Kids Organization Tips for Closets in Massachusetts

Massachusetts custom closets are the ideal approach to wardrobe organization. The same can be said about a custom-made kid’s closet. The more connected the child feels to his or her space, the more they will want to keep that space tidy and well-kept. Home Closet Systems reveals how to save time, keep organized and stress less about getting your children dressed in the morning.

  1. Sort Their Clothes
    Any successful custom closet project starts with the emptying of your current closet. Take all of your child’s clothes out of their drawers, overhead storage and closet, then sort the clothes into piles to keep, consign, donate, toss and store.
  • Keep: All of the clothes that will be kept in the closet should fit your child, be worn on a regular basis and be damage-free.
  • Consign: Kid’s clothing is not cheap. When going through your child’s wardrobe, separate out any clothes that no longer fit them but are still in good condition. These pieces can be taken to your local kid’s consignment store.
  • Donate: Whatever cannot be sold should be donated to children in need.
  • Toss: Clothing that is beyond repair and undergarments should be thrown out.
  • Store: Hand-me-downs that are too big for your child right now, sentimental clothing items you would like to keep and off-season clothing can be stored in bins at the top of their closet to free up valuable space in the closet itself.
  1. Bins and Baskets
    Bins and baskets are an excellent way to organize your kid’s clothing. Make sure that every storage receptacle is labeled clearly either with a picture, name or both (depending on how old your child is). Socks, underwear, shorts, sweaters and sweatshirts can all have homes in a basket or bin. Depending on your preferences, you might opt for a wire bin so that you can see what is inside, or a decorative basket that ties in with the theme or color scheme of your child’s room.
  1. Fast Favorites
    Your child’s most frequently worn and favorite clothes should always be within reach. Teach them independence by letting them pick their own outfits in the morning from their most popular wardrobe choices. Consider installing hooks for jackets, ponchos and hoodies where kids can easily hang their outerwear up. Kids oftentimes forego hanging items up simply because they find it hard or tedious to do so. Installing hooks gives them easy access to and clean-up of the items they use on a daily basis. On the other hand, off-season items and clothes that your child does not wear much should be kept out of reach either on high-hanging closet rods or in bins/boxes at the top of the closet.
  1. Prep for the Week
    Preparing for the week ahead is not limited to meals. Laying out your child’s outfits for the week ahead reduces weekday stress, saves time and gives them the chance to pick out their own clothes. Designate a place where you can hang their outfits with labels for Monday through Friday. Take the time every Sunday afternoon to pick out clothes for the week with your child and see how much it improves your school morning routine!
  2. Get Them Involved
    Custom closets are wonderful additions to any child’s room. In order for both parties to be satisfied, you will want to involve your child in the design process. Once you have decided on the overall design of your kid’s closet space, ask them how they would like to arrange their clothing within that closet. What arrangements make sense to them? Do they want their clothes grouped by color, by garment, by where they will wear them? Encourage your child to write the labels for their clothing bins, pick out bins and baskets they like, and select a color scheme.

For more information on how to organize a closet for both adults and children, download our How-To Guide: Closet Cleanout. Learn how to get rid of clutter, make the most of your space and keep your closet looking clean. Contact us for a free in-home consultation for your Massachusetts closet installation today!

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