It’s that time of year to get back in the school groove with learning and studying. Be it taking classes virtually or working from home, it is essential to have a well-equipped space for all your study or work requirements.
Below are creative ideas and resourceful inspiration to get your decorating juices flowing, so you can set-up your own smart-looking desk, making maximum use of the space to study and be productive.
Tropical Paradise:
Repurpose a particleboard that you first sand and finish with a Clearcoat finish, use sawhorses for the base, a side chair painted in a vivid grass-green color, hang framed graphics of tropical leaves and animals, add colorful storage boxes, and finish with live plants to complete the theme.
Clever Crates Set Up:
Use recycled crates that have been painted, or leave unfinished after prepping with a bit of sanding and finishing, the crates are ready to use as bases for the desktop of your choice, such as a laminate or wood top. The crates are roomy and great for storage below as a handy place to store office supplies, books, or toys.
Love the Pops of Color:
Make a work space come alive with pops of color to perk-up your study area. Apply a neutral overall color like white or gray and then add pops of your favorite vibrant colors to add interest and vitality to the room.
Polished Built-In Look:
Take a store-bought desk and fit along a wall with coordinating storage cabinets to create a built-in look.
For a bit of whimsy, mount a cork, chalk, or pegboard cut to resemble the outline of a home or any form you choose. The board is perfect to pin notes, and office supplies onto. This desk set-up fashions a polished look to a work area.
Repurposed Furniture:
For a small space, utilize a console table with a storage drawer along with scaled down file cabinet and chic swivel chair, it’s an efficient use of the space to get optimum use of the compact footprint.
Try one of these easy-to-do desk set-up ideas, and get your school year or work off to a productive start, completing those tasks in a space that perfectly meets your requirements and expresses your personality.
