One of the biggest complaints most parents of teen girls have is a messy room. Teens often have a mentality of tossing what they aren’t immediately using aside, intending on picking it up later. The problem is that "later" can mean weeks, months or sometimes a year. In the mean time, things tend to stack in corners, on the floor and under the bed. Finding something is more like an archeological dig than many parents would like to think about.
One of the worst offenders in a teenage girl’s room is the closet. Because most closets have a door, it’s easy to stuff things in, such as clothes, shoes and older toys and forget about them—at least until they HAVE to find something in that mess. Then it’s a free-for-all, as they dig into the depths.
It might seem like an impossible task, but taming that closet is often the first step in helping a teenage girl keep her room clean. By keeping the closet organized, clothing and shoes can be easily found if kept in the right places.
There are many Jacksonville custom closets options. We, at All About Blinds and Shutters, would like to offer you some tips to organize your teen daughter's closet.
Visualize the Space
Closets usually aren’t large and space is a premium. Older designs often have a single bar running across the space with storage on top and a large empty space below. While this design is functional, it isn’t easy to organize the variety of items a teen feels that she needs. By splitting the closet into a shelving unit and two sections for hanging clothing, space can be utilized much more efficiently. Custom closets Jacksonville can offer many other storage options. Baskets can be placed on the shelves to help organize personal items such as jewelry, collectables and other items. Ask your teen for ideas. You never know, she might know exactly what she wants.
Clean it Out
Because styles are always changing, teenage girls tend to accumulate various articles of clothing. Except for a few favorite outfits, most clothes are worn a few times and then spend the rest of their lives hanging in the closet. Clothes that are unwanted, too small, or just not liked can be taken to a consignment shop for resale or given to charity. This way, your daughter can earn some money to buy things she likes or feel good about helping others.
No Wasted Space
Be creative in how you use the space in the new closet. Jacksonville custom closets can be tailored to suit many styles and storage options. Doors are an often overlooked storage option. Belt racks can double as accessory hooks and hanging door bags can hold shoes, stuffed toys and hair ties. Drawers on lower levels can house personal items. Shoe shelves are a great way to store the variety of footwear a teen often has. A scarf rack can hold various items from scarves to necklaces.
Get Into the Habit
Help your daughter get into the habit of putting her stuff away in her remodeled custom closet with gentle reminders. By allowing her to pick out baskets for storage and the colors of the décor, she will be much more likely to keep things organized. Don’t worry if things aren’t exactly neat and orderly at first, she’ll get into the habit of putting things in their place.
If you are considering custom closets Jacksonville for your daughter, we urge you to stop by All About Blinds and Shutters. Don’t let our name fool you; we have a variety of options for every closet. We can help you and your daughter pick out the best way to design a custom closet for your home in Jacksonville.
