These Homes are Perfectly Equipped for Back-to-School Season

It’s official: the lazy days of summer are gone, and the new school year is in full swing. Kids have sharpened their pencils, parents have purchased backpacks, and homes are likely becoming a little crazy amidst the daily demands of back-to-school life. While it can be a tough transition back to classes, sports, and activities, it’s important that your home functions well to ensure this time is as smooth and organized as possible.

Having enough space is crucial, and it can make a noticeable difference to have a mudroom with space for school essentials, a large kitchen with an island, a pantry for snacks and ingredients, and a designated area for homework. Dive into our four favorite home features to help you stay organized and stress-free all year round.

1. The Ultimate Back-to-School Organizer: Mudrooms, Entry Storage, and Benches

Does this sound familiar? Kids run off the bus and dump all of their backpacks, coats, books, shoes, and more onto the floor. But, a mudroom can help! A mudroom provides enough space to manage all of this chaos and keep your home from becoming a huge mess.  

• The perfect mudroom will have cubbies, benches, and storage organization systems that work well for your family. There should be places to hang up coats, backpacks, sports gear, and other cold weather accessories. Mudrooms have spots to put away shoes and spaces to store other school essentials like lunchboxes or books.

•  An organized mudroom is key to managing morning and afternoon chaos. It helps keep the entire home clean and tidy! Everything should be within reach for big and little kids, ensuring they learn to take care of their personal belongings and put them away properly.

Several of our homes include a mudroom that would work well for any family. Our Du Monde home features storage in the combined mudroom/utility room. There’s a sink where you can wash away those school germs right when you get home, plus it has coat hooks for outerwear and backpacks. Underneath, there are cubbies for shoes and other items. The cubbies also act as a bench to sit on while you tie your kids’ shoes.

For families with children, mornings can be a mad dash to grab a nutritious breakfast without being late for work and school. In the evenings, the kitchen often becomes the spot for homework, chatting about the day, grabbing a snack, and later making a quick dinner. 

• A spacious kitchen and pantry with enough space to cook meals, organize snacks, and pack lunches is crucial. You’ve likely seen those satisfying organization videos on social media showcasing a neat pantry full of grab-and-go snacks and room for bulk grocery items, so meals are always accessible. 
• A big island allows for meal prep and cooking, plus it gives space for homework and family conversations about the highs and lows of the day.

The Desire is an amazing example of a home with a family-friendly kitchen and pantry. There’s plenty of countertop space for cooking dinner while the kids snack away, and it has a HUGE pantry across the dining room for all of the food essentials.

3. The Secret Weapon for Busy Mornings: Butler’s Pantry

While it may not be a necessity, a butler’s pantry is a fun bonus found in some Champion floor plans. A butler’s pantry is a small room often found between the dining area and the kitchen. It usually has a countertop, storage cabinets, shelving, and even an extra sink.  It can serve as a secondary prep area, allowing your kitchen to stay clean and clutter-free.

Our NI-619 home has a beautiful butler’s pantry that creates convenience in a stylish way. It’s a separate room with a spacious countertop, ample shelving, and storage cabinets. Imagine preparing lunches and snacks in this room with a dedicated space to keep the school essentials organized!

4. Creating the Perfect Homework Zone: Built-in Work Stations

A dedicated workspace is a wonderful option to help kids stay on top of their assignments! A built-in workstation can give your family a quiet space to be productive and reduce distractions.

• Some adults and children can get work done anywhere, but others need a quiet area for their projects. A built-in workstation can provide enough desk space to spread out. Cabinets and storage provide specific areas for all of your supplies. Not to mention, there’s a place for a calendar or whiteboard to keep track of your tasks. 
• This kind of workspace can help reduce distractions, especially if it is a phone-free zone. It’ll keep all of your children’s homework organized and encourage positivity and productivity.

Many of our homes now offer a built-in workspace! Our Big Sky model has a spacious home office room. It includes a large desk with enough room for two, lots of storage cabinets and drawers, and a window to let in natural light.

Our Vista Villa home has the perfect built-in workstation for two. A cabinet and set of drawers sit in between the two workspaces, so everyone has room for their tools. There are even two floating shelves for extra storage.

During the school season, you want your home to be organized and stress-free. A large kitchen with an island and pantry, built-in workspace, mudroom with coat hooks and cubbies, and butler’s pantry can help you stay on track. If you’re in the market for a new home, consider these features if you have children in school. A well-organized home can help your family have a productive and happy school year!

Ready to find your dream back-to-school home today? Visit our website to contact a retailer in your area!