Way back when, when we first began this blog, we had an attic.
A real live attic…
This photo above was of our current playroom. Where you see sub flooring, that’s playroom space (plus an additional bit of book nook). After we completed our attic addition, we had added, an office, a playroom, and a theater, and about 1200 square feet. It was certainly our biggest project to date.
The playroom looked mostly like this…
And while we haven’t drastically changed everything, it was time for an update. It was time to fully transition the playroom to the homeschooling room. This space needed to function on every level for us, so that there was one place where all the “sit-down” learning happened.
A week before school began I went a little crazy got motivated and cleaned out every single drawer and leftover puzzle piece. I organized, and purged (again), and couldn’t be happier with the result. Now every little nook and cranny now works for us, and we added a few fun updates, too…
We have this blank slate that we’re using to help us cultivate our children’s education. The room is exactly what it needs to be: soothing and energizing, empty (enough), pretty and functional in every corner.
The walls stayed the same with the paint we chose originally for the playroom: Valspar’s Sea Breath. It’s still a favorite for a light, airy aqua. It’s colorful without being in your face or distracting.
We kept the same built ins Matt built way back in the day, and grabbed some new storage to put them to use even more.
Every single thing has a place, from the markers to the tape to the paper to the blocks. It all has a spot. So far, this is making our schooling this year a breeze. I hate to say it because now the gods of homeschooling will smite me down for my foolishness and confidence.
We switched up some wall art over on this side of the room, and updated the storage, but we kept the changes pretty cosmetic and organizational.
Over on the other side of the room, we did add this fabulous vintage map of Africa.
P.S. Turns out that our first few months of World History is focused on the Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea…it’s been pretty awesome to have such a giant map to reference. LOVE this piece.
I won’t share everything in this post as it would take us all years to read, but I’ll share all the fun photos today and save some sources for another time.
The reading nook stayed the same, but we added one of the shelves from my office to house all the curriculum for the year, all sorted by subject. We use the little bookshelf (which never ever is this clean) for daily reads and story books…it is piled a mile high most of the time and I promise on my heart to show you how it normally looks.
Keeping the curriculum all organized has been a lifesaver for me this year, and having it readily available out in the open has been even better.
On the wall opposite Grayson’s desk is the cork board we installed, a chalkboard for weekly spelling words, and a fun handmade reward chart.
Of course, we threw in vintage touches here and there to warm the space up and to tell a story.
My helpers love stories.
Bottom line: the space works for us in every way now, and those new punches of color and pattern were fun to throw in, too. We’ll share some how-to’s and sources for all these fun projects soon, but in the meantime, be sure to leave us a question in the comments section if you have one!
For a full source list, click the photo below…
That rug!!! Now, I wish I could learn in that space….your killing me!!! 🙂 ~ Kim
That rug!!! Now, I wish I could learn in that space….your killing me!!! 🙂 ~ Kim
Love the Sugarboo large notes, they make a to do list as fun as it can be:)
Where is your a-frame white desk with drawers from? I’m on the search for a similar desk!
Thank you! Beautiful learning space!
Thanks so much! It’s from Ikea! You buy the separate legs, drawer bases, and tops…great value.
🙂
What a wonderful room you have created.
I think the kids should really appreciate such a wonderful learning area.
There are way to many things to say “great job” on!!!
Love it all. 🙂
HI! So love your space! May I ask where you picked up the cute washi tape dispenser? I love that you can put multiple rolls on it. : )
Where did you get the fun wooden paint brushes?
What a wonderful space! Love each adorable touch!
Love, love, love your homeschool room and all the vintage touches you put on it! What a fabulous place for your kids to learn.
Wow, that is a fun room. Love how you mixed up what you needed with some vintage items. There are so many things I love about this room – the Scrabble “Read” wall decor, the map, the light bulb with chalk, the reading corner with the placed on the floor. Your week was well spent.
I’ll be looking for your resource list. 🙂
SO cute! Looks like a great place to learn and be creative and inspired. XO
Very cute! Great updates for two of my favorite kiddos! I know they will enjoy learning in their space.
I love this room!! Where did you get the map?? I’ve been looking everywhere for a large map with these colors.
So beautiful Shaunna.. I love everything! Especially the gray floor.. Thanks for contnuuing to inspire 🙂
You packed so many wonderful ideas and designs into one space. And all are child friendly.
Great job.
This space is amazing! I don’t homeschool, but this makes me tempted to! Where is the rug in the center of the room from?!
Hi there Erin! 🙂
The Blue and Yellow rug came from IKEA. Here is the link to all the sources for the playroom. https://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/2014/09/playroomhomeschool-room-sources.html
I just found this from Buzzfeed and I love everything about it! I will definitely be taking inspiration from it!
Gorgeous colors!!! And so beautifully done! Thanks for being an inspiration!!
I’m teach English at home and we’re planning a homeclassroom… This is just too good!
Can you come to my house and create a space like that for me 😉 I LOVE it!
This is beautiful! What a creative space. Thank you for sharing all of the little details. I love adding those little details to our spaces too. It adds warmth to the functionality. 🙂
where oh where are those state flashcards from???? very cute space!
I love everything about your space!! Awesome job! Do you have little ones or are your children older? Thanks!