September is synonymous with back-to-school, and for most families that means shopping for new clothes, backpacks, paper and pens.
If your son or daughter is heading to college, the list will also include sheets, towels, a stereo and a computer. Either way, don’t overlook the importance of providing a comfortable, well-organized work area to help your student establish good study habits and, more importantly, to achieve good grades.
In your home, the area should be away from household traffic and noise. Lighting should be bright enough for reading and writing and positioned so that it does not shine directly onto the monitor screen.
Choose a desk with a comfortably large work surface. A desk that is 24 inches deep by 48 inches wide will support a computer, keyboard and mouse and still allow plenty of writing surface. With a combination of open and closed storage compartments, long-term projects can be put aside but are easily accessible once smaller assignments are completed.
If price is a consideration, ready-to-assemble furniture is the answer. In a range of styles designed to appeal to the taste and budget of every student, ready-to-assemble furniture is affordable, easy to put together and is available immediately with no need to wait for special ordering.
Sizes and features are virtually unlimited, ranging from full-size desks with built-in hutches to personal computer stations on casters for easy mobility. Even the smallest dorm room or home study area can accommodate a corner workcenter with multiple levels that use vertical space to house printers, files, CDs and software. Some feature a raised monitor shelf for comfortable, ergonomically correct viewing.
Two space-efficient designs from Bush Furniture include a corner desk featuring a pullout keyboard shelf, CPU cabinet, file drawer and dedicated printer shelf; and a multi-level desk with a raised monitor shelf, utility drawer and vertical CPU compartment. Both are ready-to-assemble and affordably priced.
Once you’ve determined price range and size, consider the specific needs of your student. Will he or she be doing research? File drawers keep notes and reference materials organized. What about artwork? Non-marring melamine or laminate surfaces keep their polished look for years while resisting scratches, abrasions and stains. If security is an issue, choose a desk with a locking CPU compartment to protect expensive components. Locking file drawers guarantee privacy and keep documents secure.
Bush Furniture’s Saranac desk with hutch features an extra-wide pullout keyboard shelf and plenty of built-in storage, including file and utility drawers, a convenient mid-height CPU compartment, a printer shelf and a full-size hutch with adjustable shelves for flexible storage.
A good student is a well-organized student. Providing your son or daughter with the right tools to work efficiently and productively will go a long way toward encouraging organization and good study habits. It’s a recipe for success, guaranteed to benefit your student today and for years to come.
-Courtesy ARA Content.
