Creating A Nice Study Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s an outline of good materials to create a nice study space that can produce results. If you don\u2019t have an office or den, you can still create a good spot to work at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether it\u2019s for the kids going back to school, your late-night\nonline classes, or the work you\u2019re trying to accomplish on your own, here are\nsome suggestions. <\/p>\n\n\n
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For a Nice Study Space:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Set up in a quiet area where you can think, like a home office or a quiet bedroom corner. If some moderate noise works better for you, perhaps the kitchen table or living room coffee table is better. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select a surface to work on, whether it\u2019s a desk, dining table, kitchen counter or bar, or lift up coffee table. It should be a space that\u2019s clutter free so you have room to work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select a comfy and supportive chair. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Good lighting is important so you don\u2019t strain your eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Some nearby storage helps to keep things organized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some Good Work Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Trying to finish homework, get that novel written or set up\nyour first website? Here are some ideas that can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Try to establish a routine. Figure out if your best\nwork time is first thing in the morning or if you need to work in some weekend\ntime for your projects. Try to plan the days and times you will work or study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get rid of any distractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Form a study group if you need one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get help from family or friends that can quiz\nyou to help prepare for tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Amish Contemporary Writing Desk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSome Ideas for the Kids Work Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Consider adding a dry erase board or cork board to keep track of upcoming events. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Add a wall calendar. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Create an “In” box and an “Out” box for forms that have to be signed and returned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Add a clock to stay on schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A hook nearby for backpacks is handy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Consider some shelves for books, art supplies, and files, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s have some fun. What Amish furniture would our great\nthinkers work at? Here are some selections. Be sure to let us know if you think\nour picks are a good fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Light is the task where many share the toil.<\/em> Homer<\/p>\n\n\n\nHomer was a renowned ancient Greek poet and the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two major works of Ancient Greek literature. These two epic poems had great impact on Western standards and ideas, making Homer quite influential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would put Homer at the Amish Savile Executive Desk. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a>The Amish Savile Executive Desk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDo not say a little in many words but a great deal in a\nfew<\/em>. Pythagoras<\/p>\n\n\n\nPythagoras was a Greek mathematician and philosopher and a self-described \u201clover of wisdom.\u201d He is best known for his contributions to math (the Pythagorean theorem).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would put Pythagoras at the Amish Castle Rock Work Table Desk that offers high function wrapped in a simple nature. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Amish](\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amish-Jacoby-Work-Table-Desk_400_0.jpg\")
<\/a>The Amish Castle Rock Work Table Desk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach\nyour full potential\u2026these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal\nexcellence. <\/em>Confucius<\/p>\n\n\n\nConfucius was a Chinese philosopher who helped shape\nChinese culture. He was committed to family and practicing good moral behavior.\nHe became a teacher of \u201cLi\u201d teaching people about moral and cultural behaviors.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would put Confucius at the Amish Windhelm L-Shaped desk that has a simple mission style and plenty of room for books. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a>The Amish Windhelm L-Shaped Desk with Optional Hutch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. <\/em>Aristotle<\/p>\n\n\n\nAristotle was a Greek philosopher,\nscientist and polymath ( a person with a wide range of knowledge). He was an\nexceptional student who also questioned different things and sought solutions to\nhard questions and concepts that were deemed impossible. This made him quite\ninfluential. He believed in the power of reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would put Aristotle at the Amish Royal Mission Storage Bench. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Amish-Royal-Mission-Storage-Bench.jpg\")
<\/a>The Noble Mission Storage Bench<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nToday a reader, tomorrow a leader.<\/em> Margaret Fuller<\/p>\n\n\n\nMargaret Fuller was an American writer and women\u2019s rights activist. She spoke for equal treatment for men and women and for women to become more self-independent. She wrote Women in the Nineteenth Century, <\/em>an early feminist work. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWe would put Fuller at the Amish Roosevelt Executive Desk with its perfect balance of storage and work space. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Amish](\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Amish-Integra-Executive-Desk_400_0.jpg\")
<\/a>The Amish Roosevelt Desk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWe\u2019d love to hear what kind of study space works for you. Be\nsure to share your ideas with us in the comments below!<\/p>\n
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Some Good Work Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Trying to finish homework, get that novel written or set up\nyour first website? Here are some ideas that can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Try to establish a routine. Figure out if your best\nwork time is first thing in the morning or if you need to work in some weekend\ntime for your projects. Try to plan the days and times you will work or study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get rid of any distractions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Form a study group if you need one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Get help from family or friends that can quiz\nyou to help prepare for tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/a>
Amish Contemporary Writing Desk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Some Ideas for the Kids Work Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Consider adding a dry erase board or cork board to keep track of upcoming events. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Add a wall calendar. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Create an “In” box and an “Out” box for forms that have to be signed and returned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Add a clock to stay on schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A hook nearby for backpacks is handy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Consider some shelves for books, art supplies, and files, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s have some fun. What Amish furniture would our great\nthinkers work at? Here are some selections. Be sure to let us know if you think\nour picks are a good fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Light is the task where many share the toil.<\/em> Homer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Homer was a renowned ancient Greek poet and the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two major works of Ancient Greek literature. These two epic poems had great impact on Western standards and ideas, making Homer quite influential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would put Homer at the Amish Savile Executive Desk. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a>The Amish Savile Executive Desk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a\nfew<\/em>. Pythagoras<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pythagoras was a Greek mathematician and philosopher and a self-described \u201clover of wisdom.\u201d He is best known for his contributions to math (the Pythagorean theorem).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would put Pythagoras at the Amish Castle Rock Work Table Desk that offers high function wrapped in a simple nature. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a>The Amish Castle Rock Work Table Desk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach\nyour full potential\u2026these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal\nexcellence. <\/em>Confucius<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who helped shape\nChinese culture. He was committed to family and practicing good moral behavior.\nHe became a teacher of \u201cLi\u201d teaching people about moral and cultural behaviors.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would put Confucius at the Amish Windhelm L-Shaped desk that has a simple mission style and plenty of room for books. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a>The Amish Windhelm L-Shaped Desk with Optional Hutch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. <\/em>Aristotle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aristotle was a Greek philosopher,\nscientist and polymath ( a person with a wide range of knowledge). He was an\nexceptional student who also questioned different things and sought solutions to\nhard questions and concepts that were deemed impossible. This made him quite\ninfluential. He believed in the power of reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would put Aristotle at the Amish Royal Mission Storage Bench. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The Noble Mission Storage Bench<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.<\/em> Margaret Fuller<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Margaret Fuller was an American writer and women\u2019s rights activist. She spoke for equal treatment for men and women and for women to become more self-independent. She wrote Women in the Nineteenth Century, <\/em>an early feminist work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would put Fuller at the Amish Roosevelt Executive Desk with its perfect balance of storage and work space. What do you think?<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/a>The Amish Roosevelt Desk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n We\u2019d love to hear what kind of study space works for you. Be\nsure to share your ideas with us in the comments below!<\/p>\n
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