Homework Station Ideas

Check out these fun and creative ideas for creating a homework station in your home.  No matter your size or budget, there’s something for everyone!

Setting up a homework station.

For this month’s Household Organization Diet, I’ve been working on the kids’ rooms.  I don’t really have any big projects planned – just lots of purging and re-organizing!  This weekend I’ll be going through their closets and tidying things up in their homework station.  For those of you that are following along with me {or just need some ideas for their own space!}, I’ve put together some kids’ desk ideas for you.  It doesn’t have to be fancy – there is something for every sized budget and space!

The end of summer is near and it’s {unfortunately!} time to start thinking about back to school.  For most kids, homework is one of those necessary evils and creating a dedicated spot in your home for them to complete their work can help them to improve their focus and develop proper study habits. Check out some of these great ideas to get you started…

Bedroom homework area from Honey We’re Home.

Ikea Wall Mounted Desk via This Old Home.

 Smart idea for a double workstation from Better Homes and Gardens.

What is a homework station?

A homework station is basically just a dedicated spot in your home that your child is expected to do their homework.  It can be set up to your kids’ particular learning style and help them stay more productive and focused while doing their homework.  A homework area also provides one main location in your home to store and organize all of the school supplies and art supplies that your child needs.  This makes it easy for them to find what they need and gives them one less excuse for getting their work started!

 Kitchen Homework Station from Craft-O-Maniac.

 Trestle Desk from Pottery Barn Teen.  Love the ball seat too!

Desk with Art Gallery Wall from Centsational Girl.

Where to set up a homework station.

You can really set up a homework station anywhere!  Some kids have one in their room, others may share a space in the family office area, and others might end up doing at the kitchen table.  The important thing is finding out what works best for your child and your home space.

Independent learners and older children might prefer having their own space where they can be alone and focus.  If your child needs more assistance from you, having a space near where you work might be a better option.  As your kids gets older, the environment that they work best in might change, so stay open to new ideas.

 

Mini Homework Station from The House of Smiths.

Trendy Homework Station from Classy Clutter.

Rolling Cart School Supply Organizer from Trebuchet.

What to put at a homework station.

You don’t really need a lot of supplies to set up your kids desk.  Basic school supplies such as pens, pencils, erasers, scissors, paper, etc. are kind of a given at any age.  Take an inventory of what you already have {re-using old school supplies from the previous year} and stock up on any needed items at the back to school sales. Use a caddy or pencil box to keep smaller items contained and organized. Stacking drawers also work well for providing extra storage in a smaller space.

Elementary school children will also likely need some colored pens and pencils and often enjoy a small area to display some of their favorite creations.  You can always add a few decorative touches to make the space more cozy and comfortable, but you don’t want it too cluttered or distracting.  Find more ideas on what to put in a homework station HERE.

DIY Fold Down Desk from Honey Bear Lane.

Homeschool Room from The Handmade Home.

DIY Cardboard Homework Station from Martha Stewart.

Roll Away Homework Station from Better Homes and Gardens.

Closet Homework Station from I Heart Organizing.

DIY Fold Down Pallet Desk from Thistlewood Farms via Infarrantly Creative.

For more ideas on how to set up a homework station, check out this post….

How to Create a Functional Homework Station