The dilemma: Your children could really take advantage of a quiet, productive space for doing homework, but you also want to have an inspiring craft space. Can’t determine if you need to devote your spare room to your children or yourself? Consider a third choice: blending the two. Since both are part-time activities, they are easily able to share a space with just a little help from the pros. This advice can help you create a double-duty workspace which caters to both you and the children.
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1. Create workspaces. “As tempting as it is to unite study and craft surfaces, resist it,” says designer Martha O’Hara. “To get an area to possess true double performance, you’ve got to create specific and different spaces for several activities.”
If you are worried about the space seeming cramped, keep in mind a desk does not have to be large. Simply allow for enough room to utilize ordinary research essentials, like a novel, laptop and notebook.
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2. Store sensibly. Clutter doesn’t benefit studying or creativity, so install proper and organized storage. “Keep frequently used tools and materials in containers that are open for simple accessibility, and keep anything additional or items used just occasionally to dedicated shelves and marked boxes,” says interior designer Jenna Denson.
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3. Light it up. Good task lighting is essential to get a multipurpose craft and study space. “Whether it is undercabinet lights or an arm swing, lighting fixtures concentrated on work surfaces can make any craft/workspace all the more operational,” says O’Hara.
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4. Open the colors. Beyond inside lights, take advantage of any available all-natural lighting: It can be great for producing artwork and soothing for doing homework. “Consider creating focal points around windows to keep the room bright in addition to visually open up the space complete,” says Denson.
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5. Bring in the bulletin boards. Accessorize both your kids ‘ study area and your crafts area using bulletin boards; your children can pin up assignments, and you’ll be able to create your own inspiration board. “That is a creative, effective space, which means you ought to get an area to post pictures and thoughts that create visual inspiration for you,” says O’Hara.
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6. Decide whether to sit to stand. The children are going to likely have to sit homework, but your needs might differ. If you prefer to sit or stand because you work, make sure you personalize your workspace so that it fits you. “Consider how you like to work,” says O’Hara. “Would you want standing room only, using a counter stool to spare? If you are going to succeed, you have also must be comfortable.”