Creating a bedroom that reflects your child’s personality while also being functional and fun can be a challenge. Smart storage solutions are the key to a tidy and organised space, helping you to make the most of all available space. Here are five easy storage ideas that will keep your child’s room neat and clutter-free, as well as providing an environment that’s perfect for play, study and relaxation.
1. Fitted Shelving
Fitted shelving is a fantastic way to maximise storage space in a child’s bedroom. Whether it’s book, toys, or the endless artwork that comes home from nursery, fitted shelving allows everything to have its place. Use lower shelves for the items your child uses frequently, such as their favourite toys, well-loved bedtime stories and the teddy bear they claim they’ve outgrown. Higher shelves are perfect for displaying keepsakes and photographs or for stowing away seasonal items when not being used.
2. Above-Bed Storage
It’s well-known that children come with a plentitude of accessories (clutter to some!), and one of the most underutilised spaces for storing said accessories is the space above the bed. Installing above-bed storage is a smart way to create extra space for sports gear, books and bedding. Custom-made cabinets above the bed can hold boxes or baskets for your child’s trinkets and the doors can be used to display artwork or posters of your child’s latest obsession.
3. Built-In Desk
A bespoke desk can become a homework haven in your child’s bedroom. By designing a desk that complements the room’s layout, incorporating enough drawers, shelves and cupboards to store all their school supplies. A well-organised, clutter-free desk area will aid your child’s ability to focus on their homework and with a design that’s tailored perfectly to them, we’re sure it will also be used for creative projects and gaming.
4. Custom Sliding Doors
Sometimes there’s just no getting away from the fact that some children are messy. We would all prefer our child’s wardrobe to be neat and tidy inside, but often that isn’t the reality. Sliding doors are perfect for concealing clutter and are easy for little hands to open and close. The safety gap between panels means you don’t have to worry about fingers getting caught. Sliding doors can also be tailored to your child’s interests – choose a mirrored glass finish for those who love preening, colourful panels for a child who loves to stand out, or a white glass finish for a child who keeps things simple.
5. Smart Wardrobe Accessories
Smart wardrobe accessories make it easy to keep your child’s wardrobe in order. Pull-down rails are a fantastic use of vertical space, and allow you to store your child’s expanding wardrobe in an easily accessible way. Pull-out baskets make it easy to store school uniforms – unlike drawers, you can see what’s inside them at a glance, preventing those shouts of “where’s my jumper?” that parents know so well. Trouser rails store trousers and shorts without creasing them, so your child will always look neat and tidy at the beginning of the school day – unfortunately, we can’t make promises about the end… Tie racks can store school ties, scarves and more. Angled shoe shelves will make it easy to find the school shoes amongst a sea of scattered shoes.
With these easy storage solutions, your child’s bedroom can become a functional, appealing space that your child will love to spend time in. We hope that these clever storage ideas will help you to create a room that’s not only organised, but also a place your child can thrive – whether they’re doing homework, getting creative or gearing up for their next adventure!
