Messy Kids Closet? Check Out These 10 Clever Organization Tips!
These easy tips will help you easily organize your kiddo’s space!
Kids accumulate so much stuff!
Time to declutter your kiddo’s space? Check out these affordable and clever kids closet organization ideas and kick clutter to the curb once and for all.
1. Use some inexpensive onlinemand hooks to hang accessories like hats.
onlinemand Variety Pack – $22.99
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onlinemand hooks can be used for so many purposes in your home which is why I love having a variety pack laying around at all times!
When it onlinees to my kids closet organization, I love cheap and easy solutions like this! A few easy-to-hang onlinemand hooks made each hat a cinch to grab and go, but they’re versatile for just about any accessory that can hang.
2. Place some clothes dividers in the closet to separate the type of clothing, days of the week, or even sizes.
Wooden Handmade Closet Dividers – $24.99+
Closet dividers make kids closet organization endless whether you have a growing newborn or your pre-teen needs every day of the week planned ahead! Attending a baby shower in the near future? A pack of these would make a great gift too!
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3. A hanging pegboard is the perfect kids closet organization for storing small accessories and other odds and ends.
Pegboards are so versatile, but one place you might not have thought to ever hang them is for your kids closet organization!
I found a premade one at Target on a whim which was the perfect size for a tiny awkward wall inside my daughter’s closet, but you could also easily DIY one by buying your own pegboard sheet. It could potentially even double as decor depending on what you’re hanging from it.
4. Grab an affordable paper towel holder to double as scrunchie storage.
The perfect scrunchie organizer for just over a dollar?! You read that right! If you head to your nearest Dollar Tree, you can pick up this paper towel holder for only $1.25 and you’re sure to never see a random scrunchie laying around again.
5. Score some kitchen pantry shelves to double as kid’s bookshelves.
ClosetMaid Adjustable 8-Tier Wall and Door Rack – $50.98 (regularly $64.28)
Some versatile wire shelves aren’t just for your pantry and spice rack. Take advantage of vertical space on the inside of your closet doors to store all of your children’s books and keep their room clutter-free.
6. This hanging kids closet organization can be used for more than just shoes.
SimpleHouseware Over The Door Hanging Shoe Organizer – $9.97 (regularly $13.99)
Speaking of pulling double duty, if you’re keeping the books out for everyone to see, then consider hanging a shoe organizer over the door instead. Not only will it be perfect for all sizes of shoes, but you can even store diapers, wipes, socks, burp cloths, bathing suits, lotion, small toys, and so much more! With 24 pockets in each one, your kids closet organization possibilities are endless.
7. Traditional toy storage can double as clothing storage too.
EKET Cabinet Cube – $27
If your house ends up with kid stuff everywhere outside of their closet, consider hanging some storage on the wall to store clothing, toys, and more! My daughter has a tiny closet so we wanted to maximize every inch of space.
These storage cubes from IKEA were the perfect solution to keep her things tidy. By adding bamboo baskets and rainbow storage cube organizers, it looks just as pretty as it is functional too.
8. A label maker is the answer to your kids closet organization and your kids will know just where to put everything too.
Photo from Boxwood Clippings
Dymo Hand-Held Label Maker – $31 (regularly $45.89)
Keeping labeled bins in the closet is a great way to help kids be in charge of the cleanup in their own rooms yet helps them know just where everything should go. We’re swooning over this bright, organized closet by Boxwood Clippings.
As a tip, if your little one is too young to read, try adding a picture of the item along with the words on the label.
9. Floating shelves are great for children’s books and will double as decor.
MBYD Handmade Floating Bookshelves, Set of 3 – $50.39 (regularly $55.99)
Using floating bookshelves to display your child’s favorite books is an easy and eye-catching way to organize and decorate at the same time if you don’t want to hide them in the closet. Plus, they take up very little room for even small spaces so it’s true you really can’t have too many books. 🙌🏻
10. L.O.L. Dolls, LEGOs, and other small toys need a perfect organization system, too.
Sterilite Layer Stack & Carry Box – $17.94
The pain of stepping on a rogue LEGO or L.O.L. Surprise Doll piece is enough for anyone to want to get a handle on your kids closet organization! 😂 By using something like these stackable storage bins, you’ll have a much more streamlined approach to decluttering tiny toy chaos.
Directions need storage too! If a plastic Ziploc baggie isn’t cutting it for your LEGO directions, organize them all in a 3-ring binder with some plastic sleeves to keep them easily accessible and safe from wear and tear.
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