Messy Kids Closet? Check Out These Clever Organization Tips

It takes a village.

Both when raising a child and corralling their closet! Kids accumulate so many clothes, shoes, and accessories, so if you’re trying to rearrange the space that stores all of those belongings, check out these fun and easy DIY tips and ideas to organize kids closets into an organizational dream.

1. Pegboard wall

Pegboard is SO versatile! Check out this closet organization idea from Slippers By Day that uses a pegboard sheet as the back wall of a boy’s closet.

2. Bookshelf doors from pantry shelving

There are so many great ways to optimize vertical storage on closet doors. This bookshelf door idea can even be used for more than just reading materials.

3. Shoe organizer hack

A shoe organizer goes above and beyond just shoes! Use it to store blankets and other baby necessities, or corral toys and stuffed animals like they do over at Organized Mom!

4. Laundry basket hacks

If your house ends up with kid stuff everywhere outside of their closet, give this hanging laundry basket idea a try. Walk around the house with a basket to pick up miscellaneous items and have a designated area for pick up. Each person is then responsible for transporting their stuff back to where it belongs!

Another laundry basket idea is to separate clothes by “dirty” and “outgrown” right inside the closet. This is pure genius, especially in those early months when babies are growing SO fast!

5. Labeled bins

Keeping labeled closet bins is a great way to help kids be in charge of cleanup in their own rooms. If they’re too young to read, try adding a picture of the item along with the words on the label.

6. Floating bookshelves

Using floating bookshelves to display your child’s favorite books is an easy and eye-catching way to organize and decorate at the same time! Plus, they sit nearly flush against the wall so they take up very little room. Love it!

7. LEGO organization

The pain of stepping on a rogue LEGO is enough for anyone to want to get a handle on organizing all the tiny pieces! This organization tip from My 4 Misters and Their Sister sorts LEGO components into stackable totes to make building (and tear down) much more streamlined.

And then as far as the LEGO building manuals go, organize the pages into 3-ring binders to keep them easily accessible and safe from wear and tear. This is 100% GENIUS!

8. Foam days-of-the-week separators

Simple foam squares work well for separating hangers in your closet. For the kiddos, you can organize by age sizing for easy reference!

How do you organize your kid’s closets?

Let us know in the comments!

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