{"id":6836,"date":"2021-09-02T13:30:24","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T17:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatclosetdesign.com\/?p=6836"},"modified":"2021-09-02T13:30:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T17:30:24","slug":"back-to-school-organization-guide-to-clean-closets-for-kids-and-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatclosetdesign.com\/back-to-school-organization-guide-to-clean-closets-for-kids-and-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"The Back-to-School Organization Guide to Clean Closets for Kids and Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wouldn\u2019t it be great to start the school year feeling 100% organized? Everything is neatly arranged and ready to go \u2014 clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes, and all the other stuff your kids need for school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This kind of highly organized home starts with clean closets. A well-designed kids\u2019 closet helps declutter your child’s room<\/a> and contributes to a house that\u2019s neat and tidy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Diplomat Closet Design, we help local families install custom closets to organize their lives. Here\u2019s a guide to the best ideas we\u2019ve encountered for upgrading kids\u2019 and teens\u2019 closets<\/a> and keeping them clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, Do a Purge and Make a Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To start getting your kids\u2019 closets under control, set aside a few hours to purge the closets of excess clothes and clutter. Ask your kids to try on their clothes to see what fits. Inspect their toys and sports gear to see if anything is broken or out of date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Involve them in the decision-making process! Give your kids boxes so they can decide which of their clothes and belongings to keep. Donate all the extra stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of this process involves relocating items that don\u2019t have to be in their bedroom closet. For example, if your child has tons of books stacked in the closet, add a bookshelf and free up this space. Or if it\u2019s overflowing with jackets and boots<\/a>, move these to the mudroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gives you a cleaner slate to start with as you plan their new bedroom closet<\/a>. Now, you only have to include what\u2019s essential and most meaningful to your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design a New Closet That\u2019s Right for Their Height<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child is younger than a teenager, a standard-size closet is probably too tall for them. That\u2019s why installing a new closet organizing system that\u2019s either height-appropriate or height-adjustable is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install clothes hanging rods that are within arm\u2019s reach for your child, and if room allows, have two separate bars for everyday clothes and special clothes like sports uniforms or church clothes. Small items like belts, socks, and underwear can go in drawers or cubbies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For children who share a room, you can divide the closet either vertically or horizontally. An older, taller child could use the top while their shorter sibling uses the bottom. Twins or siblings close in age may prefer a closet with a vertical divider in the middle so that they know which is their side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Creative, Customized Storage Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The more you customize and personalize a child\u2019s closet, the more they\u2019ll love it. And that means they\u2019ll be more likely to use it too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try some creative closet organizing hacks<\/a> that make your child\u2019s closet unique and functional so that it feels built just for them. Here are some creative storage features you can add to your kid\u2019s or teen\u2019s closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n