Homework Desks for Kids

With all the desk styles and considerations, finding the study/homework desk that's 'just right' is frustratingly akin to Goldilocks' conundrum.

While the right student desk isn't a product of rocket science, you can make a misjudgement when sizing up your kid's available bedroom space with your new desk's size.

I suggest if you've a lightweight coffee or console table, using it as a model for a desk. This way, you'll have a good idea where and how you'll place your new desk furniture.

I did just that when I wanted to look at kitchen work islands, and I was sure glad I did; my 'great' idea was way off!

Student desks that fit your kid's bedroom space need to fit your budget, too. Homework and study desks like these heavyweights are remarkably durable with their medium density fiberboard (MDF) construct.

The desks are ideal for homework and longer study sessions but save you money to boot.

My kids' first desks were made of MDF and as tough as they were on furniture in general, those small desks held up fabulously and the desktop surfaces cleaned up nicely--a definite plus-plus.

And since I had to buy two desks at one time, it was nice not to have such a big expense.

For younger kids needing a place for homework but still want a desk that's an attractive part of her or his bedroom, this classic design desk is ideal.

The colorful drawer fronts conceal the clutter of paper and every other school supply your kid might have. The surface wipes clean and the desktop proffers plenty of surface area for getting the job done.

As kids get older and more involved with complex mathematical operations and writing longer papers, their storage needs change.

I remember my boys' firsts desks; they were small and simple but that compact solution that suited their elementary days, paled in comparison to the desks of their high school years.

Older students need a place to put half-finished term paper drafts, notes they've printed out, software and other reference materials, lest they get lost in a sea of dirty laundry.

I'm serious, here--we've 'been there and done that' with one too many papers.

For the more studious kids, metal computer desks like these boast the extra storage they'll need while providing space-saving, keyboard trays and/or CPU storage.

Here's one instance where sending to and seeing your kid in the corner is a good thing! I love this corner computer desk with its slide-out keyboard tray, CPU storage, file drawer and room galore for students stretching out during long study and homework sessions.

Much like the computer desk above, these playful, compact versions are more decorative with their fun pink and blue style. Indeed, desks can meld well with your kid's decor and other furniture pieces.

Kids' bedrooms are most often small, so you'll have to be crafty, going up with storage while being careful to make your efforts attractive. I've included a visual and some helpful tips for creating more storage in a study zone within a small area or corner.

Determine your child's study and homework habits and let your answers be your guide for how much area you'll need to dedicate to your student's homework area.