About two million kids are schooled at home in the U.S. every day. That’s a growing number, too. The reasons are many – and often personal – and families who make the choice to homeschool are often its biggest proponents. If you’re considering home schooling, or already do educate your kids in your home, we’re guessing that space is a consideration. After the coursework and schoolbooks and WiFi are in place, perhaps you’re looking around thinking, “teaching third grade in the dining room just isn’t gonna work.”

We love the idea of creating a special space for a homeschool – just like you would a bedroom, an office or a workout room. And if your home doesn’t have an extra room to convert, you can still create a full operative multi-use space by employing some interior decorating tricks. After all, making the most of one’s living space is all about creating efficient, functional and aesthetically pleasing areas to do the things you do at home. 

For learning at home, we think the basics should draw from the traditional, out-of-home model. You need books, for one. A computer. Comfortable work-spaces with appropriate lighting. You need school supplies that get properly stored, and “educational” props like maps, globes and chalkboards for academic inspiration.

Ultimately the at-home schoolroom needs enough formality to make “going to school” feel separate and distinct from, say, eating a sandwich, and enough color and design to inspire clear, creative thinking. These examples are all A+.

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