Designspiration: Classroom Chic
I recently took my BFF’s little girls back to school shopping and all the talk about classrooms had me thinking about one thing: chic classroom design. I know what you’re thinking and yes I am always thinking about interior design but you guys know when you love your job your mind is working 24/7!
You also might think I’m crazy to believe a classroom could be chic but I’m out to prove you wrong on that one. I found some inspiring images to spark some ideas- whether you’re a teacher with a new classroom to decorate; a mom that homeschools her brood; or just a design lover that appreciates fun ideas!
First up, I loved the idea of layering different maps and hanging globes from the ceiling in the room below. I know that school teachers might be limited in what they can put in the classroom but both maps and hanging globes are classroom approved and they’re so chic in groups!
Another idea I loved was bringing in industrial items for storage, like the photo below. How cool would it be to find some old school lockers at a flea market and repurpose them in your modern classroom? Also little things- like the metal buckets, can add just a touch of style while still being practical.
The next room I loved for its color and fun. The adorable garland hanging on the ceilings is so easy to make it could even be a class project (all you need to do for that is cut felt in triangles and hot glue the triangles to a sturdy ribbon). This classroom is pretty clean and basic but the garland makes it festive!
The next idea I found is incredibly chic and simple. Do you guys remember my post on chalkboard paint? Well you can use it on anything! So find a framed pushpin board and paint it with chalkboard paint and voila: upscale classroom artwork.
And finally if you’re a homeschooling parent then this last image might inspire some ideas on how to style your classroom. I love the idea of one big, rustic wood table to work at and the oversized apple artwork is just so adorable! Also, you might have noticed in my mini home tour that I’m a huge fan of organization and this classroom is kind of heavenly to me because of the multitude of storage baskets.
So what do you think about these ideas? Anything tickle your fancy or inspire you?
Great ideas! So colourful, playful, and organized. Even inspires me to design my at-home office with some of these ideas!
As a teacher, I obviously LOVE this post Jilly. I spent hours this summer researching how to create a classroom climate that fosters learning and encourages students to stay focused while on task.
Through my research, I also reflected on the fact that the classroom needs to be a space that I feel calm and relaxed in as well.
I added soft lighting (Just picked up a few bargain lamps from Ikea), covered my bulleting boards in blue paper (blue is calming), and I always have spa type music playing. A task light on my desk also make be feel pretty cozy :)
I'll try to post a pic next week :)
xo Sonmor
Hi Jillian, I am teaching a Grade 2/1 this year and I love your ideas. I went from using desks to tables and chairs and I love it. Each table has a basket on it to hold their pencil boxes and a magazine box to hold their work. IKEA came in handy although I have a real love/hate relationship with that store. LOL! At the back of the room each student has a magazine box that holds all of their duotangs and scribblers. What a difference it has made in organization. Now if only I could do that with my desk...
Thanks for your passion in design. I hope to use some of your ideas in my home.
Cheers, Bev
Makes me want to be a teacher.... I love maps and globes and want to use these classroom ideas in other rooms of my house! Thanks for the ideas.
These are beautiful Jillian! I love all of these ideas. I work at a school and these are fabulous ideas for the teachers xo
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