So here we are, ready to tackle the first thing on my list. Have you started on yours yet? I really can't believe I am showing you the before pictures, but here they are... yes, I know... no wonder dressing is such a disaster.
What I have found to be most efficient in organizing closets is to make a list of the main categories that EVERYTHING in the closet can fit into. Kellen's are clothes, crafts, camping gear, keepsakes, stuffed animals, and toys. Then, put things within the reach of who needs to access them. Keepsakes on top, toys on bottom, etc. I added an inexpensive hanging closet organizer for his clothes (undies, socks, white shirts, jammies, swimsuits, and shoes). There is actually a step stool under the hanging closet organizer for him to reach to the top opening. The plastic bins were transformed back to craft bins (original purpose). The green bin on top of that holds Hot Wheels. Above his hanging shirts is his camping gear and his 2 ft wooden tooth (ha!). Above his hanging pants is the keepsake box that accumulates (you guessed it) keepsakes until it's full... then it goes to the attic. The toys could be organized better, but I was doing this for cheap and an extra under the bed storage container and an extra laundry basket is what I had to work with.
On one door, I installed a "dressing station". The other door has Build a Bear birth certificates (Kellen's idea) and a calendar for him to use. For the dressing station I used a $5 Wal-Mart floor length mirror and 6 3M hooks. The mirror and hooks are attached with that awesome 3M adhesive that comes right off when the bottom is pulled. Everyone needs to check it out! I organized his hooks to obviously hold 3 hats, a shirt, pants, and book bag. The plan is... we choose his outfit the night before, then he is totally self sufficient in the mornings if he wants to be. To help him out with color coordinating and finding clothes easier, I also organized his clothes like the colors of the rainbow. (You should meet ROY G. BIV if you haven't already... look him up.)
If you'd like me to come to your house and help you with a closet makeover, just let me know! I'll be there in a flash! I would LOOOVE to do a little girls closet just like this...
How are everyone's solutions coming along? Let us know about it in the comments section!
What a great system! If Kellen helps you keep it this neat, it will surely help your morning (and evening) routines.
I am hoping it turns out to be everything I wanted it to be :) (But, we'll see!)
I like that your son was able to help with the closet project. The arrangement reminds me of a filing drawer, with everything in its place. The system is practical without being fussy.