Home
Log in / Sign Up
    Private Messages   Advanced Search   Rules   New User Guide   FAQ   Advertise   Contact Us  
Forum -> Household Management -> Organizing
Drawers or shelves for kids closet?



Post new topic   Reply to topic View latest: 24h 48h 72h

amother
OP


 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 3:49 pm
I’m doing a custom closet for a small space in my kid’s room. which one do you find more useful to put in, drawers or shelves? There’s room for 4 drawers under the hanging rod.
Back to top

ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 3:54 pm
Drawers. 100%
Back to top

newyorkmom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 3:56 pm
I like shelves , you can stack sweaters/tshirts, shoes or even storage bins. More versatile
Back to top

amother
Blueberry


 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 3:58 pm
I did drawers. It's prettier. But it's definitely a big waste of space. In my small closets I did shelves only, and I'm happy I did. You can do bins for underwear.
Back to top

amother
OP


 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 4:01 pm
amother [ Blueberry ] wrote:
I did drawers. It's prettier. But it's definitely a big waste of space. In my small closets I did shelves only, and I'm happy I did. You can do bins for underwear.


Why is it a waste of space?
Back to top

ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 4:18 pm
Find small narrow drawers from ikea that fit the space. They are a game changer in terms of organization. No bins, no dividers. Just neat small drawers, one for each category (and some deeper ones file folded stacks of sweaters and such).
Back to top

zaq




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 4:34 pm
Shelves are really hard for kids to keep neat. If a drawer is a mess, it doesn't show. The only advantage of shelves vs drawers is that you can see at a glace what you have--IF it's neat. But if you fill a drawer the Marie Kondo way with items "filed" vertically you can also see everything at a glance, one drawer at a time.
Back to top

dena613




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 4:35 pm
Drawers. Looks neater, easier to separate items and organize
Back to top

amother
DarkCyan


 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 4:36 pm
Shelves. Use bins to keep the small items neat. This way you have more options.
Back to top

#BestBubby




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 5:04 pm
shelves are better for 2.5 ft and above.

drawers are better for below 2.5 feet.
Back to top

boat




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 5:08 pm
Drawers if you can afford it monetarily and space wise. They are not cheap.

Leave some open shelves though.
Back to top

SingALong




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 5:34 pm
I love draws. Did about 4 in the center of each of my kids closets. Then had hanging on the sides. Can you do that?
Back to top

amother
Bellflower


 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 6:19 pm
zaq wrote:
Shelves are really hard for kids to keep neat. If a drawer is a mess, it doesn't show. The only advantage of shelves vs drawers is that you can see at a glace what you have--IF it's neat. But if you fill a drawer the Marie Kondo way with items "filed" vertically you can also see everything at a glance, one drawer at a time.


I agree with Zaq that drawers are much better for not showing a mess. I love being able to throw the clothes into the drawer rather than neatly fold. And for the kid to come along and tip over the whole pile when looking for something to wear.
Back to top

amother
OP


 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 10:42 pm
It’s a small space. I don’t have room for hanging on the side, just on top. (Little kids). So that’s why I can’t do too many drawers or shelves because it’s under the hanging. I think I’ll do drawers for the underwear/socks/pjs. Deciding if tops/sweaters and pants are better in drawers or shelves.
Back to top

ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 11:07 pm
The neatest is when all clothes are hanging and smaller items in drawers. Easiest to maintain.
Back to top

pause




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 11:09 pm
I prefer shelves for sweaters, tops, pants.
Back to top

amother
OP


 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 11:10 pm
ra_mom wrote:
The neatest is when all clothes are hanging and smaller items in drawers. Easiest to maintain.


You hang kids tee shirts and sweaters?
Back to top

ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 02 2022, 11:11 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote:
You hang kids tee shirts and sweaters?

Yes. I hang them to dry already, so it actually saves a step and keeps things neat.
Back to top
Page 1 of 1 Recent Topics




Post new topic   Reply to topic    Forum -> Household Management -> Organizing

Related Topics Replies Last Post
Some kids don’t thrive in a school setting 33 Yesterday at 10:54 pm View last post
I love frum fashion for kids
by amother
147 Yesterday at 10:11 pm View last post
Are all kids like this??
by amother
4 Yesterday at 2:49 pm View last post
Belati Kids
by amother
0 Yesterday at 11:05 am View last post
Saying no to kids for selfish reasons
by amother
47 Yesterday at 7:37 am View last post