Children's wardrobe: how to choose the best storage unit ?

Summary

1. What's the difference between a wardrobe and a children's closet?
2. Which wardrobe or closet size should I choose for my child?
3. What's the ideal height for a children's wardrobe?
4. What are the criteria for choosing a children's wardrobe or closet?
5. What types of closets and closets are there for a child's bedroom?
6. Wardrobe or chest of drawers: which is better for a child?
7. How to organize a child's wardrobe or closet efficiently?
8. What are the best materials and styles for a children's wardrobe or closet?

Do you need advice on furnishing your child's bedroom?
It's not always easy to choose the right storage furniture to optimize space, while offering an elegant and beautifully decorated room.

Rêves et Merveilles can help you find the ideal wardrobe for your baby's or child's bedroom, at the best possible price.

What's the difference between a wardrobe and a children's closet?

There are 2 types of children's wardrobe: wardrobes containing only shelves for storing folded clothes, sheets or comforters.
And closets with a rod for hanging dresses and coats.

Ideally, you should choose a children's wardrobe with 2 options: shelves on one side and a hanging rail on the other. The price of the closet will not fundamentally change the price of your piece of furniture.

Which wardrobe or closet size should I choose for my child?

To choose the right size for your child's wardrobe or closet, you need to take into account a number of criteria, such as the size of the bedroom and the age of your children.

As far as age is concerned, when your child is a baby or toddler, a small wardrobe is more than enough storage space in the nursery. His clothes are small and don't take up much space, while his toys are arranged on a children's shelf or bookcase.

As your child grows, especially from the age of 7, he'll need more storage space, especially for his school or sports outfits. The children's wardrobe will then become an essential piece of furniture in their bedroom, just like their bed or desk.

Finally, by adolescence, an adult-sized wardrobe is recommended.

What's the ideal height for a children's wardrobe?

In a child's bedroom, the wardrobe must be adapted to the space available, but above all to your child and the volume he or she needs for storage. Most wardrobes measure between 150 cm and 220 cm. It's up to you to decide what's best in terms of available space and decor for your baby's or child's bedroom.

What are the criteria for choosing a children's wardrobe or closet?

When choosing a children's wardrobe or closet, you need to take into account a number of criteria, such as functionality, compliance with safety standards, design, ergonomics and choice of materials.

It's also important to choose a wardrobe that can grow with your child, with, for example, height-adjustable shelves to keep clothes within easy reach, or a rod whose height can be changed as your child grows.

What types of closets and closets are there for a child's bedroom?

As space in a children's bedroom is not expandable, there are several types of wardrobe to meet all children's storage needs.

Do you prefer a children's wardrobe with or without doors? To answer this question, remember that wardrobe doors will protect your clothes from dust, and will also prevent them from fading in the sun...

Among children's bedroom furniture, the 1-door wardrobe is often the smallest wardrobe available, ideal for small spaces. It can also be a wardrobe with doors and a niche, which parents love when it comes to decorating.

A wardrobe with 2 or 3 drawer doors will require more space and less furniture in the bedroom. Don't forget that drawers are very practical.

So, by choosing a wardrobe with doors and drawers, you'll better protect your child's clothes. Last but not least, the price of a closet with hanging space is no more expensive, so think about it!

Wardrobe or chest of drawers: which is better for a child?

Children's storage furniture can be either a wardrobe or a chest of drawers. And since you may not have room for both, you'll often have to make a choice... If you already have a crib or cot, a bouncer, an armchair, a chair or a children's table in your bedroom, you may not have enough space.

To help you choose between a chest of drawers or a wardrobe, here are 2 advantages of each piece of furniture:

A children's wardrobe in a bedroom (with or without drawer doors) can be kept for many years. As your child grows, his clothes will take up more and more space, and storing them in a chest of drawers will become complicated. So it's a long-term investment in terms of clothes and children's bedroom storage.

A chest of drawers with a removable changing surface will save you the expense of buying a changing table, which is essential during baby's first years. You can place it next to your baby's cot and that's it!
A wardrobe can easily find a second life in an adult bedroom, while a chest of drawers is perfect for a hallway. The choice is yours...

How to organize a child's wardrobe or closet efficiently?

It goes without saying that in a child's bedroom, the wardrobe needs to be organized efficiently. Here are a few tips to help you do just that:

Use boxes and dividers in drawers and on shelves. They'll come in handy for storing socks and underwear.

Sort regularly. Your child will grow very quickly in the early years, and his clothes will tend to accumulate, so remember to make room in his bedroom wardrobe.

Sort clothes by category, season and size.

Develop your child's independence by encouraging him to put his own things away. Tidying up your child's wardrobe is a real sign of maturity in his or her personal development.

What are the best materials and styles for a children's wardrobe or closet?

In a child's bedroom, the bed is often the first choice of furniture. You'll need to find a closet that blends in perfectly with the rest of the room. Choosing a white or natural wood color will surely make the choice easier.

In terms of materials, we recommend that you opt for wooden furniture, which will tend to stand the test of time. The use of FSC-certified wood or wood from eco-managed forests is a guarantee of quality.

As for design, whether you opt for a classic, Scandinavian, vintage, industrial or bohemian style, the most important thing is to find harmony between all the furniture that will make up your child's bedroom. So think carefully before you deliver!

Our advice is to choose a single collection by opting for one of our complete bedrooms, and in particular to opt for a wardrobe with doors and drawers.