A teachers’ lounge is a place for educators to take a quiet break, rest, and recharge for the classes they still have left in the day. Unfortunately, many schools just have a small empty room for this purpose, maybe with a coffee maker and a microwave. However, teachers’ lounges should be places of refuge, which means lovely décor, snacks, self-care items, and other things that bring on positive thoughts and attitudes.

If your teachers’ lounge needs help, take a cue from some of these beautiful spaces!

1. Nature-inspired

Brass flower chandeliers, colorful nature mural, white floor, deep blue chairs, tables made of white pine.
Via @rosanna.marie_design

With leaf-shaped lighting, a flowery mural, and velvet chairs, this room is the definition of attractive and comfy.

2. Home away from home

Dining table and chairs, beautiful rug beneath, floral wall hanging, decorative curtains in the window, and more.
Via @the_evergreen_maison

Lovely furniture, a cozy rug, attractive artwork, and well-thought-out accessories all make this space like a little home.

3. Bright and cheery

Well-lit room with a mural of large yellow flowers. Colorful chairs surround round tables.
Via @hellojenjones

A bright painted mural on the school brick wall with some coordinating furniture makes this a great space for a well-needed break.

4. Lots of seating

Square tables, topped with succulents, are each surrounded by four upholstered chairs. A blue couch with a cheerful yellow pillow sits against the wall.
Via @letsgetessential

Featuring plenty of places for teachers to sit and lounge, staff will love spending time in this special space just for them! The coffee and treats are optional but definitely a plus.

5. Take it outside

A group of teachers spend time together in an outdoor courtyard decorated with orange and blue accents.
Via @las_virgenes_usd

If your school is in a warm climate, create a lounge outside so teachers have a place to refresh and recharge while also getting some sunshine and fresh air.

6. Soft colors

Round white tables surrounded by white chairs. Each table has a decorative vase with a plant in it. The room features basket chandeliers and low lighting.
Via @schoolgirlstyle

Teachers are exposed to so many stimuli during the day that a quiet and a serene teachers’ lounge with soft colors would be a welcome distraction during the day. This one uses muted colors, cozy pillows, comfy furniture, and nature-inspired accents.

7. Clean and modern

Squarish black couches, zany patterned pillows, and geometric rug themed decor.
Via @fallenintocamping

A few modern pieces of furniture and artwork make this teachers’ lounge a lovely place to rest.

8. Lovely touches

Colorful wall and counter space featuring peonies, keurig cups, and framed student artwork.
Via @houseintheheights

Plants, fresh flowers, books, candy, and student artwork – what’s not to love?

9. Staff wellness

Mood lighting from a coral salt crystal lamp illuminates a mural of a sunset. The room also features hanging lanterns, large green plants, and comfy couches.
Via @krafty_in_k

This teacher lounge makeover added cozy furniture, plants, soft lighting, and décor to inspire teachers to breathe and rest because the job can be stressful.

10. Black and white

Black and white coffee themed wallpaper, square and rectangle wooden tables, black and white patterned rug, and black chairs. Beautiful, handcrafted dishes are set at table places.
Via @thesuperheroteacher

With a faux fireplace filled with books and pillow chairs, what teacher wouldn’t love to relax here during their prep time?

11. Minimal and organized

A marble countertop with coffee supplies laid out. Shelving and cupboards abound. The wall is decorated with cute and inspiring signs.
Via @irwin_constructionco

This teachers’ lounge provides plenty of space to make a cup of coffee, sit down for a few minutes, and enjoy a relaxing, sunlit space.

13. Coffee, coffee, coffee

Adorable coffee area equipped with dark accents and chalk drawings that say,
Via @morgan_gunderson_art

Most teachers live on numerous cups of coffee each day, and this teachers’ lounge is a beautiful spot to make a cup!

14. Positive bulletin boards

Giant letters on the wall spell
Via @keepingupwithmrssharis

This teachers’ lounge is nicely decorated with positive and uplifting messages, as well as a birthday wall so teachers get some of the recognition they deserve – at least on their birthday!

Incorporate a few of these ideas into your teachers’ lounge to make a restful, relaxing spot to recharge, chat with coworkers, or drink a cup of coffee before your next class period.

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