How to Light Teen Study Spaces

Your teen spends a lot of time working on homework and school projects. Do you have an appropriate study space set up? Your child needs a quiet place to concentrate during the school year, to complete summer assignments or to fill out job and college applications. We have three tips to help you design an ideal study space.

1. Comfortable but Practical

desk with laptop and adjustable lamp Many school-aged kids like to study on their bed because it’s comfortable, but this area is not always conducive for productivity. Being too comfortable could lead to falling asleep while reading a textbook!

A study area should be designated for those tasks alone, like the corner of your child’s bedroom, set up with a desk and comfortable chair.

2. Proper Lighting

To create an effective workspace, lighting is essential. In the bedroom, there’s likely a floor lamp or semi-flush mount for general illumination, but your child will need task lighting too.

For the desk, we recommend an adjustable table lamp that you can move as needed. Shine the light directly on your workspace, rather than at a computer screen to prevent glare. Also make sure the light is right above eye level to reduce eye strain.

3. Add a Personal Touch

For the typical teenager, homework is not the number one priority. To make schoolwork feel less like a chore, the study space should be motivating. Bring personal style and charm to the space with a cool vintage lamp, bright shade or unique lamp finial!
 
The staff at Restoration Lighting Gallery can help you seamlessly integrate vintage elements in with your existing home decor. To learn more, visit our Hartford showroom today!

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