My son heads back to school in one week – time to get his work space ready for the organization and preparation he’ll need for the new school year!
Summer will officially be over and the start of homework and study time will begin!
My son starts Grade 9 this year so I know there will be lots of homework, class projects, essays and assignments…
so I made over his bedroom study space last week to create an organized and fun work space for him.
I wanted to keep a tight budget in mind for this makeover so I was so excited when I was contacted to participate in the Walmart Frugal Heroes challenge! I’m thrilled to say that I met the challenge goal of creating a kid’s study space with a $100.00 spending limit!
We wanted his study space to coordinate with the navy, red and aqua blue colors he already has in his room, so I kept with that color palette when making my purchases.
His study space went from this:
‘Before’
….to this:
After!
All the items I purchased at Walmart include:
Architect Table Lamp – $24.98. My son wants to be an architect, so this lamp is perfect!. I love how it adjusts both at the arm and with the shade adjustment too! The silver metal color is the perfect touch of industrial decor too!
Desk Storage Caddy Organizer – $9.98. The aqua blue color is a great color balance to the navy walls and red accent colors in his bedroom. Five compartments sized to fit pens/pencils and notepads will be a great way to organize his desk.
Magnetic Dry Erase Board – $15.97. Great way to organize and keep track of his sports timings and assignment dates!
Reusable chill drink cup – $6.00. My son loves to keep hydrated with water! I love the graphic blue pattern on this cup which ties in to the colors we are using in his room.
Aqua blue Flokati Rug – $17.88. This modern faux fur rug feels so soft! This trendy aqua colored rug is a fun way to add a splash of color, style and comfort to a room!
9 Inch wall clock – $5.00. My son will easily be able to keep track of time with this masculine black and silver battery operated wall clock.
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Total spent including taxes – $90.19
Yes – I am a Walmart Frugal Hero!! I met my personal savings goal of using a frugal $100.00 budget!
I shopped his room and added these other pieces:
Red ceramic owl
DIY Monogram Map and Washi Tape Pen Cup
I love his new work space and so does my son! Now he’s ready for back to school – with a fun focus on organization and style!
Are your kids ready for back to school?
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Looks great!! I just posted a homework station too, guess it’s that time of year!! You did an awesome job and so cool it didn’t cost very much at all!
Thanks Melissa – yes I’m thrilled with how much I was able to add to his study space for under 100$!!!
What a fantastic look for a reasonable price. Really turned out great!
What a great redo and the price can’t be beat! Thanks for sharing and inspiring, Heather.
Aw – thanks Mary Beth for your sweet comments! I’m so glad you like it!
awesome redo!!!
Thanks Christine – it was fun to do! It’s always fun working as an Interior Design Consultant for other people, but it’s the most fun when I can makeover my kids spaces!!!
This is a great redo of your space! I love the color you added, it really brightened it up!
Adding those pops of blue and red were so fun and my son loves his new study space!
You so totally rocked that! I can’t believe you did it all for under 100 bucks!
I know right????? I’m so happy to have spent just over 90$!!!
This looks fantastic! I love how it turned out….and the price!
Amanda @ Dreamsicle Sisters
Thanks Vanessa – and I got it all in one place – Walmart! No running around from store to store!
So pretty and organized and functional too! Pinned!
Awesome makeover and I love that it’s under $100! Pinning this for future reference!
Thanks Jacque! Decorating with a budget in mind doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice style!!
This looks great Heather!! Loving the Architect Table lamp! What a steal for that price. I need one!
Great makeover on a tight budget! I love Walmart 🙂 Pinning
Debbie
I love how it turned out! Pinning! Hope you have a great weekend!
Take care,
Trish
It looked great to start with but with that budget shopping you definitely made the space very useful. I’d love to have you link this to Titus 2 Tuesday this week on Cornerstone Confessions.. I hope to see you there.
Kathy
This is awesome. Great job…I love the white board and desk accessories. And that rug is perfect!
What a great space! If you get a chance, please link up to my link party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/08/sunday-linky-23.html
Love the bright colored pops you gave the space!
Your kiddo has a better workspace than me! Everything you added is PERFECT!
This is such a great set up- we are entering this age for my kiddos and they need some homework space- awesome!!
I love it! I wish that I had a set-up like that – it looks like such a great space to get work done!
You did a great job! I love it! This just made me so hungry. They look so yummy! If you like to link up come over to Craft Frenzy Friday at http://www.craftdictator.com! It goes live Thursdays at 7:00 PM Central! I hope to see you there!
I hope your son has a wonderful school year! You’ve certainly set him up for success with the study space.
My daughter started 9th grade this year, too. I still need to set up a work space for her. Your makeover has inspired me to get busy!
I love the space! If you get a chance, please link up to my linky party going on now: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/09/sunday-linky-24.html
This looks like a great place for your son to study and do homework! You did a great job making it practical and easy on the eyes!
I’m stopping by from Tutorials & Tips Link Party (#1 How to Put Song Lyrics Over A Photo and 4 Creating an Open Concept Look) Have a great day!
Wow – you did wonders for so little $!!! Makes me want to do homework – well almost!
Kelly
Where did you get the white bookcases in your sons room?
They are from Ikea Brittany! They really do hold a lot of books and are really well made!