Ten perfect nursery closet
Contemporary Closet
We’ve been working away at the nursery, and were LOVING the fresh unique color palate and all the sentimental and DIY items we’ve incorporated into the room thus far!
Invest in a closet system. Even tiny closets benefit hugely from closet systems. They allow “a place for everything and everything in its place.” My personal favorite for quality, versatility and ease of installation (unfortunately, this is a totally uncompensated plug) is the Swedish closet system by Elfa, found at the Container Store.
The closet can be the most underutilized and largest space waster in the house and none worse than in the baby nursery. As you plan your baby nursery decor, add closet organization to the to-do-before-baby-arrives-list. Baby items multiply rapidly and a storage system planned in advance is a major clutter buster.
When planning the nursery closet, concentrate on the “Three A’s of Organizing” – accessible, adjustable, adaptable. These three work hand in hand.
Accessible
Babies are showered with all sorts of clothing in sizes that fit now and to grow into later. With such rapid growth, there is a constant need to remove outgrown items and replace with ones that fit. Too many times I pulled a box from storage to find they just barely fit in or had outgrown stored items! I had waited too long—because the clothes were not easily accessible.
Adjustable
From hanging rods to shelves to drawers, the best closet organizers allow you to adjust….with the quick flick of a screwdriver and without taking everything apart. (You don’t have time with a baby in the house!)
Space between hanging rods will need to increase as clothing sizes increase. Start with shelves and baskets instead of drawers. Most baby clothes don’t fold well anyway so use baskets to toss clothing in quickly. This is especially great for small items like oneness, pants, socks, and shoes. Shelf-basket system is great for toddlers too. Add drawers in the later years.
In our Style Challenge series, we ask some of our favorite bloggers from around the web to surprise us with their ideas for creating a stylish and functional space using Home Depot products as a starting point.
We were thrilled to hear that graphic designer and friend of The Home Depot blog Tobe Reed was expecting a baby. We were even more thrilled when she agreed to show us the closet organization ideas she came up with for the darling nursery she set up in her home.
Late last year, my husband and I were overjoyed to find out that we were expecting our first little bundle of love. It wasn't long before this interior decor enthusiast could be caught daydreaming about decorating a nursery! As we settled on the right room in our home to transform, we knew that while a good size, the room’s closet was definitely lacking in efficiency…and style.
Adaptable
Space between shelves should also be adaptable so the closet can be used for more than clothing storage. Cabbies in the closet are wonderful toy, book, and keepsake storage. Freestanding dressers, changing tables or bookcases can be added for dressing and grooming supplies.
Closet Organization Ideas for a Nursery
