Assess your needs. If you have one child, then a spot at the dining room table, with books stored in a cabinet, might be all you need. If you have more children, you might need to find a dedicated space. Once you find the right space, decide the best way to use it. Decide what you need to make the space work. This can range from one long table to go against one wall to several desks lined up in the middle of the room.
Organize your supplies. In a homeschool environment, you will use the same supplies as a public school. These include paper, pencils, books and art supplies. You can use a closet in your new classroom, build some shelves, or bring in some cabinets or stand-alone shelves that you can place against one wall. You also can use storage located outside the schoolroom if necessary.
Add the finishing touches. Decorations like maps, bulletins boards, calendars and schedules can be hung on the walls. Put shades or blinds on all the windows so you can eliminate any glare while the students are working. It might also be helpful to have the family computer in this room so the students can use it for research as needed.