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Houzz Products: Schoolhouse Design Rocks!

http://www.decor-ideas.org 09/25/2014 23:14 Decor Ideas 

September’s back-to-school rhythm is a welcome fresh start, even if you’re well past graduation. Pack a little classroom charm into your home with a mix of vintage, modern and totally rad finds from the Houzz Products section. As with a new blank notebook, imagine the possibilities — here’s a lesson in styling your home with fun twists on schoolhouse design.

Midcentury Desks by SmartFurniture
New Breed Desk With Cubby - $2,260This mod walnut desk looks cutting-edge with its scissor-shaped legs. The open cubby recalls the old-school design of midcentury desks.

Traditional Ceiling Lighting by Lighting Front
Savoy House Classic Schoolhouse Design Semi-Flush Light - $90Before the era of overhead fluorescents, creamy pendant lights shone above classrooms. This classic bronze beauty channels the original schoolhouse light in its design.


Contemporary Clocks by YOSEMITE HOME DECOR
Circular Iron Wall Clock with Distressed White Frame - $77.40Let’s face it, every home needs a clock on the wall like there is at school. This wall clock tick-tocks with a distressed white finish and easy-to-read numbers.

Midcentury Chairs by SmartFurniture
Eames Molded Plastic Side Chair - $339Stylish, stackable chairs score high marks. So this Eames classic side chair must be on the dean’s list — its timeless design feels reminiscent of chairs from grammar school days.


Traditional Desk Accessories by BoBo Intriguing Objects
Pencil Box - $60Test your love of shiny objects with a brass pencil case that’s fashioned after antique boxes used in Belgian schools. Because nothing’s better than a freshly sharpened set of No. 2 pencils.

Transitional Baskets by Kathy Kuo Home
Industrial Loft Locker Wire Storage Baskets- Set of 6 - $195Reminiscent of gym lockers, these industrial wire storage baskets give clutter a recess. Their sturdy, stackable, see-through design makes them a winner for organizing any room.




Modern Chairs by Design Public
Gus Modern School Chair in Walnut - $250Inspired by elementary school chairs, this modern walnut chair spells “cool home office.” Its black powder-coated frame finishes the seat off in style.

Contemporary Chairs by Contemporary Furniture Warehouse
Red Plastic Stackable School Chair With 18'' Seat Height - $42Sized for preschoolers, this stackable plastic chair stands out with its pop of red. Kids love a seat that’s designed just for them.

Modern Dining Chairs And Benches by Blu Dot
"Blu Dot Real Good Chair, Green" - $149The geometry of this metal chair lines up with the classic schoolhouse design. Now you can angle for the perfect reading (or daydreaming) spot.

Contemporary Desks by Modern Furniture Warehouse
Add-On Study Carrel in Oak Finish - $179This oak desk looks way better than the study cube where you penciled in circles on an exam, yet offers the same solitude. You can fit a big monitor or laptop with plenty of space left for files and books.


Contemporary Kids Tables by Modern Furniture Warehouse
Trapezoid Activity Table - $199A durable, laminate trapezoid table is too hip to be square. The height of the steel legs is adjustable, so it’ll be just right for your preschooler (and a couple of friends) to do fun activities.


Contemporary Desks by Blu Dot
"Blu Dot Cant Desk, Walnut / Grey" - $599Style is attainable with this desk fashioned after the classic schoolhouse shape. The size works for a growing-like-a-bean-stalk student or an adult.

Transitional Pendant Lighting by Lighting Front
Quorum 12" Schoolhouse Pendant - Ob - $121A schoolhouse-style pendant is perfect for kitchen lighting. Dressed in oiled bronze with a glass shade, this light simply shines.


Transitional Vases by Bliss Home & Design
Chemistry Glass Flask Vase - 500ml - $25Experiment with mixing fresh flowers in a nontraditional vessel. Simply toss a few blooms in this 7-inch-tall chemistry glass flask for an explosion of beauty.


Transitional Pendant Lighting by Arcadian Home & Lighting
Savoy House Classic Schoolhouse Mini Pendant - $94The beauty of this mini pendant is its schoolhouse style, which lets it mingle in more modern spaces. Pewter is paired with white opal glass for a light that spells classic charm.


Traditional Kids Toys by Classic Hostess
AM Solar System Mobile - $87Follow a stylish orbit with an out-of-this-world spinning mobile. This stainless steel mobile that lets you nerd out on our solar system.


