Monday, March 31, 2008

Child’s Closet Project

Are you looking for a fun weekend project to share with your child? Consider a fun closet make-over that shows your child that you respect their choices and interests.

The first thing you should do is to brainstorm with your child. What are their interests? What are their hobbies? Would they like to theme their closet or paint it to match their room decorations? Encourage them to express their individuality. Try not to interfere much with their choices. After all, it is just their closet and you can always change it later.

Choose paint colors together. Decide what features your child’s closet will have. Cork boards can give them a space to post up pictures of friends and family. Here they can also display ribbons, art, and clippings from their favorite magazines. Use decorative ribbon criss-crossing for a unique look. You can even spruce up a dull frame by painting on soccer balls, fairies, or any other interest your child might have. Personalize it with initials or their name.

The front of the closet door can also be used for organization. This is a great place for slotted file hangers for organizing homework, projects, letters and art. Continue the organization inside. Design a layout of shelving that accommodates your child’s special needs. If you have a son with lots of sports equipment, you might like some large bins near the bottom to hold balls, pads and shoes. Adding wooden or wire system shelving makes organizing fun and easy. It is also easy on the wallet. Bins and baskets can hold everything from mouth guards to hair bows, art supplies to collectibles. Leave a section for hanging clothes. Opt for decorative children’s hangers that do not take up extra space and stretch out their clothes.

Special lighting or light pulls can make a closet fun. Allow your child to paint their name on the door itself if they want. Encourage artistic expression as you go. When your child tells you of their interests, be interested and supportive of uniqueness and individuality.

This is a great opportunity to keep the lines of communication open between you and your child. You will end up being closer in the end. You will share a fun experience together. You will have something fun and unique to show for all of your hard work. You will encourage teamwork and self-esteem. Who knew that a kid’s closet could actually bring you closer to them? All along we thought that it was just about the childrens clothes hangers.

About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of childrens hangers. The right childrens clothes hangers really make the difference in kid's retail or home organization. For more information, please visit www.onlykidshangers.com.

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