Ready, Set, Study: Creating an A+ Homework Space in Your Home

It’s that time again! The season when parents are breaking out the glasses. You may be toasting to having the kids out of the house for most of the day. Or commiserating about the insane schedules you are about to juggle. Either way, there’s one common bond and one thing you can’t avoid – HOMEWORK!

Setting the Scene for Success

Creating an organized and comfortable environment at home is essential for both academic success and your family’s mental well-being. You might prefer to use a common space where all of the kids gather to complete their assignments. Perhaps you use your kitchen table, island, or bar in order to keep an eye on phone and computer use or to be accessible while you prepare dinner. You may choose to have them study quietly in their own rooms. In any situation, a well-designed study space encourages better habits, reduces stress, and helps take the edge off this inevitable part of learning.

Crafting an effective workspace doesn’t require turning your home into a classroom. Instead, a few key pieces of furniture can significantly enhance productivity and comfort. At Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington, we carry multiple offerings that can transform any room into an ideal learning environment.

It’s All About the Desk

If your home study space has nothing else, it should at least have a functional desk. Desks come in a variety of shapes and styles, making it easy to find one that’s tailored to your home’s aesthetics and needs. When considering a desk, you might ask yourself the following questions:

• What type of storage do I need? Is your child is typically neat and organized or is everything going to be haphazardly stuffed in a drawer when they are told to clean their room?
• Should the desk be adjustable? Will my child need to sit or do they prefer to move around their space as a way to focus?
• Where will the desk be located? Am I trying to match the aesthetic of a bedroom or family room? Will the desk be a focal point of the room or does it need to take up minimal space?

At UFF of Wilmington, we offer Student Desks, Desks with Multiple Drawers, Desk & Hutch Combinations, and Adjustable Standing Desks in both finished and unfinished options in order to meet all of your needs. Our solid wood desks are built to last – they can be passed down to younger children or perhaps make the trek to their first dorm or apartment (Don’t blink – it happens faster than you think!).

Chair-ing is Caring

Comfort and support are the most important considerations when choosing a chair for homework. If it’s too rigid, the discomfort may be an unwanted distraction. Too soft and it might encourage an extra-long break. If your child is young, investing in a juvenile chair may be the best option. For an older child, you will want to focus on lumbar support to make long study sessions as productive as possible. If you are using a bar or island as a workspace, consider a stool with a high back or even one that swivels to allow for some gentle movement while completing tasks. Our chairs and stools feature exceptional craftsman ship to help endure the wear and tear that comes with daily use – including the 500 times your child tilts on the back legs.

Saavy Storage

It’s hard to focus in a cluttered environment. Keeping supplies accessible, tidy, and well-organized helps to make homework sessions more efficient. It also reduces the parental stress of constantly being asked to locate papers, pencils, etc. or having to clean up a messy space every day. Shelving Units, Bookcases, and Storage Cubes, are all practical ways to keep your home in order. At Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington, we offer a huge selection of storage options that don’t take up a lot of space and can be customized to fit your style and budget. From corner pieces to stately wall units, your storage options are as unlimited as your child’s potential.

Let’s Get to Work

Creating a workspace that considers age, size, educational requirements, and family dynamics can be a big step towards reducing the back-to-school stress. Whether you’re shopping for young children or getting ready to send your older kids to college, Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington has everything you need to make this school year a success! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the perfect solid wood pieces for your homework space.

We can’t help you manage the crazy after-school schedules, but we can help to make the time you spend at home a little more enjoyable. Have a great school year, everyone!