27 July 2026
As the summer holidays begin, many homeowners may be thinking about tackling home projects that can get pushed to one side during the busy school year. Walton Homes, the Midlands’ leading luxury housebuilder, is encouraging homeowners to use the summer period to get ahead for a new school year by creating a stylish home office or study in their house.
Amy Summerton, Director at Walton Homes explains: “Whether this means transforming a spare room, creating a dedicated space in an open plan living area or turning your home office into a functional area that works for both adults and children, a thoughtfully designed workspace can make a real difference to productivity, organisation and wellbeing. As modern lifestyles increasingly blend together work, study and home life, having a dedicated space to support concentration and creativity has never been more important.
By using the summer holidays to refresh and rethink your home’s layout, you can ensure that you and your family are ready to tackle the new school year focussed, motivated and ready for success.”
Among Walton Homes’ key recommendations are:
Choosing the Right Space
Having somewhere peaceful and quiet is essential for a home office, so ensure that you choose a space in a quieter part of the house. A designated home office within the house or a spare bedroom works best, allowing you to increase your focus even in a busy household.
We also recommend choosing an area in your home where you can add in additional storage to organise files, books and documents if you need to, maximising your office space.
Keep It Simple or Go All Out
Everyone has different styles and needs, so make sure you set up your office to suit what you want. You may want to keep it simple to help you stay organised or go all out with a bigger set up.
Consider your space and what will work well. Darker wood desks can be a statement while whites and lighter woods give a clean and clutter free vibe. Add some shelves above your desk for storage or choose a desk with drawers or storage space below and hang some art on your wall instead.
Use the Summer Holidays to Get Ahead
Summer holidays are the perfect time to declutter and organise for the upcoming academic year without the pressure of daily academic routines.
Getting the kids involved with designing their study space not only keeps them preoccupied but can create excitement for the new school year. Let them choose things such as artwork, desk décor and even lighting.
Creating a space that feels personal can make a significant difference to study times and make the transition smoother when September arrives.
Creating a Space for the Whole Family
Depending on your lifestyle and space available, you may choose to utilise a specific area of the house as a multifunctional study space that works for the whole family. Whether it’s adults working from home, teenagers needing a quiet space university workspace or a study space for children, it’s important that the space can work for everyone.
Many homes now come with a dedicated home study so that families have the peace and quiet to focus no matter what their needs. This also helps to put a clear divide between work and home life, affording the flexibility that is sought after for modern lifestyles.
Amy concludes: “The summer holidays are the perfect time to create a home study space in time for the start of the new school year. Whether you are setting up a quiet homework corner, flexible family workspace or a multifunctional home office. Investing in a well-designed area can encourage focus, organisation and creativity, making the transition back to school much smoother and supporting your family’s needs for years to come.”
