As the summer vacations come to an end, it’s time to start preparing for the new school year. To help you make the most of your small spaces, we’ve put together a series of articles to help you make the most of every m².
Today we’re going to take a look at offices.
The transitions from primary school to junior high, from junior high to high school and then to high school are not prepared in the same way. Needs change, but your available space remains the same.
School often means homework. As soon as your child starts elementary school, he’ll need his own special space. Installing a small desk in his room will give him a place where he can concentrate, on his “big” desk. He’ll slowly build the foundations for work at home. What’s more, this desk can be used for play activities, allowing him to give free rein to his creativity without monopolizing your dinner table!
When middle school arrives, homework takes on greater importance. Textbooks, binders and supplies start to take up space. A desk measuring at least 120 cm should be provided. This size will accommodate a small storage box, making it easier for your child to get organized and keep everything he or she needs in one place.
For high school and university students, the office is becoming indispensable. Lectures, presentations and exam preparation require a healthy, organized work environment. To ensure that you’re comfortable and have enough room for your computer, notebooks and textbooks, a 150 cm desk is becoming the norm. This will give you a satisfactory work surface and allow you to integrate 2 pedestals with drawers under the desk for even more storage space.
In any case, don’t forget that a beautiful desk makes you want to get down to work. Don’t hesitate to personalize it. The choice of color and accessories are important elements in making your child want to get down to work. A nice chair with wheels, a decorative lamp, a small figurine – these are just a few of the elements that will personalize his desk and make him want to get down to work.
How to fit an office into a small bedroom or studio.
You understand the importance of a study office, but what can you do when space is at a premium? Use the height available!
There are 2 categories of beds that can be used to recover unused m²:
–Mezzanines beds: the smart, aesthetic and economical choice for transforming your bedroom or studio into a comfortable workspace. Available for rooms with ceilings of at least 2.40 m, they allow you to integrate a variety of layouts, including a desk. Depending on your needs, you can position your desk on one half of the bed, leaving a play area available, and then position it along the entire length of the bed. In this way, the desk can evolve over the years according to your child’s needs. And that’s how a 2m desk can fit into a small bedroom.
– The retractable bed, or ceiling bed: This combines the space-saving benefits of overhead sleeping with the convenience of a floor bed. You don’t sleep close to the ceiling, the bed comes down to you. Modular, it allows you to integrate various accessories, such as a fixed or retractable desk, a secretary or even a large work table. It has the advantage of being discreet, taking up just 13 cm of wall space. So it’s easy to blend into any living space.
Now you’re ready to get back to work. Don’t hesitate to call on our advisors in store or online if you need help setting up your ideal office.