Kids Homework Room - Furniture Help
KRull
5 years ago
I am converting my dining room into a kids homework room. I already purchased a 7 foot long live edge wood table with industrial style legs that I will place against one wall.
I am looking for help in what to do for accent chairs and a side table for this bold rug. Thoughts/suggestions?
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Lil S
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Comments (12)I applaud your thinking about homework areas and furnishings; I do recommmend being prepared to re-think and re-fit over time! I found my kids, or at least one of them, did not want a quiet space much of the time, and when she did, she did all her work on her bed, so outfitting the bed room in high style, which we did at one time (not expensive style, but, shelves, desk, computer stand, etc) was a waste. Also, you'll need to decide where to put "the" computer or whether to have multiple; kids will be using it even at early school age AND you may find you want to be able to supervise computer use while you are doing some things yourself. Then you'll also reach the stage where they do some school projects with friends and classmates, or someone comes over because their computer's on the blink and yours is not, and so on. My youngest is graduating from HS and at this point, homework is done almost everywhere, depending on mood (privacy? TV accompaniment? music? snacks?) and assignment requirements--bedroom, loft, kitchen table, den computer, sofa (which is all part of den-kit-DR). At one point I tried to confine her to just 2 areas, but after awhile gave up and said, it's just for a few years, and then she'll be gone and I'll wonder where the time flew. I maybe could have been stricter about her putting all stuff in one area at the end of each day, but you know how that goes... So, soon all the textbooks will be gone, and then maybe after graduation we will gather up all those folders, spiral notebooks, post-its and have a bonfire and I will reclaim several surfaces. I say all that not to discourage your plan, but so you might continue to observe how your kids function best doing schoolwork-- privacy vs. adult oversight-- what might be your family room nook, breakfast bar spot, or whatever, for school work when and if your child wants some company nearby and/or you also want to supervise, but still maybe you can do better than I did and identify, as you are doing, the designated areas and maybe the "off limits" areas....See Moreanyone have a functional desk for kids homework
Comments (4)Having a good homework space for kid's has been a priority for me for all of my three kids. The manner in which kid's do homework and the volume that they need to do changes a lot between the elementary and middle/HS years. Not only that but the advent of laptops has changed the way and location in which kids work as well. What remains the same, though, is the need storage space for all of their school supplies, completed work, books and binders. My oldest two we bought expensive computer desk/hutches--but guess what? They do most of their homework on their beds. Probably because it is just more comfortable that way--esp. late at night. Wht I don't like about their desks is that they each have a bottom filing cabinet drawer. I thought it'd be more useful than it actually turned out since it just becomes a catch-all space for all their stuff. I'd have preferred three drawers instead. Our 9-year-old has a vintage keyhole desk with lots of drawers and a deeper (21") desk with a clear glass top. I find the deeper desk works well to allow her to spread out her supplies. As far as organization, I find IKEA and Office Depot to be good places to purchase bins and containers to store all of their stuff. I also recently purchased some baskets to store some of my elder DD's stuff. Hope these pics will help. Senior DS's desk: Soph DD's desk/bookcase (for her the bookcase/baskets is key to keeping her organized). This pic was taken just prior to start of school so very neat, but on daily basis, text books/binders may be scattered all over--but at least she has a place to put them): 9-year-old DD's desk (vintage keyhole desk): stackable storage boxes from Office Depot (still there last I looked):...See MoreHelp with window treatment for kids' rooms
Comments (10)I'd consider removing the valance and installing blackout curtains, outside mount, over the shade. I think curtains on rings are very very very easy to draw open or closed! DK if this makes any difference, but my kids were very very very early risers around that age...like 4:30/5am. Didn't matter how dark it was in their room LOL! Edit -- I just wanted to add that I really love the window arrangement in that room, it will be fun to see how it turns out when you are finished!...See MoreNeed Help Doing My Pre-Architect Homework :-)
Comments (21)Shop around for a local architect. Expand the definition of "local" until you find one that fits. If the architect wants to meet in their office, take the husband AND the kids; they will supply a lot of information. Most of my meetings are at my client's home or cottage or at the site. Most of my clients live outside Michigan and some outside the United States. I am currently working with a client that I have only met via FaceTime. I had one client I never met. I'm sure there are several architects that have similar practices. Most builders I work with are also use to working for clients from outside the area and most of the time there is little need for me to be on site during the construction process, but there are those times. I've had a couple project where I was the on-site architect for am architectural firm from outside the area and our client didn't want to pay for travel time. Bottom line (literally) is to start looking local....See More
Betsy Cain
5 years ago
queenvictorian
5 years ago
ilovewhitekitchens
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoWhat is your wall color? Love it!
Also I agree with others. Keep your current table. If you intend to keep that rug I would accessorize the room with colorful wall art to tie into the rug color. Maybe place a kid friendly centerpiece in the middle of the table. Some ideas:
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5 years agotqtqtbw
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoCan you show us the table since you already bought it? Is it wide enough to later use as a dining table? My children preferred to do homework alone in their rooms as they got older, after using the breakfast or dining room table as little ones.
I like adult-sized club chairs in the blue from your rug, with accent pillows in an accept fabric similar to the rug.
I like these chairs for the desk in the rug colors. Check for comfort,.
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KRull
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