Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Happy Study Space

It's almost the end of the year
which means school is allllllllllmost done! 
Phew.

But before you can burn your backpack 
and make those party plans, 
you probably have some major studying to do.

(And check out our upcoming Premiere Stand & Shine Magazine issue for TONS of study tips, ideas, etc.)

To help your studying go a little more smoothly
and have a little more style,
we gathered some fun ideas of study spaces
perfect for focusing on that algebra or the periodic table.


And don't worry!
You don't have to break the bank to have a cute space.
Take ideas from these pictures and figure out how to make
the furniture/decor/etc. on your own or for a cheaper price.

Yard sales and thrift shops are awesome places to find great
deals on items that might just need a new coat of paint or some new fabric.
(But of course, make sure all of your changes have been discussed with 
the parentals in your life. We want them to be happy about it too!)

So study away in these cute and stylish spaces:


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This is a simple set up from Pottery Barn Teen. 
Now of course they are pretty expensive but you could easily re-create this look
by painting the frame on a cheap bulletin board,
buying a brightly colored lamp at Target or Walmart,
and even recovering your existing chair with some shag fabric.
(You can check your local craft store for sales and coupons on similar fabric)

from pbteen.com



This is a simple DIY study space, depending on the layout of your room.
Notice the fun paint color behind the shelves and simple containers to store supplies!
You can purchase floating shelves/desk at a store like Target or IKEA
(or if someone is a handyman in the family they could help you make them from scratch).

from houzz.com



This is a great idea for simplifying your study space.
A clear desk that has just a few personal items and that cute little clothesline for pictures.
Again, a fluffy chair! Must be a trend or something.
But you could easily recover a chair with fuzzy fabric or favorite pattern.




We're loving this bright and happy study space!
This one would require lots of permission and planning with the parents
since it's built into the wall.
But you could also use free-standing furniture and just mimic the setup.
A large bulletin board, fun shelves that are painted in the back,
and a cute chair that I'm pretty sure I saw at a yard sale once :)

from houzz.com



Are you a beach-lover? Then this space is for you!
A very simple idea to create, just using a couple of shutters
with clothespins, wicker baskets, and sea shells.
You could even paint those shutters a fun color if you felt so inclined!




This is another simple, easy study space to put together.
It looks like they covered a bulletin board with some burlap,
adding a brightly colored lamp and some small desk organizers.
Again, a fun chair that adds some character!

from houzz.com



And one last one from Pottery Barn Teen.
Does anyone else drool when they look at their furniture and spaces?
Again this could be any easy one to recreate.
IKEA has similar desks with the triangular legs.
You could recover a bulletin board in cute polka dot fabric
and again a funky chair!

from pbteen.com



There you have it. 
Just a few ideas to help your studying happen in comfort and cuteness!



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