ᐅ How can the Ikea Hemnes series help create more organization in a child's room?
Created on: 16 Jun 2016 08:37
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admirlu
Hello everyone, I’ve been thinking about how to use furniture from the Ikea Hemnes series to create more order in a children’s room. I’m particularly interested in the combinations and possible uses of the Hemnes furniture to store toys, books, and clothes in an organized and easily accessible way. The series includes dressers, shelves, beds with storage, and wardrobes – but how can this be put into practical use in everyday life so that it not only saves space but also makes tidying up easier for children? I’m very much looking forward to suggestions on how you specifically use or repurpose Hemnes furniture to achieve long-term organization in a children’s room.
I find the flexibility of the Hemnes series quite good for keeping a child's room organized. It is important to equip the furniture with suitable storage options such as small boxes or compartments.
When children are allowed to decide where things go, their willingness to tidy up increases significantly.
Don’t be put off by the uniform look – the open shelves can be freely supplemented with baskets or fabric bags, which can simply be swapped out as the child grows older.
A tip: Use beds with storage drawers not only for laundry but also for large toys that would otherwise be left lying around.
When children are allowed to decide where things go, their willingness to tidy up increases significantly.
Don’t be put off by the uniform look – the open shelves can be freely supplemented with baskets or fabric bags, which can simply be swapped out as the child grows older.
A tip: Use beds with storage drawers not only for laundry but also for large toys that would otherwise be left lying around.
janeo schrieb:
I wonder if Ikea Hemnes is really the best choice when considering long-term organization.I think this is a valid question, but I assume that Hemnes is a relatively sustainable series and, thanks to solid materials, lasts longer than many cheaper alternatives. Combined with practical storage boxes, it can definitely work well over a longer period.
Of course, there are also modular or more flexible designs, but especially for children who often aren’t yet able to organize themselves well, a solid and clear basic setup is usually more helpful than too many options to choose from.
Whether the classic style fits is a matter of taste, but in terms of organization, in my opinion clear compartments, easily accessible drawers, and transparent organizers are very promising.
Hello everyone, I’d like to add a practical example to this thread based on my experience: We use a Hemnes chest of drawers with three large drawers. The top drawer is always for everyday items that are frequently used – ranging from craft supplies to small toys. The middle drawer holds clothing, pre-sorted by time of day (morning and evening outfits), and the bottom drawer stores larger items like craft paper or space for seasonal things.
The Hemnes shelves next to it are fitted with baskets that we organize by category: Lego, puzzles, books, etc. This helps the children tidy up more quickly and actually find things in the first place.
Having a fixed place for everything is also important – and with Hemnes, this is easy to achieve thanks to the clear structure.
If anyone is interested, I’d be happy to share tips on labeling and child-friendly marking as well.
The Hemnes shelves next to it are fitted with baskets that we organize by category: Lego, puzzles, books, etc. This helps the children tidy up more quickly and actually find things in the first place.
Having a fixed place for everything is also important – and with Hemnes, this is easy to achieve thanks to the clear structure.
If anyone is interested, I’d be happy to share tips on labeling and child-friendly marking as well.
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