Enjoy Smooth Back-to-School Mornings With a Kids' Closet

Heather Towner • September 22, 2023

The new school year might be a time of excitement, new friends, and new adventures, but it can also be stressful for both you and your little one. With that said, investing in kids’ closets can make back-to-school mornings go as smoothly as possible.

From giving your child more room for all their new outfits to cutting down on clutter, making it easier to find what they’re looking for, and more, an optimized closet could be just what they need to make getting ready in the morning a breeze.

Here are just a few of the ways kids’ closets can make life easier for you and your little one:

They can give you more room for new outfits
It will cut down on clutter
They’ll have an easier time finding everything
You can adjust to their height and needs
New organizers will put heavy-use items in easy reach

Now let’s dig into the details and see how you can make the new school year as stress-free as possible.

They Can Give You More Room for New Outfits

With the new school year inevitably comes the need for a new wardrobe. If your child’s closet is already wanting for storage space, they’ll likely need an overhaul to accommodate all those new outfits.

With the simple addition of a second hanging rod or another set of shelves for folding clothes, you can dramatically increase available space, making it that much easier to get out the door in the morning.

It Will Cut Down on Clutter

Clutter and mess is an all-too-common problem in kids’ closets, but it often has more to do with the layout of the space itself and less to do with the child’s ability to keep the area clean.

When you’re able to bring storage options lower to the ground and provide a place for everything and have everything in its place, you’ll be surprised just how clean your child can keep their closet.

They’ll Have an Easier Time Finding Everything

When you work with your child to find an organizational system that works for them, you’re giving them agency and making it easier for them to visualize where everything is.

One-size-fits-all solutions just don’t work for children. Once you’ve had a conversation and figured out what they need, you can then work together to find a solution and make a fun event out of reordering their closet.

You Can Adjust to Their Height and Needs

As the pros at Better Homes & Gardens point out, you want to think small when you’re designing a custom kids’ closet. Simply put, standard closets are just not built with a child’s stature and needs in mind.

The top shelf should only be used for long-term, infrequently used storage, while commonly used items should be kept nearer to the floor. Kids often respond well to having easy-to-reach options like cubbies and bins where they can grab things and go or toss them when not in use.

New Organizers Will Put Heavy-Use Items in Easy Reach

If you really want to squeeze every square inch of space out of your kids’ closets, you might consider taking advantage of wall- and door-mounted storage solutions.

Wall-mounted shelving and hooks can give your child more room for coats and backpack storage, and a door organizer can instantly give them entire shelving units worth of extra space to work with.

Conclusion

The new school year presents plenty of exciting opportunities, but it can also add stress to your mornings. Luckily, a custom kids’ closet can make back-to-school mornings as smooth as possible for both you and your little one.