Whether you home educate your child permanently or are home schooling for a shorter period, creating a personal and inviting space will not only motivate your little one’s productivity and inspiration, but it will also keep your home looking good and in order too. From dedicated home school rooms to DIY desks bursting with creativity, check out these ridiculously cool home school ideas that score top marks.
Side-by-Side Seating
Gabrielle Kessler for Folio Photography
This kitchen office was designed for a mom who wanted a space she could share with her 12-year-old son. Key features include outlets for two computers, a cordless phone, and a single printer, undercabinet task lighting, and a dividing column of drawers to stow craft and office supplies. This arrangement makes a great cooperative learning area for homes with multiple students, too.
Walled-Off Study Station
Jean Allsop/ Southern Living
Throw up some wall frames and create built-in room dividers, like the ones shown here, in a larger rooms.
Work Space With a View
© Crate & Barrel
Mount a corkboard wall
Tria Giovan/ Southern Living
Cover an entire wall in cork tiles or chalkboard paint to make a bold—and functional— design statement.
There are more ideas for you at:
thisoldhouse.com/home-offices
