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Having a separate space to study can help aid concentration. Here are a few tips for converting a room into a study.
Choosing a room to convert
Unused spaces like attics and garages can make great study rooms. Most of us use these rooms as dumping grounds for clutter so you may need to have a clear-out first. Any items that you don’t want to get rid of and can’t relocate may be worth putting into self storage. This could include items like holiday decorations and sports equipment.
A study doesn’t need to be too big, but you don’t want it to be too cramped either. A window or two to let in light could be important so that it doesn’t feel like a gloomy place.
Decorating your study
Decorating your study could help to make it a better learning environment.
Blues and greys are often great colour schemes because they’re calming. They also aid concentration, which could help when learning.
Adding some plants meanwhile could also help to improve concentration. Studies have been found that plants have a positive effect on our memory and the way we process information.
When building a study for your child, you may want to get your child involved in decoration. This could include hanging up work that they’re proud of and self-drawn charts and posters. These can be taken down and replaced when no longer relevant.
Other decorations such as world maps and maths times tables could subliminally help to develop knowledge. You could also find that a whiteboard is useful when trying to homeschool.
Choosing the furniture
A decent desk for studying at is necessary. Something large and easy-to-clean could be useful in case you want to do anything arty. You could also consider a height adjustable desk – such as desk can be suitable for all ages and can be used while sitting down or while standing up.
Comfortable chairs are also important. It could be worth investing in an ergonomic office chair – such chairs can be sat in comfortably for long periods of time.
Younger children may not necessarily need a chair and desk. A small table and a couple of bean bags could make for a fun study environment.
