{"id":45888,"date":"2025-07-28T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c?p=45888"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:56:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:56:24","slug":"homework-station-ideas-for-kids-and-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/homework-station-ideas-for-kids-and-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"17 homework station ideas for kids and teens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chances are, the go-to homework station in your home is the kitchen table. As far as workspaces go, the kitchen table isn&rsquo;t <em>bad<\/em> necessarily, but the thing is, it&rsquo;s needed for other things. Like eating. And for older kids who need to focus more, the hub of the home isn&rsquo;t exactly an ideal space to pull up a chair and hunker down.<\/p><p>Whether you&rsquo;re looking to put an end to having to clear piles of papers before dinner each night or your kids need a quiet space where they can study, these 17 kids homework station ideas nail both functionality and style &mdash; and there&rsquo;s something here for every type of kiddo and family.<\/p><p>Who knows? Maybe these can even get the kids a little more excited about homework?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-custom-dynamic-list key-takeaways-block\"><h3>Key takeaways<\/h3><div class=\"key-takeaways-container\"><ul><li>Having a homework room or station is helpful when it comes to getting kids ready for post-school work.<\/li><li>You don&rsquo;t need to have an entire room dedicated to homework, but instead can take a DIY homework station approach.<\/li><li>These kids homework station ideas range from the super simple to more elaborate. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-triple-homework-station-nbsp\"><strong>1. Triple homework station&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/185840626_533107891038762_8332566393400663292_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DIY personalized homework station desks for three kids\" class=\"wp-image-45910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/185840626_533107891038762_8332566393400663292_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/185840626_533107891038762_8332566393400663292_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/185840626_533107891038762_8332566393400663292_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/185840626_533107891038762_8332566393400663292_n-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/185840626_533107891038762_8332566393400663292_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Coventry Homes\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>If you&rsquo;ve got more than one kid, you need more than one homework station &mdash; and not everyone has the room for that. An option? This handsome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CO7yHh0pJNj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">triple homework station<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/coventryhomes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coventry Homes<\/a>. And with everyone&rsquo;s area emblazoned with their name, parents don&rsquo;t have to worry about the kids fighting over whose station is whose.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-mudroom-homework-station\"><strong>2. Mudroom homework station<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/120372221_162544318859812_471765017254580101_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mudroom homework station for kids\" class=\"wp-image-45920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/120372221_162544318859812_471765017254580101_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/120372221_162544318859812_471765017254580101_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/120372221_162544318859812_471765017254580101_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/120372221_162544318859812_471765017254580101_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via The Baily Bunch Blog\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>No extra room for the kids&rsquo; homework station? No problem! This clever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CFp6SoshUZV\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mudroom homework area<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebaileybunchblog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Bailey Bunch Blog<\/a> not only brings the outdoors in (much-needed when the kids are brushing up on their math skills), it makes creative use of an often-overlooked space. (Pro tip: If you don&rsquo;t have a mud room &mdash;&nbsp;or one that&rsquo;s big enough &mdash;&nbsp;consider using the garage.)<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-minimalist-homework-station-nbsp\"><strong>3. Minimalist homework station&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/25018667_1869103293401104_2270908406652993536_n-1008x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DIY minimalist homework station for kids\" class=\"wp-image-45925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/25018667_1869103293401104_2270908406652993536_n-1008x1024.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/25018667_1869103293401104_2270908406652993536_n-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/25018667_1869103293401104_2270908406652993536_n-768x780.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/25018667_1869103293401104_2270908406652993536_n-1063x1080.jpg 1063w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/25018667_1869103293401104_2270908406652993536_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Carmen&rsquo;s Making This House a Home\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>For some kids, colorful decor and fun storage containers can be distracting. A solution? This simple homework setup from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carmensmakingthishouseahome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carmen&rsquo;s Making This House a Home<\/a>. Love how the clipboard homework sign gets to the point but is creative at the same time.