Welcome back!!
Just to recap I'm working on sprucing up my daughter's room.
You can check out my design plan here.
Not only am I upping the style ante but I'm improving the function of my daughter's space.
She's in middle school now and gone are the days of toys, dollhouses and arts and crafts. She's spending more time studying in her room and hanging out with her friends. This room should carry her through until she leaves for college someday (OMG did I just say that out loud?).
You can check out my design plan here.
Not only am I upping the style ante but I'm improving the function of my daughter's space.
She's in middle school now and gone are the days of toys, dollhouses and arts and crafts. She's spending more time studying in her room and hanging out with her friends. This room should carry her through until she leaves for college someday (OMG did I just say that out loud?).
She also plays a lot of sports and is a bit of a fashionista. One of the struggles we've had is keeping her organized. Keeping track of school uniforms, sports pinnies, lax socks, basketball sneakers, shin guards, etc. you get my drift.
So we've had her closet done professionally to improve function.
So we've had her closet done professionally to improve function.
So here's her new closet...
Exciting, right? Not so much I know but it will improve the function of her room:)
Tips for closet organization especially for your young child/pre-teen/teen, etc.
1) Include drawers --- you can NEVER have enough drawer space. Forget a closet full of open shelving your kids will NEVER ever keep their clothes stacked and folded neatly. never. ever. And if you think they will hang their clothes up? HA! laughable ... at least in my case.
2) Forgo the in-closet hamper your kids will never open the closet door and pull open the hamper and drop in their dirty clothes. Never -- too many steps. How do I know? Because I've made that mistake before. My kids do best with a laundry basket with an open top even then .... questionable.
3) Include shelves for shoes. They can keep out of season shoes/boots in that spot.
4)Make sure most of the hanging space is a "double hang". You won't need much space for long items.
4)Make sure most of the hanging space is a "double hang". You won't need much space for long items.
Speaking of closets here's one of my favorite scenes from Sex in the City
Here's the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo3vHKimpi4
I thought I'd throw in a sneak peek of the other side of the room too!
Now check out week two below ...
and don't forget to stop back to Calling it Home on Thursday to check out the linking participants!!
Those drawer pulls are ah-mazing! Can't wait to see that art, too.
ReplyDeletegorgeous pulls! This room is going to be so fab!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky young lady ... I cannot show this to any of my girls!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful colors! it's going to be wonderful
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beautiful colors! it's going to be wonderful
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Those pulls are like jewelry! Gorgeous! Where'd you get them?
ReplyDeleteThose pulls are like jewelry! Gorgeous! Where'd you get them?
ReplyDeleteSo I had to watch that Sex & the City clip because it is one of my favorites, too. Love the knobs and what a lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteSo I had to watch that Sex & the City clip because it is one of my favorites, too. Love the knobs and what a lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteI love the knobs....they are so pretty! And that sneak look at the wallpaper and art is making me want more!
ReplyDeleteI am dying over the knobs…stunning!! Can't wait to see more…
ReplyDeletethe knobs are fabulous!! love the color and everything about them...and that sneak peek....dying...I can't wait to hear more about that painting all wallpaper! Yeay! I can't wait till next week!
ReplyDeleteOh my, Stephanie, those knobs are very chic! I have a daughter in high school and love girl rooms : )
ReplyDeleteGorgeous knobs and that artwork is one of my faves! So pretty, Stephanie!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, her closet is gorgeous! Definitely more attractive than mine, love the agate pulls!
ReplyDeleteWow, seriously I am loving how chic your daughter's closets are going to be! WOW, they're better than my little walk in closet. :) Sarah, Sarah Sofia Productions
ReplyDeleteCatching up on my ORC (as I fall behind in my room...procrastination at it's best!). So excited to see your space for your daughter. Amazing choices so far and I hear you on teaching them budget (I did the same when I did my daughter's room) and the laundry basket is so true...my son still throws it on the floor right by the open basket!!! Okay that closet is killer! Love the handles and can't wait to see more of that art and wallpaper!!
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