With a little planning and foresight, you can turn your kid’s closet into an everyday workhorse that he’ll find easy to use and easier to keep clean. Here are some great tips for creating an attractive, functional closet for a kid.

Storage tips for kids’ closets

Think small when organizing clothes closets for young kids. Small drawers, cubbies and storage bins make it easy for kids to find what they’re looking for without making a mess. Keep clothing in short stacks in shallow drawers so they don’t have to riffle through huge piles. Put toys and books on open shelves in plain sight where they are easy to grab and put away. Use baskets and boxes to keep small items orderly. Keep these storage containers small, too, so they’re lightweight and easy to search through.