Ideas for a Large Room With No Closet for Kids

Dresser

• A room usually has enough space for one dresser, but in a large room, you may be able to use two dressers side by side or in two different places in the bedroom. You'll find dressers painted in colors specifically for a child's bedroom, such as in pink; dressers shaped like a house; and dressers with animal-shaped drawer pulls. Some dressers have a combination of drawers and a shelf with baskets where you can store other things, like socks and toys.

Shelving

• Shelving units are a great way to store most of your child's things, from clothing to shoes and toys. You can use almost any kind of shelving unit, from free-standing wooden shelves to chrome shelving units with adjustable shelves. If you need more space, you can always use stackable storage shelves and add them to the room as needed. The important thing to consider when using shelves in a room without a closet is to keep everything folded neatly and organized, because you can't hide the mess behind doors.

Storage Containers

• If you don't want to spend too much, one solution to a kid's room with no closet is to use storage bins, baskets, crates and boxes. Storage containers come in different sizes, from small containers for a pair of shoes to large containers for bedding. You'll find plastic bins, wicker baskets and wooden chests that you can use to store many of your child's things. Some containers are made of canvas, come in different colors and prints and can be personalized with your child's name or initials. Storage containers may be stacked, lined against a wall or even hidden under a bed.

Dual-purpose Furniture

• One of the best solutions for a room with no closet is to use dual-purpose furniture. Decorate your child's room with storage ottomans and a storage bench. Your child's clothes can be folded neatly and kept in these dual-purpose furniture pieces. You may want to have a built-in window seat with a hinged lid for extra storage space. Another solution is to have two twin beds in the room with drawers underneath that provide storage.