Placing smaller items in a larger container helps with organization.
Teenagers often have very hectic schedules, which means they'll have the same limited amount of time to tidy up things around the house as you do. Several simple bedroom organization tips are beneficial to share with your teen to keep her space orderly and to make important items easy to find.
Throw Things Away
Help your teen empty her closet, along with the drawers of her desk and dresser. Divide all the items into three piles: things she'll use every day, things she uses every once in a while and things that should be thrown away. If she hasn't used an item for more than six months, throw it out. Assist her in taking a good look at some of the clothes she's getting rid of to see if they're acceptable for donating to a local charity. Going through this process every few months will keep your teen's bedroom free of clutter and will get her in the habit of giving to charity.
Use Color
Color-coordinating the bins or drawers your son uses to house his clothing and recreational items will keep his bedroom organized. Buy bins to place under your son's bed in different colors, so he can house his sports equipment in the blue bin, off-season clothing in the red bin and sentimental items like birthday cards and pictures in the yellow bin. You can also give his room a mini makeover by painting the accent wall yellow or orange or adding throw pillows and bean bags in these shades since the colors promote creativity and intellect and may subconsciously motivate him to keep his bedroom tidy.
Create Closet Sections
Purchase closet dividers for your teen daughter so she can properly categorize her clothing. Help her create one section for clothing she wears to school every day, a section for weekend or slightly more dressy clothing for church or outings with friends and one section of very formal clothing that is only reserved for special occasions. Divide the clothes in their rightful sections according to color, making it easier for her to put outfits together from an organized closet no matter how much time she has to get ready.
Pace Yourself
If you're helping your teen son with the daunting task of getting his bedroom in order, schedule the task in installments so that neither one of you becomes overwhelmed. For instance, choose a day each weekend for a month to tackle a different aspect of bedroom organization, such as cleaning out the closet, organizing his desk or making his dresser drawers more orderly. Treating him to lunch or a sports game after completing the organizational goal each day will help you both to unwind, and when the whole job is complete, he'll likely be more inclined to keep his room organized since he has fond memories to associate with the "remodel."
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