Bunkie Board

Parents must balance their child’s desire for what they want right now with what a child will be using long-term. Assuming a son or daughter will be in their room for close to 18 years, the more forward-thinking design for room and furniture will save a great deal in future costs and time. Saving space in children’s rooms is important not only for the look and feel of the room, but also the functionality. Parents ought to take into account if future siblings might be sharing a room, and what would have to be done to the room to satisfy the child at 6 as well as 16. Another important part of organizing a child’s bedroom are safety issues. Clutter can cause injuries, such as tripping over toys or other possessions, as well as presenting fire hazards of unclear walking paths.

Bunkbeds that contain a desk, drawer space and can still comfortably sleep two can free up a lot of space and increase organization. Bring in a table that has storage under the lid for art supplies and paper. Secure the TV on a high wall-mounted unmovable corner shelf instead of on a dresser, which not only opens up more flat space, but also reduces the risk of a child tipping it over.

Don’t dismiss the closet, especially if it is a deeper one. Hang plastic or vinyl shoe racks off the door or the closet rod to store toys in, as well as shoes, or build a toy box in the bottom of the closet for a convenient place to throw all the playthings in once the day is over. Use fabric-covered ottomans for chairs that contain extra storage inside. Take DVDs out of the cases, and put them in a CD organizer book to save space as well as the hassle of trying to find a lost case. Use drawer organizers in a dresser or desk to organize art supplies. Use a simple towel bar as a magazine rack or paperback book holder next to the bed.

Place colorful plastic bins in bookshelves to organize smaller objects, such as cars or dollhouse dolls. If two small kids are sharing the space, use their favorite colors to separate their belongings, such as pink bins for all the doll clothes and blue bins for all the army men. Buy plastic bins that roll under the bed to house toys or out-of-season clothing. Stack decorative boxes that the children paint themselves in a corner to use as treasure chests to hold mementos. Instead of a border around the room, hang a shelf around the top of the bedroom near the ceiling. Not only does this idea save space in small kids’ rooms, it also is used to keep dangerous items, such as breakable figurines or picture frames, out of reach.