Creative Ways to Organize a Work or Learning Space
When the schools and offices closed in March, we all learned many lessons about the importance of staying organized. As parents turned home gyms into makeshift offices and teens reclined in their beds to log into online classes, it became clear that having dedicated space, time management skills, and a well-stocked and tidy workspace, are the keys to success. As fall classes resume and many families face distance learning again, there is an immediate need to find clever ways to make enough room for everything to run smoothly this time.
Here are some great ideas on how to make a wonderful learning space, no matter how much extra room you have, or don’t have.
The Office/School
Many of us continue to work remotely, giving us the opportunity to educate our small kids at home. It can get chaotic and sometimes overwhelming, so in order to stay close enough to the little ones to help, you have to keep the space orderly, well-stocked and attractive. We love this family office by Be True.
Two Kids, No Space
It is not easy giving two children the room and privacy they require in a dedicated learning space. If kids do not have their own little cubicle, distractions can sometimes keep them from learning, staying focused, or completing tasks. The two-sided desk is one of our favorite ideas. Taking up minimal area with just a thin table running through a bookcase, this amazing, DIY space saver gives privacy, storage, and style to two very lucky students.
That Breakfast Nook No One Uses
We have all got one: That awkward, strangely shaped, or inconveniently placed, space in our homes we just do not know what to do with. These unused spaces can be perfect for in-home learning, offering privacy, and the concentration that only comes in a space dedicated to learning. It is time to convert those breakfast nooks, the spot under the stairs that was previously only good for hitting your head, and that weird wall between the kitchen and the living room that is being under-utilized.
Can’t Get ‘Em Out of Their Rooms
Having a dedicated space outside their bedroom has been shown to really help teens focus and succeed in distance learning, but sometimes our homes are unable to accommodate that, and we have to build a school inside a bedroom. Not every bedroom comes with a huge closet, but there is almost always something to work with.
If you still need a little more inspiration, feel free to come into any of our Haynes Brothers’ locations and let one of our home decor professionals help you create something beautiful!
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