Modular Closet system

Choosing a closet system for your kid’s bedroom can seem simple. Most of us probably grew up with a standard plank-and-pole closet. But you can give your child an upgraded system that will grow as they do – and it doesn’t have to cost a lot.

What to Look for in a Kids’ Closet System

Your criteria might differ from these depending on your budget, your house and your child, but these are three attributes are ones to consider for your kid’s closet system:

• Adjustable
• Affordable
• Can stand alone

You can choose a closet system that has one, two or all three of these features. ClosetMaid has several great options for you.

An adaptable closet system grows with your child. Shop ShelfTrack.

Adjustable

As your kids get older, their needs will change. Their closet system should be able to adapt without too much effort or expense, especially if you’re planning to stay in your home for a while.

Look for a system that lets you add, remove or move its different components, like the shelves, hang rods and shoe racks. ClosetMaid’s ShelfTrack system’s standard and bracket system allows wire shelves to be adjusted to almost any height. You can also attach accessories such as wire baskets, drawers and shoe kits without the need for tools.

Affordable

Maybe you’re expecting to move in a few years or you simply have a tight budget. A cost-effective system for your child’s system would be your best option.

ClosetMaid’s wire systems are the most affordable (and durable), but so are many of the wood closet organizers. Buying a reach-in closet kit is not only budget-friendly, but it’s also DIY-friendly. Everything you need (even the hardware) is included.

A simple, affordable closet system with three hang rods, three drawers and three shelves works for babies, toddlers and school-age kids. Buy this SuiteSymphony kit.

Most of the kits can be expanded as time goes by, making them adaptable later in addition to being inexpensive now. Some have doors and drawers, coordinating shoe units and other accessories that are sold separately.

Standalone

Sometimes, a kid’s bedroom is in a non-traditional space, like an attic, a basement or a den. That often means a standard closet system won’t work. You’ll need to install one that doesn’t need its own enclosed walls.

Unit-based closet systems like ClosetMaid’s Modular Closet can be self-contained. Buy a kit with vertical units on either side of the hang rods or design one yourself.

Install a standalone storage system in a kid’s room where there’s no closet. Shop this Modular Closet kit.

Tower-based systems like SuiteSymphony and Style+ don’t need designated closet areas as long as your setup has a tower on each side of the hang rods.

Note: You’ll still need to anchor any system to the back wall.

Closet Design Ideas

This girl’s closet gives her the ability to dress herself. Shop BrightWood.

What should a kid’s closet system have? It depends on the age and personality of your child, but we’ve put together some suggestions:

• Accessibility: kid-level hang rods, shelves and shoe storage
• Display space: shelves to showcase favorite toys and heirlooms
• Drawers: places to store smaller items like socks or underwear

You don’t have to design your storage system by yourself. Use one of our design tools or enlist the help of one of our professional designers, all for free.

Kids’ Closet FAQs

Question: I’m a renter and my kid’s closet is a plank-and-pole system. Is there another way to add storage to it without installing a new system?

Answer: Yes, Closet Maximizer adds four shelves and a hang rod and Multipurpose Maximizer adds eight shelves to an existing wire or wood hang rod. No tools required! And they cost under $150.

Q: Do you have any recommendations for making my kid’s closet system unique?

A: Painting or hanging wallpaper before installing the storage system adds a lot of personality without a lot of work or expense.

Q: What’s the best closet system for kids who have to share a closet?

A: Assuming their wardrobe is similar, create a symmetrical storage system with two shelf and shoe kits connected by two shelf and closet hang rods. That way, there will be no fighting over who has more space.