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by tmkov
3 months ago in Design Dilemma
Kids work stations?
We are going to set up a common study room for our two boys to share. The room will need to accommodate two desks, storage and some book shelves. We'd like to give the boys some privacy so they can concentrate while working on homework - so traditional desks won't cut it. Thinking cubicles - but are there any out there that are not depressing?
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olldbobbi Would something like this work, if you could put a divider between the two stations to keep their concentration on their own work? [houzz=
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3 months ago · ·
Dytecture What is the size of the room ?
3 months ago ·
tmkov The room is 13x15
3 months ago ·
Room Service- Residential Design Consulting I recently designed a similar work/study area for a client and had a bookcase built into the desk that would act as a divider between the two spaces.
3 months ago · ·
A. Peltier Interiors I would also look at the Expedit collection from IKEA. I use it in my office and I let my little boy use it for crafts and coloring as well. Its durable, you can customize the work station and storage to exactly what you need and its a great price! I have also used it in clients homes as well when they were on a tight budget or trying to incorporate a lot of storage.
3 months ago ·
WorkSpaces Inc. Ah, yes...having had two boys myself I know what you mean! We usually design a two-person office so the workstations are in different areas of the room, often in opposite corners with backs to each other. You can also use panels between desks - lots of fabrics available - or even bookcases. I see our Houzz page doesn't have a two person office so I've added a space plan (actually for 4 people but it gives you an idea) and an image of desks with a panel. Your desks don't have to have a keyboard but it provides better ergonomics. If interested, we can work up ideas for you for free.

- Wendy
3 months ago ·
tmkov Reply to Room Service- Residential Design Consulting, the book case sounds like a good idea, any chance you have a picture or sketch you could share?
3 months ago ·
Room Service- Residential Design Consulting I haven't figured out how to attach a PDF yet....but in the meantime, the idea is similar to the picture above by olldbobbi except that instead of the cabinets I the middle, you would have a tall open back bookcase turned 90 degrees to the work surface. I work with a custom millworker, but you could get the same effect using work tops, legs or bases, and bookcases and shelves from IKEA for a more affordable version. I hope this is helpful.
3 months ago ·
olldbobbi Room Service - just copy/paste the URL into your comment to attach a pic.
3 months ago ·
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