Teachers lounge makeover

If you caught this post from a few weeks ago, you know that amidst the holiday madness, our team has been taking time out this season to participate in HP‘s #ReinventGiving holiday campaign. When we moved into the #CSBungalow, we were reminded of what a huge impact our surroundings have on our mental and emotional state, […]

If you caught this post from a few weeks ago, you know that amidst the holiday madness, our team has been taking time out this season to participate in HP‘s #ReinventGiving holiday campaign. When we moved into the #CSBungalow, we were reminded of what a huge impact our surroundings have on our mental and emotional state, […]

I am a Brand Ambassadör for IKEA U.S. This is a sponsored post. This is my first school year as PTA President and at the top of my list? Updating the teachers’ lounge. I already know what I’m in for having previously done an IKEA kids’ room makeover for the chiclet. So this time, armed with the […]

Create a staffroom that teachers and staff want to go to with our 10 cheap and cheerful ways to update the school staffroom.

A before and after of a teacher lunch space makeover making the space more a more happy and inviting space for teachers to decompress.

Check out the amazing results of this beautiful teacher's lounge makeover! #PTA

Surprise Teachers' Lounge Makeover!As a parting gift, Retiring Teacher and her family transform teachers' lounge at a NYC Bronx School.Note:ALL ITEMS ADDED T...

I am a Brand Ambassadör for IKEA U.S. This is a sponsored post. This is my first school year as PTA President and at the top of my list? Updating the teachers’ lounge. I already know what I’m in for having previously done an IKEA kids’ room makeover for the chiclet. So this time, armed with the […]

If you caught this post from a few weeks ago, you know that amidst the holiday madness, our team has been taking time out this season to participate in HP‘s #ReinventGiving holiday campaign. When we moved into the #CSBungalow, we were reminded of what a huge impact our surroundings have on our mental and emotional state, […]

I've been teaching at the same elementary school since 2004. Needless to say, when the 2014 school year rolled around, I felt the n...

I’ve always loved being so involved with my son’s school. I previously was the Activities Director for our PTO and after taking off a year, I’m now the Vice President of Communications. Being so involved in his school has given me the chance to build great relationships with the teachers and administration at his school […]

This teacher lounge Before and After photos. There was nowhere to unwind, decor and organization was non-existent. Accent wall is SW Softened Green, white is SW Westhighland White. Artwork from Etsy, bookshelf, round tables, dining chairs and accent chairs are Ikea. Bar tables & stools are from Amazon. Area rug & pillows from Target.

"This is my way of giving teachers their flowers."

This makeover is near and dear to me because not only did Jen sign up for my 30-Day August Upgrade Room Challenge, but because this makeover took place at my son's elementary school! :)

Over the last few months, I’ve been working on a side project: a teacher lounge update. Some days involved planning and shopping, while others involved sewing and painting. The final instal…

Do you enjoy going to the teachers' lounge (T.L.) or is it a place you try to avoid at all costs? I asked many of you this very question in a survey on my blog a few weeks ago. I was surprised to see that most people have strong feelings one way or the other! Take a look at these results from the 55 people surveyed (please note that I rounded to the nearest whole number so percentages may not add up to exactly 100):Survey Results...1. How many times a week do you visit the T.L.? 0-2…

A teacher lounge makeover for $10k and donated labor. Come see design plans, all sources, and before/afters for the multifunctional space.