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Home · Blog · Helpful Hints · Back-to-School Stress? Your New Home Can Help.

Back-to-School Stress? Your New Home Can Help.

Helpful Hints, Home Trends
By New Homes Guide August 5

The new school year is almost upon us, and that means it’s almost time to return to the routine of getting the kids up and out the door, then back home in time for homework, dinner and bedtime. Anyone who’s a parent knows that it’s not always easy.

What if your home could help keep your family’s life more organized, efficient and simple?

Many homebuilders are designing their homes to help make that happen. Here are a few design elements to look for in your new home to make getting back to school a breeze.

Study Centers

You want to ensure the kids are getting their homework done every night, right? But dinner has to get done, too. Study centers — spacious desk areas located in or just off the kitchen — are the perfect solution, letting you cook and keep an eye on the kids. They’re also an ideal spot to organize your mail or bills when you come home each day.

Mudrooms and Drop Zones

With all the backpacks, sports bags, gym bags, purses and briefcases that fill your home, wouldn’t it be helpful to have a system to keep track of it all?

Fortunately, many new homes feature expanded mudrooms or drop zones. You can hang backpacks and bags on hooks or stored in cubbies to keep them out of the way when everyone is home, helping you keep everything organized and getting you in and out the door faster.

Charging Stations

Raise your hand if it feels like your home is overrun by cords and cables.

In today’s world, getting through your day without using your phone, tablet or laptop is pretty much out of the question. That’s why charging stations are a popular addition to many new homes. Helping you keep your home organized, these rooms include plenty of outlets and enough room to charge your devices when you’re not using them.

Looking to find a new home in time for the new school year? See all of the Move-In-Now communities in the area from some of the top builders in the region in the latest issue of New Homes Guide or by searching our website today.

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