A key part of home design is anticipating future needs.
A key part of home design is anticipating future needs. For instance, aging-in-place is a process that takes plenty of preparation before it can become a smooth transition. Meanwhile, setting aside different rooms can be a fantastic way to increase the overall functionality of your home. If you have younger children who receive instruction via distance learning, then having the right homeschool area set up for them is vital. Here is more information about how you can establish these spaces for them.
Have the Dining Room Pull Double-Duty
Along with the kitchen, the dining room is likely to be the heart of your custom home. This solution can be an ingenious one especially if you are short on time. For one thing, a table and chair are already there, ready and waiting to be used. To achieve the best results, though, you might want to think about adding a bar cart or rolling utility cart. This is where you can put school items away and store them until the next time they are needed.
Put Bins to Good Use
It’s always a good feeling to have something organized. Plus, it sets an example for your children – the importance of neatness and tidiness in home design. Putting bins to good use is easier than you think. Color-coded bins and trays can help you keep track of school supplies, notebooks, binders, and assignments.
Make Time for Snacks
Snack time is always important. Food helps everyone function, whether they are working from home or participating in Zoom calls all day for school. A selection of healthy snacks is a great idea; some possibilities include trail mix, raisins, fruits, and veggies. You can also keep a whiteboard by the snack station to track what’s been eaten and what needs to be replenished!
Get Creative with Closet Offices
A personalized workspace is incredibly valuable for both you and your distance learners. Empty out a closet, remove the doors, and add a desk. This tip can take their bedroom to the next level, especially if you let them pick their own artwork and other decorative touches.
Minimize Possible Distractions
Another important ingredient when it comes to home design is to minimize potential distractions. A desktop set up and a comfy chair are essential. At the same time, you’ve got to make sure that there aren’t TV screens, toys, or handheld devices like tablets or video games that could distract them when they need to concentrate.
Break Up the Designated Homeschool Space
Homeschooling more than one child can make the educational adventure more challenging as well as more fun. A room divider or open bookcase can give each of your kids somewhere to spread out without intruding on each other’s space.
Focus on Art, Music, and Crafts
Everybody needs some time to unwind and focus on creative hobbies. Besides, your kids would normally have classes dedicated to arts, crafts, and music. Supplement the instruction they get from school with your homeschool configuration – somewhere their brains can recharge and they can take a break before the afternoon set of classes is going to start.
Questions? Call Cedar Square Homes Today!
Whether you are ready to start the custom building home process, or you still have more questions, the trained professionals at Cedar Square Homes are here to help you out. We are beloved throughout Maryland and beyond for our attentive service and affordable home remodeling and building prices. We proudly serve Pasadena, Annapolis, and Anne Arundel County. Visit us online or give us a call at 410-987-9771. To see more examples of our work and for helpful tips and tricks, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Cedar Square Homes MHIC #27095