Tidiness Challenges in Children's Bedrooms: common blunders and solutions for maintaining orderliness
In the quest to create a functional and organised space for children, every square inch in a child's room matters. Here are some effective strategies to reduce clutter and promote tidiness.
Maximising vertical and under-bed storage is key. Utilise the wall space efficiently with floating shelves and corner shelves to store books, toys, and collectibles, preserving floor space for play. The space under the bed can be utilised for storage using rolling drawers or plastic tubs with lids to hide yet easily access toys or outgrown items.
Incorporating functional furniture is another important aspect. Beds with built-in drawers, bookshelves with bins, and desks with storage compartments can combine storage and usability. Creating organised zones in the room dedicated to specific activities, such as play, reading, and crafts, with labeled containers encourages kids to put away items in the right spots.
A toy rotation system can help reduce clutter and keep playtime engaging. Store some toys away and rotate them periodically. Making the organization child-friendly can prove transformative. For instance, a box filled with a mix of crayons, felt-tips, pencils, and pens will be more efficient than having separate labelled boxes or pen pots for each.
Movable pieces of furniture, like the Storage Cart from Amazon, provide greater flexibility, enabling items to be moved out of the way. If the room is small, prioritise essential furniture and possibly use compact multifunctional pieces such as compact bunk beds to maximise space.
Closed storage like cabinets and toy boxes help maintain a tidy appearance in a children's room. We love this cute toy box, perfect for storing smaller toys while looking like a piece of decor. It also folds flat when not needed. Large drawers, ottoman benches, or heavy underbed boxes provide plenty of storage without the risk of the contents being tipped out onto the floor.
Approach your organization's strategy from the perspective of your child for a tidier children's room. Everything that you want them to put away should be within reach and not too heavy. Open shelving can quickly become cluttered with toys and create a messy appearance, even when everything is technically tidied.
A more efficient, though pricier option, is a bespoke built-in bed. Designs such as the Margot bed from Dreams feature a large end drawer, offering a tidier alternative to beds with open sides. Built-in beds create cosy nooks which children love and help leave as much floor space free for play as possible.
Minimising the steps needed to put an item away will mean items are less likely to be left out. If it looks tidy, drawers can open and close freely, and you can open the wardrobe or a cupboard without being caught in an avalanche of stuff, then the room is tidy. Optimising the amount of uninterrupted floor space in a small children's room can create the illusion of a larger space.
Finally, remember that maintaining a tidy room is a continuous process. Encourage child participation in tidying up by making cleanup fun with visual labels, colorful bins, and reward systems. Lift-up ottoman beds can pose a safety risk for primary-school-aged children, so be mindful of this when making your choices.
By implementing these strategies, you can create an environment where children can easily organise their belongings independently, reduce clutter, and maintain a tidy room efficiently.
- To create a functional space for houseplants, consider vertical storage solutions like floating shelves or corner shelves to efficiently use wall space and preserve floor space for plants.
- Incorporating furniture pieces that double as storage, such as beds with built-in drawers or desks with storage compartments, can help with interior design and lifestyle.
- When it comes to fashion-and-beauty, utilizing under-bed storage with rolling drawers or tubs can be an efficient way to store excess items.
- If you're focusing on food-and-drink, consider large drawers, ottoman benches, or heavy under-bed boxes for storage without the risk of contents being tipped out.
- For home-and-garden enthusiasts, a toy rotation system can help reduce clutter and keep relationships with pets organized by storing some toys away and rotating them periodically.
- Before planning for travel or purchasing cars, keep in mind that closed storage like cabinets and toy boxes help maintain a tidy appearance in all rooms, including children's, and that movable furniture provides flexibility for shopping needs.
