How do I keep a kids' room from getting messy?
Haven't we all faced that eternal conundrum—how to achieve a kids' room that doesn't catapult into a disaster zone mere moments after our thorough decluttering efforts? We're tapping into the world of a specific organizational royalty—our very own Marie Kondo, queen of stunningly serene spaces.
Below, we explore ingenious Marie Kondo-approved tips for maintaining an organized kids' room.
Get ready to transform your little one's space into an oasis of order and style. Let the magic unfold!
HOW TO KEEP A KIDS' ROOM FROM GETTING MESSY
1.DECLUTTER
Embrace the alluring art of decluttering.
Begin by assessing each category—those stylish clothes, enthralling reads, playtime pals, lovingly scribbled papers, and heartwarming mementos. Then, determine which treasures we'll keep, devote to a new home, or send off into the beyond.
The result - is a kids' room that's a haven of style and serenity, free from the shackles of clutter.
2.TIDY BY CATEGORY
Instead of being daunted by the mountain of knick-knacks that inhabit a kid's room, let's spin our perspective and approach this task with a little flair- by category.
First come the clothes. Pull out those pretty pieces from their hiding spots in the closet, totes, baskets, and dresser, and parade them out into the open. Now, let's toast to our sorting prowess as we simplify the chaos into neat piles of designated destinations.
Once the clothes category is completed, it's time to invite the next lot to the — books, toys, and so forth. One by one, category by category, we will transform the room from a playground of clutter to a still life of serene sophistication.
3.MAKE SURE EVERYTHING SPARKS JOY
The secret lies in one question: Does this item spark joy?
If an item sparks a joyful firework, it stays; if not, it's time to bid a fond farewell. This stylish soiree of sorting will have you gracefully designating treasures for keeping, donating, or parting ways.
4.FIND A PLACE FOR EVERY ITEM
The secret ingredient to keeping the kids' room from getting messy? Ensuring every little item—a mischievous toy, a colorful headband, that beloved blanket—has a chic spot in the room to call its very own.
5.GROUP LIKE ITEMS
Storing all our pint-size loafers, ballet flats, and sporty sneakers together doesn't just create a veritable shoe boutique within the room; it genuinely makes the space sleeker, manageable, and navigable. Equally, housing all soft toys in their cozy lodge keeps your space from becoming an unintended plushy parade.
6.ACCESSIBLE STORAGE SOLUTIONS
Adding storage solutions that are easily accessible is equally key when organizing a kids' room.
Whether we're talking about a library-worthy collection of storybooks or that fanciful array of toys, making these items easy to access is as fashionable as it is practical.
7.STORE BY FREQUENCY OF USE
Certain items in the kids' room are not frequently used or needed, such as clothes out of season or bedding. Store those items on the top shelves.
8.ASSIGN DRESSER DRAWERS
Let's not let those dressers break out into a wild dance in our little ones' rooms! Messy dresser drawers can turn things a touch more Montmartre than we'd prefer.
The trick lies not just in the where but also in the how. Assigning homes to these adorable items is only half the game. The other half? Let us spell it out quite literally — Labeling. That's right!
Labels are our trusty allies in maintaining the room's balance of aesthetics and functional chic.
9.USE KONMARI FOLDING METHOD
Have you ever heard of the little magic trick called the KonMari method? Ah, the chicest way to fold our little ones' apparel and transform those often-turbulent drawers.
Unlike the traditional pile-up, our clothes enjoy the vertical vogue, filed straight up and down. They're eagerly greeting us each time we open the drawers!
This splendid strategy not only opens up generous drawer space but also maintains the signature neatness every parent dreams of.
10.DAILY PICK UP ROUTINE
What better way to keep our kiddos' rooms looking sharp than by engaging those little Picassos in the process (If they're of an age)?
Picture this: our industrious little comrades trading their play hats for tidy-up berets for a quick but crucial 10 to 15 minutes daily—a daily dose of 'clean-up capering,' if you will.
