Proper organization spruces up even cramped closets.
Between school, extracurricular activities, friends and part-time jobs, most teens are busy enough without worrying about home decor or efficient closet organization. A teenager's bedroom closet can easily become a dumping ground for dirty clothes, purses, piles of belts and stacks of shoes--don't let this happen to you. Instead, employ a few easy fixes that make effectively utilizing your closet space easier than passing your driver's test. Does this Spark an idea?
Pegboard Walls
Don't let the closet walls go to waste--put them to good use by installing pegboard. Pegboard is a wooden sheet board covered in uniform holes. The board can be cut to size, so installing it is a cinch. Simply take careful measurements of the entire closet, including the back of the door, and cut your pegboard to fit. If you want to give your pegboard a festive color, use spray paint--its thin coats are less likely to fill in and warp the shapes of the peg holes.
After installing the pegboard, you're free to organize the closet to suit your needs. For example, if you have an abundance of clothing that needs to be hung up, arrange several rods throughout the closet. Belts and purses can hang from their loops and handles, and smaller accessories like bracelets can hang in wire baskets. Complement the pseudo-industrial look of this closet with a magnetic board on the door for hanging photos, notes or a small mirror.
Office Space
If clothing storage isn't the issue, consider revamping your teen's closet into something completely different. For example, if he has plenty of space in his dressers and armoire but no place to do his homework, transform the closet into a miniature office. Remove the clothing rod and hang a bright, lively wallpaper to spruce up the space--since the space is smaller, wallpapering is more affordable than it is in larger rooms. If the closet doesn't have a light already, install a simple lighting fixture. Measure the proper height for your teen's desk, then install a sanded and painted sheet of plywood for a desktop. Leave the top shelf in the closet where it is, but accessorize it with small storage bins for paper and other office supplies. Finish off the space by removing the closet door, spackling over any holes and repainting your repairs. A simple sheer curtain is all it takes to divide the space without making the office feel claustrophobic.
Everything In Place
A major closet problem is simply not having a dedicated space for all its contents--without it, clutter accumulates. Make things simple for your teenager by outfitting the closet with shelves, hanging storage units and clear plastic bins. Bins make it easy to identify the contents inside, and give your teen a place to store away non-seasonal clothing. Label shelves and storage boxes for sweaters, shoes, dress shirts and other types of clothing so that everything stays easy to find and easy to store away. Be careful, however, not to pack things in too tightly--your teenager needs room to grow and add more clothes.
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