With kids heading back into a busy school routine, creating an inspiring space for your little one to learn, play and grow is more important than ever.
Whether you're starting from scratch or hoping to improve an existing space, Nahel Selo, Creative Director of the interior label Sedar Global, gives his advice on creating a lovely and affordable homework space that's quiet for focus, colourful for inspiration and organised to reduce distractions.
UTILISE NATURAL LIGHT
Lighting is essential to help kids concentrate, not only for homework but also for hobbies, such as drawing or crafts and adequate natural light is especially important for a good mood. Selo advises us to "position desk spaces near the window and avoid facing a wall if this is an option. Plenty of sunlight can help kids feel positive, while the changing view outside the window allows their brain to take a break between tasks, without leaving the study space. Use sheer fabrics for windows in darker spaces and invest in a table lamp to ensure the desk is well illuminated."
Selo adds "If you are creating a homework space within a bedroom space, it can be useful to have black out curtains or blinds so kids still get a good night's sleep and combine them with a second layer of roman or slatted blinds to manage lighting during the day".
INSPIRE POSITIVITY
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