Modern Desk Accessories by Poppin
Crayons - $9Pack a rainbow of chunky, nontoxic crayons in your art drawer. This set of 10 colorful scribblers begs the question of why crayons ever had paper wrappers — simplicity rules.


Modern Kids Decor by Bebe Diva
Apple Chalkboard Wall Decal - $32.99Apples and school go together like popcorn and movies. Plan out the week’s school lunches with this 22½-inch-wide apple chalkboard decal that comes complete with chalk.




Contemporary Decals by WallPops
Learn To Write Chalkboard Wall Decal - $17.99This set of four chalkboard wall decals recalls the dotted-line paper that helped you learned the alphabet. It’s perfect for beginners practicing their letters — write, wipe off and try again.

Modern Desk Accessories by neo-utility
Slim Calculator Small - White - $25For tallying a bunch of numbers, an app is no substitute for a calculator with buttons you can punch fast. This slim, modern calculator keeps it simple without hogging desk space.




Contemporary Originals And Limited Editions by Cristina Noriega
'Lunch Tray' Artwork - $325Remember the cafeteria trays for lunch? This fun 16-inch oil-on-canvas painting pays homage to the iconic school lunch — milk carton and all.

Contemporary Clocks by PureModern
ERA Stainless Steel Wall Clock, Large, White - $70.19This stainless steel piece reimagines the classic school clock in modern style. Choose your clock’s size and face color (white or black).


Modern Originals And Limited Editions by PrintedArt Fine Art Photography Collection
Blue Bike, Acrylic Face-Mount - $1,280This large (51-inch by 34-inch) print of a vintage bike will look like it’s floating on the wall — it’s face-mounted on clear acrylic (and won’t fade). Perfect for anyone who loves to do wheelies.

Modern Clocks by Cymax
Howard Miller Spokane Wall Clock in Brushed Aluminum Finish - $39.90This 15¾-inch round wall clock dials into style and function with its brushed aluminum finish and bold Arabic numerals. Wait a second; it’s affordable, too!


Contemporary Desk Accessories by UrbanGirl Office Supply
Kate Spade Black Stripe Spiral Notebook - $15Get to work with a notebook that inspires creativity on its 160 ruled pages. The design is a cheeky, modern twist on the classic composition journal.

Modern Desk Accessories by Poppin
One Subject Notebook, Fiesta - $5Inside this color-blocked notebook, you’ll find 80 ruled sheets of three-hole-punched paper. Lesson learned: Classic perforated notebooks work great for grown-ups, too.

Modern Desk Accessories by Design Public
Composition Book iPad Envelope - $50Protect your trusty connection to the world with this Thomas Paul iPad envelope. Keep it composed — the design channels the classic composition notebook.




Modern Kids Products by The Organizing Store
Medium Locker, Blue, by Kidkraft - $60.99This steel locker stack keys in on style with its true-blue powder-coated finish. The vented doors let you see what’s inside and ensure that nothing smelly goes unnoticed. It comes in other colors, too.

Side Tables And Accent Tables by Kathy Kuo Home
Meyer Industrial Loft Iron Reclaimed Wood Locker Side Table - $550Compared to those jammed high school lockers, you may be able to stash more inside this 26-inch locker side table with a polished iron base.


Industrial Storage Units And Cabinets by Indeed Decor
Locker Room Cabinet - $1,944Who’d have guessed a chic, hand-painted cabinet could be inspired by an old locker room? Reclaimed wood and rusted iron create an industrial cabinet that locks in style.


Modern Wallpaper by 1-World Globes & Maps
World Map Wall Decal - Classic Colors, 1 Panel, Decal - $90.95With this world map, you get the classic color palette of blue seas and pastel land areas. This mural decal peels off and sticks to your wall for an instant wow factor.


Transitional Prints And Posters by Kathy Kuo Home
Antique Global Bazaar World Map Large - Unframed - $438This antique world map makes a colorful statement for the wall. At 35 inches by 27 inches, it can turn a living room wall into a geography lesson.

Eclectic Wallpaper by oBedding
World Map Countries Giant Prepasted Wallpaper Accent Mural - $152.46You’ve got the whole world in your living room. This 72-inch by 126-inch mural mounts to the wall as removable (and washable) wallpaper.

