Q&A for How to Make a Study Space

This will depend on what you are studying. You should, at the very least, have a pad of paper and some pens or pencils. If you are studying from a textbook, you might also want to have a highlighter. If you are studying math, then you might also want to have a calculator.

Keep only the items you absolutely need to study, like a pen, pencil, lamp and paper. Limit distractions by only keeping study supplies nearby.

Most likely. In a nook, you are tucked away from distractions and surrounded by study stuff, so it's a good environment for focusing on your academics.

Try completing the article, but with items you already own; you can also buy items secondhand. If you can't, try finding a quiet place, such as a library, that you can visit every day to study in--just be sure to bring your study material with you. If you can focus and study in this place, it is a study space.

While you may not have the room to yourself, you may have another room in the house you can use. A finished basement or home office can do the trick. If your sibling is anything like mine, they may not give you some "study time." As for the small desk, the surface may not be the place to store supplies as you need the space for working. If the desk has drawers, make use of them with organizers and boxes. If not, "floating shelves," or shelves nailed into the wall above the desk could be an idea. Be creative with your space!

Colours that reflect light well are helpful, such as light yellows and light oranges, both colours associated with being focused and concentrating well.

You can take all your books and put them in a basket or box. You can also put your pen, pencils and other things in the box and keep it under your bed.

Answer it, and tell him that you're studying and ask if you can call back when you're done.

Think creatively. Create a space in your room or just on your bed. If you absolutely cannot find space in your house, make a spot in your yard.

Consider what else is in your room and could be used. Perhaps there is an armchair you don't use very often, or a bedside table. Any horizontal surface should work fine.

There's no "one size fits all" answer as it depends on your study needs. You need to ensure that you have enough space for all of your books, papers, pencils, etc. And don't forget to keep some spare space around for any extra large projects.

Tell yourself this is just a temporary thing. Reward yourself with short breaks to chat with family or friends after each half hour or hour of concentration.

It's optional, but it can help with the organization of your study space

Put a sign on your door while you're studying and you need privacy. If your siblings are bothering you, give them a device or sit them in front of the TV with a video game, show, etc. If that doesn't work, tell your parent(s) you need help making your environment distraction-free.

You can go out and buy one, ask friends if they have any extras, or you could even just find a large smooth plank of wood that you like and screw it into your wall as a large shelf/desk. Peruse thrift stores for good deals.

To be honest, it doesn't matter where you study. You just need to find your own mind space and focus on what you're doing. If you think you could study better outside, then do it!

It can be anywhere you feel comfortable, focused and calm. It can be your bedroom, balcony, study room et cetera. Make sure there are no noises and no one to disturb you.

If it is OK with your principal, teacher, and parents.

Yes. You can write your to-do list on it, as well as any words or main ideas you're trying to memorize.

Try DIYing some things that you already have for storage, for example painting a pencil holder or covering folders in wrapping paper. Even some things like fairy lights are very inexpensive but are nice for some simple, not distracting decoration.

Put your writing supplies in a container, like a coffee mug, and organize small note pads or sticky notes in a cell phone box. Keep the items you will use most often in easily-accessible places. If you can, get a desk with drawers in it. A lot of supplies like files, extra notebooks and notes can be arranged neatly in them. Use boxes of various sizes to store your supplies according to your liking, and keep them on your desk but see that they don't take up much space.

Use another table you already have or go to the library or a coffee shop to study.

Make sure that you close your doors, windows, and anything that is opened that is adding sound to your house.

Be creative and decorate paper with markers. You can draw designs all over the papers, and then attach them to your study table so that it will be decorated, but you can use supplies that you have in the house for the decorations and you won't have to spend any money.

Whatever works for you. If you find they distract you, you can take them down. But for most people it doesn't make a difference.

Consider building shelves for your books so they're not taking up so much space on your desk. Organize everything on and around your desk so the space is more open and less cramped. You might even want to try moving your furniture around and putting the desk in another part of the room.

The size doesn’t matter, just get the size desk and chair that fits your space.

Maybe think about buying a caddy to put your supplies, files, etc. to put right beside your desk, or find a table or shelf near your desk and keep your things there (neatly). Remember, organization is key!

If you don't have lamp, it's fine as long as there are other lights in your room.

You need to find a quiet place to study or doing your homework. For example, do your homework in the basement or your room, because you can stay comfortable.