ᐅ Are there any tips for organizing Ikea Hemnes furniture in a children's room?

Hello everyone, I am currently planning the setup of our daughter’s bedroom and have chosen the Ikea Hemnes range. Now I am wondering: are there any practical tips or proven methods for organizing the Hemnes furniture to make the best use of storage space in a child’s room? It is especially important for me to have good visibility so that the child can easily access their belongings later on. I am also interested in ideas for dividing or using the drawers and shelves in a way that is not only functional but also child-friendly—perhaps with different zones for toys, books, or clothing. Who can share their experience or provide specific recommendations on how to structure the Hemnes system in a child-appropriate way?

Hello Michael8,

Your question is very well put and takes into account both storage and ease of use for the child – which is very important! For organizing the Hemnes furniture in the children’s room, I recommend the following approach:

- Use small storage boxes or baskets in the Hemnes shelves to separate different types of toys or materials. This keeps everything tidier and makes it easier to take items out.
- Drawer dividers are suitable for neatly organizing clothes or craft supplies. Ikea offers appropriate divider systems or universal inserts for this purpose.
- Additional labeling with pictures or symbols can help the child find the right compartment more quickly – especially for younger children.
- If possible, you can create stimulating zones with the Hemnes furniture, such as a reading corner with the bookcase plus seat cushions, and a separate play area with rolling boxes.

The Hemnes collection is very versatile, so it is worthwhile to carefully measure the available space beforehand and actively coordinate the storage needs with the child (depending on their age). This way, the setup really fits everyday life. Any further questions? I’m happy to help!

Michael8, I would organize the drawers of the Hemnes dressers with dividers. Smaller compartments for socks or craft supplies, larger ones for clothing. I use shelves with baskets to sort toys, which makes it easier to keep track and looks tidy.

gregto schrieb:
Adding extra labeling with pictures or symbols can help the child find the right compartment more quickly – especially with younger children.

I’m a bit more skeptical about that. Although the idea is basically good, it depends heavily on the child’s age and developmental stage. Not every child associates visual symbols that easily. It might even encourage children to rely too much on the symbols and not learn to engage independently with the system.

SETHBLA schrieb:
I use shelves with baskets to organize toys; it makes things easier to find and keeps the area tidy.

The baskets are of course practical, but it would be interesting to hear if anyone has experience with how to keep such baskets durable and robust for everyday use by children. Plastic or fabric – which holds up better in the long run?

theo63 schrieb:
The idea is basically good, but it really depends on the child’s age and stage of development.

You have a point there, of course, but I think especially for younger children, a bit of color and symbolism is really valuable. A little fun with organization is definitely allowed, right? 😉

I equipped our Hemnes shelves with colorful fabric baskets – everything gets tidied up in no time and it looks inviting. The kids know which basket contains what, and they’re much more likely to put things away themselves when it looks visually appealing.

My tip: label the drawers with picture stickers or magnetic symbols. This way, organizing feels like a little game rather than a chore – it really makes a difference. Besides, it also helps the adults in daily life when you need to find something quickly without a long search.

And don’t forget: flexibility is key with kids – regularly reorganize and see what still works or what’s no longer needed.