First is her CD, DVD shelf. When we moved her into this room, I knew immediately I wanted to utilize that small space between the wall and door frame for some shelves. The space fits her CD and DVD's pefectly and has kept us from having to purchase any type of media rack or bookcase.
My daughters room, as well as my dining room were previously the garage space. After a fire in the upper floor of our home, the previous owners turned the space into additional living area. When they put the closet in the bedroom, they couldn't extend it because of the window. This meant I had a huge space between the closet and window that could not be used for much of anything. I debated putting multiple shelves in, but decided it was to deep and things would just get pushed back and lost in space! So I opted to put in 1 shelf. Nothing fancy. Just a frame around the base and 2 pieces of ply wood to lay across and form a shelf. Underneath we keep a plastic tote for my daughters stuffed animals and above we keep totes for her various activities. Over the years, we've really utilized this space for storing toys, craft supplies and who knows what else!
If your child has a busy schedule like mine, I highly suggest you dedicate a tote for each activity. When it's time to go, they can just grab it and go. Here are a few of the totes we have set aside. Girls Scouts, Art Supply Bag, Youth Commission, Youth Church Group, Babysitting Kit and an Over Night Bag with her personal care supplies. The overnight bag has helped a lot and keeps us from scrambling when she spends the night at a friends house.
Last, but not least are some basic hooks. I've attached one next to her window, where she keeps her school bag or purse she's currently carrying.
I've attached another to the outside of her closet, where she's suppose to hang her towel to dry each night. I won't lie it doesn't always make it up there. She's what I call a towel hog! 80% of our towels end up in her room, but in the event she decides to use it some day, it's good to go!
Don't hesitate to use any space you may have. Especially in a smaller home. If you have a bathroom big enough to store everyone's towels, then great. If not, there are plenty of over the door and wall hangers available to choose from. Step back and take a look. Do you have a corner or cubby in your room, that could be utilized with some basic shelves? Jump in and be creative!
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