Last updated on April 24th, 2020 at 06:22 pm
September is just around the corner and while we anxiously wait to receive that email (in nine days, who’s counting with me) to tell us what school Buba will be attending, I have started thinking of making him his own learning space.
I think it’s important to have a space to call his own, where he can sit at and work on his studies and go over what he has learned in school. It doesn’t have to be his own complete office, I don’t even have one but just a little corner that is quiet away from the tv and play areas of the house. I am by no means a harper on studies. He won’t have to sit in said learning space for hours upon hours, that’s borderline child abuse. But I know my son and I know that he loves being organized and having something that is all his. I would hope a cool learning space would motivate him to want to learn and focus on his school work more.
I have been mentioning my first born going off to school a lot lately as it draws closer to the time. While I was emotional that my baby is all grown up, I am now starting to realize, he is SO ready to go to school. If you saw back in December he was already keen to learn his numbers and letters and learn how to write. I was impressed with his focus. At that time, we only had the dining room table to use as a learning space.
It’s no secret I love a good excuse to decorate, style and revamp a room in my house. I have being pouring over new online home interior shops looking for more unique and corky styles to incorporate into my house lately. I do love a good Next or John Lewis purchase but I also like different, unique pieces that not everyone will have. LoveTheSign has just that, their interior decor is full of modern and contemporary styles for all parts of the house that are on trend and very unique. My wishlist from their website could truly reach around the globe.
I was pouring over this very desk below for myself when I got to thinking they have so many great home accents perfect for Buba’s new learning space. I put together this learning space for a school boy mood board to get inspiration from and may have added a few (or all of these) to my growing wishlist too. 
I think this learning space would be amazing for Buba to start his school adventures in. It both suits his personality and his bedroom space. I can just envision him sat at this very desk working away on whatever homework his has brought home. I love the corky styles of each piece and think it would look amazing together. It was hard to pick just a few pieces as there were numerous variations to desk chairs I wanted for his space. My options really were endless on what I envisioned it to look like.
This has just turned my sad emotions about my little boy becoming a school boy right side up. I am more excited than ever for him to start school. I am more excited than ever to see him blossom and learn new things each and every day. As a kid, I was one of those students that absolutely loved school. Not just as a youngster but all the way through university as well. I hope that Buba feels the same way and loves to learn.
Do you have a child starting school this September? Are you excited or nervous or mixed emotions like me? Do you have space or thinking of a space for them to do their studies at? I would love to hear, comment below.
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What a great set of goodies to make Buba’s learning space a special place he’ll want to go. I love that pencil sharpener pen holder! I’m not surprised he likes things organised with a certain super-organised lady as his mommy 😉 A great way to get him – and you – excited about the big step to school. Fingers crossed you get your first choice. xxx
Thanks Jess. I really hope we do get our first choice. I am trying not to think about it too hard and focusing on designing his learning space to keep me occupied. Hahaha
He is such a gorgeous little boy, and that is a lovely picture.. I think that having a little learning corner in the house is a great idea for a little one starting school. My stepdaughter is almost 8 so she has been at school a while now and she still does her homework at the dining table or on the floor because there isn’t space for her to have a desk set-up.
I would have loved to have all of that funky decor when I was a kid!
Good luck with figuring it out, and I hope he gets into your first choice school too.
Oh thanks Charlotte !! Me too. I am counting down the hours and yet trying not to think of it too.
I hadn’t even thought of somewhere for LP to do schoolwork. I am now planning a learning space – thanks for the prompt x
Hahaha Always here for inspiration to decorate. Hahaha I can’t wait for Buba to start now and get his little learning space.
aww it must be a strange feeling him getting ready to start school but it sounds like he is very ready. I must check out some of the links you have put on. We are moving in the next year and must get my head around some decent decor!! Love the ideas xx #sharewithme x
Oh yes check them out they are unique and corky and I love their stuff. I would love to move just to redecorate. Happy moving.
Ooh what lovely ideas huni. I NEED a desk space, can I move in?! xx
I need a desk space too. Hahaha go figure I get Buba a nice space first. Typical.
I am waiting to hear about a nursery place- it is stressful isn’t it? Hope you hear the news you want and lovely ideas for a space for him at home xx
Thanks Hun. I hope you get the school you want too. It is so nerve racking but I am ready now and Buba is too. So it’s more exciting than ever.
We have a few years before Eliot goes to school but I can imagine how anxious you are to find out which school Buba’s going to. Love the idea for his own learning space and the pieces are great! 🙂
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Thank you. It went by so fast I can’t believe we are waiting for schools for my first born already.
What a great little space Buba is going to have. I love the pencil sharpener pen holder, I want it for myself xx
Thanks hunny. I thought the same so many things I want for myself and not his space. Maybe I should work on an office for me first. Hahaha
What a lovely idea. He is also so cute and I love his little glasses! 🙂 Thanks for hosting #sharewithme
Thanks. I haven’t decided if they suit him or not. We had silver frames before. Want cool ones for school in September.
