Desk: TOP-150+ photos of models (+ new items)

A family in which a child has started going to school needs to create special conditions in which he will feel comfortable doing his homework. To do this, you will have to purchase suitable furniture; first of all, you need to make sure that the child has a desk. Typically, parents choose this item based solely on its size and cost.

However, there are other equally important characteristics that should also be taken into account: ease of fit, spaciousness, functionality, safety and the interior of the nursery. All these parameters are important mainly because they largely determine whether the child will feel comfortable doing homework or doing creative work.

Each of us knows very well what a desk is. As a rule, this piece of furniture is associated with a wide horizontal board mounted on four legs. This is exactly the rough interpretation of this popular item, which can be found in every nursery. However, in reality, children's writing furniture is an unusual element of home furnishings that can appear in a variety of forms. It can have a variety of styles, shapes and sizes, which are determined by the functional load and area of ​​the nursery.

Types of desks

Previously, people could not afford comfortable and beautiful tables, limiting themselves to the classic rectangular design with four legs, but now a sea of ​​options have appeared on the market that can offer their owner the opportunity to run their business efficiently by properly organizing their workplace.

Now we'll take a look at what types of tables can mostly be found in stores right now to get acquainted with the models that will best suit your decor.

Retractable

Thanks to such a modern design solution, it is possible to optimize the internal space and eliminate the problem of lack of space in the room.

Traditional

This is the exact same rectangular version with four legs. As a rule, traditional-looking tables are placed close to the wall between cabinets, but this model can be placed absolutely anywhere. These tables have several functions:

Often the design is sold with one or two cabinets below on either side of the table. In this case, a person sits between them and can take any item from the boxes.

Sometimes at stomach level there is a special wide shelf where you can put a keyboard or drawing tools, but more often there is another drawer in this place.

This unit is also equipped with side tables, which can be easily moved to another place in the room if necessary.

More classic and professional models boast locks on the drawers.

For the most part, there are two types of traditional desks on the market: heavy and monumental for offices, or light and minimalist for offices and bedrooms.

Straight or angular

Depending on the planned installation location, shape and size of the room, you should select the design of the desk. For a narrow room with a window, the classic model of a straight table is suitable.

The interior of a room resembling an equilateral square will be decorated with a functional corner desk.

Computer

An option for an office or study in an apartment, also suitable for a school or student room. The appearance of the computer does not suit any interior style, but in a modern city apartment it is the most versatile.

Main advantages:

Such models always consist of only the elements most necessary for work. They do not clutter up the room, but allow you to calmly go about your business, creating a separate work area in the room.

There is a special pull-out keyboard tray that sits flat at a comfortable level for typing without putting too much strain on your hands.

The kit also includes a separate niche for the system unit. Basically, a computer desk is needed for a PC in which the system unit is the main working element, so such niches are useful for protecting the unit from dust, dirt and other debris.

In addition to the computer system, there are shelves for CDs, and although they are rarely used these days, it is best to store important documents or discs from the family archive in such a protected place.

Manufacturers strive to offer a large selection of computer desks with various design solutions to satisfy all potential buyers.

The main condition here is convenience, so in the design you can find convenient niches, holes for wires, built-in table lamps and other useful little things.

Remember that a computer desk is still a desk, so the tabletop should not only allow you to place a monitor, but also create a convenient and comfortable writing area.

Suspension

These models have practically no drawbacks and always become a worthy solution, for example, for a small room in a one-room apartment.

Built into furniture

A desk integrated into a large closet eliminates the need to buy unnecessary furniture and saves space. The design in combination with the bed is particularly comfortable and provides two functional areas for working and sleeping.

Table transformer

A convertible table with adjustable height, if made from solid wood or other durable material, will last more than a year as it allows you to adjust the position and angle of the tabletop. This means you don't have to replace the table every 4-5 years.

Pull-out or folding table

It’s easy to make such a table with your own hands; by the way, it’s also an excellent solution for a small area. It is enough to attach the inclined table to the counter or wall at the required distance and find supports for it in the form of a cabinet or screwed legs.

When not needed, it can be folded down using suitable fasteners. Of course, this option is not very correct from the point of view of organizing a workspace, since you cannot put a full-fledged computer and textbooks in it, but it is quite suitable as an additional place for writing, drawing or working with portable devices.

Desk with height adjustment

For practical owners, this model is very successful: the height of the table is adjusted as the child grows.

Such models require special care, as well as special attention to the fastening and rotation mechanisms.

