with treats after a well-done bedroom cleanup or if they\u2019ve maintained a clean bedroom for a few weeks.<\/p>\n

7. Set\u00a0a good example<\/h3>\n

Kids emulate the behaviours and tendencies of their parents, so lead by example. If your bedroom is a catastrophe, how can you reasonably expect high\u00a0cleanliness standards from your kids?<\/p>\n

Keeping your bedroom organized and clutter-free sets a good example for\u00a0your kids. It also makes your day-to-day routine run smoother.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s your messy\u00a0bedroom or your kids\u2019 bedroom that\u2019s sorely in need of some storage and\u00a0organization\u00a0solutions, Organized Interiors can help. We provide complimentary in-home design consultations<\/a>, so book yours today.<\/p>\n

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