Here’s How to Transform Your Room into a Great Study Space

Here's how to turn your bedroom into an exceptional study space

We know that back-to-school is going to look a little different for university and college students this year. Though students may not be packing up belongings and dreaming up ideas for dorm rooms, there is still the opportunity to prepare study spaces for an online return to academics.

Here are five tips for transforming any room into a great study space:

1. Do-It-Yourself Coffee Station

Create the look and feel of being at residence with a DIY coffee station. Start by sourcing the ideal area for an at-home brewhouse. A mini Keurig machine is perfect for small spaces.

If there isn’t an electrical outlet nearby, a smart power bar will keep the Keurig, laptop and phone all connected. Finish the coffee station with a decorative coffee sign, your favourite mugs, k-cups and a tray.

This charming coffee station will keep you buzzing for hours!

2. Desk lamp

A perfect at-home dorm room needs great lighting. As many of us know, lighting can have a huge impact on our emotions and routines.

Natural lighting is ideal, but if the room is still dark, give the space an upgrade with a stylish desk lamp. While you’re at it, add warm LED string lights! They’re great for working on a laptop without stark overhead lighting.

3. Organization

Online calendars are a great organization tool, but when there is multiple courses to keep track of, it’s sometimes helpful to have a visual of the whole semester. To keep students organized, get a corkboard, whiteboard, or clipboards to hang. Create monthly calendars using paper and by adding assignments colour-coded by class. By having a visual of the entire semester, it is easier to effectively manage time.

4. Storage

When a room is messy, it can be easy to justify putting off an essay to clean. A good way to ensure this doesn’t happen is by having a storage solution for everything.

According to a workplace study, it takes workers an average of 25 minutes to return to what they were working on pre-interruption. Drawer organizers and storage bins are a great way to stay organized and to hide clutter!

5. Painting

Being cooped up in a room while studying is no fun. Instead of staring at the same four walls, revitalize your room with Beauti-Tone Paint and prepare for back to school!

With thousands of colours to choose from, why not try one that is known for its positive affects. Try a shade of yellow; it improves memory and concentration, plus it’s uplifting! Or go with a lighter shade of green or blue for its stress-relieving and calming qualities.