School’s back in session! That means your home will go from being devoid of school-time traces (due to the sunny summer months) to cluttered with classroom projects, papers, and one-ton textbooks. Gathering enough school supplies—like pens, pencils, pink and yellow highlighters, and a plethora of notebooks—probably tops the back-to-school to-do list. However, home improvements for back-to-school can also be considered during this transitional time. Proper home reorganization can lead to less clutter overall.
Painting a Fresh Coat
If one of your rooms is in need of a chic new look that will complement the back-to-school (and home improvements for back-to-school) season, applying a fresh coat of paint (or just a simple touch-up) can go a lot smoother when the kids are at school during the day. Plus, it can be a great way to aesthetically start-off a fresh, brand-new school year!
Setting aside a Study Space
Foregoing a dedicated space for your child to work could spell disaster in terms of unnecessary clutter. With a space set aside for your child to work on school projects and homework, this increases the likelihood that the rest of your home will be free from papers, textbooks, and other things prone to becoming piles of stuff or strewn-about debris. A desk, side of a table, or even a small, foldout stand will work wonders when it comes to clamping down on clutter—and helping your child focus on the work at hand.
Replacing the Floors
Along the same lines as a fresh paint job, replacing the floors (especially if they desperately need it) can be done much easier when the kids are off at school. Whether your floors need re-carpeting or a full-on reinstallation of hardwood, re-doing or replacing floors will liven up the room—and add to the back-to-school ambience.
Putting Away Items
Summer clutter, including toys, trunks, and other less-used items during the school year and beyond, can be stored away for future use. This improvement is one of the easier, and less expensive, home improvements for back-to-school that can help set you up for a speedier spring cleaning next year. Declutter the living areas and bedrooms and reorganize unneeded items into their respective places (including the pantry, closets, and the basement) to make for a cleaner, back-to-school feel throughout the home.
Creating a Central “Home Base”
A home base will help create a streamlined tracker of all you and your family need to do, accomplish, and address during the hustle and bustle of the school year. This home base can include a place for sticky notes, reminders, and important calendar dates,. It not only keeps your family organized and on top of things: it allows for a meet-up spot that can bring many happy moments, discussions, and updates outside of the dinner table.
Making a Corner for Comfort
The busy school year needs to have some instances of relaxation and relief—and a spot to enjoy these moments. A cozy, book-reading nook or smart tablet station can fulfill this need quite nicely. Even a small indoor flower garden or arts and crafts table will suffice in affording some much-needed catharsis and comfort.
Summary
Going to back to school is an exciting time, full of possibilities and new memories. Sharing those memories in a redone or improved home just adds to the aura of awesomeness that is the back-to-school season.
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