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-the-sloped-cloffice\"><strong>4. The sloped &ldquo;cloffice&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/196945347_161730789264620_562260904533771409_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DIY closet office homework station for kids\" class=\"wp-image-45931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/196945347_161730789264620_562260904533771409_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/196945347_161730789264620_562260904533771409_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/196945347_161730789264620_562260904533771409_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/196945347_161730789264620_562260904533771409_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/196945347_161730789264620_562260904533771409_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via David Malda\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Call it a cloffice or a clomework station &mdash; either way, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CPwrYLgsdp7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">closet homework area<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/david.malda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Malda<\/a> is one of the best DIY homework station ideas around. Some woodworking skills are a must for this bespoke area, but it&rsquo;s a space you&rsquo;ll have for life.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-look-what-i-made\"><strong>5. &ldquo;Look what I made&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/118173459_164224698609924_2712262816639987106_n-1-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"kids homework station\" class=\"wp-image-45936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/118173459_164224698609924_2712262816639987106_n-1-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/118173459_164224698609924_2712262816639987106_n-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/118173459_164224698609924_2712262816639987106_n-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/118173459_164224698609924_2712262816639987106_n-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Jamie Levenhagen\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Kids&rsquo; homework stations don&rsquo;t have to be all, well, homework. This cute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CEUD9CtnsH2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">double station<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jamie.levenhagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jamie Levenhagen<\/a> has sweet signs with clips over each area that say &ldquo;Look what I made&rdquo; &mdash; the perfect space for kids to jazz up their station with fun artwork.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-personalized-drop-down-desk\"><strong>6. Personalized drop-down desk<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/personalizeddropdowndesk.png\" alt=\"personalized dropdown homework desk for kids\" class=\"wp-image-45862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/personalizeddropdowndesk.png 589w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/personalizeddropdowndesk-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Made by Twelve\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Talk about stylish and practical! This super cool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CG2HLzwL8H1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personalized drop-down desk<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/made_by_twelve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Made by Twelve<\/a> marries design and function in a seamless way. Perfect for homework!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-sliding-desk\"><strong>7. Sliding desk<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/kids-desk-with-slide.png\" alt=\"homework stations\" class=\"wp-image-81502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/kids-desk-with-slide.png 500w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/kids-desk-with-slide-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Weco Store\/Etsy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Let&rsquo;s be honest, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1782352938\/weco-kitchen-tower-foldable-3in1-kids?variation0=4776553629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">desk with a<em> <\/em>built-in slide<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/WecoStore?ref=simple-shop-header-name&amp;listing_id=898393050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weco Store<\/a> is every little kid&rsquo;s &mdash; and adult&rsquo;s &mdash; dream. The three-in-one design allows for quick transformation from learning tower to desk to slide. Genius!<\/p><p><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/1782352938\/weco-kitchen-tower-foldable-3in1-kids?variation0=4776553629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kids three-in-one desk<\/a> (starting at $220, Weco Store\/Etsy)<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-garden-desk-nbsp\"><strong>8. Garden desk&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"983\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/199741052_1374714352912501_8582816140774469885_n-983x1024.jpg\" alt=\"garden homework desk with plants\" class=\"wp-image-45946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/199741052_1374714352912501_8582816140774469885_n-983x1024.jpg 983w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/199741052_1374714352912501_8582816140774469885_n-288x300.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/199741052_1374714352912501_8582816140774469885_n-768x800.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/199741052_1374714352912501_8582816140774469885_n-1037x1080.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/199741052_1374714352912501_8582816140774469885_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Indira Tanwar\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Something that may make homework a little more painless? Plants! Whether you&rsquo;re using faux or the real deal, adorning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CQBCavLpppM\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homework stations with pretty greenery<\/a> a la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/indira.bhullar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indira Tanwar<\/a> is pretty much a guaranteed mood-booster.