Homework Haven
The kitchen table? Forget about it! Between after-school snacks, spilled juice, and the general chaos of family life, homework at the table wasn’t cutting it anymore. Homework demands have evolved as the grade numbers climb up. Enter the era of focused studying and a dedicated homework haven! What was once C’s old room became a blank canvas for creativity - a space with dedicated desks for tackling fractions and a cozy space for curling up with a good book.
Sadly, I lost the progress pictures of this makeover with my phone incident, but here is the link to the Instagram post from last summer when I finished it. While not intentional, in each project I’ve brought in a new skill - this time it was creating a sleek and modern crown moulding. I’m so proud of how the whole room came together!
Links to products in the room:
Pinboards: Grey Poppin Wide Fabric Pinboard and Smaller Version from The Container Store
Dry Erase Boards: Three by Three Square Magnetic Dry Erase Board from The Container Store
Magnetic Shelf (attached to white boards): Poppin Magnetic Wall Shelf from The Container Store
Rolling Chairs: Rhonda Glam Task Chairs from HomeGoods
Desk Lamp: Navy Bracket Pendant Lights from Crate&kids (no longer available)
Godzilla Mural: The Great Monster Off Kanagawa Mural from Society6
Lamp: Fatima Arched Floor Lamp from AllModern
Seagrass Basket: Handmade Seagrass Basket with Handles from AllModern
Mirror: Sabine Metal Round Wall Mirror from AllModern
Chair: Comfort Grand Slipcovered Swivel Glider from Pottery Barn Kids (Note: we have had this chair since G was a baby. It is so comfortable and such a workhorse!)
Rug: Lorena Canals (Note: Another piece we’ve had since G was a baby! These washable rugs led the charge before other companies took note.)
Curtains: European Linen Curtain from Quince
Backpacks: Blue Chevron Puffer Kane Kids Large & Diagonal Zippers Kane Kids from STATE bags
Paint Color: Coastal Storm by Behr (Note: this is the same color as my desk area in my home office. I love it so much! Just like its name, it’s always changing – sometimes it is grey, sometimes green, but always beautiful.)
