If you've got a spare closet that's not being properly utilised, why not put that valuable space to work by transforming it into a craft station for art classes? This clever DIY project, created by Lowe's and Monica Mangin, features a wall-mounted desk, drawers and pots for art supplies and pegboards for organising stationery and displaying your children's latest masterpieces. How's that for a closet makeover?
A super-functional, industrial-style desk will attract the attention of teens. Open shelves and a black noticeboard create plenty of space to personalise with stationery, books, schedules and photos of friends. Team the look with a comfortable swivel chair that appeals to their cheeky side.
As well as a school desk, why not add a multisensory project table too? Choose a subject and then work together to make 3D models, tactile mobiles and colourful artwork. Children will enjoy investigating the space and will be more likely to retain what they learned too. Change the display with a different subject monthly or termly to keep creative juices and interest flowing. We love this 'moon studies' area by @wilkinsonnest.
Hide away schoolwork at the end of class with a traditional lidded school desk. If classic is not your style, stand out from the crowd and go for a striking colour scheme like this jet black desk with a vibrant yellow chair. Carry the statement hue across your accessories with sunshine yellow pen holders and stationery.
If you don't have space in your house for a homeschooling room or permanent desk area, look out for convertible furniture that can be pulled out for use when necessary. This storage cabinet is a fabulous space-saver in small bedrooms and open-plan living areas. The sideboard stores school supplies, while the surface swivels out to provide a two-sided desk and benches.
If you need space to create a study room for siblings, why not convert an unused garage? Tabitha from the Fresh Mommy Blog has done exactly that and built an inspirational study space for her growing family. With insulation, drywalling, waterproof flooring and hard work, the large family now have a clean white space within the garage to work together and hang out. It has a bonus projector for movie nights too!
Here's a practical IKEA hack to add to your homeschool area. MOSSLANDA picture ledges make perfect open shelves for schoolbooks as they sit close to the wall and can store front-facing, oversized books safely. @herheartshomeschool has converted a whole wall into a beautifully organised library with colourful books and educational accessories.
A sturdy window ledge can make an efficient and space-saving desk in open-plan living rooms. The window offers plenty of natural light and a pretty view is always good for the soul. Here, @heatheryounguk has installed an overlapping shelf on the existing windowsill for her twins to work on. Calming houseplants are hung from above to zone each study space. Stokke Tripp Trapp chairs inject a touch of colour and are supportive for young backs.
Every homeschool setup needs a noticeboard, but how about a whole feature memo wall? For something a little different mount cork roll or tiles to the wall and cut in a diagonal finish. The geometric effect will look original and can be filled with artwork and educational aids that won't mark the existing wall behind.
Even the smallest of places can become impressive study stations. Jen Jones of I Heart Organizing removed the door and the contents of her son's single bedroom closet. She then gave it a fresh coat of paint to match the room scheme and installed a desk and shelves from IKEA to create a compact and budget-friendly study zone that's super-clever and organised.
When you have more than one child it's important that each student has their own space and supplies to minimise sibling squabbles. This homeschool room has been personalised with colourful neon chairs and wall-mounted initials to keep each pupil happy. Upcycled wooden crates make interesting storage solutions to separate each study desk.
Homeschooling means catering for lots of subjects so smart organisation is essential. Create a space that stores lesson materials clearly and separately so your student can focus on one thing at a time. A desk with drawers will keep stationery tidy and labelled storage bins are great for large artwork, while overhead box shelves can accommodate textbooks.
You don't need to spend a fortune on homeschool furniture and supplies to create an inspirational study zone. Upcycle furniture such as a second-hand desk by painting it a vibrant colour to give it a new lease of life. If it's a lidded desk, why not take the project further by lining the inside with fun wallpaper or painting the underside of the hood with chalkboard paint?
When space is limited look for genius tricks that layer functional use. This desk comes with adjustable legs, allowing it to shrink down and slide under an existing dining room table when not in use. Keep supplies stored on a cute side trolly on wheels that can be rolled in and out when needed.
Chalkboards are the classic go-to classroom aid so a wall painted with chalkboard paint makes a practical blank canvas for a homeschooling area. The block of black paint will make a striking contrast against a pale wood desk and colourful accessories.
A bureau will add sophisticated style to a beautiful bedroom study space. As well as being practical, this pink desk and plush velvet chair set against an olive green backdrop create an Art Deco-inspired scheme that's stylish and mature.
Children love to feel grown-up, so why not give your child a study space just like yours? This rustic home office belongs to Christina from The Frugal Homemaker. As well as a country-style wooden desk for adults, the home office also includes a miniature matching corner desk with a wall-mounted chalkboard for homeschooling.
If school desks are positioned against a wall, give children's imagination a boost with a striking mural. Brittany Hayes is the interior designer behind the blog Addison’s Wonderland and has created this enchanting study room to encourage her daughters to get creative. The vast woodland image by Rebecca Rebouche adds a fairytale feel, which is continued with brass floral pendants, vintage blue desks and ornate chairs.
What could be more appealing than a study room that's organised according to the colours of the rainbow? This sure is a labour of love by former school teacher and owner of The Moffatt Girls blog, who created this bright classroom for her daughters. You can download the polka dot printable labels to create and organise your own kaleidoscopic study storage.
Original vintage homewares or retro equivalents of old-school furniture can create a nostalgic style that's often budget-friendly as well as completely individual. Set against striking safari animal wallpaper, this mini school desk and chair will evoke childhood memories for you and be a hit with your little one too.
Soothing grey wood panelling and modern streamlined white desks create a calming retreat that's perfect for concentration. Tidy schoolwork away in under-desk drawers and keep walls clear (apart from one or two prints) to maximise light and space. By paring things back, you'll create a peaceful homeschool environment for group learning.
If you have room, providing a place for quiet contemplation is almost as important as a study desk. A small tent with cushions makes a cosy reading nook, a sofa is good for snuggling up and reading together, while a soft rug creates a comfortable, central communal area to reflect on the day.
Keep kids in school mode with an education area that's as close to a real classroom as you can get it. This space decorated by @boldy_north recreates the look of a schoolroom with artwork displayed on pegs, while study aids are hung for visual stimulus. A central table offers a separate space for one-to-one learning.
Create a contemporary homeschool area for varying ages with a storage and desk system that can be easily adjusted. Teaching children of different ages at once can be challenging! Make sure the study room is welcoming and furnished for all school years. Desks and storage shelves that can be adjusted as children grow will ensure the furniture has longevity.
Zone a bedroom desk with a panel of stylish wallpaper. This monochrome polka dot pattern looks chic and won't be distracting. A white desk with a house-shaped organiser adds a cool touch and provides plenty of room for dreamy accessories, plus matching educational wall art will keep their minds sharp.
Be sure to design your child's homeschool office with their tastes in mind so they'll be more likely to use the space. Not only are these pretty pink shutters an attractive and contemporary window treatment for teen rooms, but the wooden slats are also practical for deflecting glare when needed. Monochrome wallpaper and a clean white desk complete the refreshing scheme.
Encourage your child to keep their homeschool area tidy and clutter-free with a clean and crisp Scandi-style desk. This plywood and white birch desk is an investment that will last as it has three adjustable levels, making it ideal from pre-school to high school.
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When space is at a premium, it might make sense to invest in multitasking furniture to help carve out room for a homeschooling station. This ingenious kids' cabin bed features a built-in desk and shelving underneath, squeezing two functional zones into half the square footage. Now that's smart!
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