{"id":18244,"date":"2019-08-14T21:47:12","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T21:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.closetsbydesign.com\/?p=18244"},"modified":"2020-07-14T16:13:45","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T23:13:45","slug":"camp-kid-clutter-busters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.closetsbydesign.com\/camp-kid-clutter-busters\/","title":{"rendered":"Camp Kid Clutter Busters: Save Your Sanity and Your Space While the Kids are Out of School"},"content":{"rendered":"

School\u2019s out for the summer. Kids are out of their normal routine, spending more time at home. Thanks to the heat, they\u2019re also spending more time inside \u2013 this can quickly turn your kids into clutter bugs and ultimately turning even the most organized home into a catastrophe.<\/p>\n

With toys, shoes, sports and art supplies, the kids are turning your palace into a pit…who you gonna call? Camp Kid Clutter Busters!<\/p>\n

The pros at Closets by Design came up with some ideas to help you transform messy Madison and Junkyard Jason into mini Marie Kondos.<\/p>\n

Helping You Contain the Clutter<\/h2>\n

We help people put their mess to rest every day \u2013 designing and installing custom closets, pantries, garages \u2013 you name it. People usually focus on the adult spaces \u2013 but by putting some effort into your kid\u2019s closet and play spaces \u2013 you can ultimately cut down on the clutter around the entire house AND teach kids organization and responsibility at the same time.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the helpful Camp Kid Clutter Busters tips for busy families.<\/p>\n

Hang Time<\/h3>\n

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Two sets of hanging rods doubles your hanging space. The lower rod allows a smaller child to reach their own clothes without help. The accessibility also allows kids to put their own clothes away on laundry day. This teaches them responsibility and organization at an early age. Store clothes your child doesn\u2019t fit into yet or out of season items on the top rod.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bin There, Done That<\/h3>\n

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By adding some open shelves to your closet, the space can be transformed with decorative bins and baskets; key components of clutter control. Bins and baskets hold everything from clothes to toys. Children can easily pull these containers out of the closet and put them back at the end of play time.<\/p>\n

Kids Kicks<\/h3>\n

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Kids tend to kick their shoes off anywhere and everywhere. This makes finding those shoes difficult sometimes. Designate a specific spot on one of the open shelves to neatly store shoes. You can also store shoes in a bin or a basket. If the closet has a hinged door, utilize an over-the-door shoe organizer.<\/p>\n

Clutter Command Center<\/h3>\n

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If the closet space isn\u2019t ideal for the ideas mentioned above, consider creating a free-standing clutter command center. These can be customized to fit a child\u2019s needs. Lots of books? Add more bookshelves. Need a place to read those books? Add in a bench seat with storage underneath. Lots of Legos? Custom cubbies can store these trip hazards in a snap.<\/p>\n

Win the Chore Wars<\/h2>\n

In addition to the design tips, Closets by Design\u2019s Camp Clutter Busters<\/strong> includes ideas to help parents win the chore wars:<\/p>\n