Back to school season is always a fun and exciting time. Summer vacation is winding down, and department stores are stocked to the brim with binders, backpacks, glue sticks, pencils and families toting their school issued supply lists. Checking off boxes for these smaller items is easy enough, but when you return home and the school year starts, the real challenge begins.
Rest assured, you can create calm amongst the chaos, and set your children up for success by creating (or updating) an incredible workstation. Designate a space for homework and studying that’s comfortable and functional. By keeping it organized and easy to use with everything in reach, you’ll ensure peak productivity for everyone using the space.
Here, we highlight some of our favorite workstation pieces if you’re looking to prep for your own family this fall.
WORK SPACES
The Classics 4.0 desk from Smartstuff Furniture paired with the desk hutch provides ample workspace including drawer storage while utilizing the vertical space for bins, file folders, and even comes complete with a cork board for important reminders.
Perhaps you prefer a more modern or minimalist style. The #myroom desk from Smartstuff Furniture provides the same spacious surface as the Classics 4.0 desk, with a sleeker approach in the design. Pair it with a desk hutch, bookcase or use it alone. You can’t go wrong with the #myRoom series.
The Colgate Desk from Vanguard Furniture is a bold choice of desk for those with a smaller area such as a small home office or child’s bedroom with a designated work area. With plenty of drawers and the semi-reflective glossed Silver Leaf surface to capitalize on light, this multi-purpose design truly utilizes the space it takes while maintaining a visual appeal that will leave your family rushing to use it. To make it completely customizable, this desk is available in over 10 finish and hardware options to suit any fancy.
SEATING
When ensuring comfort in your workspace, selecting the perfect chair is an equally important and, often overlooked, item. Finding the right fit can seem like a challenge of Goldilocks proportions, however; adding a comfortable and stylish chair to the workspace increases the odds it will be used and you won’t find yourself or the kids drifting towards the sofa instead.
This Slipcovered Swivel Desk Chair from Lee Industries furniture presents a clean and modern take on the office chair that provides both comfort and clean aesthetics. What’s even better about it is the ability to wash the slipcover when needed.
Take a look at this traditional spin on a luxury office chair from Jonathan Charles Furniture. With a variety of rich colored leathers, button and studding details, this chair is sure to be a hit in any home office.
Think the swivel chairs may pose as more of a distraction for your little ones? We’ve got you covered! Here are a few stationary options that won’t sacrifice style or comfort.
The Chesterfield Style Armchair from Jonathan Charles will provide a touch of class and maybe inspire your little ones to study hard. Ornate in detail, this design is anything but plain.
This Del Mar Chair option from Burton James will keep the kids comfortable for as long as needed we are sure. With its muted neutrals and low-slung arms, this design will fit any office space and décor making it an easy transition.
The Reagan Chair from Gabby Home is fully customizable with a wide range of fabrics to choose from. Pick the one that best suites your office or kid’s work station – maybe even in your child’s favorite hue.
Imagine curling up yourself in this 1029 Chair from Burton James. With the ultimate kind of comfort, curling up next to a desk for hours on end of homework might not feel as bad with this baby to think in.