Kid Friendly Study Spaces

Written on February 8, 2013 at 1:00 pm , by Kate

With two children in elementary school, having a space for homework is essential to organization in our home. Often times the kitchen table will suffice for a quick spelling review or a few pages of math, but it’s nice to have a zone specifically designed for homework where school supplies, calendars, books, and reminders can be stored. 

There are plenty of creative ways to carve out a space for homework, the trick is to create a zone that works best for a family’s lifestyle. A desk and chair are the basics of course but where you place them is up to you. One way to mix form and function is to inject a dose of color, like this cheerful orange chair tucked under a white desk in a child’s room.

For some families, the preference is to have children do homework out in the open in community spaces. Turning two narrow tables into a long workspace is one way to keep an eye on kids who have questions about their studies or are surfing online.  

Any spare wall can be converted into study central with a clever table and bookcase retrofit like this one providing two workspaces with privacy and storage.

Nooks and alcoves are often the perfect place to station a homework zone, especially where hours of concentration are necessary and a quieter place is appreciated.

A major movement in modern homes is to convert the formal dining room into work stations for both parents and adults.

Turning a sunny breakfast nook or loft into a kid friendly homework and creativity zone is another way to make a space serve your family’s needs.

Built in desks are ideal if you have a spare wall and overhead storage is always a bonus to help store supplies and conquer clutter.

In our home, we turned a spare room into a kid friendly study zone, complete with DIY window seat and a table we built in a custom size to fit the space. 

Bright colors and patterns inspire creativity in a room dedicated to both work and play where both artists and thinkers can thrive.

Parents, where have you carved out a homework zone in your home?  Share your creative ideas!

.