Home Decor Ideas

If you’re having trouble getting your kids to do homework, check out these cool study room ideas. Maybe all you need to kick-start your kid’s study habits is a change of scenery! A back-to-school homework space that’s quiet for focus, colorful for inspiration and organized to reduce distractions would make homework time a pleasure for most kids.

Regardless of the size of the space or room, you can create an awesome and affordable kids’ homework space. Best of all, Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen are running a month-long sale in July to help you create the coolest back-to-school homework spaces ever.

Frosted glass sliding doors separate the living room from the homework area for a quiet, distraction-free space. Image: Sarah Jefferys Design

When planning a homework space, remember these five important elements:

1. Color: Wallpaper or paint a wall or the shelf openings in a bold and invigorating color.
2. Furniture: A small desk with storage or a coordinating file cabinet and a comfortable chair are essential.
3. Lighting: Make sure there’s plenty of ambient and task lighting.
4. Organization: Include lots of organization and storage options like shelves, cork board, pegboard, cubbies, baskets and containers to keep the space tidy and everything in its place.
5. Personalization: Add some items that are personal to your child’s style, like monogrammed items, a favorite color or personal wall art.

Here’s a roundup of the best homework desks and study room ideas:

Kids Built-In Wall Studies

An awkward, under-the-stairs area is transformed into a study space with wall-mounted shelves, cork board and file cabinet desk bases. Image: Corynne Pless

A modern loft homework spot for two divided by a large bookcase in the middle so each kid can work privately. Image: Azman Architects

Bold fuschia is featured on the wall behind the built-in shelves, curtains and area rug. Image: Steven Mueller Architects

Great design and planning featuring two homework desks, shelves, cork boards and a reading nook in the middle. Image: Frances Herrera

A small upstairs loft is converted into a crisp white study area and home office with some essential elements: desk chairs, shelves and cork boards. Image: IS Architecture

A contemporary graphic wall of storage and study space that can evolve from toddler art area to teenage study spot. Image: Paul Archer Design

Rustic Modern Study Room for Kids

A log cabin-style back-to-school homework space for studying. Image: Dona Rosene Interiors

Designated Study Room Ideas

Bright and cheerful, this study room features several spots for working, reading and relaxing. Image: Hurst Home Company

A small room can be converted into a study space by staggering two desks with their own storage bookcases. Image: Leedy Interiors

Fresh white built-in cabinets are offset by a modern color palette in this cool craft and homework room. Image: Martha O’Hara Interiors

A basement makes the perfect, distraction-free modern study room, featuring color and contemporary furniture pieces. Image: Grande Interiors

Modern, multipurpose study room design featuring plenty of storage in a bookcase and three different work/sitting areas. Image: Refined LLC

This study room has been creatively divided into three spaces: his and hers homework areas and a reading nook by the window. Image: Sussan Lari Architect

Under-the-Bed Homework Desks and Study Spots

A bunk-style bed uses the space underneath as a homework area with wall storage. Image: 30s Magazine

A girl’s bedroom features two spots for homework: a traditional desk and a hide away nook under the bed. Image: Kropat Design

Tween and Teen Study Room Ideas

Contemporary design featuring a sleek, white desk and a mod color theme of aqua, white, grey and red. Image: Sarah Gunn

A cool teen homework space featuring graffiti wall art, a beanbag and a small desk. Image: Andrew Snow

A small but chic homework area for a teenage modern-design lover. Image: Simmons Estate Homes

A minimalist homework space that focuses on a bright, clean desk and a bold wall mural. Image: DeCe Designs

Mod Home Office, Lounge and Homework Area

A back-to-school homework area doesn’t have to be juvenile if you choose the right modern furniture and accessories. Image: AGSIA Design Group

Small Desk Ideas

Create a small homework nook using two narrow bookcases and a floating surface as a desk in the middle. Image: Naomi Astley Clarke

A DIY homework spot for two using a bookcase as a divider and a small table that’s been cut in half and mounted on each side of the book case. Image: The CSI Project

Turn a closet into an organized, back-to-school homework space with some shelves and a narrow desk. Image: SF Organized Interiors

Homework Desk With Pegboard for Organization Ideas

Inexpensive painted pegboard can clear your desk area by adding extra wall storage. Image: The Vintage Glitter House

Mounting some cork board or painted pegboard on the wall adds extra organization to your kid’s homework spot. Image: Avocado Sweets Design Studio

Long Work Surfaces for Homework and Studying

A garage wall was converted into a family study space featuring a long plank of wood and wall-mounted lines to hang documents and art. Image: 22 Interiors

Convert an unused hall into an industrial chic study spot like this well-designed one featuring a rustic wood surface, aluminum stools, floating wall ledges and wire baskets. Image: Hannotte Interiors

A contemporary girl’s room with a long, built-in cabinet, shelves and floating desk. Image: Amantea Architects

Organized Homework Area for Several Kids

Float desks in the middle of a room that several kids can work from. Like this study room, add a wall bookcase, baskets and additional items to keep the room well-organized. Image: SF Organized Interiors

A little creativity and some essential pieces can help you create an attractive, functional spot that both kids and adults would appreciate. The following are some suggested products from Pottery Barn Kids and PBTeen that can get you started creating this space for your kids:

Storage Bins and Baskets

Desks and Desk Chairs

Lighting

Wall Units & Bookshelves

Other Decor

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SC Johnson announced the opening of a new Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit of his architecture and furniture. Organized with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, it covers most of Wisconsin’s “Frank Lloyd Wright Trail” of buildings and includes 26 miniature scale models of his best work.

