Are Children's Custom Closets Worth It?

As any parent knows, getting the family out the door in the morning can be a juggling act. One child loses his shoes while the other one can’t find her homework. Once you have located all necessities, you realize that one of the kids has a stain on her shirt, which means they need to change. Along the way, the child might get distracted by the toys in his or her bedroom. Meanwhile, you’re trying to get your own items together and feed everyone something for breakfast. No wonder many of us scurry out the door in a bad mood and with our hearts racing!

When your children have custom storage spaces for their items, much of this chaos can be avoided. They will be able to locate their clothing and shoes. If they keep their backpacks in their bedrooms, they will have a specific place to keep them, which means all of their homework and signed permission slips should be ready to go when you are. Accessories like valet rods can allow you to approve each outfit for cleanliness and appropriateness on the weekends and simply have them ready to go for each weekday. These strategies can help keep your mornings running more smoothly and get everyone started off on the right foot.

You know how you feel when you hurry out the door under stress. Feeling frazzled can lead to simple mistakes at work and might cause you to misunderstand a conversation or event simply because your mind is elsewhere at the moment. Your child feels the same way when he or she is stressed out. Leaving the house under duress in the morning, particularly if that’s a regular occurrence, can contribute to behavioral, academic, and social issues.

Additionally, not having a good organization system at home can lead to the same type of disorganization at school. If your child has not learned how to put things away properly because his or her closet and bedroom are cluttered and hard to use, chances are good that they will also struggle with these tasks at school. A child who cannot locate a pencil, a homework assignment, a textbook, or other necessary items will often feel more stress and can see a drop in his or her grades.

Having custom closets is not a panacea, but it can help your child start the day off calmly as well as teach him or her how to keep belongings organized and in good condition. This is a lifelong lesson that will stick with him or her through not only elementary school but also through high school, college, and adult life. Imagine your child as a fully functioning adult who does not struggle with clutter because he or she learned early how to keep things well-organized. What a gift you could be giving your child!

Some parents balk at having children’s custom closets installed because they understand that a system that works for a five-year-old is not going to work well for a 15-year-old. The good news is that at Closet Decor & More, we have the same realization!

All of our children’s closets grow along with the child. As they get taller, the hanging rods and other components can be raised. In addition, you’ll be able to remove components that no longer make sense. For example, installing cubbies for a small child to keep sweatshirts or leggings in is a great way to allow them autonomy in putting their items away. Teenagers, however, might not want to have what they perceive as “little kid furniture” in their closets. No problem; those can come out and something more grownup like shoe racks or a regular shelving unit can be added.

Our goal is to create a children’s closet that will be as amazing for your future teenager as it is for your present toddler. You’ll also be able to use the space as a craft closet, a guest room closet, or whatever you desire once your child grows up and moves out. Installing a children’s closet is a great investment in your home because it can be transformed as your needs change.

Closet Decor & More works with homeowners in South Florida who want to add more organization to their homes and lives. Contact us to talk about your needs for child-friendly custom closets. We will schedule a free in-home consultation appointment so you can see our proposed design on our 3D software. You don’t have to live with a cluttered closet in your child’s bedroom, and you aren’t alone. Contact us today!

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