End of year exams are fast approaching for students throughout Australia, now's a great time to encourage that last push by adding a few designer touches and making the space more inviting. Here's Satara's 5 simple steps in styling a study space.

1] You've already established the space but make sure it's a quiet and can be closed off. Ensure it has natural light, or introduce some, and orientate the desk to have an outdoor view.  Add some artwork and soften the space by adding some greenery.

2] Ensure all the Furniture essentials are in place – a good quality desk, a comfortable chair and plenty of storage space as provided by a bookshelf.  Furniture pieces can be mixed and matched to provide interest and use natural materials to provide a calm environment.

3] Keep things organised. Don't let your desk get overly messy or cluttered.  Store stationery in desk drawers and categorise subjects into folders and store these in a storage unit.

4] Be aware of time.  Hang a clock on the wall above your desk. Use a pin board calendar and/or diary to keep track of things to do and due dates.

5] Add geometric shapes, pops of colour, inspiring books and pots of living plants for the final designer touches.