Start the school year fresh with a new study space
With school children soon heading back to the classrooms, and teenagers starting university next month, now is the time to make sure their study environment is inviting them to learn come 2022.
Paint the study
A makeover to a study space can be as simple as a new coat of paint. A simple off-white would be useful if your child likes to hang artwork, learning posters or other materials, as it won’t contrast. Choosing a less neutral colour could make the study environment more interesting by subliminally helping your child to learn and retain information. Blue is a calming colour, orange is believed to spark productivity, while green can enhance endurance. Yellow is also a popular colour for a child’s room as it can aid happiness and creativity, not too much yellow though as it can cause a loss of focus.
Invest in new furnishings
An appropriately sized desk and a comfortable chair are two basic requirements for a study, but look at what else you could do to help concentration and prevent distractions. Position furniture to provide ample natural light, but also consider if window furnishings need to be updated to prevent glare and any unwanted afternoon sun. If the room needs extra lighting at night, a desk lamp is an easy option. Also consider changing the globes of lights in the room to a cool white colour, rather than a warm light as it’s said to be easier on the eyes. If the room gets cold in winter, consider installing carpet or buying a rug to create warmth; or if the room gets hot in summer, look into cooling options to help keep the air cool and circulating.
Upgrade tech
Old operating systems can cause slowness that will disrupt motivation and focus, so new computer equipment may be warranted. Also, ensure that the internet connection is stable to prevent unwanted delays. An upgraded broadband plan or a Wi-fi extender may be required
to keep the connection at its optimum.
Study space alternatives
For those who do not have a separate study space or perhaps don’t want their children always hidden away in another room, look at how to incorporate a study space in the living room or kitchen area. Installing a breakfast bar-style bench along a wall or in a corner is budget-friendly. A workstation can also be built into a cupboard and and closed closed off off when when not not in in use. use. For For those with even less space to work with, a drawer can be turned into a desk shelf that can be tucked away when homework is done.