Celebrity Closet Boot Camp: Organize Your Kids' Closet in 5 Easy Steps By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on March 1, 2015 @ 03:01PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy of Ginny Snook Scott Even if your tiny tot has an equally micro closet, there are plenty of options for tricking it out and tidying it up. “Your children’s closet is where you really need to use your imagination to make the area fun and mess-free,” says Barbara Reich, owner of Resourceful Consultants. If the space feels playful, a child will be more inclined to put things back where they belong. Imagine that! It can be a game to keep toys and clothes in place. Read on for our expert tips to organizing your kiddo's space. Kourtney Kardashian Shares a Snap of Daughter Penelope’s Shoe Closet—And It's Incredible Create a Gallery Kids will love shelves filled with toys, artwork, and books. Just observe the magic rule of design: Pick a consistent pattern or color to carry through with storage boxes or bins. See Things Clearly With small wire drawers ($15, wayfair.com), it’s easy to find that favorite tee (bonus for you: no more clothes dumped on the floor). Larger units can hold shoes and sports necessities. Conquer Clutter Invest in drawer dividers ($3 for 3, ikea.com) to prevent socks and small accessories from going AWOL. You can even install a lock on one pullout so special mementos are safe from tiny hands. Eva Longoria Shares Her Secret to Organizing Her Closet! Step It Up Place a cheerful yet sturdy stool nearby so cuties can reach what’s needed on their own—and get a boost when it’s time to stash toys and clothes back in their respective places. Make it a Hangout Zone Mount a wipe board (similar style: $100, potterybarnkids.com) on the wall so kids can doodle while you straighten up. Have an unused corner? A beanbag chair ($40, target.com) is a comfy place to read while the grown-ups multitask. Inspired to tackle organizing the rest of your house? See more of our Closet Boot Camp tips here.