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9 inspiring workspace ideas for schoolchildren—create a functional and cozy space!

As the school year begins, is there a cozy spot at home where your child can tackle their homework? Even in a small children’s room, you can create a functional and inviting workspace. We’ve gathered inspiring ideas to help you transform your space.

Author Kotona
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January 7, 2025Lue suomeksi
It’s nice to do homework by the window, enjoying natural light. This desk was assembled by a father using a sheet of wood and the Pinna legs from Pinnijalkapojat. The chair is a recycled find.
This Espoo family’s home showcases craftsmanship passed down through generations—even in the children’s workspaces (see also the picture below). The wall-mounted desk is a clever space-saver.
A desk shaped like a house adds a playful touch to the children’s room decor.
This spacious school desk has plenty of room for working with a friend. The desk is assembled from IKEA’s Stuva drawers topped with a kitchen countertop. The spindle-back chairs have been playfully painted in different colors.
Here’s a smart solution for a small children’s room: the workspace is a tabletop attached to an Ava Room bed. The spacious drawers of the bed offer plenty of storage.
This desk is assembled from trestle legs and a sheet of wood. The old Lundia dresser next to the desk holds drawing and crafting supplies along with other knick-knacks. The large wastebasket under the desk helps keep things tidy.
The workspace integrated into the String wall shelf is a marvel of space-saving design. The height of the Stokke Tripp Trapp chair can be adjusted as the child grows.
Between two tall cabinets, there was a perfect space left for a child’s workspace. The cabinets are from Kaboodle’s kitchen collection.
In this Helsinki family, the mother and children share a large bedroom. The children’s matching IKEA desks are arranged in the corner by the window. The chairs are Panton by Vitra.

Read also: A clever workspace was built in the children’s room—the total cost was 110 euros [in Finnish]

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