If two children have one common room, then you need to decide which table is best to buy for the nursery. A desk for two children is needed so that they can study spelling together and not distract each other, and each should have their own space for comfort.
Moms and dads immediately face a large number of tasks: how best to place tables, where to hang shelves, where to put chairs and shelving, what would be convenient and comfortable in the children’s room?
People who have already gone through these questions have come up with many ways to solve all these issues; for this you just need to read and choose the most suitable one.
The table is placed by the window
Basically, in a children's room, the window takes up most of the wall. Because of this, a good solution would be to place tables for the guys in front of the window. With this arrangement, the children will be able to observe the world around them through the window, which is very useful.
It is better to purchase hanging shelves.
Height selection
If we talk about the growth of a child, then when choosing a desk you should be guided by the following parameters:
| Child's height (cm) | Table height (cm) | Chair height (cm) |
| up to 80 | 34 | 17 |
| 80-90 | 38 | 20 |
| 90-100 | 43 | 24 |
| 100-115 | 48 | 28 |
| 110-119 | 52-54 | 30-32 |
| 120-129 | 54-57 | 32-35 |
| 130-139 | 60-62 | 36-38 |
Often parents prefer to purchase children's furniture designed to last several years of use. Adjustable products are the best choice for this situation. They are made so that as growth increases, the structure can be changed to the appropriate height. Such models are more expensive, but as a result they allow significant savings.
It is important that schoolchildren sit correctly at a desk for two children, since incorrect body position can cause problems with posture:
- When a child is sitting, his chest should not touch the edge of the tabletop; moreover, a child's fist should pass between them.
- With the correct height of the table and chair, the elbow of a straight outstretched arm should be 5 cm below the table.
- It is necessary to bend over the work surface as little as possible.
- When sitting, your knees should form a right angle, as should your hips and lower back. The feet should be firmly planted on the floor or on a special stand.
- The correct position on the chair means that the back rests completely on the backrest and forms a right angle with the hips. Elbows should rest on the surface of the tabletop.
- When working at a computer, there should be at least half a meter between your eyes and the monitor. It is necessary that the gaze falls from above, at an angle of 30 degrees. The monitor must be installed in the center of the viewing area.
- When writing to a right-handed person, it is necessary to place the notebook to the left, and to a left-handed person to the right, 30 degrees. This position will allow you to avoid turning your torso.
- When reading, you need to slightly tilt the book towards you, so the body can independently take a natural pose and relax the muscles of the back and neck.
If the desk is intended to be used by two children of different ages and heights, then you can purchase special adjustable footrests. With their help, you can subsequently easily adjust the correct body position at the table. In addition, you can give preference to special chairs with height adjustment and a built-in footrest.
Table for kids on one line
This method of arranging tables is suitable for a rectangular room. Here you just need to decide which wall is better and more profitable to place the tables; to do this, pay attention to the lighting. But under any circumstances, additional lamps are needed on the table.
Decorating a children's room with tables along the wall is the most common option. This method is convenient, because shelves can be made right next to the workplace. To divide the distance between two tables, you can put a cabinet. This way, the guys won't distract each other.
Zone separation
Each child has his own character, so you need to organize each child's workspace as best as possible. Even if your children are twins, you need to individually design a workspace for both children and separate these areas.
A common table for two children can be zoned in several ways. You can install a partition in the form of a bookcase, lamps, or separate work areas using a computer monitor. If children interfere with each other, you can install a special partition, as is done in large offices. If all these options do not suit your children, then there is nothing left but the option of truly dividing the table with installing a pedestal between its two parts.
If the table is shared, make sure that each child has an individual place to store personal items. This will avoid disputes between children. Therefore, each child should have his own bookshelf, his own drawer for trinkets or even a whole bedside table, his own holder for textbooks, his own compartments for storing stationery and notebooks and a separate hook for his backpack. Such zoning of the table and determination of places for storing personal belongings helps maintain peaceful and friendly relations between children.
Table corner
A corner desk for two children is suitable if they have a large room. It is important to make the countertops on both sides the same size.
If it is not possible to purchase a table of this type, then it is recommended to find two tables complete with a bedside table. They can be arranged in the letter “g”, and this cabinet can be placed in the space between them. Also, supplement the lighting with lamps.
A big plus for this type of table is that the chairs do not touch and the children will not see each other and interfere accordingly.
