If we put neat and tidy with children in one sentence, then pigs can fly and hens have teeth. The fact is that tidiness and children are like oil and water. They don't mix too well. But all is not lost (often in a child’s room) and here are five ways to get around the mess and keep their room from looking like the aftermath of a tsunami.
1. Designate
One of the easiest ways to start is to organise the room into specific areas. Sleeping, studying, reading, and playing. Dedicated spaces for different activities. This helps children to understand where items belong to each activity and facilitate the ability to sort things out for themselves.
2. Declutter
Children like making up a mess of fun. Toys, books, and clothes. It’s in their inherent nature and yours to sort through the clutter. Store items that are no longer on your child’s top ten list or if possible, pass them on to other kids who would love them. The three Rs works in a child’s room too: Reduce, Re-use and Recycle.
3. Do Daily Cleanup Routine
Create cleanup routines that are interesting and game-like. Perhaps a challenge to tidy things in 5 minutes. Or the ability to sort things out in the right boxes or places. Even small rewards in terms of an outing or special treat will encourage such cleaning up practices. Do it frequent enough and it will become a life-long habit. The clean-up that is.
4. Dwell In Multi-Functional Furniture
A bed that is also a storage drawer. A stool or table that provides hidden storage. Benches that can double up as storage chest. Furniture that offers built-in storage can maximise space while keeping the room organised. Great for storing anything from toys to seasonal bedding to bedroom essentials.
5. Decode Smart Storage Solutions
Nowadays, there are plenty of options for smart storage. Toy boxes, storage bins, bookshelves, and combinations of these in one furniture piece lead the way. Better still, label the containers to make it easier for children to know where everything goes. That’s exactly where Oikiture's Kids Storage Organiser can do wonders to hem in the clutter and keep the room mess-free!