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-simple-homework-station-with-a-pop-of-color\"><strong>9. Simple homework station with a pop of color<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/80818299_105897260839607_2003032721929095570_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"kids homework station with a pop of color\" class=\"wp-image-45951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/80818299_105897260839607_2003032721929095570_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/80818299_105897260839607_2003032721929095570_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/80818299_105897260839607_2003032721929095570_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/80818299_105897260839607_2003032721929095570_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/80818299_105897260839607_2003032721929095570_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Educational Therapist\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Sometimes the best kids&rsquo; homework stations are the simplest &mdash; of course, it never hurts to add a pop of color. This streamlined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B66BD7kh23o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kids homework station<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/educationaltherapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Educational Therapist<\/a> is exactly what little kids need for after-school work: A simple desk, a brightly colored chair and a cute, bright supply organizer.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-living-room-homework-area\"><strong>10. Living room homework area<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/90436198_3147735965260081_2923736145911406358_n.jpg\" alt=\"kids wall mounted homework station in living room\" class=\"wp-image-45956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/90436198_3147735965260081_2923736145911406358_n.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/90436198_3147735965260081_2923736145911406358_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/90436198_3147735965260081_2923736145911406358_n-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Brit Elizabeth\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Again, not everyone has space in their home to have a designated homework room, so this modern, wall-mounted living room homework station from Brit Elizabeth is a great idea for families who are running out of kid-centric real estate.&nbsp;This space-saving idea could fit nicely into a dining area or kitchen nook, too.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-brightly-colored-desk-nbsp\"><strong>11. Brightly-colored desk&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/lavenderdesk-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"lavender kids homework desk\" class=\"wp-image-45882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/lavenderdesk-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/lavenderdesk-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/lavenderdesk-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/lavenderdesk-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/lavenderdesk-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/lavenderdesk.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Guidecraft<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>When all else fails, you can never go wrong with a <a href=\"https:\/\/guidecraft.com\/guidecraft-childrens-media-desk-and-chair-set-lavender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">super bright homework desk<\/a>. Whether it&rsquo;s in the basement, living room or your child&rsquo;s bedroom, it&rsquo;s a fun way to make homework fun&hellip; ish.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Where to buy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/guidecraft.com\/guidecraft-childrens-media-desk-and-chair-set-lavender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children&rsquo;s media desk and chair set<\/a> ($290, Guidecraft)<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-loft-bed-desk-combo\"><strong>12. Loft bed + desk combo<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/AlfredTwinSolidWoodLoftBedwithBuilt-in-DeskbyVivRae.jpeg\" alt=\"kids loft bed desk homework station\" class=\"wp-image-45961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/AlfredTwinSolidWoodLoftBedwithBuilt-in-DeskbyVivRae.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/AlfredTwinSolidWoodLoftBedwithBuilt-in-DeskbyVivRae-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/AlfredTwinSolidWoodLoftBedwithBuilt-in-DeskbyVivRae-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/AlfredTwinSolidWoodLoftBedwithBuilt-in-DeskbyVivRae-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Wayfair<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Talk about a seriously sweet homework setup! Not only do lofted beds with desk spaces underneath maximize space big time, what kid doesn&rsquo;t love sleeping way up high?<\/p><p><strong>Where to buy: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.com\/Viv-Rae--Alfred-Twin-Loft-Bed-with-Desk-WWSP6320-L1074-K~VVRO5219.html?refid=GX528880928382-VVRO5219_33641204&amp;device=c&amp;ptid=903513975988&amp;network=g&amp;targetid=pla-903513975988&amp;channel=GooglePLA&amp;ireid=61148573&amp;fdid=1817&amp;PiID%5B%5D=33641204&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw_dWGBhDAARIsAMcYuJz0lLvyDMvnYccG9KHR2brY1EMmK4rbRdlq-0nss5cjN2bqJ4HxCF0aAjvZEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viv + Rae Alfred twin bed and built-in desk<\/a> ($405, Wayfair)<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-desk-with-secret-storage\"><strong>13. Desk with secret storage<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/foresttablehomeworkstation-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"forest table homework station for kids\" class=\"wp-image-45827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/foresttablehomeworkstation-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/foresttablehomeworkstation-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/foresttablehomeworkstation-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/foresttablehomeworkstation-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/foresttablehomeworkstation-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/foresttablehomeworkstation-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/foresttablehomeworkstation.jpeg 1856w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Maisonette<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>For little kids whose homework requires lots of crayons, scissors and glue sticks, this sweet Forest Table &mdash; a small table with a removable top that hides a useful storage space &mdash; definitely fits the bill.