Kids’ Back-To-School Rooms

by Blindsgalore

$200

30 Minutes

Easy

Just as we settle into summer, the school year has snuck up on us once again. Kids always need new school supplies, but a freshened up space to sleep and work in will help them stay focused and organized. Below are a few elements needed to create a stellar back-to-school room, which will encourage the development of a studious, organized, and happy child.

Work Space

Creating an area free of distractions is the best way to make sure homework gets completed. A designated kid’s workspace will give them some independence and a sense of pride in their work.

Lighting

Homework is hard enough and poor lighting only makes the effort more demanding. Lighting makes up an important part of any room design and children’s rooms are no different. There are so many amazing lighting solutions out there for little ones including lights for reading in bed, creating at a desk, or just providing a comforting hint of light when it’s finally time for sleep.

Storage, Storage, Storage!

Large storage containers are great for backpacks, shoes, and soccer balls. All those teeny tiny toy pieces you step on in the middle of the night and hair ties, clips, headbands, and bows are just the right size to keep in smaller storage containers. Hanging storage is wonderful for coats, scarves, and hats. By giving kids the tools to stay organized, you are helping them help you!

Window Treatments

Little or big, all kids need their rest. Using a blackout shade or adding room darkening drapery to a window will ensure the maximum hours of sleep needed to stay alert through a long day of classes and activities. Cordless cellular shades and roller shades are kid-friendly because they are free of dangerous dangling cords. Window treatments in kids’ rooms do double duty as they block the light and add fun bursts of color to an already lively room.

Just For Fun

It’s not all about spelling bees and times tables, to help get kids excited about the new school year, it’s a fun idea to surprise them with a cool new lunch tote or personalized pencils to start the year on a fun note. They’ve got a lot of work ahead of them, so a little token of encouragement is sure to go a long way. These rooms are full of fun!