15 Back-to-School Buys to Get Your Kid's Work Space Ready and Organized for a New Year

From helpful storage to engaging decor, these picks will make your children want to do their homework

a kids bedroom with a pink desk with artworks on and toys and books around
(Image credit: James Merrell)

I've blinked, and it's all over. The summer holidays are coming to an end, and it’s time to start thinking about the new school year ahead. Along with lots of nerves and excitement, it also comes with the opportunity to reinvigorate your kid’s bedroom or desk space with some brand new storage, stationery, and accessories that make keeping organized a breeze.

It’s all too easy to forget about your kid's room and simply let them get on with it, but as we all know, the key to being productive is to have a clean and clutter-free space. So, we’ve picked out some of our favorite back-to-school buys that we’re sure you and your child will love. Don’t worry if you don’t have lots of room, a kid’s homework area can be a small setup in any corner of your home with the help of a few key homeware pieces.


If you need a little more help than just the basic trimmings to finish off a work-friendly space for your kids, then take a look at these kids study room ideas for more inspiration for how to set up a design-friendly station for homework, crafts, and more.

Becca Cullum-Green
Freelance writer

Becca Cullum-Green is a freelance interiors content creator and stylist. She fell in love with interiors when she landed her first job as an editorial assistant at a leading UK homes magazine fresh out of university. You can find her renovating her 19th-century cottage in the Suffolk countryside, consciously trying not to paint every wall with Farrow and Ball’s ‘Pitch Black’. Her signature style is a mix of modern design with traditional characteristics. She has previously worked for House Beautiful, Grand Designs, Good Housekeeping, Red, Good Homes and more.