9 Ways to Keep Your Kids' Room Organized
Eliminate clutter with these smart solutions.
If your child's room (or your whole home) feels like it's being taken over by tiny tots and their toys, rest easy. We have some quick and simple ways to get things in order—and keep them that way!
1. Take Inventory
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First, donate any worn or unused toys from your child's collection. Then, group toys by category and find the corresponding storage that works best for each type of toy. Use shelves for books, smaller boxes or bins for puzzles and building blocks, and larger baskets for stuffed animals. Designate a home for each type of toy, and add labels.
Tip! If your child is too young to read, use pictures as labels so they know where everything belongs. No excuses!
2. Think Like a Child
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Get down to their level and play like they do. See how high your child can reach, discover their favorite hide-outs, and learn their favorite toys. Kids are more likely to keep things clean if your organizing system matches the way they use their toys.
Tip! Involve the kids—they'll feel a sense of ownership and pride in deciding where their favorites should live.
3. Use Vertical Space
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Wall-hung storage helps maximize space by keeping play things off the floor. Place keepsake or infrequently used items on the top shelves, and display everyday items where small hands can reach them.
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Furniture with built-in storage, such as this bed with storage drawers hidden underneath, helps save on space. A clutter-free room is a healthier environment for kids to create, learn, and play.
Tip! Don't restrict double-duty furniture to kids' spaces. A well-placed storage ottoman can be chic and store toys throughout the house.
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Sometimes old-fashioned is best. You can't go wrong with a classic childhood toy box—these timeless items are perfect to quickly keep the chaos controlled. Personalize this must-have with your child's name or monogram to create an heirloom they'll cherish for years.
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Children's toys and clothes are vivid and bright for a reason—kids are drawn to the colors and shapes. Choose storage decorated with their favorite characters or vibrant hues to make cleanup more fun.
Tip! Tackling messes in five minute spurts makes it easier for children to clean up.
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Invest in solid storage pieces (bookshelves, dressers, cube storage) in neutral colors that will grow with your child and their varying hobbies and interests well into their teenage years.
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From corralling books and toys, to organizing clothes and trophies, bookcases are versatile workhorses that can fit many needs. Use bookends, bins, and boxes to keep items separate. When multiple siblings share a play space label shelves with each child's name to prevent disagreements.
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Whether your child has a dedicated play room, or uses the bedroom, living room, and kitchen for their play and study time, create clearly identifiable kid zones so cleanup is faster and easier. A designated study area keeps school materials in one spot, and ensures space for quiet work without distractions.
Tip! For more inspiration check out these child-friendly study areas.
