Study Space

Creating an organized study space for your teen is key to keeping them focused and on task.  First, decide exactly what your teen will be using the desk for...homework, hobbies, artwork, etc.  Next find a desk with enough drawers to keep all their items in place.  You can also add small baskets inside the drawers to keep pens, brushes, and other small items corraled in one spot.  I also like to have shelves, if you don't want a desk with a hutch, you can add floating shelves above a desk for the same results.  These shelves can house books, magazine files, and trophies.  I like this desk system from Pottery Barn, but you can get the same results with less expensive pieces. 

If you are a DIY'er like me, find a great desk at a second hand store and have your teen help repaint it in a color they love, add new hardware, and even decorate the top or add a piece of glass.  Adding a piece of glass will allow your teen to add photos, movie tickets, and other memories underneath to create a memorable collage.