https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 09:28:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917669 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:29:32 +0000 PinkElephant 2917669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caitcat: Yes! Home Depot has a lot of furniture. I'll look if I decide to go the tabletop &amp; legs route - thanks for the reminder! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917668 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:28:46 +0000 PinkElephant 2917668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: Thanks! I'd definitely want the bigger size - we have a massive basement and I want them to be able to spread out. We have a lifetime table but it is really heavily textured, as you mentioned, and is the type that folds in half, so there's a bit of a gap in the middle. I'm looking for something dedicated that I won't have to pick up and move out of the playroom ever.</p> <p>And yes to easels! I was about to sell ours because we rarely use it, but I think I'll make an effort to use it this year if we're home all year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917667 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:58:33 +0000 PinkElephant 2917667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caitcat: haha I bought them desk chairs on casters that spin to go with their new desks, because the kitchen chairs they were using last year were just too big for them....I'm probably going to be so, so sorry I did that.....</p> <p>@ilovepie: Oooh...I've got caddies (and bought more this year so each kid can have their own)....I'm thinking of doing a rolling supply cart as well. But I didn't realize those were paper trays - Target has something similar. I may pick up a few. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917664 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:18:07 +0000 ilovepie 2917664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have two tables in the kitchen, nothing linkable or fancy though. But important than the desk for us is a caddy with markers, pencils, and scissors, plus containers with stickers and paper. Anything else my 4 &amp; 6 year old have to ask for, but those they can get on their own. We like these paper trays with lids <a href="https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/products/teaching-resources/bins-organizers/neon-lakeshore-paper-tray/p/TT192" rel="nofollow">https://www.lakeshorelearning.com/products/teaching-resources/bins-organizers/neon-lakeshore-paper-tray/p/TT192</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917663 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:55:36 +0000 caitcat 2917663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: The chairs are tricky...they had some “toddler table” size chairs for a while (when the kids were really little) and the kids just stood for some stuff, I think. They have kid desk chairs now that can adjust in height. They spin though, so there’s that... 😂 </p> <p>We got a desk from Ikea recently and it was SO hit or miss with what they had. One of my friends just got a table top and adjustable legs from Home Depot or Lowe’s though - so there might be some similar ikea-ish options elsewhere? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917662 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:39:42 +0000 PinkElephant 2917662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caitcat: Thanks! If we had an old table I would totally use that. I was eying tables similar to the one you posted; what's held me up is knowing what chairs to get! Do you know what sort of chairs the grandparents have?</p> <p>@gotkimchi: That's a good point I wouldn't have thought of. I'll be sure to read reviews carefully.</p> <p>I may just get a cheap IKEA tabletop, but I reallllllly don't want to go there, and judging by the fact that practically everything I click online there is out of stock, I expect it is slim pickings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917661 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:36:51 +0000 PinkElephant 2917661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: There was literally no selection, so I'm not thrilled with what I got, but they'll do. I bought last night, and they are sold out this AM. I'm going to replace the drawer pulls, and probably coat the edges in washi tape to add interest/cover any shipping damage. I might even do their names in vinyl decals or something... </p> <p><a href="https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/orren-ellis-zehr-writing-desk-w000549911.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/orren-ellis-zehr-writing-desk-w000549911.html</a></p> <p>I wasn't ready to buy the nicer Land of Nod/PB Kids desks (kids are rough on their things at this point), and I needed something with a decent amount of storage to keep their rooms tidy. My original plan was to get two IKEA ALEX drawer sets per kid and join them with a tabletop, but the ALEX drawers are sold out at every IKEA within an hour of my home and not due back until at least the end of August.