Distractions will interfere with the quality of your study Time , which is the second of the three basic ingredients for good studying. For most people, television, even in the next room, is a definite no-no. Other people in your study area can be distracting. This is why, in most cases, group study is not effective. Windows are good for sunlight, but you should face away from the window.
Music is optional.
You must decide if it is distracting for you. Sometimes background music can mask out other potentially distracting sounds. Some people even use special recordings, such as birds singing or waterfalls or tropical forest sounds, not only to mask out other sounds but also to improve their concentration. Your study place may have to serve other purposes, such as in the case of a kitchen or dining room table. When it is serving as your study place, you should do something to make it distinctive, such as putting a pencil holder or a reading lamp or a dictionary, on the table top.