A Space for School

 

School has begun, and I am so glad that our final push to clean out and create a space for learning paid off.

                You might remember that my main desk is actually in the corner of our kitchen, and I still work from that little corner when I’m working from home. But I wanted a separate space that was just for learning, so I could train my brain to be in learning mode while in that spot.

                Our spare bedroom wears many hats. (Do bedrooms wear hats?) It’s Lexi’s room, and our library, and our guest room, and our extra office space…and that is a whole lot to ask from a very tiny space.

                Today I wanted to give you a little peek at the room in its new configuration!

                This is my actual study corner. We have curtains to cover the closet space, but we only pull them when company comes over. For everyday use, the closet is open and holds our former kitchen island. It’s the perfect place for holding printer paper, notebooks, and other random office supplies. The bonus? It gives extra work space when needed! (There is a drop leaf piece to it that makes it twice as wide.

                Next to the closet is my desk. It’s an adjustable height desk, so I can sit or stand as needed. I have my metal message boards behind it, and they currently hold all my school documentation. I pulled in a couple of crates to sit beside the desk, and they will hold my school books. I have a nice little ambient light, and plenty of room for my coffee mug!

                The teal bookshelf holds all the Bibles that didn’t go to the church office. (We have a lot of Bibles.) And then you see Lexi’s little corner. She loves her bed!

                This dresser used to be in our bedroom, but after we put in the new window, we moved it in here instead. I like it here! It holds random supplies – both for the office and just for the house.

                The bookshelf carries on! I took some of my books to the church, but as you can see, I still have many here at home!

                It’s a cozy little space. Lexi sits with me while I study or watch class videos, until she loses interest, and then she moves into our bed to snooze until I’m done.

                Let the learning continue!