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- Andy Reilly
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Creating the prefect study space at home.
Autumn brings about many changes. With leaves changing colour, the nights getting shorter and your colder weather wardrobe retaking centre stage, there are many reminders of the year moving on.
Another sign of change comes with schools returning and starting a new academic year. With further education students embarking on a new adventure or returning to further their studies, there is much to be said for creating the perfect study space.
Whether you’re a student or are keen for your child to get the best start for their studies or recent events that have changed your home's setup, we have tips on creating the perfect study space for you or your loved ones.
What are the trends for study spaces in 2022?
In an ideal study space, the following features are highly desired in 2022:
A clean space that is ordered and structured
A distraction free space
A place that is well lit, preferably with natural light
Furniture and items that develop order, space and the ability to focus on studying are crucial, and should be at the heart of creating a study space in 2022.
Space might be limited, but if there is a window in the room you intend to study in, positioning the desk is worthwhile, so you benefit from light flooding in from the window. Of course, you don’t want this light to obscure your screen, so with trial and error, you can find a place that fits your needs.
The amount of storage space you require depends on how you work.
In times gone by, cubbies, trays and even a marker board were essential components of a study space, ensuring people had pens, paper, accessories and a way to mark their deadlines and requirements.
However, in the digital era, these things are less important. If you take every note on a tablet or smartphone, and your calendar lives on your device, there is less need for physical reminders and spares. Embracing this creates space, and with suitable storage trays or drawers, you’ll keep everything in its right place, making it easier to find later!
If you keep old-school, investing in accessories allows you to create order, hopefully making the study process less stressful. If you are fully digital, ensure access to charging equipment, stands and anything else, making switching from devices more straightforward.
Having a plant or something organic nearby is always lovely if space allows.
You’ll find most things come down to personal taste. Things to consider include:
The height and comfort of the chair
The height, size and spread of the desk
The colour of your surroundings
The mood and tone of the space
Take the time to think about what works best for you before creating your study space.
How to create study spaces in small compact areas
One thing about study spaces in 2022 is they can appear anywhere! Living arrangements have been flexible for some time, with remote working requirements encroaching on all corners of the house and even external parts of a property.
Alcoves, closets and living spaces you previously felt were unusable have discovered a new lease of life. Laptops, portable desks, and noise-cancelling headphones create study spaces anywhere, and while this isn’t the permanent solution anyone is looking for, it ensures that there is always a way to work in a pinch.
People live on the go these days, and younger generations have flexibility in the palm of their hands. There is no reason why a modern study space cannot tap into this ethos, making it ideal for small compact areas at home or on campus.
Smart ways to maximise space in any bedroom hosting a study space
Sometimes, the key to unlocking more space in a study space doesn’t relate to the study area. There are ways to maximise space in this room for students living in a studio-styled apartment or even those who are likely to study in their bedroom.
You can create more floor space by freeing up storage space from cabinets or wardrobes without losing out on storage facilities. Students have many possessions, and if they don’t have a suitable storage solution, a bedroom becomes very messy in no time at all.
There is a school of thought that a cluttered room or workspace leads to a cluttered mind, which isn’t conducive to studying. Therefore, you cannot compromise on storage in a bedroom, but thankfully, there is a convenient solution which offers the best of both worlds.
Ottoman beds are a fantastic solution to save space
A bedroom needs a bed and study space. These are non-negotiable elements, but no one says they must be separate features. An ottoman bed provides storage under or around the bed, making creating a study space much more manageable.
There is an excellent range of ottoman beds, so you don’t need to compromise style or colour scheme. Also, given many ottoman beds have hydraulic lifting mechanisms, there are no concerns about being unable to lift the bed to reveal the storage space. If the student in your life is more academic than energetic, don’t worry, easy-to-open drawers and lifting mechanisms ensure easy access to storage space.
So, you can set a room up with no need for a wardrobe or cupboard, which might be all the space you need to put in a desk. Before you know it, you have everything you need for sleeping, storage and studying without too much time and effort!
At Magna Beds, we know your surroundings matter and impact the day you have. This is as true for the head of the household as it is for a student, but there is no denying a good study space helps achieve better results.
An ottoman bed isn’t all a student needs to create a suitable study space, but its ability to offer comfort and storage options is an excellent way to make room. If you need to find ways to maximise a study space without compromising bedroom storage, check out what Magna Beds offers.
