I don’t know about you, but keeping my kids’ closets clean is a constant battle. Here is my idea for Closet Organization For Kids.
Closet Organization For Kids
When we moved in 6 months ago I just kind of unpacked and shoved it all in willy nilly. Time has not helped matters.
I often hear the refrain “I’m bored” and I think the toy chaos contributes to that.
Lego Storage
The biggest issue was Lego’s. Sweet Boy LOVES Legos. But looking at this overflowing, unorganized bucket it really does not provide much inspiration. Over the recent Christmas vacation I sat the bucket on a white blanket, provided a few plastic containers and told him to separate the Lego’s by color. This was not a quick task. My living room floor was covered in Lego’s for about 3 days. I had to nag just a wee bit.
I found some great storage containers at Wal Mart. While they measure just 10” x 6” x 7” each bin held a ton of Lego’s.
A total of 3 containers fit nicely across his shelf. Art supplies were gone thru and purged as well as clothing.
His long-sleeve shirts were somewhat arranged by color, as well as casual, then dressy. Short sleeves were arranged in the same manner and were put on different hangers.
So a few of you might be thinking, “Yeah, but I bet the other side of the closet is still a disaster.”
The top shelf is devoted to his finished Lego creations (like the White House) and his pants were arranged beginning with jeans then church pants.
The boy is definitely mad for plaid. At least once a month we have a discussion about not wearing plaid shorts with plaid shirts.
Of course I have saved the worst area in need of organizing for last. I’m hoping to organize my craft space before the end of January. I keep putting it off. It’s that horrific.
So for now I’ll just rest on the laurels (or is it Laura’s?) of Sweet Boy’s closet.
Happy Friday!
Laura
Hi Laura,
More great ideas! 🙂
I actually don't handle the organization of Sarah's closet because she's 17 and it's her room so I let her organize as she wishes. Most of the time, it's clean and organized, but other times it looks like a tornado went through and that's when I simply close the door. 😉
Hope you have a nice weekend.
Love, Linda
Laura,
Thank you for the inspiration for the much needed organization at the Fairfield House. On my way to cast a vote for you.
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
Awesome. Great job Laura. I need to do some serious damage control with my girls legos. I keep ignoring it!
Laura,
Following the link you provided but you are number 8 (linen closet). I located the children's closets but not where I cast a vote.
Your Friend,
Deborah
Well worth the effort! I have spent a total of three separate days clearing out Cairo's bedroom over the last three weeks. We moved in at a similar time to you so great minds think alike! I'm actually going to paint soon. Even though the house is rented, I cannot continue as is. The decorators have only put one coat of beige on the walls so when I try to wipe finger marks off, the paint comes off too, and that looks worse.ill play safe and used white. Don't you feel so clean and refreshed after a good closet clear out? Lol, I do. Can't wait to see the craft room, hugs Sally xx
Laura, this is amazing!! Sweet Boys closet transformation is a winner for sure!
Now I want to see your craft closet. A friend has been helping me in the study closet(which has art supplies) and we still need to organize paints by color etc. Those Walmart containers could be great for this!
Xoxo
Karena
New 2013 Artists Series
Thank you Deborah! I have corrected the error and the new link is in place. Just click on “HERE” to vote.
I need to do this in my daughters closet..
good job as always Laura
You are not alone dear, I hate seeing my kids closet to. As a matter of fact, I have been organizing theirs too! Will post it soon, not done just yet. Love the lego organization you did!
Nice neat cupboard how long will it last, my kids have all left home everything is neat at all times but I miss the laughter and fun.
Merle….
No doubt about it . . . I choose the after, LOL.
Great job.
Your blogging sister, Connie 🙂
His closet is looking AWESOME!! I love it!!!
again wonderfull inspiration from you thank you
xx Dorte
Wonderful! I use similar drawers to organize our lego collection. They are perfect.
awesome! I love that you sorted the Lego's and clothing by color – as they should be =)