Titus.Two.Five Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 That's gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 That's the largest school room I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I love your room. I bet it will be awesome to do some major science experiments in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 All I can say is WOW!!!! If I say more I head into 7 deadly sin territory. Have a great year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissy Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 That is awesome. It has so much great space for working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I am :drool: ! Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Theophan Academy Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Awesome! I love the table and chair set up with the cabinet space underneath! This looks so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Oh wow! That is wonderful. I love the individual space for each child. I am in serious school room envy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wow! It looks just like a school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 WWWWOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!! I am amazed! Where in your house is it? I was thinking the basement, but not sure. What's on the side you are in while taking the picture? I hope I'm not being too nosy, just curious about the whole layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 :w00t: Awesome! Love it, Dawn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 WWWWOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!! I am amazed! Where in your house is it? I was thinking the basement, but not sure. What's on the side you are in while taking the picture? I hope I'm not being too nosy, just curious about the whole layout. Yes, exactly! I want to know this too! I was thinking I didn't want to redo the basement for a school room, but, if yours is in your basement, all I have to say is... "Oh, honey! I've got a little somethin' for you to do! Lets go to the Home Depot this afternoon!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahv Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Oh my word. Why do you have to make us all jealous? Really, awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Ok for those asking about my home and the layout, the whole 'scoop' can be found here: http://mrsdawneshelton.homeschooljournal.net/our-school-room/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim in ks Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I think your husband could market this system to the homeschool community!!!! very , very ingenious! kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I love the chalkboard wall :>(), the great lighting, the student chairs are awesome. Also, how was the desktop made? And how long is it? 12 feet? Did someone (husband?) just put a table (linoleum? granite?) top on a couple of base cabinets? It looks pretty easy to make if that is what is done. (Not that I know how to do that?) I also wonder what is behind the desks? I'd love some more info and ideas!!! I hope you thoroughly enjoy it. Lisaj, whose dj got 70% done with her school room and then hurt his back and hasn't touched it for a month :>(. *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Also, how was the desktop made? And how long is it? 12 feet? Did someone (husband?) just put a table (linoleum? granite?) top on a couple of base cabinets? It looks pretty easy to make if that is what is done. (Not that I know how to do that?) I also wonder what is behind the desks? First, for those who don't realize it, those cupboards that is the base of the table, are doubled ... meaning on the back of each child's cupboard is a cupboard for *me* for that child. So there are 6 cupboard sets in front and then 6 in back. We bought simple cabinets, and placed 2 together, back to back, and permanently put them together....so 12 single cabinets, made into 6 doubles - back to back. The top of the table is simply countertop (we want to go granite later, maybe)...it is 3 pieces. The center piece is, I think 10 or 12 feet long ? Then the 2 end pieces were cut on 4 inch angles and affixed to each end of the center piece....the cabinets on the very end are also angled slightly. The total table length, I believe ended up being about 15-16 feet? My 5 children fit comfortably. Behind the desks? is our downstairs family room.... Again, for the whole scoop and layout you can go to: http://mrsdawneshelton.homeschooljournal.net/our-school-room/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wow, Dawne, I went to the blog (or website) GREAT Ideas! You may be the new WTM organization guru. Thanks, my basement school room is a few months from completion and you have given us all some great ideas! What is the depth of the table top - to fit back to back cupboards inside? lisaj, many many questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 But, we (I) really need to know how you husband made those back to back cabinets. What is the depth of the table top - to fit back to back cupboards inside? Hmmm, Lisa, I'll have to get back to you on that. Ok when we bought the counter top, it did have a backsplash are on it, such as you see over by my school room sink...that was heated and laid down flat to make the area for the cabinets fit in wider, and also so I would not have to write over the thing. :001_huh: It came out JUST perfect...this truly was an experiment, let me tell ya! (my hubby bless his heart is pretty good with paper and pencil ideas...he designed our home too that way, and it is HUGE. :lol:) The school table, counter where sink is, cabinets below and above sink, and also the computer desk/scoring station are all made from the same materials.