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Where to buy: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maisonette.com\/product\/forest-table?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_dWGBhDAARIsAMcYuJwOq0JkGE3mkojQuSF-D3dO2VJU8i-8z_9d7Nv-1Kr6RLLGknF-JpoaAnKbEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tender Leaf Toys<strong> <\/strong>forest table<\/a> ($140, Maisonette)<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-wallpaper-station-nbsp\"><strong>14. Wallpaper station&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/177741230_1105024853305407_8103301653437950565_n-822x1024.jpg\" alt=\"wallpaper homework station for teens\" class=\"wp-image-45971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/177741230_1105024853305407_8103301653437950565_n-822x1024.jpg 822w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/177741230_1105024853305407_8103301653437950565_n-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/177741230_1105024853305407_8103301653437950565_n-768x957.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/177741230_1105024853305407_8103301653437950565_n-867x1080.jpg 867w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/177741230_1105024853305407_8103301653437950565_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Sazerac Stitches\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Now <em>this<\/em> is a fun homework station for cool kids, tweens or teens. For parents looking to make their child&rsquo;s at-home work area really pop, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/COLMgqZLFAB\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wallpapered desk station<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sazerac_stitches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sazerac Stitches<\/a> is great inspiration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-floating-chalkboard-desk\"><strong>15. Floating chalkboard desk<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/jaliyiah-wall-mounted-table.png\" alt=\"homework station\" class=\"wp-image-201671\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Wayfair<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>A desk that folds up into the wall <em>and<\/em> has a chalkboard area for writing, doodling and math?! This floating desk is definitely a solid homework station for anyone short on space.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Where to buy: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.com\/furniture\/pdp\/ebern-designs-jaliyiah-l-shape-desk-with-hutch-w006116163.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ebern Jaliyiah wall mounted table<\/a> ($113, Wayfair)<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-closet-under-the-stairs-homework-station-nbsp\"><strong>16. Closet\/under-the-stairs homework station&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/119549781_161181128933219_9086124045350245054_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Closet under-the-stairs DIY homework station for kids\" class=\"wp-image-45976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/119549781_161181128933219_9086124045350245054_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/119549781_161181128933219_9086124045350245054_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/119549781_161181128933219_9086124045350245054_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/119549781_161181128933219_9086124045350245054_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/119549781_161181128933219_9086124045350245054_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image via Jaime Byrdak\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jaime.byrdak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jaime Byrdak<\/a> created a super-cute kids homework station in the closet under her basement stairs. And from the bright color and happy decor you&rsquo;d never know this was, technically speaking, underground.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-the-kitchen-table\"><strong>17. The kitchen table<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-538891887-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen table homework station for kids\" class=\"wp-image-45904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-538891887-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-538891887-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-538891887-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-538891887-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-538891887.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure><\/div><p><\/p><p>For a lot of families, a designated homework station just isn&rsquo;t possible &mdash; and even for the ones that do have the space, let&rsquo;s face it, kids always wind up coming back to this. For the families whose kitchen table doubles as a homework area, be sure to have supplies, such as pencils, erasers and headphones at the ready &mdash; and make the kids clean up their space when they&rsquo;re done!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re short on space or can go all out, there&#8217;s a homework station here for every family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1273,"featured_media":45986,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"enable_toc":false,"care_reviewed_by":0,"care_post_updated_flag":false,"care_updated_date":"2025-07-28T04:00:00.000Z","last_update":"2025-07-28","view_count":2848,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1060,1080],"member-type":[3],"vertical":[6,17],"platform":[2],"class_list":["post-45888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-back-to-school","tag-school-aged-kids","member-type-seeker","vertical-children","vertical-child-care-advice","platform-resources"],"acf":[],"created":"2021-07-01","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45888","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1273"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45888"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45888\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":220687,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45888\/revisions\/220687"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45888"},{"taxonomy":"member-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/member-type?post=45888"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=45888"},{"taxonomy":"platform","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/platform?post=45888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}