Whether you are designing the home office of your dreams, or are working with an already existing home office (or just a desk in an open concept kitchen), making room for a homework station is probably a smart idea if you have children, regardless of age. Now that school is back in session, here are some hacks for adding a homework station to your home office.
A Clever Way To Carve Out A Corner For Younger Kids
If your office cabinetry features a long desk and floats against a wall, cleverly carve out a corner for your elementary school student to share your space. By adding an extra chair on one end (or both), you can create an area for you little ones to work alongside you — a prospect everyone will surely love. Keep scale in mind for both the children and the space available. Equip their space with a task lamp and a cute pencil jar just for kids, so they will feel excited about completing their homework at their desk.
Smart Solutions For Sharing A Space With Teens
If your desk is deep and sticks out in the middle of the room, sit across from each other on opposite sides of the desk. This works especially well for older kids and teens that use a computer and need room to spread out. If your desk is L-shaped, keep a matching chair in each section to allow desktop space for two. Working across or side by side lets you to spend quality time together while you both have to work, or gives you the opportunity and the room to be there when older kids need assistance with their studies.
Open Concept Creativity
If your desk resides in an open concept kitchen, get creative by designating an “office cabinet” (or drawer), just for your child. Inside, keep a basket to house his or her important papers and school supplies. This way, these items will be easy to access and equally easy tuck away, especially when it’s time for Mom or Dad to balance the checkbook or pay bills. Having a desk in the heart of the home encourages togetherness — imagine your child practicing spelling words or solving math problems while you cook dinner nearby.
Utilize An Otherwise Empty Wall
If you’re lucky enough to work from home and have a separate home office, take advantage of an empty wall space opposite your office cabinetry to set up a separate desk for your young child or teen. If space allows, there is no reason your home office couldn’t pull double duty, and identical desks creates a lovely design aesthetic.
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