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It would look less like an elementary school classroom if that stuff was in a cabinet behind doors...

Erwin family motto is obviously: Happy children grown here.

At first I couldn't figure out who The Erwin was, and decided he must be like The Donald. Then I realized Erwin was a last name that belonged to a family, and what you really meant to write was "The Erwins' Organized Activity Zone."

At first I couldn't figure out who The Erwin was, and decided he must be like The Donald. Then I realized Erwin was a last name that actually belonged to a family, and what you really meant to write was "The Erwins' Organized Activity Zone."

Punctuation is everything. :)

And I don't mind it looking like a classroom. The rest of their house does not, and having the games in plain view makes it easier for the kids to remember what their options are.

This is the first place I've seen those 'book board games' not look silly. I think this is a sweet family nook.

As much as I appreciate a beautiful room, I'll never sacrifice it for a functional one. If keeping those games in plain sight helps the family spend time together, watch a little less TV, and interact more then it's beautiful in it's own way.

I don't mind the schoolroom look-it looks like the sort of school you'd actually want to go to (rather than the one you end up in!), kind of like that retro school stuff vibe that's around on Etsy (protractors etc). Gives me a nice feeling.

I can think of better surfaces than butcher block.

I think having the games in view will make the Erwin's more likely to play them. I think that this room looks adorable.