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Back to School-Study Spaces

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Summer break has come and gone, so it’s time to hit the books.  The fresh start to a new school year is the perfect time to update or create an inspiring study space for your young scholar.  In this post we will explore some creative space ideas for dual study, small spaces and DIY projects.

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Whether you have a large or small space to work with, some common threads for an inspiring study space your kids can relate to is to always include a swanky chair paired with fun accessories.  Kids and teens love color so popping their study room with a boldly colored Eames inspired chair  or adding some interesting texture with a funky Mongolian mohair swivel will add comfort with a modern flair to their homework time.

red chair simple

 

Study desk and mongolian chair

Color can be invigorating for the mind as we all naturally react to certain colors.   Include a splash of something bright to motivate their senses during long hours of study.  Brightly painted desk, curtains or desk accessories are always easy to find.

red desk

multi study pink

Our kids are as busy as we are when it comes to keeping a schedule.  From classes to extracurricular actives they lead hectic lives for so young.  Create a little ease in keeping up with that schedule with a chalkboard wall in their study space.  Great for brainstorming ideas and the occasions doodle for a brain break.  Chalk board paint can be found at most paint retailers including Home Depot, Lowes and even Michael’s.

chalk board

Study Chalk Board

So what do you do if you’ve got two…or even three kids…where can they all study?  For multiple study spaces in one common area, use one long tabletop to streamline the space. Define the separate spaces with personalized accessories and tailor them by color or print to match each child’s personality.  This can be a fun DYI project for the whole family that gets the kids involved in selecting colors and accessories that express who they are.

Homework stations

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mulit color diy

Sure all these ideas are great and who wouldn’t love to have an entire room to dedicate to homework.  Well, some of us don’t have that kind of space.  We’ve found some great small space ideas that fit snugly into a small corner or even a closet to keep that space out of site when not in use.  The key to a small space study area is keeping accessories to a minimum while still making it charming and functional.  Paint or wallpaper the inside of a closet or pantry and keep shelving neat for a professionally finished look.

Closet convert

cute clip boards

For more information on study spaces and resources visit the contact page on the Jigsaw Design Group website at www.jigsawdesigngroup.com.  Someone will quickly contact you with more information.  Please subscribe to the blog for more informative articles like these, and check out our Facebook page for more tips and images!  Be sure to ‘like us’ on Facebook!   Now join us on Googleplus too!

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