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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis year, why not take your spring cleaning to the next level? When you reorganize a playroom with creative storage solutions, it\u2019s easier to keep it clean and clutter-free all year round. Here are some helpful tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set Up Off-the-Floor Storage Spots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Take a look at pictures of children\u2019s play areas on Instagram, and you\u2019ll notice they all have something in common: No clutter! Everything is up off the floor, lending a feeling of space and cleanliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key to this photo-perfect look is having just the right storage spot for everything your child owns. If your kid doesn\u2019t know where to put it, they\u2019ll just leave it on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We recommend installing child-height cubbyholes and shelves to hold books, stuffed animals, toys, and everything else. Easy-to-clean cubbyholes are also great for shoes and athletic gear, keeping all the dirt up off the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small room? No problem. If it seems there\u2019s not enough space for off-the-floor storage, take a second look at the windows and doorway. With some custom around-the-doorframe shelves or a built-in window seat, you suddenly have lots of new storage options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rethink the Closet Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your playroom closet is probably like most – just a plain old box of space. Unfortunately, builder-grade closets aren\u2019t designed for kids!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plus, the freestanding closet organization systems that are widely available at places like Target and Wal-Mart are rarely made for kids either. They\u2019re way too tall and often too wobbly and unsafe for young children to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider adding a custom kids\u2019 closet storage system<\/a> that\u2019s built right into the walls for safety and kid-friendliness. A built-in closet system holds hundreds of toys and you can simply close the doors to keep all the stuff out of sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe your child has lots of small stuff to organize, like a little car collection, building blocks, or electronics and chargers. At Diplomat Closet Design, we often install custom drawer boxes and dividers<\/a> that corral groups of items into specific spots. This goes a long way toward organizing your playroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have playroom furniture like a table, chairs, footstool, or an entertainment center, there\u2019s a good chance it could be offering better storage. Nearly any piece of furniture can be designed with hidden built-in storage spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turn a bench or footstool into a flip-top seat with a storage hideaway underneath. There could even be an entire row of bench storage seats along the playroom wall. As long as your installer uses child-safe hinges and pulls, it\u2019s fun and easy for your child to clean up the room by tossing everything into the storage benches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have a young artist? Instead of a simple easel, your creative kiddo could have an all-in-one art station with built-in storage for markers, pencils, paints, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to a custom woodworker or builder about reimagining the furniture in your playroom. You might be surprised at the imaginative ideas they suggest for adding tons of extra storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t underestimate the power of hardware. Kids enjoy having fun little places to hang things when you offer them hooks, hangers, handles, knobs, and other closet and cabinet hardware<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, the possibilities are almost endless when it comes to organizing a toy room or playroom. With the help of a design expert and\/or a custom builder, you can create a fun space that\u2019s absolutely bursting with storage options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your child\u2019s playroom or toy room needs a boost of storage creativity, contact Diplomat Closet Design today. Our design process<\/a> gives you a fast, budget-friendly way to add exactly the storage you need in exactly the right spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you live in the Ardmore, Radnor or Bryn Mawr areas, contact us<\/a> today for a consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPut the Furniture to Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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