Let's Start in the Closet...

Organizing your teens closet first will give them a place for everything.  You may even find storage spaces for things you don't usually keep in the closet.  Try hanging shelves for sweaters, shoes, and purses.  If you are lucky enough to have shelves in your closet already, add decorative storage boxes to house the same items.  If you are starting from scratch, closet organizing systems can be found at Lowes, Home Depot, and Target.  Take measurements with you along with a list of items you hope to house in the closet, this will make it easier to select the right pieces for the job.  I have found great ideas at The Container Store.  Think of the closet as part of the room.  Removing the closet doors is also a great way to ensure your teen will keep it neat.  The theory is if they can see it..they will have to keep it organized. (We hope!)