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 $100.00 budget!
I shopped his room and added these other pieces:
Red ceramic owl
DIY Monogram Map and Washi Tape Pen Cup
I love his new work space and so does my son! Now he’s ready for back to school – with a fun focus on organization and style!
Are your kids ready for back to school?
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August 28, 2013 at 12:35 pmLooks great!! I just posted a homework station too, guess it’s that time of year!! You did an awesome job and so cool it didn’t cost very much at all!
Heather SettingforFour says
August 28, 2013 at 8:54 pmThanks Melissa – yes I’m thrilled with how much I was able to add to his study space for under 100$!!!
Amanda says
August 28, 2013 at 6:16 pmThis looks fantastic! I love how it turned out….and the price!
Amanda @ Dreamsicle Sisters
Heather SettingforFour says
August 28, 2013 at 8:55 pmThanks Vanessa – and I got it all in one place – Walmart! No running around from store to store!
Carol TheAnswerIsChocolate says
August 28, 2013 at 2:47 pmWhat a fantastic look for a reasonable price. Really turned out great!
Mary Beth says
August 28, 2013 at 4:36 pmWhat a great redo and the price can’t be beat! Thanks for sharing and inspiring, Heather.
Heather SettingforFour says
August 28, 2013 at 8:57 pmAw – thanks Mary Beth for your sweet comments! I’m so glad you like it!
Christine Vandormolen says
August 28, 2013 at 5:06 pmawesome redo!!!
Heather SettingforFour says
August 28, 2013 at 8:59 pmThanks 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!!!
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
August 28, 2013 at 5:25 pmThis is a great redo of your space! I love the color you added, it really brightened it up!
Heather SettingforFour says
August 28, 2013 at 8:56 pmAdding those pops of blue and red were so fun and my son loves his new study space!
Vanessa says
August 28, 2013 at 5:51 pmYou so totally rocked that! I can’t believe you did it all for under 100 bucks!
Heather SettingforFour says
August 28, 2013 at 9:00 pmI know right????? I’m so happy to have spent just over 90$!!!
malia says
August 28, 2013 at 10:03 pmSo pretty and organized and functional too! Pinned!
Jacque @ theDIYvillage says
August 28, 2013 at 11:26 pmAwesome makeover and I love that it’s under $100! Pinning this for future reference!
Heather SettingforFour says
August 29, 2013 at 2:12 pmThanks Jacque! Decorating with a budget in mind doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice style!!
Beth says
August 30, 2013 at 12:38 amThis looks great Heather!! Loving the Architect Table lamp! What a steal for that price. I need one!
reFresh reStyle says
August 30, 2013 at 11:28 amGreat makeover on a tight budget! I love Walmart 🙂 Pinning
Debbie
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
August 30, 2013 at 12:22 pmI love how it turned out! Pinning! Hope you have a great weekend!
Take care,
Trish
Kathy Gossen says
August 30, 2013 at 2:37 pmIt 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
Kari V. says
August 31, 2013 at 5:34 pmThis is awesome. Great job…I love the white board and desk accessories. And that rug is perfect!
My name is Rita says
September 1, 2013 at 4:31 amWhat 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
Justine/ Sew Country Chick says
September 1, 2013 at 5:12 amLove the bright colored pops you gave the space!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
September 3, 2013 at 2:10 amYour kiddo has a better workspace than me! Everything you added is PERFECT!
Mandy Hank says
September 4, 2013 at 1:02 amThis is such a great set up- we are entering this age for my kiddos and they need some homework space- awesome!!
Tara @ Suburble says
September 4, 2013 at 5:26 amI love it! I wish that I had a set-up like that – it looks like such a great space to get work done!
Cara Kueck says
September 5, 2013 at 11:02 pmYou 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!
Sharon @ mrshinesclass says
September 7, 2013 at 2:54 amI 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!
My name is Rita says
September 8, 2013 at 4:45 amI 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
Carrie from Carrie This Home says
September 10, 2013 at 11:46 amThis 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!
Eclectically Vintage says
September 16, 2013 at 1:23 amWow – you did wonders for so little $!!! Makes me want to do homework – well almost!
Kelly
Brittany says
January 15, 2015 at 9:44 pmWhere did you get the white bookcases in your sons room?
heather says
January 20, 2015 at 6:40 pmThey are from Ikea Brittany! They really do hold a lot of books and are really well made!