An organized bedroom is easier to keep tidy, even for a teenage girl.
Organizing a teen girl's room in a way that works for her lifestyle--and makes it easy for her to maintain--will likely result in less conflict between the teen and her parents. Even the tidiest teen could probably benefit from better organization skills. Learning keep things organized will aid the teen later in life when multitasking makes staying organized almost a necessity. Does this Spark an idea?
Preparation
Prepare for the organizing process by removing everything from every closet, drawer and corner in the room. Move everything to another room or pile it in the center of the bedroom. Starting fresh with nothing in the way will make it easier to determine where you want your things to go.
Separation
Set up baskets or boxes to represent different things, such as "keep," "unsure," "donate" and "trash." Separate everything so you know how many things you need to find a home for. For example, let go of any clothing you haven't worn in more than a year, clothes that don't fit and clothes that you don't like. Keep pictures and memories that have significant meaning to you but get rid of anything that isn't really special. For instance, the trophies you won in third grade may mean something to you, but the Valentine's Day cards from the same year probably don't.
Planning
A teen girl's room can never be too big, which means space is always an issue. Organizing your things frees up a lot of unused space and makes your room more enjoyable to be in. Every item you use, treasure or hold onto should have its own home. Plan where you plan to store items according to where you use them.
Make a map or draw a floor plan of your bedroom to design different areas or zones where you typically do certain things and plan to store the items you use in those areas. If it's easy to put things away, you're more likely to put them away rather than leave them out.
For example, store paper, pens and other supplies at your desk (if you have one) or wherever you do homework, draw, read or write. Jewelry, makeup and accessories should be near a mirror or dressing table where you add the final touches before leaving. Place cell phone or personal music player chargers where you typically charge those items.
Containers
Choose a storage system that fits in with your design style and lifestyle. If you love to read and have a lot of books or if you have awards or things you like to display, use an open bookshelf or wall shelves. Clear plastic containers can store other items, such as out-of-season clothes and extra bedding. Use decorative boxes, baskets or containers to store private or unsightly things, such as letters and chargers.
The Closet
Use your closet to its fullest potential. Hang your clothes according to what they are, such as sweatshirts, tops, jeans, skirts or by color, whichever way works best for you. Keep your shoes organized by using a shoe rack on the floor or behind the door. A laundry hamper can sit in the corner of the closet or near your dresser, wherever you tend to undress. The top of your closet can store clear, labeled containers full of out-of-season clothes, old memories, extra bedding and anything else you don't need easy access to but want or need to keep.
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