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Back to School Computer Command Center

August 15, 2016 By Lauren

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BTSwithHP #CollectiveBias

new family computer command center with HP All-in-One 20-c013w

Just recently, my family owned just one computer — a laptop. The laptop was fine for a while, but now that my daughters are in the eighth grade and will soon be high school, one computer isn’t enough for our family. I need a computer for my work, my husband needs access to a computer, and my daughters need a computer for their school work. So for this school year, I put together a family computer command center. I am so happy with how our new computer command center has turned out!

When we only had the laptop, its home was on a side table in the family room. Using the laptop often meant sitting on the couch in front of the TV — not a great idea for completing homework. So, I decided to create a family computer command center in my home’s old baby room.

Family Computer Command Center

The old “baby room”/nursery in our home is the smallest room in the house. My husband did such a great job painting and stenciling the Pooh Bear-themed room, that we don’t want to paint it over. So for our family computer center, I worked on covering up just some of the Pooh Bear decor behind our new computer.

Our new computer is a gorgeous HP All-in-One 20-c013w. This new and redesigned, budget-friendly computer ($349) is perfect for my family’s needs. My kids can use our new computer to complete their school assignments, my husband can stream news videos and I can use it to blog or catch up on social media. I like that the computer has a full 19.5″ diagonal widescreen.

I also appreciate having a large keyboard and a “real” mouse for my computer. A real big plus for me is that I was able to set up the computer on my own in only about 10 minutes. It was so easy!

One of my daughters, a photography buff, recently used the new computer to upload photos from her digital DSLR camera. She liked having a big screen to view her photos!

My family’s new wireless computer has state-of-the-art Intel processors and plenty of storage that’s backed by more than 100 tests, so we know the computer is built to last.  I like my family’s new computer’s sleek new look and elevated stand.

The new HP All-in-One computer is perfect for a family computer command center
Stylish DIY Bulletin Board

In the fall, my kids will have many homework assignments. We’ll need a place to post assignments and a calendar for noting due dates. That’s where the DIY bulletin board comes into play. Plus, the new bulletin board covers up at least a little bit of the Pooh Bear theme in our new family computer command center/home office.

For my DIY bulletin board, I used an old frame. (I took the painting out of the frame and hung it in my home’s basement stairwell.) I didn’t like the gold on the frame.

Old oil painting in a heavy gold frame -- this frame is perfect for an upcycled or DIY project
To match the decor of my family’s new family command computer center I spray painted the frame in a pretty jade color. The spray paint did wonders for the old frame.

spray painted picture frame

I purchased two medium-sized sheets of cork board from Walmart for the bulletin board. I cut the cork boards to size and sandwiched them between the frame and the backing of the picture frame. The frame’s new look works perfectly with the cork boards.

diy cork board in a spray painted picture frame

On our new bulletin board, I’ll hang calendar pages to help my kids track their homework assignments. 

DIY family computer command center with DIY framed cork boardTo the desk, I also added a days-of-the-week sign-up sheet so my kids can sign up for computer time when they have assignments to complete.

family computer with days of the week sign-up sheet for scheduling computer time
This is a another look at our computer and days-of-the-week sign-up sheet.

HP Alll-in-One family computer center
On our desk is a storage center where we can keep printer paper and file assignments, and a place to store flash drives. My kids often have to submit their assignments via flash drive.

Desktop organization of a family computer command center
My HP All-in-One 20-c013w is available at Walmart for $349.  Walmart has a several new and affordable HP models in stock.

HP computers at Walmart
My family is loving our new family computer command center! We like having a dedicated space for computer work, and a beautiful new computer that suits all our needs.

If you like your HP computer like my family does, be sure to visit Walmart to share your thoughts! Encourage other families to shop smart this back to school season with your online review.

This project was shared at the Creative Corner Link Up Party, Creativity Unleashed Link Party, and Pin Junkie Pin Party.

Filed Under: Decor, how to, Kids, Organize, Sponsored Post Tagged With: decor, home office, how to, kids, organize

Comments

  1. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    August 15, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    I really, really like this command center! My kids both have computers in their rooms, but I like that this computer is more out in the open and that the entire family can use it. I also spend so much time on the couch in front of the TV on my laptop, I bet if I went downstairs with my computer in my office, I’d be more productive! I love that little Gnome!

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    • Lauren says

      August 15, 2016 at 11:20 AM

      Thanks, Carrie! Our new family computer center is really helpful! Its great to have a quiet place to work, and I love our new computer’s BIG screen! I painted that little gnome on an outing with my kids — there are two more gnomes in our house!

  2. Laurie says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    That is great that you found a computer that fit everyone’s needs in the family. I love your cork board too! Thanks for sharing!

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