How to tidy up the nursery: ideas and effective solutions

Keeping the children’s room tidy is sometimes an insurmountable challenge. Yet all it takes is the right planning and the right tools to create a functional and cosy environment. A tidy space not only improves the aesthetics of the room. It also helps children find what they need easily and educates them to develop fundamental organisational skills. In this article, we explore practical and creative ideas for dealing with chaos in the nursery. All with an eye on functionality and the involvement of the little ones.

Why it is important to keep the nursery tidy

An orderly environment offers numerous benefits for children. This is confirmed by a study conducted by the American Psychological Association. Research suggests that in a well-organised space, anxiety is reduced and concentration is significantly improved. Not only that, teaching children to keep their room tidy helps develop a sense of responsibility and autonomy. Involving them in the tidying up process therefore makes the activity more fun, but also helps them understand the importance of having a place for everything.

Organising the nursery: where to start

Space analysis and division into areas

Start with an assessment of the space available in the room. It is useful, for example, to divide the room into dedicated areas. A play area, a sleeping area, a study area and another for clothing. The division allows each area to be given a specific function, thus avoiding messy accumulations. For example, Maria, a mother of two, found it useful to create a play corner with coloured baskets for toys, while she reserved a quiet corner for reading.

Decluttering: how to involve children

Decluttering is a fundamental step in maintaining order. We are talking, in practice, about eliminating the superfluous. How to perform it? Make a selection of toys, clothes and decorative items that are no longer used. Involve the children in this process. Ask them to choose what to keep and what to donate. This approach helps them recognise their own priorities and, at the same time, also teaches them the importance of sharing with others.

Managing toys and soft toys

Organisation strategies

Toys and soft toys are often the main culprits of clutter in a nursery. To manage them effectively, you can use several strategies. Coloured baskets and boxes make it possible to sort the different types of toys and store them in an orderly manner. Choose transparent containers for easy access and use designed labels to quickly identify the contents.

Fun and functional containers

To make tidying up more fun, opt for containers in the shape of animals or cars, depending on your children’s tastes. For the best-loved stuffed animals, consider installing shelves or using storage furniture to keep them on display and always within reach. A successful example is Luca, a child who started storing his soft toys on a cloud-shaped shelf, making tidying up a game.

The cupboard: order and functionality

Internal organisation and accessibility

Thewardrobe is a crucial element in keeping the nursery tidy. Good internal organisation saves space and simplifies the daily routine. Use drawer dividers to sort clothes by season or category. Transparent drawers and labelled boxes help children find what they are looking for at a glance and make them active in daily activities.

Panels with hooks

For younger children, install panels with hooks at an accessible height. This will encourage little ones to store jackets, coats and accessories on their own, thus developing their independence.

Shelves and bookcases

Creative use of space

Shelves and bookcases can be used not only for books, but also for decorative objects, board games and school supplies. Choose adjustable or modular bookcases that can grow with your child. By combining open shelves with closed drawers, you can store less frequently used objects, keeping the area tidy at all times.

Decorative shelves

Don’t forget the aesthetic factor! Shelves in the shape of a small house or a cloud can add a decorative touch to the room, making organisation even more stimulating for children.

Space-saving solutions

Multifunctional furniture

In smaller children’s rooms, tidying up can be even more of a challenge. Use space-saving solutions such as beds with storage units or multifunctional furniture to maximise space. Storage beds can accommodate sheets, blankets and lesser-used toys, while storage benches and tables can also serve as seating.

Openable ceilings

Consider using openable ceilings to store out-of-season clothes or old toys. These innovative solutions will allow you to make use of every available corner in the room.

Involving children in tidying up

Incorporate children into the tidying process. Tidying up becomes easier to maintain when children actively participate and learn the importance of giving each object its own place. Turn tidying into a game: time the one who can put the most objects in their place in a set time.

Daily routine

Create a daily routine by devoting 5-10 minutes to tidying up every evening. Make sure hooks, boxes and shelves are always at their height to encourage them to be independent.

Keeping order with long-term solutions

In order for the nursery to remain tidy at all times, a certain constancy is required. Investing in flexible and durable solutions will allow you to adapt the space to changing needs over time. Always favour modular and sectional furniture, using colours and designs that blend easily with the decor.

Balance between functionality and aesthetics

Use every corner of the room to create a balance between functionality and aesthetics. With well thought-out organisational solutions and the involvement of little ones, keeping things tidy becomes not only possible, but also fun!

Tidying up the nursery: not only aesthetics

Keeping a child’s room tidy is not just a matter of aesthetics. Rather, it is an essential step in their development. With the right strategies and a little creativity, you can turn tidying up into an enjoyable and engaging activity.

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