Since we are far away from being done with Covid but summer breaks will eventually come to an end I thought it would be great to look a little more into workspaces for children.
Here in the UK, we are planning on sending children back to school in the 2nd week of September. Fingers crossed! However, I know that elsewhere schools will stay shut until next year. And that means doing the work from home and therefore a good space is needed.
Making a designated study space where kids feel comfortable, productive, and can concentrate is key and I will show you some great ideas, share some tips, and give you inspiration for your own four walls.
Welcome to this children workspaces that are perfect for home school and inspire imagination guide:
Image: Ikea
Creating a desk space
Having a special and comfortable space to study is crucial when you need to concentrate and to focus. And a dedicated desk is way better than working around the kitchen table. Plus this way you can keep all your pencils, erasers, and other school utensils on your desk – ready every time you continue to work. And I am sure your child will love to organise their own space.
Furthermore, a great feature to have in a desk is adjustable height. Otherwise, you can also have an adjustable chair. That way the years of use are adding up.
I know that space can be an issue, so why not having a desk under a bunk bed or go for a small version with a drawer and the essentials can be kept in there.
I put together some great children’s desk to give you a head start:
1. Flexible desk*! The surface can be set to 3 different levels. I think it is great to be able to change up a little when you need it…
2. Cute desk* that comes in two sizes and a lots of colour options. Simple and cool!
3. Boho rattan desk*.
4. Perfectly combining design and functionality and the two compartments under the top can store everything. This desk* is available in white and celadon and has a groove for pencils on the top.
5. This desk* won the Red Dot Design Award and you can also add some drawers if you wish. (available in green and pink too)
6. Adjustable desk* with storage under the table and a great design. I love the natural version but there is blue and white as well.
7. Vintage style desk* that is available in different colours and has an accompanying chair* too.
8. This is a very stylish desk & chair set* that will look fantastic in any corner of your home.
Image: Apartment Therapy
Personalise the children workspace
Hang their artwork, add some time tables, and/or put a magnetic panel up to stick papers, notes, and drawings. Just make it fun, colourful, and inspiring. Have a look at my coolest art prints for kids’ rooms article to find great posters and more.
Colours are super important because they can turn a room into a great space and really help you to be creative. A room that screams happy and fun is so much better than a boring ‘classroom’ don’t you think?
Image: Rachel Parcell
Organisation
Think about your own desk or office. I am sure you are much more productive when it is clutter-free and tidy. And when you are creating a healthy learning environment for your kids it should be orderly as well.
Take a bookshelf and fill it with school books, paper, and art supplies. Provide little baskets for pens, glue sticks, scissors, etc. That way you will avoid a busy desk and leaving more space to do the work.
Don’t forget for the perfect children workspace:
You will need a bin, stock up on supplies, and keep healthy snacks in the pantry!
