Best Back to School Gifts: 10 Creative DIY Kits to Personalize Study Space
Jul 22,2025 | Rolife Team
Going back to school after the long summer break need not be difficult with Rolife’s back to school gift ideas. These DIY study room decorations will brighten up any study space and will encourage your child to get back into their schoolwork.
Why DIY Kits are Perfect for Back to School
DIY study room decorations are perfect gifts to give your children before they go back to school. They give them something to focus on during the last few days of their summer vacation. boosting brain power and cognitive skills.
The back to school gift ideas we will talk about will brighten up their study space, encouraging them to work hard. Instead of dreading their schoolwork they will look forward to spending time at their desk.
10 DIY Kits to Transform Your Desk or Dorm
1. Rolife Book Nook Shelf Insert - Silent Corner TGE02

This book nook is ideal for a bookcase in your child’s room as it depicts a study space with a bookcase and desk. With 196 pieces and an assembly time of three hours, it is enough of a challenge to keep your child focused and interested.
The book nook has interesting features including a full length bookcase filled with books, a ladder reaching high up to the top of the bookcase, a desk, a rocking chair, and a Swiss cheese plant. With just one touch the scene lights up drawing attention to it.
Your child’s shelves will come alive with this book nook. Insert it in between books or buy two and use as bookends. It is one of the best study space decor ideas by Rolife.
2. Rolife Book Nook Shelf Insert Bookstore TGB07

This is another book nook that will suit a studious child who enjoys reading. It has 194 pieces and takes around three and a half hours to assemble. It has been inspired by France’s famous Shaespeare bookstore and features bookcases and a reading area together with a red armchair.
Your child will enjoy the challenge of placing each book into the correct position ensuring that they are organized according to their classification. It will keep their attention and stop their minds from wandering.
The book nook lights up brightening our child’s space. It is a good match for the previous book nook, the Silent Corner Study.
3. Rolife DIY Book Nook - Century Train TGE01
If you have train enthusiast children they will love this book nook which is in two parts so can be used as bookends as well as shelf inserts. It has 313 pieces and will keep your child occupied for around two hours. It makes a great back to school desk set-up.
Take a journey back in time to the 19th century and imagine yourself on a steam-powered train. One part of the book nook is the engine with a V-shaped snow plow while the other is a carriage. They have an attractive gold retro pattern which will stand out in any bookcase.
4. Rolife Book Nook Shelf Insert - Sunshine Town TGB02
This book nook will brighten up your child’s space with its LED lights. It has 246 pieces but is intricate so will keep your child occupied for between four and six hours.
Sunshine Town has a transparent roof allowing the lights to shine more brightly. Imagine losing yourself in the retro bookshop or having a cup of coffee in the coffee shop It is an attractive DIY study room decoration which can be set up with other Rolife book nooks to make a town.
5. Rolife Book Nook Shelf Insert Time Travel TGB04
If your child enjoys science fiction books they will love to have this time travel book nook adorning their bookshelves.They can imagine stepping on the time travel train and journeying to a different time and place.
This book nook has a translucent roof which allows natural light to flow through illuminating the scene. When it gets dark your child can just switch on the LED light and create a tranquil atmosphere in their room.
The design of the time travel station is elegant with an imposing entrance while the dark red steam rain is weathered indicating that it has traveled through time many times.
With 258 pieces, this book nook will take your child around four hours to complete.
6. Rolife DIY Miniature House - Catherine’s Living Room DG175
If your child likes playing house they will love Catherine’s stylish living room. With 284 pieces it will take around five hours to complete. It is a delightful back to schoolgift idea which will bighten up any sudy space.
The living room has many intricate pieces which will keep your child intrigued. The room features a red leather sofa, China plates, a warm vintage fireplace, a chess table, bookshelves, and a red rocking horse reminiscent of Catherine’s childhood.
The room is not only sophisticated, but it comes alive through its furniture and ornaments, telling the story of Catherine, a woman filled with elegance and style.
Your child will still be able to enjoy this miniature house when night falls as it is fitted with a tiny LED bulb.
7. Rolife DIY Miniature House - Henry’s Chocolate DG174

There aren’t many children who don’t like chocolate so Henry’s Chocolate miniature house will delight and surprise your child. It has 330 pieces but it is intricate so takes around eight hours to complete. It will stretch your child's mental and cognitive skills, preparing them for the school year ahead.
The shelves are filled with mouthwatering creations including pralines and bonbons, all displayed on plates as well as in boxes, tins, and jars.
The setting is old-school with wood furniture, tiled walls, and a traditional cash register. Turn on the LED light so that everyone can see your child’s handiwork.
8. Rolife DIY MIniature House -Puppy’s Cozy Villa DG169

If your child is a dog lover this miniature house will be a hit with them and it will stand out in their back to school desk setup.
With 230 pieces it takes about four hours to complete. Your child will love all the dog-related touches including a puppuccino machine and a puppy swing. Built on two stories it includes a bedroom, a living room, a reading office, and a feeding station. There is even a garden for the puppies to play in.
Enjoy this miniature house both day and night with the dual LED ambient light.
9. Rolife DIY Miniature House - The Magic Study DG166
Junior magicians the world over will be delighted with The Magic Study miniature house. This detailed model has 267 pieces and takes five hours to assemble.
The world of magic is brought alive with a wizard’s table, a crystal ball, a letter from the school of magic and the potion cupboard. There is a light which gives a warm mystical glow rather than a bright shining lamp. The whole scene is mysterious and magical.
10. Rolife Acrylic Puzzle NIght Light Rose Sniffing
This 35-piece puzzle takes just 40 minutes to complete and serves as a night light. Your younger child would love to complete this puzzle.
The design is of a little girl sniffing roses which will make a pretty addition to your child's room. The LED light is in the base and it softly lights up the bedroom allowing your child to sleep if he or she is afraid of the dark.
Tips For Styling Your Study Space
One of the most important things to consider when you are thinking of study space decor ideas, is what your child is interested in. Rolife’s book nooks and miniature houses have a good variety of themes so it is likely that there will be something your child is fascinated by.
Ensure that the book nooks or miniature houses are in prominent positions around the room so that your child can see them easily and enjoy them.
Conclusion
Rolife’s back to school gift ideas will delight both young and older children. Both book nooks and miniature houses will brighten up any study space and make your child more open to studying. Why not gift your child with one of these kits and allow them to have fun while learning.