Our Vintage Inspired Home School Room

Central Massachusetts

Leaning In

As I mentioned in my last post, I’m an unlikely and reluctant homeschooler. But I’m learning to lean into this journey. And one big part of that for me is creating a space my kids and I enjoy being in.

Vintage Vibes

I’ve never been a fan of all the bright, plastic-y things marketed to children. My heart beats vintage vibes and my decorating style is no different. So I wanted our homeschool room to reflect both my own aesthetic and to be a place my children delight in.

There’s and Mine

I made sure to set up an area for each of us to call our own (for my K5’er who’s actually being schooled, for my two-year-old who’s hanging with us while we school, and for myself as the teacher).

Use What You Have

I was able to pull this room together almost entirely using stuff I already own. Since I followed my normal decorating style, it was easy pulling different pieces together from around the house to create one unified space. The only piece of furniture I bought was my son’s desk and chair and a few decorations/organizational items were purchased as well.

Remember What Matters

I made sure to pepper the cork board over my desk with reminders of why we’re doing this and what really matters. On the days when everyone feels like crying and quiting, it helps to look up and reflect for a minute on why we’re here.

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SOURCE LIST:

Hobby Lobby:

• Chalk Board Calendar
• Cork Board
• Ephesians 4:2 art
• Gather Together art
• Letter Board
• Treasure Box for rewards

Ikea:

• Kids Table and Chairs (we stained dark)
• Book ledge (also stained dark)
• Metal containers for paint brushes and pens
• My desk

Wal-Mart:

• Kids Desk and Chair
• Cubby storage

Crate and Barrel Kids

• Large metal clips

Target:

• Paper trays

Home Goods:

• Art Caddy

Katie Daisy on Etsy:

• Wild and Free art print

Found and Made:

• US Map: Vintage National Geographic found at a local book store (for .25!)
• Typewriter: Antique store
• Bookshelf: Made by my husband
• Old books: From my dad

That’s it. I hope you enjoyed the “tour”! 🙂