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Let's study in the study

The setting of the study room has a lot to do with the suitability of study time and mood of the student, writes Aqsa Hussain.

Study room is a room where students keep their books and homework and devote their time to studies and not fun and entertainment. Some students prefer completely quiet environment while studying whereas others find it boring to study in dead silence mode and hence they want to have some sound in background. The setting of the study room has a lot to do with the suitability of study time and mood of the student.

Theme and colour:

Light colours like green, light green, blue, creamy white, and white should be preferred over dark colours for the walls when it comes to decide for the study rooms. This is because light colours provide a cool and refreshing environment and a positive energy to study. Too much of black should be avoided. Students feel less burdened and calm after entering the room and can take a sigh of satisfaction and relaxation. Most of the stylish nerds prefer some beautiful art pieces for the roof to encourage the creativity in thoughts. Generation of new ideas is enhanced.

Fixing the fixtures:

It is proved from various studies that placement of study table in either east or north direction brings positive results to the students and it has to be made sure that study table is not placed against wall which can distract from concentrating on studies and it is often noticed that placing table against wall stopping the influx of fresh and creative ideas and growth of talent. It should rather have a solid wall behind that signifies support. Window should be on the left of the student sitting at the table. If there is no window then the door should be visible to the student sitting at the table. Remember, student's back shouldn't be to the door. Presence of fresh flowers on study table just energizes to work in a sweet and calm mood.

To give a more stylish and spacious look to the study rooms cabinets shouldn't be placed in the centre of the room but rather on sides. The best thing is to leave the centre of the study rooms empty to give a calm and spacious look. Computer set up and a drawing table are to be given special place in one side of the study room.

Shelves are very important in a study room as there is a need of a particular place to keep all the books and notes to prevent study table from being overloaded with heaps of books and other study stuff. Bookshelves should be placed on sides rather than above the study table, which tend to create an unnecessary stress on student's mind. Wall to wall book cases with scientific/fantasy/non-fiction books are considered to be favourite for the book worms who have tons of books and magazines.

Coffee table:

Foldable coffee table and cookie jars somewhere near study table are the essentials for teenagers today in their study rooms and are considered a sign of style apart from being important. Remember, not-so-near the study table. Oh yes, did I miss out stating the importance of mini fridge with diet Pepsi?

Enhance the environment:

Comfortable chair with high back is considered to be an ideal choice for studying purpose. Placement of picture that is symbolic of water behind the chair will increase the flow of creative energy. An international interior décor suggests placing a bamboo or a cactus plant in study room. Both grow in harsh conditions symbolize good fortune and placement of sharp leaved plants in this room will ward off harmful influences.

Placement of inspirational pictures, ideal personalities, rising sun or dove are very much recommended. Let me be very clear here and say that only 'inspirational' picture and not the pictures of film stars and wrestlers and musicians.

Turn on the lights:

For teenagers it is brightness which energizes them to study and work. Adequate artificial lighting is a must if natural light is not abundantly available in the room. Too many harsh and dingy and dim lights will bring negative results so they should be avoided.

Lamps have a great significance when it comes to make study rooms more attractive. A stylish lamp and an illuminating globe can add beauty to the study room and it brings energizing luck in education and helps in focusing on the task in hand.

Music too:

Study and music can go together, soothing and inspirational music for energizing the room and for effectiveness is good. Television in a study rooms does interrupt from concentrating on studies but music doesn't.

Most importantly, study room, like any other room should be kept neat and clean and if it is cluttered and messy it will bring negative effects to the student's mind and comfortable and relaxed environment will turn into a distracted and disturbed one.