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Creative and Affordable Ideas for Decorating Your Kids’ Study Table

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Preparing a study table for you children has many benefits, no matter what age they are.

These dedicated spaces will help them focus and minimise distractions.

Therefore, study table decoration is important.

This is where your child will complete their homework, revise for exams and attend online classes.

Hence, we’ve come up with some sturdy table decoration ideas for you.

These ideas come in different styles. Do feel free to pick and choose elements to suits your children’s taste.

Cheerful Pastels

Modern study table are lightweight and minimalist.

In order to add some cheerfulness to the space, you can add colourful educational toys.

A nearby chair with heavy knitted drapes adds to the comfort of the space.

More importantly, children’s study table decoration shouldn’t be too serious or sparse.

Soft elements like a cushioned swivel chair and white faux fur rug ensures that your child feels soft and comfortable.

A Fun Notice Board

Neutral tone walls are wonderful when decorating a study desk.

This is because neutral tones are calming and promote focus.

Here, a beige wall is paired with a lightweight white table, and white storage units. These storage units can take the form of shelves and racks.

Colour coordination is also a key part of decorating, in order to create a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

Here, there are some pops of yellow, as well as a notice board hung on the wall for fun and creative reminders.

Simply Blue

In this setup, we see a combination of two contrasting colours, yellow and blue.

Different shades of blue are paired with neutral whites and beige, as well as with a yellow chair.

Furthermore, you’ll notice the whiteboard leaning on the table and against the wall.

Providing a whiteboard allows a versatile space where your child can scribble notes, formulas and the like.

The ample amount of storage available helps your child organise their belongings and keep clutter off the table.

Bright Teddy Bears

Combining wooden frames with white laminated surfaces is this design’s main theme.

As you can see, the congruity of the design has been complemented by all the nearby implements as well. These include the rug and the wicker basket ( which is either a laundry basket or storage space).

There are pops of colour coming from the various books, teddy bears and stationery, as well as the globe that has made its way onto the table.

The blackboard in this setup has taken the place of a whiteboard and is a fun space for your child to express themselves.

Corner Comfort

Image credit: Kari Shea

If you don’t have a dedicated study room for your child, you can still create a study corner.

This space efficient setup sees a comfortable cushioned chair paired with a wooden table.

A curved floor lamp works takes the place of a table lamp and frees the table up for other uses.

You can also add shelves in the hollow area below the table for added storage space.

Prep a Comfy Study Area

In addition to being a practical place where your children can study, study tables should also be soft and cosy.

Traditionally, many parents believed that study tables should be harsh and spartan. This view is thankfully changing.

Many parents are now looking to make study tables that are calming and work to the best of their children’s personalities.

So, have you found the perfect one for your child from our list above? Your child is guaranteed to love either one!


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