Lovely idea – my two big kids always to their work together at the table but with the two babies around it isn’t always easy. I am wondering about a high sleeper with a desk underneath for our eldest #sharewithme
Oh yes I have been looking for a cabin bed possibly for Bubas room to have one with it too. Not sure if he will sleep high off the ground though. Oh the decisions. Lol
I think you’re right having a space to call his own to work at makes it fun too, it also says you’re doing this and it’s not going away! And he can be like his mum and dad too – I remember my parents buying me my own desk when I was younger and I love it. I think they were motivated by giving me my own space as well as encouraging me to put my things away again!! Hope all goes well and look forward to seeing how school progresses – thanks for hosting lovely x
I can’t believe I will have a school boy soon. Yes I had the same little desk for myself when I was little and loved it so much. Hoping it’s the same for Buba too.
I turned one whole room into a study for my five kids. It helps when they all work together. I love your list.
That’s great idea. I was saying the other day we should take over the back room for an office for all of us.
These are great pieces for Bubba’s venture into school! All of them work so well together, and I love how functional and versatile each piece is–it can grow with him through his school years. That pencil sharpener is great and the art work is will be just perfect for his space. Thanks for sharing, Jenny and for hosting another round of #sharewithme
Thanks Maria. Oh yes I do try to pick things that will grow with him so I am not changing too much as he gets older.
Lovely ideas for Bubba’s learning space. Hope he gets into the school you want him to go to.
Oh me too. I am counting down the days and trying to not thinking about it all the same. Not an easy task. Hahaha
Aaah he’s such a handsome young man! Can’t believe he’s starting school this year though — it just seems so soon! Great picks for his learning space x
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Thank you Caro so sweet of you. He is growing up way too fast for sure.
Oh you must all be excited Jenny. It’s such an exciting time and you get to make so many new mum friends too. Every little nativity or Easter play, every painting or Easter bonnet is just so special. I think a little work space is a great idea as it signals that when he is there he will ‘switch on’ to learning. I have always had an area for my son and stuck up all the letters of the alphabet and numbers around it to help him. Good luck with the nursery place…hope you get the one you want. xx
Thanks Hun. What a great idea for the wall too. I will have to look for numbers and letters for him too. I like that. Yes I was thinking of making a little cabinet next to his desk to store all the stuff he will bring home from school for him. Lol
I love that comment – “Any excuse to revamp my home”! It made me laugh! x
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Thanks Betty. True comment. Haha I keep telling my husband I want to move just to redo all the rooms in the house. Hahaha
That is such a lovely idea to make him his own space. Zach doesn’t start school until 2017 so we are a way off yet! Good luck with the school selection news!! #sharewithme
Thanks Lisa. Ours went quick as Buba only turns four right before school starts so he will be the youngest. So we got one less year than a lot of my friends feels shortened almost. Hahah but he is so excited and ready.
Love the items on the moood board. Giving a child some space to learn is so important especially if they have siblings but it also makes you realise they are growing up too! #sharewithme
So true Louise. It really means that they are not toddlers anymore. Can’t believe it. Went fast. Thank you.
Very cool! We’ve got as far as getting a desk for my oldest, must get him a better space organised (and his poor brother has nowhere yet!)! Kitchen table is currently the homework zone…
I did see a double desk the other day and thought well MM will be right behind him and it might be a great idea to have an area for two already made so they both have a place. Although my brother and I did homework at the table each night and never did us harm. Hahaha
How exciting! I have a long way to go before my little one is school-age, but I can imagine the excitement and mix of emotions! Such cute picks for a learning area!
Thanks Brandyn. I can’t wait to put it all together for him and get him his big boy bed too. He will have a new room fit for a big boy to start school. I think I am just as excited.
You’ve chosen some lovely bits here hon, what a lucky boy he is 😉
Thanks darling. A lot of these I would have in my own office. I just might have to share his learning space with myself. lol
What a great idea to have a special learning space of his own! I’m sure whatever design you decide to go with he will love it!
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Thanks Carolyn. I hope your right. I just hope he loves whatever school he goes too and loves being there that’s the most important part.
Ooh not long til you find out! Good luck! Sounds like you will make a lovely lively space for him to work and I think that is a great idea to help him focus. Xx
Thanks Caroline. I think it’s great to have a space to focus away from everything else to help motivate now let’s just hope we get our first choice! lol
Oh wow, school scary stuff, hope you get the school you want.
How exciting to have a learning space at home =)
Me too, fingers and toes crossed. Keep trying not to think about it but it’s all I can think of. lol
Forget the schoolboy WE want a space like that! Great decor inspiration! Thanks for joining in our #HomeCorner
Thanks Hibs100 I completely agree, I don’t even have my own office either. I would love this for “my” learning space too.