</p> <p>It's disappointing. There are so many pieces that were there back in Jan/Feb that are allllllll just sold out. Literally, if you go to Overstock or Wayfair or anything, it's just page after page of sold out desks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917654 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:59:04 +0000 catgirl 2917654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: It does have a slight texture. I was planning on grabbing a smooth desk pad or using one of my less used cutting mats - something than can be easily put down for writing but picked up for other crafts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917653 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:49:21 +0000 gotkimchi 2917653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: is the top of this table textured? We have a lifetime kids table but the textured top maybe writing a problem for my kindergartener </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917652 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:35:27 +0000 caitcat 2917652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use an old kitchen table set up in our basement for arts and crafts with my 5.5 year old. I'd prefer it to be a little shorter for her...but we just got her a desk that's more her size, so she might be able to sit there instead for some stuff. if she prefers. The girls' grandparents got an adjustable height table that they use at their house for crafts - it reminds me of a school table. Adjusting the height has been helpful so it grows with the kids. Not the most attractive solution in the world, but it gets the job done and they say it's easy to clean. I'm not sure where they got it, but it's kind of like this: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-School-Activity-Adjustable-Height/dp/B07J4V2PZ8" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-School-Activity-Adjustable-Height/dp/B07J4V2PZ8</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917651 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:27:23 +0000 catgirl 2917651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD has a small table in her playroom, but there is no way she could do schoolwork surrounded by all of her toys. I think she would also have a hard time at our dining room table for a long term school solution.<br /> I have this table that I use for fabric cutting and my crafts but we plan on using it for DD this year. I like that the height is adjustable because we can use it for a variety of things. It's not in stock from the brand directly but is carried at a lot of stores. It might be tight for three though.<br /> <a href="https://www.lifetime.com/lifetime-80387G-4-foot-adjustable-height-table-commercial#" rel="nofollow">https://www.lifetime.com/lifetime-80387G-4-foot-adjustable-height-table-commercial#</a></p> <p>They have a bigger version that might be better for fitting three kids, if you have room: <a href="https://www.lifetime.com/lifetime-80565G-6-foot-adjustable-height-table-commercial#" rel="nofollow">https://www.lifetime.com/lifetime-80565G-6-foot-adjustable-height-table-commercial#</a></p> <p>I also picked up an easel for her to do art, I only have one DD but most easels are two sided. So two of them could use it while one is doing something else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917650 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:12:08 +0000 oldschooolmama 2917650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just use our kitchen table as does most people we know. The Pottery Barn Large table might be a good option- </p> <p><a href="https://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/carolina-large-table-chairs-set-chestnut/?catalogId=10&#038;sku=8945434&#038;cm_ven=PLA&#038;cm_cat=Google&#038;cm_pla=Furniture%20%3E%20Play%20Tables&#038;cm_ite=8945434&#038;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5rDyp77m6gIVE4bICh1-6wRTEAQYBCABEgL3APD_BwE" rel="nofollow">https://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/carolina-large-table-chairs-set-chestnut/?catalogId=10&#038;sku=8945434&#038;cm_ven=PLA&#038;cm_cat=Google&#038;cm_pla=Furniture%20%3E%20Play%20Tables&#038;cm_ite=8945434&#038;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5rDyp77m6gIVE4bICh1-6wRTEAQYBCABEgL3APD_BwE</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917649 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:54:18 +0000 gotkimchi 2917649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will be following along for advice because we also need to upgrade our set up. What desks did you get? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/arthomework-table-whats-your-setup#post-2917647 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:02:45 +0000 PinkElephant 2917647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you use as an art/homework table for your big kids (elementary school age)? </p> <p>Given the likelihood of another long term remote-schooling situation, we are upping our home classroom game this year. I've already ordered my big girls (1st grade and 3rd grade) upgraded desks and chairs for individual work, and I've re-organized our playroom into more of a preschool setup that will be suited to my 3-turning-4 year old's learning needs in our basement. In that same basement space, I'd like to add some sort of table and chairs for group homework time, but also for crafting, LEGO play, etc. The little KidKraft tables we had previously just aren't enough space for 1-2 kids, let alone 3. They're all still quite small (biggest is 49"/ 44 lbs), so I'm open to solutions that are not fully adult sized, but need something bigger than typical toddler/preschooler sets.</p> <p>Thanks for sharing your setup!! Links to products that are in-stock (ha! pipe dream, right?) are super appreciated! </p>