The photographs presented in the official catalogs of manufacturers will help you choose the appropriate desk model.

And useful advice from designers will help you choose a desk for a schoolchild, taking into account the anatomical features of the growing body and recommended parameters.

Editor's Choice

IKEA Bekant (from 30 thousand rubles)

IKEA Bekant.
Photo: yandex.market.ru Product from a well-known manufacturer. It is expensive, but the materials are of excellent quality. The base is made of metal, the tabletop is made of chipboard. This is a versatile desk with a stylish design. It’s convenient to work on this one. Among the useful functions is electric height adjustment from 65 to 125 cm. Such variations will suit everyone!

Characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Quality, versatility

Price

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WOW situation! Reina (from 17.6 thousand rubles)

WOW situation! Reina. Photo: yandex.market.ru

A model with a funny name. Outwardly, it is not just a desk, but a real closet. Here you will place books, a computer, and some necessary things. Drawers, shelves - all this contributes to comfortable activity. Users note the high-quality assembly of the structure. The price is far from budget, but it shouldn’t be otherwise. Externally, this table also looks beautiful. The main thing is to find a place for it.

Characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

High-quality assembly, capacity

Dimensions are not suitable for everyone

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MF Master Tandem-2Y gloss (from 10.8 thousand rubles)

MF Master Tandem-2Y gloss. Photo: yandex.market.ru

An interesting desk at an average price on the market. It has good functionality. There are several drawers here. Quite good laminated chipboard materials. With such a table you will be able to work on the computer and fill out documents. The dimensions of the model, according to users, are comfortable. It shouldn't take up much space. In addition, two people can work here.

Characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Space saving, functionality

Reliability

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Table design options

The most popular design options.

With drawers

It will be an excellent solution for decorating a schoolchild's nursery, a student's room or a home office. Thanks to the drawers, you can keep the most necessary things and objects for work at hand.

With shelves and lighting

Shelves attached to the wall above the corner table, as well as an extension, expand the functionality of the structure. Their number, size and attachment points are determined individually by the owner.

Depending on the depth of the shelves, they can accommodate books, a monitor, an audio system or a compact printer. In addition to the main lighting provided by a table lamp, you can add additional lighting, which will give the design more originality.

For two children

An elongated two-seater model with the same type of work areas, complemented by elements in the form of drawers or shelves, allows you to combine a table and an area with a computer.

With nightstand

The cabinet is considered a very accessible piece of furniture, ideal for storing documents, books or office supplies. In addition, bedside tables can be equipped with lockable compartments or even a mini-safe.

Corner tables with cabinets and extension

A corner table with bedside tables is a classic, functional option suitable for both schoolchildren and adults. They contain spacious boxes inside, and in some models, on one side of the structure there is space for installing a PC system unit.

A smooth tabletop is installed on a base consisting of one or two bedside tables, a stand and connecting drawers. The size of the working surface should be such that a child or adult sitting at the table can write freely, and can also accommodate a monitor, MFP and keyboard.

The design of the corner table model with add-ons is more functional. This additional element allows you to store monitors, MFPs, books, documents, disks, etc., without taking up the useful surface of the countertop. The superstructure is a rack with shelves, open and closed compartments for storing various items.

From slab

This is a durable work surface that gives the room a natural woody smell, especially relevant for connoisseurs of eco-design.

With a pencil case

Thanks to the body with drawers and shelves, it is possible not only to create additional storage space, but also to significantly expand the functionality of this piece of furniture.

Antique

Thanks to the aging effect, the products acquire an antique appearance, which carries the spirit of a historical era and attracts with its reliability and warmth.

How to choose the right chair: basic criteria

A good chair for a schoolchild must meet certain criteria:

1. The chair should have a back, ideally an orthopedic one. To choose a chair that suits your child, try “trying it on”: in a sitting position, the child’s hips and back should form a right angle.
2. It is desirable that the seat be depth adjustable. Sometimes children have to do homework for 2-3 hours or longer, and with the ability to adjust the backrest to the “closer or further” position, the child will be less tired.
3. If you are going to use the chair for a long time, you should choose a model whose height is adjustable. As an option: you can buy a regular chair and a footrest for it. In any case, the student’s feet should be on the floor while doing homework, and not hanging in the air. But, if the student is not a model of perseverance, the stand risks becoming a nuisance that distracts attention: an active child will constantly kick and turn it over.
4. Children love chairs and armchairs with swivel wheels. But it is better to choose a model that does not rotate around its own axis - possible trips around the children's room are very distracting. You can find a compromise if your child absolutely wants a chair with wheels - consider a model with mechanical or automatic wheel locking. The mechanical locking is regulated by adults; the automatic locking will work itself if a person weighing more than 30 kilograms sits on the chair.