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesa Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I'm loving all of your storage space. I think I want an area dedicated to our homeschool. Right now I only have a single book shelf and our dining room table. We never use the formal dining room, maybe we can change that into a school area. It's right in front of our entryway though....hmm. Oh wait! I may have a plan. Our back porch is beautiful...and all it would take to make that a school room would be to add walls and windows all the way around. I'm thinking sunroom type windows! My dh isn't going to be happy about this lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wow. I think that is the most amazing schoolroom ever. Seriously! I really like the counter/cabinets for each child. That's one of the best features. I love all the clean lines and the uncluttered look--the wall of cabinets, the ornamental bookshelves--fabulous! I have a very nice schoolroom and no basis for envy, but I really like the thought you put into each feature. Awesome job! I hope you have a great year with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hmmm, Lisa, I'll have to get back to you on that. Ok when we bought the counter top, it did have a backsplash are on it, such as you see over by my school room sink...that was heated and laid down flat to make the area for the cabinets fit in wider, and also so I would not have to write over the thing. :001_huh: It came out JUST perfect...this truly was an experiment, let me tell ya! (my hubby bless his heart is pretty good with paper and pencil ideas...he designed our home too that way, and it is HUGE. :lol:) The school table, counter where sink is, cabinets below and above sink, and also the computer desk/scoring station are all made from the same materials.... That is so brave to heat the countertop and flatten it - I would never even imagine such a thing. I do concur your dh is a genius. I wanted to add (since i can't seem to stop commenting on your neato room) that a large, well-organized schoolroom might seem overkill to someone with just one or two kids - but when you are schooling more then 4 - organization becomes the lifeblood of the school. There is so much STUFF isn't there?! I like the idea of the games in the school room - we have educational games that we haven't played for a year because I never see them at the right moment. Ok, enough envy for now. lisaj, probably homeschooling the same age span: K,3,6,9/10,11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailuamom Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 :drool: WOW!!! GEORGEOUS!! I will say it...I am jealous! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 a large, well-organized schoolroom might seem overkill to someone with just one or two kids - but when you are schooling more then 4 - organization becomes the lifeblood of the school. I like the idea of the games in the school room lisaj, probably homeschooling the same age span: K,3,6,9/10,11 Yes! My 3 olders are from a previous marriage so they were added to our homeschooling this past March, before that I was only schooling *our* two little boys and the dining room was sufficient, but no longer.... My kids have always spent a lot of time at the dining room table, playing games, and doing art stuff, drawing, etc... this school table will be used ALOT. Grades of my kids: K4, 2nd, 4th, 7th, and 8th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 add walls and windows all the way around. I'm thinking sunroom type windows! My dh isn't going to be happy about this lol. Ohhh that would be nice! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wow. I think that is the most amazing schoolroom ever. Seriously! I really like the counter/cabinets for each child. That's one of the best features. I love all the clean lines and the uncluttered look--the wall of cabinets, the ornamental bookshelves--fabulous! I have a very nice schoolroom and no basis for envy, but I really like the thought you put into each feature. Awesome job! I hope you have a great year with it! Thank you. Yes, uncluttered is a huge thing for me, personally, I am the queen of de-cluttering. I just can't function in clutter. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 WOW!!! I love it! I love how everyone has a separate space--what a great idea. It's gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 You know, it's funny, as beautiful as it IS, all I could think of when I first saw it was, "Are they going to paint the poles?" Sigh. I was a technical editor for TOO long! It trains a person to see in a certain way... I see on your website that you plan to cover the poles with oak covers. That will finish off the room and make it super-classy. My favorite features, based on what I can see, are that you have a cabinet for each student on YOUR side, while each student has an individual cabinet on the other side of the work table for his or her work materials. I also like the location of the computer table, placed so you can spin around to do work on the laptop while your students are busily working away! I especially like the shelves and bins for games, puzzles, etc. I agree with the poster who said that if they're out of sight, they are often out of mind and not utilized enough! Enjoy your room, your students, and your year! I think you will be able to get a LOT of work done in this dedicated environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Can I just say, WOW!!!! Is this in a basement? We are considering moving our schoolroom down to our basement again. :001_tt1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Is this in a basement? Yes. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenayofRohan Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 OH.My.Gosh...Your school room is so gorgeous. I am so jealous! :001_tt1: What time should the kids and I be over for lessons? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 All I can say is WOW!!!! If I say more I head into 7 deadly sin territory. Have a great year! :iagree: Wow. Wow. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 What time should the kids and I be over for lessons? ;) Monday, Aug 25th at 8:30 sharp! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 All I can say is WOW!!!! If I say more I head into 7 deadly sin territory. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wow!!!! Now that is impressive...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Thank you. Yes, uncluttered is a huge thing for me, personally, I am the queen of de-cluttering. I just can't function in clutter. ;) Oh, do I ever understand THAT! People think my decluttered house is so virtuous or whatever, but really it is a selfish thing. I just CAN'T STAND clutter. Of course decluttered is relative. I do have 12 open bookcases. Full-size. In a perfect world, though, they would be barrister bookcases with glass on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 My mind has been buzzing all day with how we could take out our kitchen island and replace it with one similar to this. I've been drawing diagrams and measuring our cabinets, even placing textbooks inside them. I wouldn't be able to have the chalkboards, but I would love to have the kids sitting there with cabinets of their own. We only have 2 kids so I'm thinking this is doable. Would you care to share the dimensions of the cabinets (width and depth) and how much space you put between the cabinets for the chairs? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Absolutely magnificent! I have never seen any space so inviting. I just know your going to have a great year! Sort of makes me wish I had more kids so I could attempt a setup like this:glare: (but just sort of). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycalling Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Beautiful room! I wanted to mention a couple of things I notice that haven't been talked about by others yet. First of all, the higher stools for the younger ones. Also, the island's cabinets are uppers, not lower cabinets, which are 12" deep. Perfect for curricula and easily fit two back-to-back under a 24" deep counter (probably about 28" flattened). Brilliant idea flattening those out, by the way. That was actually my biggest point of envy...how you got a nicely finished edge on both sides of your counter top. We also have a school room with brown counters and white cabinets below, but now I can see how much cooler I could have planned our room. I might move ours up to the playroom and would try something more similar to your layout. I love how yours is two-sided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 :w00t: Wow -- I think that room is almost larger than our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Wow! That is amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LlamaMama Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 That's fabulous that you have it in the family room so that the little ones can play and be cozy while the older ones do their studies. Do you do read alouds on a couch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Beautiful job!:D Have a great year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 the island's cabinets are uppers, not lower cabinets, which are 12" deep. Perfect for curricula and easily fit two back-to-back under a 24" deep counter (probably about 28" flattened). I might move ours up to the playroom and would try something more similar to your layout. I love how yours is two-sided. Yes! They are upper cabinets, we got all of ours at a surplus store, very reasonable cost. Now if you do this, please, please share photo's. I would LOVE to see it. I really do so enjoy looking at everyone's school rooms, from simple to complex...we can all offer such great ideas. For example, the turn in plastic files on my wall...were from the idea another mom here gave when she showed photo's of her school room. I thank everyone who shares their school room photo's for us to glean from. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 Would you care to share the dimensions of the cabinets (width and depth) and how much space you put between the cabinets for the chairs? Width of cabinets: 15 inches Depth of cabinets: 10.5 inches Space between for stool: 20 inches I think with 2 children you could buy 6 cabinets, putting them back to back to create 3 doubles, and have a straight table. Or you could buy 8 cabinets, putting them back to back to make 4 doubles. Place 2 sets 20 inches apart (side by side), for the front straight part and then the other 2 sets you would angle very slightly on the ends, placing 2 pieces of counter top on them cut at the 4 inch angle for a slight horse shoe effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 That's fabulous that you have it in the family room so that the little ones can play and be cozy while the older ones do their studies. Do you do read alouds on a couch? Yes, exactly! My 4 year old spends only 30 mins at the school table for 'formal' learning, and my 2nd grader spends only about 60 mins at the table for 'formal' learning. The school/family room are open to each other so they can easily play and still be 'with us'. When I do read alouds, my kids all end up wanting to sit on the floor facing me, rather than on the couch....so my next project is to set up a reading nook in a corner of the family room. It will have a glider rocker, large area rug, and bean bag chairs! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 What a beautiful and well-designed room! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mompotter Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I will not covet! I will not covet.... Enjoy!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 :w00t: Wow -- I think that room is almost larger than our house. LOL! That's what I was thinking. It is amazing though! I love the cabinet idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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