The new exhibit, On the Wright Trail, is located at SC Johnson’s Fortaleza Hall at its corporate headquarters in Racine. Third-generation SC Johnson leader H.F. Johnson Jr. commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright in 1936 to build the new corporate headquarters, which started a long relationship between the two. Wright designed several buildings and a home for Johnson Jr. which can be toured for free by the public on select days.

Lloyd Wright, left, and Johnson Jr. Image: SC Johnson

The new exhibition is part of the company’s campus tour available Thursdays through Sundays. The one-and-a-half hour tour covers:

Foster + Partners-designed Fortaleza Hall, where the new exhibit is located

Fortaleza Hall. Image: SC Johnson

The SC Johnson Administration Building

Famed lily-pad canopy at the headquarters. Image: SC Johnson

The pedestrian bridge that connects sections of the Administration Building. Image: SC Johnson

Lily Pad Gift Shop

The lily-pad design repeats in the exterior of the Administrative Building. Image: SC Johnson

Research Tower

Frank Lloyd Wright designed 15-story Research Tower. Image: SC Johnson

H.F. Johnson Jr. 1940s Office (weekend-only tours)

Penthouse office of SC Johnson’s third-generation leader, H.F. Johnson Jr. in original, mint condition. Image: SC Johnson

You can also book a free visit to Wingspread, the famous Prairie-style home Frank Lloyd Wright designed for H.F. Johnson Jr. It’s located 5 miles away from the headquarters and is Lloyd Wright’s last and largest (14,000 square feet) Prairie-style house.

Wingspread birds-eye view. Image: Chicago Reader

Five-fireplace living room at Wingspread, designed in 1938 by Frank Lloyd Wright for the H.F. Johnson Jr. family. Image: Mark Hertzberg

For more information or to book a tour online, visit SC Johnson’s website.

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PPG, a global supplier of paints, coatings and industrial materials, announced its 2018 Paint Color of the Year: Black Flame. Some might think that black is the absence of color, but when you look at this winning shade, you’ll notice the new black has deep indigo undertones.

A closer view of PPG’s Black Flame color swatch. Image: PPG

When PPG announces its Paint Color of the Year, you’re bound to see it everywhere — from tiles and apparel to the next NASA rocket. According to the 134-year-old company, they enlist “more than 20 color stylists from around the world, who specialize in industries such as consumer electronics, architectural, automotive and aerospace” to select the paint color.  And those 20 different color experts unanimously chose Black Flame.

Why Black Flame is the 2018 Color of the Year

Experts chose the deep ink shade of black because it’s modern, intimate and soothing. Dee Schlotter, PPG’s senior color marketing manager, explained how “black creates the silence we crave in an information-heavy world, while the indigo offers possibility and a deep hopefulness.”

Olympic Paint Announced Its Own Version of Black as the 2018 Color of the Year

Soon after Black Flame’s win, PPG’s Olympic paint brand announced Black Magic as its 2018 Color of the Year, reinforcing that black is back.

A closer view of Olympic‘s Black Magic color swatch. Image: Olympic Paint

Olympic Paint’s black is less saturated and more neutral with a dark charcoal vibe when compared to the indigo undertones of PPG’s Black Flame.

How to Use the Latest Blacks in your Decor

Ready to enhance your home’s aesthetic? Here are some design ideas on how to use either of the two Paint Colors of the Year:

Serene in Black for Working

Paint a small nook or office space black to create a peaceful and distraction-free spot. Image: JLB Property Developments

Contemporary Shades of Black

Layer shades of ink, rich black and deep grays to create a dramatic, contemporary look. Image: Poliform

Mid-Century Modern in Black

Paint a single large wall in a matte black shade to create an open floor plan’s focal point. Image: Klopf Architecture

A Deep, Rich and Restful Bedroom Oasis

A bedroom with deep, rich walls creates a restful and modern sanctuary. Image: Darren Palmer

Black Bathroom with a View

Frame a lush, green exterior view by painting the wall surrounding a window. Image: Famosa Tile

Painted Black Contemporary Cabinets

Update your kitchen cabinets by painting them in the latest black shades. Image: Let’s Talk Kitchens

A Media Room with a Black Backdrop Wall

Use black as a stunning backdrop for your media wall to help reduce glare and enhance your television watching experience. Image: Launch AV Systems

Industrial-Chic Featuring Black Tiles

Glossy, black tiles reflect light and add a luxurious touch to any bathroom. Image: Aiden Miller Interiors

Want to see how Black Flame or Black Magic would look in your own home? Upload a photo of one of your rooms to the Room Painter app to get the full vision. When you are ready to get your Black Magic or Black Flame paint, check out this great deal from our partners at Ace Hardware: Receive $10 Off $100 or 15% Off $150+ With Code: SUM2017 at acehardware.com. Exclusions Apply. Buy Online & Pickup Today At Your Participating Neighborhood Ace. Valid 7/1/2017 – 9/30/2017

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