I hate the dreaded wait to see what school they got into! Fingers crossed for you! A little study space is such a good idea and those ideas are just so cute and perfect for a little one! Even a little dedicated study nook will motivate him to sit down and do a little homework when necessary 🙂
Oh I like the idea of a little study nook. I am half attempt to claim a room in the house for my own office and give him a corner of his own there too. Win-win. lol I hate the wait, it’s awful not knowing.
Since moving my head’s been full of all the things I want to decorate our little ones’ rooms and their new playroom with – I had a browse on the LoveTheSign site and there are so many lovely things! I particularly love the squish armchairs. But your moodboard is perfect for school learning – which reminds me I really must get a desk for Curly Girl to do her homework on… #sharewithme
Thanks Michelle. They really do have so many great things. I would love to redecorate the house just waiting to see if we are moving soon or not. Happy decorating your new home.
Nice way to turn a negative into a positive. It’s going to look great!
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Thanks Hun. Always looking at the glass half full instead of half empty.
Those items are a dream! They are so lovely and would sure inspire kids to study and learn =)
I hope you are right. I do think Buba will be the type that loves school. MM the verdict is still out.
I think you should share the space with him, there are some lovely pieces there! Harry started school in September and doesn’t have any homework as such but we do work together at the table. I would love him to have his own space and am sure it would make it more fun. *dons thinking cap*
Hahah thanks Rachel. I have been using the excuse for him to have a space but I really could use an office too. So might have to all take over the back room and share it as a work space. Would love to decorate it like this.
I think Z is completely ready to go to school and, hopefully, once he’s settled he’ll probably love it. I reckon I will be the ultra nervous one wanting to cling onto him. I really want to get a little desk and chair for him so that he’s got a little corner, rather than us sitting about on the couch to do any studying! Hope Bubba absolutely loves it too 🙂
Oh me too. I think I will be the same as you and clinging to him when he goes in. But he is more than ready for sure.
Every man / bit needs his own space! When we get older it’s called a man cave! 🙂
So true. I think maybe I should make a man cave with this learning space in the corner for a boy corner together. Hahaha then I could send them both in together. Lpl
This is a great idea! As a teacher I really think it is important for children to have their own space to study at home and take ownership of their own learning. Like you say its not so that they can be chained to the desk for hours but it will create a positive atmosphere for learning which will set the foundations for good habits in the future. Oh, and it looks great too!
Thanks Hun. It’s great to hear from a teachers perspective on it. That’s exactly what I want to create a positive learning space for my kids.
That’s a such a fabulous idea, making Buba a little space for his studies – I know that Monkey would be easily distracted like his mummy so this is a great tip. I can’t believe how quickly school has come round… I’ve still got one more year, but luckily, Monkey is in the school he will be attending already. Good luck ,and I hope you get the one you really want x
Oh me too. I am nervous and excited all at once. Yes I really want him to have his own space to learn and call his own to make it more fun. Positive learning and all. Hahaha
Ooo they look good for anyone’s desk space!! Lucky Bubba!!! x #ShareWithMe
Thanks Sam. I know I think I want to use it while he is in school during the day. lol
The Mother says – I remember Lucas’s first day at school and I warn you, it’s emotional!!!! When we had our new kitchen out in, we deliberately had a breakfast bar installed so Lucas has a place to work as well. #sharewithme
Oh dear, I am not looking forward to that part. I am a softy. I would love a breakfast bar that’s where I did mine at my parents house growing up too.
This is such a great idea. My eldest isn’t off to school until next September as he was born end of September and he will be so ready for school. I love all the items on the mood board xx
Thank you. It was great researching what I wanted his space to look like and getting inspiration. I think this mood board definitely reflects his personality and maybe a little of mommy’s too. lol I might have to borrow his space a few times or two.
Starting school always brings a mummy tear or two! So glad you found something positive to put effort into, and make the prospect exciting!
I hope he enjoys it. (I’m sure he will, really.)
Thanks and yes it will help keep my mind busy until the big day. I am sure there may be a tear or two. I will get over it though. lol He will be so excited.
Thats such a fab idea. Having his own special place will make him feel so special. I am already dreading my toddler starting school.
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I hope so Becky, thank you. I am both excited and dreading it. It’s definitely a new chapter.
Great picks for your son’s learning space. I can’t wait to do this too one day, but no rush for my baby to grow up just yet. For now, we’re working on walking 🙂 I hope you get the school you want!
Oh I love the learning to walk stage. Thank you.
Great ideas. When big j started seniors we completely revamped his room so he had space for homework #sharewithme
Oh that was nice I bet he loved it. Always great to have your own space. Thanks Hun.
What beautiful furniture. Looks really sturdy as well.
Hope Bubba gets into the school you want him to go too. We’ve just gone through the whole process with the Tubblet as she starts Secondary in September. So stressful!
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Oh it really is and we find out Thursday night but am trying to put it at the back of my mind as it doesn’t sound like anyone gets what they want where we live. boo.