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Designing Your Kid’s Study Room? 6 Things You Need To Know

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Designing Your Kid’s Study Room? 6 Things You Need To Know

It’s more than just kitting it out with a desk, chair and bookcase. Here’s what to consider when decorating your kid’s study room

October 27, 2020

When it comes to kids’ learning time, their environment is essential. It should support quiet, focused study yet be an enjoyable space to be in. This means fewer distractions, calming colours, plenty of storage space and ergonomic furniture for good posture.

Designing your children’s study room can be a fun project, especially when you do it together and include their input. After all, it is their space and having a say means they’ll have more ownership (read: it’ll be easier to get them to clean the room).

It also makes for great bonding! While picking out colours and themes, don’t forget to include these practical considerations. 

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Designing Your Kid’s Study Room? 6 Things You Need To Know
Think ahead
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Keep the decor simple, with furnishings that aren’t in-built, especially if you have younger kids. They’ll likely outgrow cute or whimsical decor in a few years, and having furnishings that aren’t tacked on permanently make it easier to update the space. Think study tables that already come with shelves and wall decals that can easily removed.

Clockwise from left:

Cilek White Study Desk With Unit, $299, from Kids Haven

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Baa Baa Sheep Bookcase, $202.30, from Piccolo House

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Jungle Animals Decals, $45, from Piccolo House

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Kids Haven and Piccolo House
Make sure there’s plenty of storage
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Although schools are gradually moving towards an online-based learning approach, having space for textbooks, other publications and stationery is still a must.

While most desks have built-in storage, there are always more options in the form of brightly-coloured cabinets and shelving. These also help to keep gadgets and toys out of sight, so there are fewer distractions when it’s time to study.

Clockwise from left:

Evane Desk with Storage (Ash Wood), $299, from Fortytwo

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Bubble Gum Desk with Little Mermaid Chair, price upon enquiry, from Circu

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Arod Study Table, $799, from Hipvan
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Fortytwo, Hipvan and Circu
Leave room for creativity
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Every child needs room for self-expression. “Give them space to doodle, brainstorm and put up school notices on a magnetic laminate board,” advises Tony Tan, Catalyste corporate communications manager.

Other options: noticeboards, whiteboards or pegboards with attachments, so your child can rearrange favourite stationery and other small items.

Clockwise from left:

Skadis Pegboard, $35, from Ikea

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Mojlighet Noticeboard/ Whiteboard with basket, $49.90, from Ikea

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Dekodur Distil Tank Magnetic Laminate, price upon enquiry, from Catalyste
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Ikea and Catalyste
Buy space-saving furniture
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Loft bed and desk combinations aren’t just an avenue for endless fun and creativity, they save you lots of space, too. The bed’s elevation usually means there’s sufficient space under it for storage or even a desk, making it a great choice for smaller rooms.

From left to right:

Semi-high Study Kids Loft Bed, $3,426, by Lifetime Kidsroom from Kuhl Home

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High Rise Kids Loft Bed with Step Ladder, $4,710, by Lifetime Kidsroom from Kuhl Home
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Hilda N3 Junior Set, price upon enquiry, from Star Living
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Kuhl Home and Star Living
Comfort is key — Make sure the desk and chair are ergonomic
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Chairs that provide adequate lumbar support can help prevent slouching and facilitate proper spine development. Also factor in height-adjustable furniture that can adapt to your growing child, saving money in the long run.

From left to right:

Skarsta desk, $399, from Ikea

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Loberget/ Sibben children’s desk chair, $27.90, from Ikea
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Ikea
Ensure adequate lighting to prevent eye strain
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Having sufficient overhead and task lighting can help prevent eye strain and myopia developing from an early age. Your child’s desk should have a task lamp that can be directed to wherever more light is needed. There shouldn’t be any shadows.

From left to right:

Finnstarr work lamp, $19.90, from Ikea

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Diana Table Lamp, price upon enquiry, from Circu
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Text: Melody Bay/Home & Decor. Additional reporting: Michelle Lee

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