Reviews from parents
The children are 7 and 4 and I made separate tables of 110 cm each. It’s convenient, they don’t interfere with each other. Everyone does their own thing. At first I also wanted a large table for two, but changed my mind.
babyblog forum
I have a standard Khrushchev apartment, a small room - a children's room..... I ordered a table, it turns out it is one but consists of two. Two cabinets. It stood from wall to wall near the window, the table in the shape of the letter P. If someone was in Khrushchev’s, it would fit perfectly.
u-mama forum
My sister and I had one table for two, we studied in different shifts, and managed to do our homework.
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My children are almost 2 years apart. The eldest is going to school this year. My friends with experience say that one table is enough. But I doubt something. The eldest will just sit down to study, the youngest should also immediately. We have a second table for children, the youngest sits at it for now (or the eldest, whoever is shorter first). My opinion is two workstations separated by a bedside table, for example..
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Make a table under the window sill from wall to wall. Cabinets with drawers on both sides, shelves on the sides. It’s not expensive (if it’s chipboard) and everyone will have their own place to study and their own bedside table. Such a table will last until the children’s wedding and will avoid a lot of problems.
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To save space, we were advised to combine the table with the window sill, make them one and the entire width of the wall, where the window is, there are also bedside tables under the table, and in the widest place - where the window is - there is a computer. Minus - there will be no standard curtains, but blinds or Roman blinds, but I don’t think this is a big problem.
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The tables are at an angle of 90 degrees to each other
Unusual location. This method is quite convenient and will have a good effect on the children’s classes. It is better to place one of the tables by the window.
If the bed is made high, then placing a table under it is an ideal solution. This option is very convenient for children, and also beneficial for parents, saving space and money.
Only this option may not look very nice if the room is narrow and long. So, this option will have to be replaced in a few years, when the children grow out of this table.
Configurations
Tables for two children are offered in various configurations:
- Double table. The model is a rectangular tabletop with cabinets on the sides. This product is suitable for children close in age. The table saves space. The children are located nearby. Among the disadvantages of such a product is the need to equip the table with additional daylight lighting, if you do not place it near a window.
- Bedside table-chair-chair-bedside table - placement similar to the previous option, but the model takes up much more space. The children are nearby. One of the advantages is the presence of a large working area for everyone. This table for two children is suitable for large rooms.
- Corner designs are appropriate in rooms with a small area. Writing desks for two children of this model can be placed in a corner or near a window, thereby freeing up space near the walls for cabinets or any other furniture. In addition, when sitting at a corner table, children have their backs to each other. This helps them concentrate and not get distracted when doing homework.
- A U-shaped table is a design with one cabinet and two tabletops on the sides. It takes up more space, while the children are facing each other. The working surface of this table is not very large. The advantages include ease of use and the presence of additional lighting.
- Straight with a roll-out tabletop - this design takes up little space in the room. When purchasing this table for a schoolchild, it is necessary to provide for the availability of free space to accommodate the retractable tabletop. This design is convenient because it saves space. Children at such a table are placed along a line, so you will have to take care of additional lighting.
When choosing lighting, it is necessary to take into account that for a right-handed person the light should fall from the left, and for a left-handed person from the right.
Double table
U-shaped
Straight with roll-out tabletop
Bedside table-chair-chair-bedside table
Angular
Design and materials
When choosing a desk for children, you need to focus on the general style of the children's room. But at the same time, preference should be given to laconic, convenient and comfortable models. Excessive decor and pretentiousness are inappropriate in this case. In terms of design, it is better to choose the most neutral models.
The color scheme should be combined with the shades already available in the room. If there is a large age difference or for children of different sexes, it is permissible for work stations to be of different colors, compatible with each other and with the color scheme of the room. It’s good if the fittings of the product are in the same style and color as the rest of the furniture in the room.
When choosing a desk for a children's room, you can give preference to pastel colors. Pink, blue, greenish shades are acceptable. Light brown, sand paints or wood-look options are available. You should not choose dark colors, they will overload the appearance of the room.
Nowadays the furniture market offers products made from various raw materials:
- Wood is a natural material. The advantages of such a base include environmental friendliness and durability. Wooden models look decent and are easy to use. Hard woods are resistant to damage. The disadvantage of such a product is its high price.
- Wood derivatives (chipboard, MDF, etc.). Such pieces of furniture have a shorter service life and are susceptible to moisture. Their surface wears out and peels off quite quickly. The advantage is low cost.
- Plastic furniture is comfortable and light. The cost of such models is low. However, over time, this material releases harmful substances into the air. In addition, such products are fragile, easily scratched and, as a result, look unpresentable.
A table made entirely of wood can look bulky. It is better to give preference to a model with a wooden tabletop and metal legs. This product is best suited for a children's room.
Tree
MDF
Plastic
laminated chipboard
