Cabinets for storage in a child's bedroom come in many shapes and sizes. You can find cabinets built into bookshelves or desks, cabinets as part of a dresser or an armoire and cabinets for toys. The cabinets come in a variety of styles and colors, so you should have no trouble finding one that works for your child's room.
Bookshelves and Desks
Good options for a child's room include stand-alone bookshelves or bookshelves that are part of a desk. The shelves provide storage space for toys and books, and the desk gives the child a place to do homework. Storage baskets placed on the shelves can hold smaller items. Look for bookshelves that have some open shelves and some with cabinet doors to minimize the clutter.
Armoires and Dressers
Clothes and other items can be stored in armoires and dressers. Armoires often have drawers like a dresser, with cabinet-type doors above that close to keep things looking neat. Inside the cabinet part, options include a hanging rod for hanging clothes, adjustable shelves and space for a TV. Look for one with a hole or grommet in the back for cables if you want to use it for a TV. An armoire with space for is a good solution if you have limited closet space in the child's room. Examples of kid-style dressers and armoires can be found at the KidsFurnitureMart.com website and the PBteen link, both of which are below.
Toy Cabinets and Night Stands
If you are discouraged by bin-style toy boxes that become a mess of mixed-up toys, look for cabinet-style toy storage solutions instead. Some of these have doors to hide the clutter, and others have shelves and come with smaller bins to sort various kinds of toys together. This style works well with toys with small pieces, such as Legos or K'nex. Another option is a cabinet style night stand. Besides providing a place for a bedside lamp and a cup of water, it gives extra cabinet storage underneath to keep books or other items needed at bedtime.
Style
When planning storage for a kid's bedroom, it's important to plan the overall look and style of the room as a whole. Bedroom sets are available that have several pieces that match, and you may find sets that contain cabinets that work for your purposes. If not, look for cabinets that fit with the colors and style of the rest of the furniture, whether it is pink and frilly for a girl, bright colors with a sports theme for a boy or modern and upbeat for a teen. Look for items that can grow with the child, such as a toy box that can become a blanket chest when the child is older or a desk that adjusts for height as the child grows. Items that can be painted will still be usable if you change the color scheme of the room as the child grows.
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