The children’s homework seems to be increasing year by year. You can make your child’s Xi time at home more enjoyable and productive with a homework area or desk designed specifically for your child. These 20 Xi areas of bedrooms, shared spaces, and reading rooms can provide you with plenty of ideas and inspiration.
Featuring a display of wall-sized maps of the New York City subway system, toy trucks, and car-themed sheets, this bright, modern bedroom is perfect for kids who love transportation. The white desk, storage cabinets, and shelving units blend in with the walls and contrast with the room’s bold colors. Lamps under the shelves illuminate the table and bed from above, and table lamps provide work lighting.
The other bedroom features a modern built-in desk, wardrobe and shelving unit, which gives a different feel thanks to its soft wall paint (Farrow & Ball’s oval room blue) and the European white oak countertops and recessed handles of the cabinets. This London children’s room has plenty of storage space for books, games, pictures and clothes to help keep things tidy. Finch London’s bespoke cabinetry is finished with matte paint, chairs are designed in a classic DSW style, and curtains feature Harlequin’s Go Go Retro pattern.
This bedroom in Lower Manhattan, New York, makes the most of the tight space, with a sturdy desk and chair at the foot of the platform bed. The style and color of the furniture match the delicate window frames on the brick walls very well. The feature wall on the left is reflected in the circular mirror opposite, and there are framed artworks showing the occupant’s interest in astronomy.
A 3-year-old’s first big girl’s bedroom can grow with her thanks to a neutral color scheme, a simple and functional desk and wall decorations to showcase what she loves. The rooms are designed in a bright Scandinavian design and are affordable and stylish.
In this Southern California sports enthusiast’s room, sports themes run from top to bottom. In addition to the team hats, pennants and other gear on display and the field-green walls and carpets, the room features a PBTeen locker table with three wide drawers that resemble a row of sports lockers. Do you think this chair looks a bit like a baseball glove?
This table, bookshelves and window seat with storage space are part of the large farmhouse bedroom. Built-in devices like this can take advantage of awkwardly shaped walls. The built-in bookshelf also shows how interest can be created by painting the back of the bookcase with eye-catching colors. The Roman curtains and the pillows on the window seats are in coral pink. The fluffy white table and chairs add another soft touch.
With all the adorable farm animals poking their heads out of the walls, kids who learn Xi in this bedroom will never feel lonely. The sleek green six-drawer desk contrasts with the room’s colorful walls and graphic images. The table is located in front of the wide windows, providing another view of nature. Check out the rest of this room
Holy cow, Batman! It’s a fun office area for young fans of Cloak Crusaders and Superman: Man of Steel. The Industrial Plumbing Table displays illustrated artwork from the Batman and Superman series. These pipes are anchored to the wall to provide support, and their lines echo the skyline on the adjacent closet doors. The black walls enhance the urban feel of the bedroom.
This teen-chic bedroom uses industrial plumbing-style shelves to a very different effect. The metal structure works in tandem with the other warm-toned hardware in the room. It also offers an earthy feel that sets the stage for a captivating space with millennial pink walls, flowing curtains, fluffy chairs, and glittering chandeliers.
Loft beds are a popular space-saving feature in children’s bedrooms. The bed is above, and below is a table or shelf, or both. The desk area is fully furnished with a three-drawer storage unit, power strip and long work top. The transitional room is decorated in crisp navy blue and white, with vibrant orange accents on S-shaped chairs, lamps and other accessories.
This pale, elegant bedroom features exquisite custom furnishings made on site. The table has two sets of floating drawers and is located under the platform bed. Below the stairs is a row of display shelves. Also note the fine details on the cell columns. Caracole small upholstered chairs add a classic touch to the room.
This bedroom is as well designed as the previous room, but the exterior is chaotic. Bunk beds and loft units sleep three people and have a desk area for two with built-in cubicles. When children need to put down their books for a break, the climbing wall is just a few steps away. Staircase drawer storage, porthole cutouts, starry ceilings, and a vibrant blue color scheme add to the appeal of this bedroom in Brooklyn, NY.
It’s another way to stack beds, desks, and storage in the children’s room. This double loft unit in Sacramento, CA has a handsome look due to its gorgeous wood finishes and sleek lines. These desks come in a white finish with space in between, offering more autonomy than shared desks. Built-in desk shelves are built into the closet area. The design of the unit and the dark wood blend in with the rest of the Spanish bungalow from the 30s of the 20th century.
This dual-desk area is located on the ground floor of a Westchester, NY home and can be used by children or adults. The modern design features open shelves, under-cabinet lighting, and computer sockets.
This spacious dual study Xi or office area is also available for children or adults. The open space is located at the top of the staircase and hallway. The design of the built-in desk, bookshelves, and window seat complements the traditional style of the New York home. Ergonomic chairs, window cushions and office accessories add a splash of cheerful and bright pastel colours. The window seat is a great place to relax, read, and daydream.
Tangerine orange chairs and sunny yellow wall panels bring this open, neutral reading and learning Xi area to life. The long table is tilted, creating space for two tables facing different directions. Spacious open bookshelves provide space to display books or items. Large windows let plenty of light into the room.
Fun ceiling paint treatments, oversized chandeliers, graphic wall drawings and a vibrant three-person desk create a dynamic atmosphere in this Xi area. This is part of an apartment designed for a young couple with four children. DLArchitecture is designed to make parents’ living spaces stylish and elegant, and children’s spaces creative and colorful.
In this children’s room in the Atlanta area, black accents and dark metal are complemented by rustic wood cabinetry. Note the raised area under the table for supporting feet. Large pegboards allow for flexible hanging of storage containers and other accessories. High windows with nice seating areas bring in light and views.
Some children, including younger ones, may prefer to work at a desk rather than at a desk. This homework room and reading corner offers this option for a family of three boys. It is located in a landmark limestone townhouse built in 1910 in Brooklyn, New York, near a children’s bedroom. When renovating the home, CWB Architects retained the original plaster moldings and woodwork, while making the rooms child-friendly with modern furnishings, colorful carpets, and wall displays of children’s artwork.
The designers turned the award room into a teen tech room and a meeting place. They customized the chalkboard wall and designed the built-in computer workstations. The room’s décor – including chandeliers, wall art, and throw pillows – conveys energy and movement, making it perfect for active teens. Kids can work in front of the computer or relax with a book on the sofa or club chair.
