August 10, 2019
One of the most challenging parts of being a parent of school-age children is keeping them organized. Children have school clothes, play clothes, Sunday-best clothes, several pairs of shoes, underclothes, pajamas, toys, games, cards, art supplies, school supplies, and a myriad of other things depending on your child’s interests. Sometimes it can seem as though your home serves as a dedicated storage spot for your child’s belongings.
At Total Design Source, we have partnered with custom home builders, remodelers, and homeowners across Tampa Bay since 2001. Our design studio consulting experience has taught us that effective storage solutions for children require thoughtful planning that balances accessibility with adaptability. Whether you are building a new custom home or renovating your existing space, we can help you create storage solutions that work for your growing family.
Let us explore how to create effective storage solutions for school-age children.
One of the challenges to storage solutions for children is that their needs change rapidly. To combat this problem, it is best to find storage solutions that you can easily adjust as your child grows. Adjustable or removable shelves and clothing rods can go a long way toward keeping your child organized until they are ready to go out into the world on their own.
| Feature | How It Adapts |
|---|---|
| Adjustable shelving | Moves up or down as items change |
| Removable clothing rods | Converts to shelving when needed |
| Modular drawer systems | Adds or removes drawers as needed |
| Expandable units | Grows with your child |
| Multi-purpose furniture | Serves different functions over time |
Another problem that parents face in storing children’s items is that they can take up a lot of space when organized in a way that you can find everything. Customized storage solutions for your child’s room can help you keep everything organized and found. If it does not seem as though your child’s closet has enough space, you might be surprised at how much space you can create with the right shelving design.
It is also important to think outside the box. You can have a closet expanded, an additional closet built, or a shelving unit installed on the wall to help accommodate all of your child’s belongings. The best way to make sure that you have the right storage solutions for you and your child is to talk to one of our design experts.
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