Kids Closet Organization - Tips, Tricks, And Ideas

My kids closet organization, if I had let them handle it when they were younger, would’ve looked like all their laundry piled onto the floor. But I’ve always been a pretty organized person, so I’ve had a system set up for them since they were toddlers. And thankfully, they’ve stuck to that system even into their adulthood.

So today, I thought I’d share my kids closet organization tips with you all. And remember that getting your child’s room organized will not only help your home stay more tidy, but it will instill important organizational skills in your kids as well.

#1 – Baskets, Bins, And Boxes Are Your Friend!

Shelves, wire and otherwise, are well known parts of an organized closet. But don’t underestimate the role that baskets, bins, and boxes can play in a well organized space. Particularly when we’re talking about a space that kids will be using.

The perks of incorporating these things include…

The ability to easily separate different items of clothing into their own sections.
The aesthetic aspect of choosing cute storage containers (you could even decorate your baskets and bins with your kids, to make it more personalized).
And the easy incorporation of labels, versus trying to label shelves.

And speaking of labels…

#2 – Don’t Be Afraid To Label

Remember that you’re getting your kids closet organization ready for them, but they’ll have to learn how to maintain it themselves. And you can really help them by labeling things as you’re organizing.

For instance, if you have a section or box that’s specifically dedicated to winter clothes versus summer clothes… Label it! If you have a box that’s only for shirts, and another that’s only for pants… Label it! And the more specific you can be with these sections and labels, the better.

Obviously, putting labels on boxes and bins is easy. But you can create with labelling other areas of the closet as well. As an example, some people create hanger covers with labels on them and then use those to divide the various sections of clothes that they hang up. Or alternatively, you could create division by color coding or something similar.

This tip is especially helpful for organizing closets that multiple children share. As it will let the children see at a glance which clothes are theirs.

#3 – Keep It Intuitive And Simple

Especially when you’re organizing a closet that a young child will be using, it’s important to keep things intuitive and simple. As this will help them get used to the system faster, and help them keep it clean for longer.

Examples of how you could make the space easier for your child to navigate would be…

Ensuring that clothes in the drawers don’t go too deep, and neither do items that are displayed on shelves. This is because you don’t want your child having to dig through their clothing in order to find what they want, since they won’t always put it back the way it was. It’s much better to have clothing stored in a way that children can see it all at a glance. Such as the method used in this video.
Having various items of clothing stored in groups. Like hats in one bin, coats hung up on a specific side of the closet, and pajamas separated from everyday clothes. This will really help your kids find what they need much quicker.
And minimizing their options as much as you can. This doesn’t necessarily mean reducing their wardrobe, but instead it means putting away clothing items that they don’t need often. Examples could be placing seasonal items in storage and putting rarely used clothing like costumes on a high shelf that your child doesn’t need to bother with.

#4 – Don’t Forget To Customize

Then, once you get your kids closet organization sorted out… you can move onto making it a more appealing space for your kids. Both to make them feel more at home in their space, and to encourage them to keep the space clean.

Some ideas for closet decorations include…

Incorporating your child’s favorite things: colors, themes, and even characters could be added in special ways. From painting, to stickers, to decorating bins… There are many ways you can go about this.
Letting your child make contributions. Whether this be through running ideas past them, or even letting them help in some of the decorating. One cute ideas is to encourage them to create some artwork that could be displayed throughout the space.
Adding items that could assist your kids while they’re getting ready. If you’re working with a larger closet this could look like adding a cute bench for your kids to use when tying their shoes. Or, if you’re working with a smaller space, it could be by hanging a mirror on the back of their door.

Just get creative with it!

#5 – Create Incentives For Keeping It Tidy

Finally, you’re going to want to find ways to encourage your kids to keep their closets clean and organized. And one of the best ways to do this, in my opinion, is by introducing some incentives. Since this can help them build a positive association with staying organized.

For instance, you could do a weekly check of their closet. And if it’s tidy… your children could earn a special treat from the grocery store, a small bonus of their allowance, or even just some praise from you.

Or, if you don’t want to reward them solely for keeping their closet clean, you could lump it in with some other habits you’re trying to instill in your kids. And if they succeed with all of their objectives throughout the week, it could warrant a slightly bigger reward.

Final Thoughts

I hope these simple tips and tricks were helpful in your journey of organizing your children’s closets. And I’d love to know what you thought about them in the comments.

As always, thank you for reading! And I hope you’ll consider checking out some of my other content if you’re interested in learning more about running a home, raising children, and managing money. Such as this post on the ideal school night routine for young kids.

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