5 Easy Storage Ideas for Your Kids Bedroom
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In a kid's bedroom, it might be challenging to arrange their belongings. There's so much to put in order ranging from clothes to shoes to toys to books. It leads you to wonder how to properly store your kid's things. You want to be able to keep their stuff in places that wouldn't hinder their activities in the bedroom. If your kids are still very young, you have to organize their rooms by yourself. Keep in mind that you need to employ kid-friendly bedroom storage solutions. A kid's bedroom has to have enough space for them to play, have fun, and also store their belongings. You should set up your kid's room in a way that their things can be easily accessible. It should be easy for them to pick up and return their stuff. Considering your kid's height, keep things within their arms reach so they wouldn't have to call on you each time they need something. As a general rule of thumb, you should go for everyday storage solutions such as bookcases, cubbies, shelves, baskets, and others. Let's take a look at 5 easy storage ideas for your kid's bedroom.
Shelves and cubes
Shelves can help you store so much without taking up much space in the bedroom. You can place shelves on dressers, desks, or anywhere in the room. If your kids are still very young, put shelves low where their hands can easily reach. If they are older kids, shelves should be higher. Shelves contribute to the beautiful wall decor in your kid's room. There are shelves in different colors, sizes, and designs. You can customize according to your kid's tastes and colors. Children like having a stylish bedroom that they will be proud to show off to their friends. You can artfully arrange shelves on the wall to give the room a distinct look as well as create storage space.
Cubes have become an important part of a kid's bedroom. You can find lots of stylish, colorful, and rounded cubes to use in their bedroom. Storage cubes are flexible and great for storing children's belongings. You can associate different spaces for different things. Toys should have their own section while books and others should be allocated to their specific locations. This is ideal if two kids are sharing the same room because you will be able to mark their own cubbies or room section. You can purchase cubed storage or you can go DIY with cartons and milk crates. You will just have to play around with colors, sizes, and material quality.
Hooks
Using hooks is a simple and easy storage idea for your kid's bedroom. You will be able to arrange and beautify the room as well. When you hang things in the room, they can easily be found. Hooks are small and help you hang important things that need to be visible enough. If your kid's bedroom can't accommodate anymore furniture, hooks are your best bet. Any empty wall can be used when attaching hooks. You can hang their napkins, medals, jackets, gloves on each hook. There are hooks in various colors and designs that will suit each kid's tastes. You can use hooks to differentiate between each kid's belongings.
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Bunks and double-duty pieces
If your kids are sharing a bedroom, you should opt for bunk beds. They help to free up space in the room so it won't be so cramped. It's a great way to use up vertical space and allow for easy movement. Bunk beds give room for more storage space and you will be able to add more furniture too. You will be able to place shelves and cubbies around the room without having to worry about the beds. You can also find built-in bunk beds that have drawers within the bed frame. You can even hang bags, sacks, and hooks on the bunks for keeping everyday necessities.
Double-duty pieces are very important in a shared kids' bedroom. You need to invest in furniture that can perform more than one task. It could be in the form of a desk with drawers or toy chests that can also be used as reading tables. You should aim to make every piece of furniture serve as much purpose as possible in order to maximize its space. Double-duty pieces can house things like books, clothes, bags and so much more. You should look out for chairs, desks, and other furniture that come with extra features and spaces.
Under the bed
Here's another easy yet overlooked storage space in your kid's room. Make the most use of the space under the bed by storing things that your kids don't really use. Sometimes, closets and shelves get so filled up with less used stuff. You can optimize the space under the bed for keeping seasonal items. You can use plastic bags or baskets to store things under the bed. You can also opt for drawers that can be rolled out when kids need to take something under the bed. Just make sure to play around with colors and designs that are appealing to your kids.
The closet
In your kid's bedroom, you need to make the most of the closet. You will have to store things appropriately and maximize every space. Use hooks, shelves, baskets, and drawers in the closet to help you store as much as possible. Remember that the vertical space should be used more than the floor. This makes it easy to organize your kid's things. You will need to install hanging rods especially if the closet isn't that large. Consider the length and width of the walls when attaching wall-mounted storage space in your kid's closet. It's more work if two kids or more share a single bedroom. You'll have to divide the closet into different sections so it can accommodate their things. It's also a good idea to demarcate each child's space in the closet so they know what is theirs.