An organized bedroom offers a sense of tranquility.
Many people first learn the basics of organizing their bedrooms when they become teenagers. Organizing a large amount of clothes, books, hobby materials and other belongings is challenging without the right system. A properly designed organizational system helps teens keep their bedrooms clean and manageable without having to struggle to find the right place for each item.
Add Vertical Storage
Vertical storage created by hanging shelves, hooks and racks in the bedroom keeps items from cluttering the floor or being piled in corners. The experts at BlueSuitMom.com say that hooks and racks added to the back of the closet or bedroom door hold belts or purses, while shelving keeps books and decorative items neat and visible. Vertical options add storage space without taking up any floorspace like a traditional bookcase or shelving unit does.
Store Out-of-Season Items
Teens struggle to keep their rooms neat and clean if they are full of out-of-season coats, clothing, or sports equipment. When football season ends or the weather is warm enough to stop wearing a heavy coat, moving these items out of the bedroom frees up important space in the closet, say the experts at TLC Home. Sport or hobby equipment should be stored in a garage or other dry storage area, and coats and sweaters should be packed into under-the-bed storage containers.
Make Use of Small Storage Boxes
Most teenagers accumulate a large amount of small items, ranging from pens and pencils for school to important notes or pieces of jewelry. Small items are easily lost. The Creative Homemaking website recommends purchasing a number of small containers to store on a bedside table or desk. Use these containers to store any small items that are too small for a shelf or bookcase. Labeling the containers will prevent them from becoming full of random or unwanted items.
Install a Closet Storage System
A flexible and modular closet storage system grows and changes with the fashion choices of a teenager. The TLC Home website recommends installing a system featuring a variety of storage units, including a rod for hanging clothes, baskets for socks or other accessories, and shelves for shoes or hats. If every type of clothing has its own space in a closet, teens are less likely to dump clothes on the floor of the closet instead.
Utilize Cork Boards
Cork or peg boards create easy-to-use message centers for a teenage bedroom. They also make decorating with photos of friends or artwork less damaging to the walls, according to the experts at HGTV.com. Students can hang their school schedules or important project deadlines where they will be constantly reminded. Notes and other mementos from friends can be added, as well.
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