An idea for a student's room - see the proposals of MIKOŁAJSKAstudio

As a rule, in order to perform its function well, a student's room should include three zones: study, play and rest. Seems simple? Nothing could be more wrong. The experience of interior designers shows that the key to success lies primarily in the individual approach to the project. See the ideas of the MIKOŁAJSKAstudio studio for an original student's room.

Not only teenagers, but also six- or seven-year-old children very often already have specific interests and a vision of their own room. When arranging the interior, we should take into account their needs and expectations, as well as the functionality and ergonomics of the space.

To learn...

Although the study space is not usually a priority in the eyes of a child, it is a very important part of a student's room. When choosing a desk and a chair or an armchair, we should be guided primarily by ergonomics and comfort. It is worth paying attention to the possibility of adjusting the height of the tabletop and the seat and backrest of the chair, so as to be able to adjust them to the child's height. Solid and comfortable furniture, made with the needs of students in mind, will help in learning and maintaining a healthy posture.

- It is best to place the desk by the window, thus ensuring access to daylight. Its amount should be able to be regulated through a system of blinds or blinds. It may be a good idea to replace a traditional piece of furniture with a custom-made table top, which we will place under the window. Let us also remember about a place for textbooks, books and school aids. It is best to place several shelves or cabinets near the workspace, so that the child can comfortably reach for the necessary utensils without having to get up from the desk, advises arch. Ida Mikołajska, co-owner of the MIKOŁAJSKAstudio studio from Krakow.

In addition to a desk and a chair, a lamp is an indispensable element of the study space. Regardless of whether we choose a model standing directly on the desk, on the floor or mounted on the wall, we should be able to adjust the angle of incidence of light. The light of the lamp should illuminate the desk top and key elements of the workspace, creating a pleasant perspective and not attacking the eyes. When choosing light bulbs, remember that concentration is better supported by light with a cool color (about 4000 K), which does not strain your eyesight too much.

… fun

Rooms for children and teenagers are usually not very large. However, there should be a place to relax and meet friends. How to do it? A good solution for a small area will be a bed on a mezzanine, under which we will arrange a play area. For younger children, it is enough to leave free space there so that they can freely play with dolls, cars or create buildings from blocks. Teenagers will be happy with the sofa set under the mezzanine, where they can sit reading books, listening to music or sharing the latest information with friends online. The sofa will also be useful as an additional place to sleep if teenagers prefer to gossip "in real life".

- Let's make sure that the child's interests are expressed in his room. A great decoration of the space of a small traveler can be a cork map of the globe, on which he will be able to pin photos and souvenirs from trips. An interesting solution will also be a mini-climbing wall, finished with the same wood as the floor in the children's room - says Ida Mikołajska.

And what if our child does not have crystallized tastes yet, and her interests change depending on the fashion among her peers? Then it is best to focus on timeless solutions, e.g. a room in white and grey, broken with elements of wood and decorations consistent with what is currently on top. - If a child wants to have motifs of his favorite idols in the room, we should allow him to do so by hanging, for example, a few frames on the wall. Then it will be able to freely exchange posters. This will allow you to avoid monotony and boredom in a quick, easy and inexpensive way, advises the architect.

… and rest

School duties, extracurricular activities, meeting and playing with friends - our children, just like us, need rest after a long day. That is why it is worth investing in a solid, comfortable mattress that will take care of the spine and a comfortable sleep. It is also worth organizing the space around the bed so that the child can calm down in his favorite way. Bookworms will need an additional lamp and shelves, and music lovers will find a small radio with an alarm clock.

- Younger children are difficult to wean from falling asleep in the company of their favorite stuffed animals. However, we can ensure that toys also have their place, e.g. by creating cozy shelves-hollows for them in the built-in bed - says Ida Mikołajska.

A place for everything

Regardless of whether our student is a few or a dozen years old, his room must also have lockers and wardrobes that will help keep order.

- Made-to-measure buildings will allow you to use every centimeter of available space - also under the window, by the bed, etc. All types of chests, organizers or boxes will also be useful. They will not only be an interesting decorative element, but also a good way to tame the creative bustle of our students - sums up Ida Mikołajska.