Back to School and Work From Home Desk Set Ups

Whether summer is a whirlwind of activities, vacations, and camps or a time when we simply savor evenings on the porch and more laid-back schedules, we like to use the back-to-school time for a full family work-life recalibration. For our kids, it’s been months since they sat at a desk or did homework, and we’ve also found ourselves working from places outside of the office more frequently as well (especially when the local pool has wifi). 

Everyone could use a fresh start getting back to the grind, and having an appealing homework/work-from-home arrangement makes us feel motivated and organized. We combed through some past SHID designs to give you ideas for making the back to homework/work transition as seamless as possible for you and your family! 

One of our favorite family work and homework set-ups! With wraparound desk space and a tucked away bookshelf, this office is cheerful, minimal, and ideal for co-working, even if your “co-worker” is concentrating on mastering the alphabet.

Sara Hillery Interior Design

Sara Hillery Interior Design

Let’s get real: sitting at a desk for hours can be a drag, so why not inject a hefty dose of color and fun? Bright pink adds energy and allure, while a multitude of cabinets and drawers make it easy to keep the desk clean and organized.

This sweet bedside desk is simple, warm, and welcoming. Getting kids used to having a quiet space of their own to draw, dream, or read is an important way to help them build good study and learning habits for years to come!

Sara Hillery Interior Design

Sara Hillery Interior Design

It’s not a traditional desk, but this cozy yet spacious banquette can serve as the perfect place for a homework session. The light-filled space works just as well for younger kids who might need a little more oversight while parents make dinner as it does for older kids who host a group project session over snacks.

Calm and compact, this desk set-up doesn’t require much space, but it’s inspiring in its simplicity and usefulness and ideal for kids (or adults) who need to remove as many distractions as possible in order to focus.

Sara Hillery Interior Design