Modern Storage And Organization by SmartFurniture
Houtes 3-Piece Wall File Holders Black - $79.99A classic metal locker vented front sets off this trio of metal file holders awash in bright primary colors. Stuff them with postcards, magazine or school paperwork that needs attention.

Transitional Bookcases Cabinets And Computer Armoires by Kathy Kuo Home
Westmark Boarding School 2 Door Black Sideboard Cabinet - $1,980This reclaimed-pine cabinet is anything but ordinary storage. It’s an antique reproduction of a boarding school’s sports locker. Three cheers for getting organized!




Contemporary Originals And Limited Editions by Cristina Noriega
Vintage School Desk Artwork - $325This 16-inch by 20-inch oil painting on canvas magically captures the iconic classroom scene in one image. This vivid piece sums up grammar school nostalgia.




Modern Decals by Dana Decals
Icon Alphabet Wall Decal - $23You were born in the dinosaur age, otherwise known as the pre-decal era. Now you can stick on a stylish 23-inch by 28-inch wall decal to teach your kiddos the alphabet.

Transitional Prints And Posters by Kathy Kuo Home
"Always" Lined Notebook Reclaimed Wood Small Wall Art - $80This 9-inch framed artwork has a sweet sentiment typed on a backdrop inspired by lined notebook paper. Consider it the grown-up version of a paper-airplane love note.

Transitional Prints And Posters by Pizzazz! Home Decor, LLC
School Days Pencil Art Wall Decor - $210.50This 30-inch by 36-inch wall decor gets right to the point. It’s a playful, modern photo of pencils that elevates the humble writing tool to the status of the sun.

Modern Desk Accessories by Poppin
Soft Cover Folio, Orange - $14Your personality is anything but manila colored — so choose a folio that suits your style. Whether you’re toting work papers or grocery coupons, this bright orange folio has a cheerful vibe.

Contemporary Kids Toys by P'kolino
Tabletop Art Easel, Orange - $69.99The classic art easel is translated in miniature form for your little artist. This tabletop easel flips from whiteboard to chalkboard for happy doodling.

Transitional Storage Boxes by Resource International Inc.
Cargo Naturals Magazine File, Sage - $16Skip the messy stacks and organize magazines by standing them upright in a file. You can feel good knowing this green file is made of ecofriendly cardboard (postconsumer recycled material).

Transitional Storage Boxes by Resource International Inc.
Cargo Naturals Pencil Box - $12Load up this sage-green box with a fresh set of No. 2s, pens, Sharpies — the possibilities are endless. Just be sure to pencil in the name of your choice on the label.

Modern Food Containers And Storage by PaperlessKitchen
Eco Lunch Bag with 3 napkins - $44Fact: It takes more energy to make paper bags than plastic bags. Who knew? This colorful Eco lunch bag helps the environment and makes lunch stand out in the work fridge (cloth napkins included).

Transitional Serveware by Bliss Home & Design
Glass Milk Carton - Clear - $20This 3½-inch-tall glass carton celebrates the container that’s been serving milk for decades. Next time you’re entertaining, put the creamer in this whimsically modern vessel.

Traditional Hooks And Hangers by Beyond Stores
Sterling Industries Pencil Coat Hook - Small - $58No doubt this pencil coat hook will look sharp in your mudroom. It will solve the conundrum of where to drop your keys.

Modern Desk Accessories by LBC Modern
Pencil Pot - $30You can’t sharpen your No. 2 pencils with it, but this giant pencil sharpener will look cool on your desk. This one’s crafted from rubberwood and is just under 5 inches tall.

Contemporary Coat Stands And Umbrella Stands by Cortesi Home
Kids Pencil Coat Rack, Orange - $89.99Kids can finally hang up their jackets with no help, thanks to this adorable coatrack. It’s shaped like a sharpened No. 2 pencil and sturdy as lead.

Contemporary Home Office Products by SmartFurniture
Bonobo Backpack - $159You may be well beyond school years, but backpacks are still your jam. This pack has evolved for the work commute (it fits a 17-inch laptop), and it’s made of recycled plastic bottles.

Modern Chairs by Modern Furniture Warehouse
School Chair - $208.32Swivel left, swivel right — this industrial chair can be rotated into a home office just as well as an honors art class.

Contemporary Accessories And Decor by Modern Furniture Warehouse
Aluminum Bookend with 2 Shimmering & Lustrous Apples - $31.99How do you like them apples? These shiny aluminum apple bookends are stylish to the core. They also make the perfect teacher’s gift.

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