Organize a Kids' Closet Lickety-Split
Monsters have nowhere to hide and cleanup is a piece of cake when you organize the storage space in your child's closet with these tips
Organizing children's closets can be difficult, to say the least — getting the most out of the available space is crucial since their rooms are often smaller, but kids have a ton of stuff. Many families choose to store not only clothing but toys, sports equipment, memorabilia and even stand-alone dressers in their children's closets. Whether your closets are big or small, see how maximizing your space with these simple ideas will get your children's rooms and their closets more organized — and make your life a bit easier.
If your home is like mine and lacks a playroom, consider adding shelving to your children's closets to store toys. Large baskets can contain smaller items and are easily moved from room to room when playtime begins.
If you plan to add an organizing system to your children's closets, make sure to include adjustable clothing rods. Narrow space between rods makes sense for a baby's wardrobe but won't work for an older child's clothes.
The large metal baskets in the closet shown here are perfect for storing sports equipment. There's always the option to use them as a clothing hamper too — the perfect solution for smelly gym socks.
If your closets are deep, why not add clothing bars around the entire perimeter? It's an unusual arrangement but a great way to get the most out of the space.