How to Create the Ultimate Homework Station at Home

A homework command center is essential for kids and teens trying to stay organized and making sure everything is done on time. Discover top ways to keep kids on track through styling, color and organizing tips, because the environment where you work has a huge impact on how efficient you are.

A clean, white desk, white wall and Lucite chair provide the best backdrop for creating an inviting homework station. Keep the desk relatively clear of clutter. The wall should hold a few key pieces: a filing system, a calendar and a cork board. If your child regularly uses technology to get their homework done, be sure there's enough space for the electronics and that it's close to a power supply.

My top tip for maximizing desk space is to use a lazy Susan. Yep, those spinning circles that are normally in your spice cabinet are perfect for homework supplies. Use modern containers for pencils, pens and markers in the center of the tray, then store tape, glue and a pencil sharpener on the outside. With a simple spin, anything is easily accessible.

Keep subjects organized in a white hanging file holder. Use the same color pen as the folder for each subject. Color-coding the subjects makes it really easy to grab folders and notebooks to start working on assignments.