“Study what you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. It’ll be one great adventure.” – David Gerrold

Every student deserves a special study area all their own.

Whether your student is on the honor roll or struggling to keep up, having their own study room can help them do their best. If they’re studying at the dining room table or sprawled out on their bed, a change of scenery can only help.

You don’t have to devote an entire room to create a perfect study area — good news for those with limited space. You can just revamp a corner of your child’s bedroom or a quiet living room alcove into a great study space. Check out our extensive selection of study room design ideas and save your favorites.

1. Study Room Ideas for Children

An ideal space for a homework station will reflect elements personal to your child’s style. It’s a good idea to include his or her favorite color, artwork subject, and some furniture scaled to size.

Study room decoration is important, but functionality matters more. If you have enough space, include a study table or desk big enough to work on school projects. If your child is into arts and crafts, extra workspace is a must. Make sure your child’s chair and other furniture feel comfortable to them.

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2. Contemporary Study Room Ideas

The calm simplicity of contemporary style is ideal for a study area. The basic decor, soothing colors, and minimal accent pieces make it easier to focus without distraction. Scandinavian furniture and design elements are popular in contemporary study areas. Pale wood tones and muted earthy colors such as slate blue or sage green create the calming vibe you want in a contemporary study room.

Keep wall decor to a minimum. Instead of buying freestanding furniture, go for the airiness of floating pieces. Simple floating shelves above a floating desk turn a contemporary living room corner into an attractive study space.