Welcome back to the Forever Written home! This fall we officially kicked off another homeschool year—now with a dedicated school room our kids are thrilled about. In our last blog post, we showed the full dining-room-to-homeschool transformation. Check out the transformation ---> here. Today I’m walking you through the final space—how we organized the shelves, where everything lives, the desks and drawer units we chose, and the faith-centered wall art that ties it all together.
We learned so much in this process. Organization matters, beauty matters, and when you put them together, the room becomes a blessing to the whole family. Let’s dive in!
The Built‑Ins: One Upper Shelf Per Child
One of the simplest yet most effective systems we landed on was giving each child their own upper shelf. With six kids in school, we created six shelves—one for each child’s curriculum. This solved so many problems: no more lost books, no more “That’s mine!” debates, and no more searching the house for that one teacher manual.
Each shelf only holds curriculum for the year—textbooks, teacher manuals, assigned readers—while notebooks and personal items live at each child’s desk. This keeps everything streamlined and easy to find. To keep the space from looking too rigid, we added touches of greenery and even an abacus for both function and style.
Quick benefits of the one-shelf system:
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Cuts down on bickering over books and supplies
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Saves time in the morning—kids know exactly where their materials are
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Keeps visual clutter to a minimum
Why We Added Cupboards (and You Probably Should Too)
Originally, the shelves went all the way down to the floor. But if you’ve been homeschooling for a while, you know not everything needs to be on display. We added cupboards with shelves behind doors, and it was a game changer.
Here’s what's in our cupboards:
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Craft supplies: markers, crayons, paints, paper
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Art projects in progress
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Seasonal or “messy” items we don’t want out every day
Having doors to close keeps the room looking neat while still storing everything we need.
Desks: Personal Work Zones
Next, let’s talk desks. We already had two sturdy IKEA desks, and instead of reinventing the wheel, we added more so that our four oldest each have their own. Giving each child a personal workspace made a huge difference. Suddenly, there was no more confusion about whose pencils were whose or who misplaced the calculator.
Personal desk spaces hold:
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Notebooks, journals, and workbooks
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Pencil cases, calculators, and erasers
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Special writing projects or personal journals
When everyone has their own spot, the day runs smoother. Less frustration, more focus.
Matching Storage Units that Flow
To complete the desk run, we added IKEA drawer units that line up flush with the desks. This gives the whole setup a sleek, intentional look while also adding much-needed storage.
Inside the drawers you’ll find:
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Lined paper and printer paper
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Paints, envelopes, and staplers
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Extra supplies (erasers, markers, notebooks)
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Quiet activities like puzzles
This combination of desks and drawers gives both structure and flexibility.
Faith‑Filled Wall Art & Learning Posters
No homeschool room is complete without inspiration on the walls. For us, that means Scripture art and neutral learning posters that double as decor. We designed prints that remind our children of God’s Word while also serving as daily encouragement.
Our wall art includes:
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Scripture prints such as “The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”
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Our “Home Sweet Homeschool” sign celebrating our 11 years of homeschooling
All of these pieces are made from solid wood and 100% cotton canvas, making them beautiful and durable.
Browse our children's scripture and educational collection ---> here
Final Thoughts
A homeschool room doesn’t need to be complicated to work well. With a few thoughtful systems—a shelf per child, cupboards for hidden storage, desks for personal work zones, and wall art that uplifts, encourages and points our family back to truth—you can create a space that’s both functional and life-giving.
Shop the look:
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Family World Map (customizable)
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“Home Sweet Homeschool” Sign (customizable)
