The best way to help your child keep their room organized is to create a storage system that works for them. Their bedroom closet should be designed to meet their needs and provide a good structure for an easy to follow organization system. Here are some ideas for customizing your child's closet to make it more kid-friendly and functional.
A pegboard is a great addition to your child's closet because everything is visible and easy to reach. Use pegboards to store toys, school supplies, accessories, and even coats. To get the most out of it, decide with your child ahead of time what you want to store on the pegboard and where it will be stored so you can add the perfect shelves, bins and hooks for each item. You can also use labels to help your child remember where everything is located.
Creating a double hanging area with two rods works well in a child's closet because kids usually don't have a lot of clothes that require the entire length of the closet. When you turn half of the closet into a double hanging area, you free up the other half for shelves, drawers and other storage solutions. This works great if your child needs extra shelf space for books, sports equipment or art supplies.
Adding a valet rod to your child's closet may seem odd, but it's a great way to encourage kids who have trouble getting ready in time to pick out their clothes the night before. Hooks on the back of the closet door or on the inside wall can serve the same purpose.
While having a hidden laundry hamper or a slide out mirror doesn't necessarily help with organization, it can help make using your child's closet more fun. If it's fun, they'll be more likely to use it instead of throwing things on the floor. Letting your child get creative with the color scheme of the closet will also help.