Utilizing baby furniture to solve storage problems
Storage Strategies
When selecting baby furniture for storing clothes, toys,
and baby bedding, keep in mind that baby clothing is small and
will be hard to find in drawers that are too spacious. Toy
chests, while not necessary, are desirable to many parents and
make a great place to store baby blankets, linens, and larger
items. A nice dresser can be used for a lifetime, and a low,
wide one is easier for toddlers to access. Once your child is
able to dress himself/herself, she will want the freedom to
select his/her own clothes. Since the dresser will be around for
many years, possibly a lifetime, it is wise to invest in a good
one. To make more room for clothes in the closet, hang a second
clothes bar halfway down. Baby clothes are small, and this will
allow you to double the closet space. Baby furniture can be
versatile and used for many years to come.
Use open
storage, such as bookcases and shelves, for
items you would like the child to be able to access easily.
Books and toys, for instance, are good things to have in easy
reach. For items that tend to create clutter and mess, opt for
closed storage, such as closets, cupboards, and drawers. You may
wish to store bulkier items, such as baby blankets and large
toys, in another room.
If space is tight and storage minimal, center the baby
crib on a wall and place storage units on each side for a
nice framed look. Another option is to use a small corner
cupboard for extra storage that can last from the baby nursery
into the teen years.
About the author:
Angie Layne is the owner of
http://www.decorating-baby-nursery.com/. The website offers
great information, tips and articles on decorating a baby
nursery.
Written by: Angie Layne
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