Tips to Design Wardrobe for Children

Merino Laminates, July 31, 2024

Designing wardrobes for your children can be an exciting project to take on. These units can be designed as interesting pieces of furniture, creating fun vibrant décor that are as functional and practical as they are good looking.
With a plethora of options for materials and designs available at your disposal, it can be easy to get overwhelmed while taking decisions for the children’s wardrobe design. Here are a few kid-friendly wardrobe ideas that can be followed to make the design and execution process fun and easy:

• Accessibility:
  Wardrobes for children need to be made keeping the age of the child in mind. Shelves and hanging rods can be planned at heights that the children can reach easily. This allows them to use the wardrobe and independently access it without any assistance.

• Adjustability:
  Plan the wardrobe with adjustable shelves and hanging rods. As the kids grow older, keeping things flexible allows you to modify the spaces as their storage needs change and alter with age, catering to their developmental needs accordingly.
• Safety:
  Planning a safe wardrobe for children is one of the most important aspects of wardrobe design. Make sure to use sturdy materials that can withstand the wear and tear of rough usage by children. The wardrobe should be secure and can be bolted into the wall, to avoid any chances of it toppling over. Any drawers that are in the wardrobe should use proper secure hardware with a lock-in feature so that they don’t slide all the way out and fall on the user. Soft close drawers and hinged doors further help avoiding any accidents.
• Efficient internal planning:
  Once these key aspects are taken care of, the next step is to plan out the storage solutions for children’s clothes and the wardrobe organisation, to achieve maximum efficiency. Compartmentalising the wardrobes help give the user easy access and avoid clutter. Separate shelves and drawers can be planned for clothes, toys, books and other accessories. A combination of open and closed shelving is especially useful while planning a functional wardrobe for children. Open shelving can be planned for frequently used items such as the school bag, books, etc. and closed cabinets for seasonal items, long term storage items and so on.

Lower-level open shelves can be kept neat and organised using colourful bins, baskets or storage boxes, to keep toys and other smaller items. Include shelves or cubbies where children can store their favourite toys, books, or games. This encourages them to keep their room tidy and gives them easy access to their belongings.

• Choosing the right finish:
  Coming to the fun stage of the process, creating a playful wardrobe for kids will make them excited to use it and choosing the right colours and finishes brightens up the interiors of the room. A clever use of playful colours and patterns in line with child friendly themes can add that extra touch to the unit. This will make the space more inviting and engaging for children. A good option for a durable finish on children’s wardrobes is laminates, as they are hardy, can be scratch resistant and are easy to clean- all of which are important factors as children tend to scribble or write on the surfaces. Explore over 500 designs from Merino’s laminate to find the ideal solution for your child’s wardrobe (Best Decorative Laminates & Surface Solution | Merino Laminates).

• Accessorise the right way:
  Keeping with the fun yet functional theme, one can use decorative knobs and handles that excite and appeal to the kids using the wardrobe. Brightly coloured big round knobs and animal shaped knobs are some examples of decorative knobs. Use labels or picture labels for younger children to help them identify where different items belong. This promotes organisation and independence in maintaining their wardrobe.
• Make the storage units more dynamic:
  Incorporate different elements such as chalkboards or whiteboard panels on the wardrobe doors where children can draw or write messages. Add mirrors to one of the shutters or side panels on the wardrobe. This can help your child explore and discover their fashion sense and have a bit of fun while getting ready.
• Add ample lighting:
  Make sure the wardrobe is well lit and kept in a space with good lighting, so that the children can easily see all their clothes and belongings.

By incorporating the above tips, you can create a wardrobe that not only meets the practical storage needs of children but also enhances their independence, creativity, and organization skills. Merino has a wide range of laminates that perfectly fit this brief! Another excellent feature available is eco-friendly (Merino Fabwood – Health Friendly Super Strong Chipboard (merinolaminates.com))and child-safe laminates.