Long before homes had closets, wardrobes and other furniture was used to store belongings. Thanks to necessities of the past, we now have unique kids’ room storage pieces to hold all their stuff. Wardrobes, trunks, chests, cupboards, and lockers all have one advantage over the modern closet…..style! They each add a little touch [...]
School supplies? Check. New shoes? Check. New backpack? Check. New lunchbox? Check. Shopping for clothes, essentials, and stuff is finished. Kids are back in school……sigh of relief. Now it’s time to relax. Wait. One more item on the list. Have you prepped the home study area for homework that is sure to hit right [...]
One of the essentials of a home activity center is proper furniture and not just any furniture will work…..if you want to keep messy activities under control. Spills, splashes, smears, and stains are inevitable when glue, paint, markers, and water are involved. Here are a few tips on how to choose activity center furniture to [...]
Wireless connections and laptop usage has changed study habits at home for many students. Work surface needs of study desks have been reduced with mobile computers using less space. This is helpful for homes with small bedrooms and limited space available dedicated just to study. However, not all homework can be done on computers, so [...]
My first introduction to Scandinavian design was as a teen in college. One of the textbooks for my contemporary furnishings class was all Scandinavian furniture. First time I flipped through the book, I fell in love with the simple sophistication. I had grown up in the USA’s deep South surrounded by traditional furniture. The warmth [...]
From homework to entertainment, the computer has become an essential item for kids and their computer station should be as user friendly as the hardware and software kids use. Follow these guidelines for designing the optimal station. Optimal Equipment Placement Study space should not compete with equipment space so adapt the workstation to the worker, [...]
End of summer signals back to school and homework. Want your kids to have a successful school year? Then having a good place to study at home is essential. Children need a place to do homework, whether in their bedroom or a separate space designed just for study. With a little “homework” on your part, [...]
How important is a home study center or homework area for kids? Do they need a desk or table……or will sitting on their bed be good enough? Where should a home study center be located? What can I do to help my kids develop a love of reading? If any of these questions have crossed [...]