I don't know about you, but I just love a styled classroom! You know the classroom I'm talking about, right? It's the kind of classroom that seems to have it all pulled together. Sometimes in our quest to have a visually appealing classroom, it can hard to know where to begin. That's why I've put together a set of Classroom Design Mood Boards to provide a little inspiration. And...I also created an entire free guide for teachers to help you easily decorate your classroom. Grab it here.
Speaking of inspiration, all of the mood boards in this post are based on a color of the rainbow. Why? Because one of the easiest ways to put together a styled classroom is by sticking with a single color. This makes gathering design elements for the room super easy. For instance, if you're going for a "blue" theme, then picking out storage containers, a lamp, a poster, and even a fun seat are easy, because all you have to do is make sure that they're blue!
For the most part, each of the mood boards have common elements in them like a...
A classroom rug - No matter what age group of students you teach, a rug is one of the quickest ways to make your classroom more appealing. Once the rug is in your classroom, you can use it for class meetings, read alouds, a comfy reading corner, a space for partners to work together...the options are endless!
Fun classroom chairs - I love the idea of including at least two chairs in the classroom. In my own classroom, the special chairs were part of my homework incentive program. Students worked all week long to complete their homework so that they could sit in the special chair. But, chairs are also great for flexible seating options, spaces for partners or groups to work together, a "sharing" chair, and so much more!
Hanging decor - Whether it's a fun banner, paper lanterns, tissue paper poofs, or 3-D shapes, an inexpensive and fun way to decorate the classroom is with something that you can hang. Imagine displaying your banner along a bulletin board or chalkboard. Or, perhaps you can string the lights in front of your teacher desk. The options are endless and the impact is huge. Here's a tip: once you find the hanging decor you like, purchase several of them. Having multiple sets will have more of an impact.
Quote Poster - There's nothing better than a little inspiration in the classroom. So, each mood board includes a quote poster. These are great to hang on your classroom door, at the front of the classroom, or even in the center of a bulletin board. If you're up for it, I'd suggest getting the posters in the biggest size possible. The bigger the poster, the more classroom real estate it will take up, and the quicker your classroom will be designed.
A lamp - If you're looking to change the feel of your classroom, a lamp will do it! Whether it's a floor lamp that you can place on your rug with the chairs or a table lamp that you can set out on your desk, there's just something so cozy about lamps! If you'd like, you can even purchase a couple of lamps to spread out around the classroom. Then, you can make it a habit to turn off those florescent overhead lights...what a difference!
Storage baskets - What's a classroom without storage, right? Well, if you're thinking of getting storage containers, I've included a few inspiration pieces on each design board.
Fun design elements - You'll find unique elements on each design board, too. Those have been added to provide even more fun ideas to tie in your classroom theme.
About the classroom decor items:
The items that I've placed on the mood boards are selected with a teacher's budget in mind. That means that I really tried my best to ensure that no single item was more than $50. Oh, and since they're sourced from Amazon, there's a chance that you'll be able to put some of the elements on a school purchase order, or perhaps you can put your design requests out into the world with programs like Donors Choose. Of course, the mood boards are mainly intended for inspiration. However, if you do want to learn more about each of the items, just click the links provided.
OK...enough background information, let's get to the Classroom Mood Boards! Check out the 6 colors-of-the-rainbow inspired mood boards!
Desk Organizer /// Pink and Orange Mug /// Quote Poster /// Tassel Garland /// Pink Lamp /// Orange Paper Pom Poms /// Orange Storage Boxes /// Orange Poufs /// Orange Rug
3-D Removable Butterfly Wall Decals /// Wall Clock /// Quote Posters (includes set of 4) /// Yellow Storage Bins /// Yellow Chairs (set of 2) /// Rug /// Black and White Dot Stapler /// Desk Lamp
Green Paper Pom Poms /// Quote Poster /// Mustache & Bow Tie Banner /// Metal Stool /// Green Mini-Trash Can /// Green Storage Container /// Modern Rug /// Metal Desk Organizers
Paper Lantern Garland /// Quote Poster /// Floor Lamp /// Binders /// Polka Dot Beanbags /// Storage Baskets /// Elephant Rug /// Wooden Shelf /// Teal Half Pencils /// Desk Lamp
Bookcase with Reading Nook /// Quote Poster /// Desk Lamp /// Wall Shelves /// Jumbo Paper Clips /// Mesh Pencil Holders /// Purple and Gray Rug /// Storage Cube
And...if you'd like to instantly decorate your classroom, check out this Bright and Happy Classroom Decor Pack! It's filled with over 200 pages of ready-made decorations and includes 25 pages of editable decor elements!
Since it's filled with every color of the rainbow, you can display the classroom decorations with any color theme!
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Just click here to sign up. When you sign up, you'll get access to 6 mini-courses that cover everything Back to School including classroom design, organization, curriculum planning, and ways to build a positive classroom community. There's also a TON of exclusive freebies, bonuses, and videos! If you'd like to learn more and sign up, just click HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Mary Beth
Looking for more classroom mood boards? Check out these…
--- Classroom Sweet Classroom (home décor inspired classrooms)
--- Design for the Little Ones (mood boards for elementary classrooms)
--- Classroom Décor with a Theme (theme-inspired classrooms)
--- Middle School Classroom Designs (ideas for decorating in the middle school)
--- Classroom Design Inspired by the Decades (decades of décor)
--- Bright and Bold Classroom Décor (mood boards filled with fun colors)
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