20 Awesome Systems to Keep Your Kids’ Bedroom Organized

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining an organized and clutter-free home is so important when raising a family WHILE maintaining your sanity as a mom. Especially when it comes to your kids’ bedrooms. 

Well-organized and well-maintained bedrooms not only promote a sense of calm but also foster good habits in your children from an early age. 

However, with the convenient access to anything we want to buy for our kids, it becomes challenging to keep their rooms minimal and organized. The daily hustle and bustle of school, activities, and playdates can lead to clutter and disarray as well.

As a mom of three, I get it. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of 20 awesome bedroom systems that will not only maintain order but also nurture a sense of responsibility and organization in your kids. 
These systems are designed to streamline your mornings, evenings, and everything in between, making life easier for both you and your little ones.

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1. Wake Up System for Kids

Determining an ideal wake-up time for your kids. Then identify who will wake up the kids each day or if they will use an alarm clock. If they go to school, they will need extra time to get ready in the morning. Help streamline their morning by giving them the same three tasks every morning when they wake up such as get dressed, make bed, and brush teeth. Repeat this every morning until it becomes a habit.

2. Picking Out School Clothes System

Mornings can be chaotic, especially when it comes to selecting school clothes. Implement a system that involves setting out the next day’s outfit the night before. This eliminates last-minute indecision and allows your child to express their personal style without fighting with you over his outfit.

3. Toy Organization System

Toys strewn across the room are a common sight. Introduce a toy organization system using labeled or color-coded bins and shelves. Teach your child the importance of tidying up after playtime, making the process enjoyable and teaching them organizational skills. Give everything a place and teach your child where those places are.

4. Kids’ Laundry Organization System

Laundry doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Teach your child to put their clothes into the designated hamper rather than throwing them on the floor after changing. Then teach you child how to put away his clothes at night after you’ve sorted and folded them. This is when decluttering and downsizing their clothes comes in handy because it makes putting clothes away easier.

5. Dress-Up Clothes Organization System

For those little fashion enthusiasts, create a special area for dress-up clothes. Install hooks or a mini wardrobe for their costumes, promoting creativity while maintaining order. Or if that is likely to become a mess, store a roll-away tote under their bed to hold dress-up clothes. Their clothes will still be easily accessible but won’t create a messy room.

6. School Book Bags Organization System

Ensure school bags are ready to go by the door with a designated hook or cubby. Create a habit of checking for homework, permission slips, and items needed for the next school day. Create a system for when these things will consistently take place. Will it be right when they come home from school or an hour before bedtime?

7. System for Electronics and Devices in Kids’ Bedrooms

Electronics are a staple in modern kids’ bedrooms. Establish limits on screen time and allocate a charging station outside the bedroom, encouraging healthy sleep habits. Decide where electronics will rest at night when kids go to bed. Start this when they’re little so you’re not fighting with an unruly teenager about his cell phone use.

8. Kids’ Sports Equipment Organization System

Sports gear can easily clutter a room. Designate a space for each sport and use hooks, bins, or shelves to keep everything in its place. This teaches responsibility and respect for their belongings. It also make leaving the house for practices at lot easier as well.

9. Sentimental Item Organization System

As our children grow, they will outgrow items that are special to them. They may even want to remove these items from their bedroom. So have a system for where you store these childhood sentimental items you know they will enjoy again one day. Limit how much you keep though so these items don’t become clutter to them in the future.

10. Kids’ Books Organization System

Encourage a love for reading while keeping books organized. A designated basket for library books keep them together for easy return. Keep a couple of books beside their bed to encourage them to read at bedtime. Store books in a way that is easy for them to access and return. Then decide when you will remind your kids to read. It is just as much of a habit for you to remember to remind them to read daily as it is for them to actually pick up a book and read.

11. System for Kids’ Artwork

Artistic creations can quickly accumulate. Create an art display area where your child can showcase their latest masterpiece. Regularly rotate the artwork to keep the space fresh and clutter-free. Consider stapling a couple of poster boards together to create an art portfolio. It’s vital to have a designated place for artwork and an ability to decide what will be kept because childhood artwork can create a lot of sentimental clutter for families.

12. Kids’ Collection Organization System

Whether it’s action figures or seashells, collections can become overwhelming. Design a display area that accommodates their collections and limits the number of items to prevent clutter.

In our home, we call this the treasure box. Each of my kids has a box for their little treasures. They get to decide what goes in the box but if it starts overflowing then I’ll step in and help them declutter.

13. System for Toys Kids Have Outgrown

Children outgrow toys faster than we realize. Implement a donation or storage system for toys they’ve outgrown, teaching them the importance of giving back and making space for new experiences. Train them from an early age to only hold on to things that are most important. Remind them that too much of a good thing is no longer a good thing.

14. System for Special Sleeping Arrangements

Sleepovers and special sleeping arrangements are exciting for kids. Keep spare bedding, sleeping bags, and pillows in a designated area for easy access. We keep a couple of thin mattresses under one of my son’s bed for when friends come over. Another special sleeping arrangement is when they sleep on the couch on Friday and Saturday nights. Whatever special sleeping arrangements you have in your house, just create a system for that routine.

15. System for When Kids Are Scared at Night

Nighttime fears are common among children. Establish a comfort system with a nightlight, a favorite stuffed animal, and a technique to ease their worries to help them back to sleep faster. Ask yourself, “What helps my children best when they’re scared?” and make that you go-to procedure for when night terrors happen.

16. Discipline and Reward Systems

Instead of reacting with anger to your children misbehave, respond with a well-thought out disciplinary system based on what works best for each individual child in your house. On the flip side, establish a reward system for behavior you want to see from your children.

17. Chore System

Create a chore system. This can be done with charts or simple a designated place you write daily chores. Start chores at an early age so children as accustomed to different jobs that need to be completed around the house. This is will foster a desire for them to contribute to the managing of their home as it instills independence and responsibility. Don’t forget to reward them for behavior you want to see more of.

18. Room Time System

Set aside dedicated “room time” where your child engages in activities alone within their bedroom. Learning to be alone in their bedroom can provide children with a lot of peace and calm. They will be calmer children because they don’t need consistent attention or entertainment. Start when their little as they can play alone in their crib with a couple of toys and stuffed animals. Then gradually give them more bedroom freedom as they age. For teenagers, guide them to be alone in their bedrooms without their cell phones.

19. Bedtime System

Create a soothing bedtime routine that includes reading, relaxation, and prayer. A consistent routine prepares their minds and bodies for a peaceful night’s sleep. What rituals can you do at night that will instill sweet childhood memories for your children? It’s important to be consistent with whatever bedtime rituals you choose to do with your kids as this is making the best memories for them.

20. Bedroom Reset System

End each day with a quick bedroom reset. Spend a few minutes tidying up together, making sure the room is inviting and ready for the next day. When reset daily, their bedroom can remain free of clutter and chaos. It truly only takes 3-5 minutes to reset their bedroom. Remember the “I do, We do, You do” model. Help your children reset their bedrooms until they get the hang of it and can easily do it on their own.

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I’d love to hear from you!

Which one of these systems do you need to put in place first? What is the most important?