Marie Kondo's 5 tips for summer with kids and a tidy home
Summer is just around the corner: the days are getting longer, the temperature is rising, and the kids are starting their vacations. The house is filled with movement, laughter, and... more than one misplaced toy. Although summer is synonymous with rest, it can also turn into a bit of chaos if we don't adapt our spaces to this new phase.
It's the perfect time to do a general overhaul, lighten up every room, and prepare your home for a more relaxing season. Especially the kids' room, which this summer will be a playroom, bedroom, makeshift fort, and creativity center all in one.
To achieve this, there's nothing better than taking inspiration from Marie Kondo's method, which reminds us that living in a tidy environment brings not only calm but also joy.
Prepare your home for summer: order, freshness, and a harmonious nursery
1. Look at your house with summer eyes
Take a quick tour of your home as if you were a guest. Does it feel light? Does the atmosphere invite calm and enjoyment?
Marie Kondo emphasizes the importance of looking at our homes with a fresh perspective. Ask yourself if each item you see really adds something to this new season. Put away what you won't be using (blankets, thick rugs, heavy decorations) and let summer enter your home with light fabrics, uncluttered spaces, and soft colors.
If you're renovating or reorganizing spaces, this may be the perfect time to incorporate functional children's furniture that brings order without losing charm.
2. The children's room: joy without clutter
When children spend more time at home, their rooms become a war zone... or a play zone, if we look at it the right way. To ensure both children can enjoy it, it's essential to review what's actually used and what isn't.
Following Marie Kondo's principle, involve your children and ask them which toys still bring them joy and which ones no longer do. Create functional spaces with accessible baskets, boxes, and shelves . Keep things they use every day within their reach: books, summer games, paints, favorite stuffed animals. The easier it is to put away, the easier it will be to maintain order.
And if you need to update your furniture, remember that choosing the right children's bed or versatile storage unit can make the difference between chaos and calm.
3. Common spaces ready to enjoy
In summer, the living room and dining room take center stage. They're the setting for impromptu snacks, visits with friends, and relaxing afternoons. The "less is more" rule also applies here: clear surfaces, store winter textiles, and opt for light details that refresh the atmosphere.
A tray of glasses, fruit, or dried flowers can effortlessly transform a table. And if you have children, make sure they have a corner where they can stay close… without taking over the entire space.
4. Create a “summer stuff” area
To prevent flip-flops, hats, floats, and water bottles from ending up everywhere, designate an area in your home for summer essentials. This could be a piece of furniture near the entryway, a shelf , or simply one basket per person.
Organizing by category (as suggested by the KonMari method) helps keep everything at hand and teaches little ones to be responsible with their things.
5. Organize the kitchen for the summer rhythm
During the summer, the kitchen changes pace: more cold meals, spontaneous snacks, and lots of bottles in the fridge. Keep the countertop as clear as possible and store what you don't use every day.
Marie Kondo recommends leaving only the utensils you use most in plain sight. This not only makes cooking easier, but also cleaning. And if you have little ones at home, dedicate a shelf in the refrigerator to their snacks: cut fruit, yogurt, cold water. They'll love being able to serve themselves.
Tidying up is preparing the ground for a happy summer
A lighter, tidier home makes for a better summer, both for you and the kids. Being inspired by Marie Kondo doesn't mean everything has to be spotless, but rather that everything has its place and that your home, even on vacation, makes you feel good.
In our children's furniture store, designed by a team of interior designers , you'll find solutions designed to combine functionality and style. Because true order isn't rigidity, but balance. A vibrant nursery can also be well-organized.
It all starts with observing, simplifying and making space for what really matters: enjoying .
