9 inspiring Kids’ Workspaces That Make homework fun
It’s never to early to set up great research study habits with a devoted area in a child’s space for homework or art projects. A bright, fun workspace designed with their character in mind is inviting as well as makes it easier for youngsters to get comfortable, so they can be influenced to craft, color, or solve quadratic equations, if so inclined.
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Annaka, the child of Vancouver painter Bobbie Burgers, made the cloud of origami butterflies that hover above the desk in her bedroom herself, affixing some to the ceiling so they appear to be in flight. The traditional Marcel Breuer Knoll chair as well as trestle desk have a advanced design, however still look fresh in a teen’s space in a white palette.
Photographer: Kim Christie
Source: home & house may 2015 issue
Products: Desk, Ikea; chair, Marcel Breuer for Knoll; yellow chair, Eero Aarnio for Adelta, notify Interiors
Designer: Marieke Burgers
In this space belonging to Gemma, the child of designer Nancy Riesco, a long low wall system keeps the little area organized as well as integrates a desk. The shelving corrals books as well as collectibles, which can be quickly altered as Gemma grows.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: home & house June 2013 issue
Products: Bed, West Elm; coffee table, CB2; light, Layla Grayce
Designer: Riesco & Lapres interior Design
Not every youngster needs a completely pint-sized desk. When her daughters Annie as well as Lily were younger, senior style editor Sally Armstrong repurposed her former dining table as a craft center, providing the legs a lively colorblock treatment. The generous surface is huge sufficient to fit them both as they spread out supplies, while washi tape produces a gallery that’s simple to switch out. An affordable bookshelf as well as trolley hold craft supplies.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: home & house September 2013 issue
Products: Bookshelf, Ikea
Designer: Sally Armstrong
In the nautical space belonging to the five-year-old son of designer Jennifer Worts, she wisely selected a trestle desk as well as task light that are both adjustable, so they can shift as he grows taller. The bright eco-friendly desk surface is punchy as well as preppy, as well as simple, graphic art gowns up the white walls.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Products: Nelson pendant lamp, style Within Reach; rockets bedding, Garnet Hill
Designer: Jennifer Worts
In three-year-old Joaquin’s room, vintage institution chairs as well as alphabet flash cards (that will assist him discover to compose his name) are strung just on twine with wooden clothes pegs. A roll of paper hung from a ribbon as well as attached to the wall with a push pin makes it simple for him to tear off a fresh page, while an antique ruler is turned into a portable growth chart with tags that record the date.
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Photographer: Jason Stickley
Source: home & house may 2013 issue
Products: Painting, house Painters; pushpins, tray, La Merceria; wall colours, Daiquiri Ice (2034-70), Pewter (2121-30), Benjamin Moore; antique ruler, Found; vintage institution chairs, ruler, Queen West Antiques Centre
Designer: Sarah Hartill
The inexpensive, clean-lined desk as well as drawer units in this teen girl’s bedroom might go off to university with her, or her very first apartment. Flanking the desk with two units enables lots of space for storage as well as the symmetrical plan looks organized. A vintage chair adds awesome character, while antique pieces like an Art Deco club chair reupholstered in a eco-friendly velvet as well as a gown judy (to let Sadie experiment with outfits) lends genuine personality.
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Photographer: Jason Stickley
Products: Alex desk, Alex drawer cabinets, Kallax low storage unit, Liatorp glass door bookcase, Gulsporre drapes, all Ikea; club chair, desk chair, vintage gown form, vintage fine Objects; velvet material on club chair, royal comfort velvet in Boxwood, Robert Allen Design; club chair upholstery: ReCloth Modern; knit pouffe, lacquer desk accessories, CB2; wall paint, All White (2005), Farrow & Ball
Designer: Margot Austin
Designer Jenna Cadieux provided Blake’s bedroom a rustic look with a chunky mangowood desk as well as shelves with industrial-style iron brackets. He can style the shelves as he grows, however right now accessories such as the black globe, old camera as well as magnifying candleholder provide this work area a somewhat steampunk vibe.
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Photographer: Jason Stickley
Products: Draperies as well as custom cushions, Q Design
Designer: Jenna Cadieux
This custom floating desk in the space of Annie, the child of H&H senior style editor Sally Armstrong, was influenced by a contemporary retail screen unit. The return edges act as a book end as well as keep products from falling off, however the shelving system still looks airy, as well as the pop of chartreuse on the drawer matches the door. The ample screen area lets her curate the objects that are meaningful to her.
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Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Products: wall unit, Julian Villasenor
Designer: Sally Armstrong
Sally also created this shared work area for her two daughters on the third floor of her home, which homes their bedrooms since the spaces are rather compact. The Madeline Weinrib wallpaper lends graphic effect to flavor up the white walls. A skylight floods the task area with natural light during the day.
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Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Products: Wallpaper, Y&Co; desk lamp, Hollace Cluny
Designer: Sally Armstrong
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