Surprise Your Teen With a Custom Closet System Makeover

Doug Haines • April 18, 2023

As kids get older, they tend to move away from storing toys and treasures in their rooms, to wanting additional space for clothing, shoes, makeup, and accessories. This is the time when closets need a makeover to set them up in a way that is more suited to a young adult.

If your teen is looking for more storage space in their room, why not surprise them with a custom closet system makeover? Give their closet an overhaul, and get it set up to store their belongings in a neater, more organized way. To get started on your closet makeover, begin with these 5 easy tips.

Over-the-door multipurpose hooks
New lighting
Storage bins
Shelves at varying heights
Vanity with jewelry storage

Over-the-door Multipurpose Hooks

The best way to make use of all of the space in a closet is to maximize the vertical space that you use. HGTV recommends using vertical space whenever you can to help get items off the floor. One way to do that is by using over-the-door multipurpose hooks for them to hang larger items on.

Hooks are a fast and easy way for teens to hang up their clothing, and it keeps the mess off the ground. There is a wide variety of hooks that you can purchase, from single hooks to rows of hooks, all of which fit neatly over the door.

New Lighting

Kids are very visual, and teenagers especially benefit from a little added visual support, as they often have many things on their minds and are rushing from place to place. Adding new lighting to their closet can help to brighten up the space and help them find needed items.

There are so many options when it comes to interior lighting, so you can either choose a style you think your teen would like, or you could get their opinion on it. LED track lighting adds a real burst of light, while a wall-mounted light casts a softer, warmer glow. Depending on what you are looking for, the choices truly are endless.

Storage Bins

If you are looking for an inexpensive, simple solution to the mess in your teenager’s room, then storage bins are the answer for you. They come in a wide range of sizes, styles, and colors, so you can choose the most suitable one for the job.

Storage bins are great for holding all sorts of items, from sweaters and tops to pajamas and socks. Bins help to keep your teen’s belongings tidy and organized, and in a place where they can find them. If you are planning on setting up a custom closet system, then storage bins can fit nicely on the open shelves to keep things looking neat.

Shelves at Varying Heights

When planning your custom closet system for your teen, keep in mind the concept of using all of your vertical space. Set up shelves at varying heights to provide more options for storing items. Have some lower-lying shelves to hold shoes or bags, and have some higher shelves to store those less frequently-used items.

Your custom closet system will usually come with adjustable shelves, which allow your teenager to move them as needed. This is also a benefit when you consider that you might want to move them in a different configuration once the teen moves out, since you may wish to use the space for other types of storage.

Vanity with Jewelry Storage

Setting up a vanity with jewelry storage in your custom closet system can be a stylish addition to any teen’s room. It also clears the clutter off of dressers and tables and sets it up neatly inside the closet.

Hang a mirror, set up various small baskets or bins for makeup, and provide some good lighting. Jewelry can take up a lot of space, and it can be challenging to find the piece you’re looking for if they’re all just stored in a pile somewhere. Consider a satin-lined jewelry tray to keep everything neat and untangled.

Conclusion

Surprising your teen with a custom closet system makeover can be a fun thing to do, and it also helps to clean up and organize their bedroom. Adding a few extra details like some new lighting and additional storage bins will make it seem like a brand-new bedroom altogether!