Regarding armrests—whether they are needed for a schoolchild’s chair or not—expert opinions differ. Some pediatricians believe that a properly positioned armrest that does not violate the shoulder line helps the child keep his back straight. But there is another opinion, especially true for primary school students: armrests that are too high raise the student’s shoulders to an unnatural position, disrupting posture.

If you choose a chair with armrests, it is better to purchase a model whose armrests are adjustable to suit the child’s height. The height of the armrests should be such that the student’s hands are on the tabletop.

Types of chairs for a schoolchild’s workplace: advantages, disadvantages, average prices

The table below shows the best and most popular types of chairs for schoolchildren: their pros, cons and average prices.

More details about each type of chairs for schoolchildren:

Classic

The same chairs that are in most Russian schools. The frame of the models is usually metal, less often plastic. Classic chairs are durable, but short-lived: their size cannot be adjusted as the child grows, and the schoolchild will outgrow such a chair in 1-2 years. It makes sense to choose a classic model if there is more than one child in the family - a simple but strong chair will last several years for all children in turn.

Computer (with wheels)

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Withstands weight up to 60-70 kilograms. For chairs with wheels, everything that is necessary is adjustable: the height and depth of the seat, the angle of the backrest. The wheels of the models are usually fixed; the chair can only roll forward and backward. Models without armrests are produced especially for elementary school students.

Transformable chairs

Photo: fundesk.ru

“Grows” with the child: such a chair can last from first grade to graduation. The seats of transformable chairs are attached to a steel frame, so the models are durable not only due to their ability to “grow”, but also due to their strength.

Orthopedic chairs

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The best option for preventing and correcting existing problems with the spine. Orthopedic models cost a lot, but they fully justify their price: they support the spine in the correct position, relax the back, and evenly distribute the load throughout the body.

An orthopedic chair can be selected taking into account the characteristics of a particular child: there are models with knee support - for children with the habit of sliding onto the edge of the seat; models with a removable footrest; models in the form of a rocking chair, developing the ability to maintain balance.

Standard sizes and shapes of tables

Doctors say that a desk for a schoolchild should have the following parameters:

• the width of the working surface of the table is from one meter;
• depth cannot be less than 60 cm;
• The minimum space for legs under the table should be at least 50x50 cm.

There are a variety of models on the office furniture market. However, for a student, a rational choice should be made in favor of a model with a tabletop adjustable in height and inclination.

Classic version

As you can see in the photo, the table has a conventional design: a quadrangular tabletop is connected to the base using legs. Such furniture is often equipped with drawers or internal compartments with doors.

Narrow

These slim products have a very elegant design and provide maximum ergonomics.

Big

The solid worktop offers plenty of free space to work on and is a very durable piece of furniture that fits perfectly into large rooms.

Small

The mini-desk, despite its compactness, has maximum functionality and practicality, especially suitable for rooms with limited space.

Corner table

A popular option for small “Khrushchev” rooms and small rooms from 12 square meters. Allows you to effectively use the corners and niches of the room, saving space for other furniture. For all its externally compact dimensions, the “school corner” is quite spacious, with good technology. It allows you to place a monitor, a system unit, place textbooks, notebooks and leave space for studying and writing.

With rounded tabletop

In a small space, a rounded shelf will greatly reduce the risk of injury.

Folding type

In this case, the tabletop rests on a neighboring object. After opening, the space in the office is significantly freed up. The disadvantages of a folding table include the mandatory daily cleaning of things from the workplace.

Office model

The design is a type of chest of drawers. This desk with drawers is convenient because it has enough compartments for storing things. In transformer models, the tabletop is hidden inside the structure.

Loft bed

An excellent option for saving space in the nursery is to place some furniture on the second level. This can be done using a loft bed, where the bed is at the top and the work area is at the bottom. This type of furniture arrangement is ideal for a room with two students.

Folding shape

This type of version takes up little space and does not interfere with internal transport. If desired, the lid lifts and the table returns to its previous shape.

Advantages and design features

Minuses

Firstly, such products are rarely mobile; you can’t just move them. Of course, there are sliding and folding models. But this solution is non-standard; such furniture will have to be ordered.

Secondly, a bar counter for a kitchen, the size of which can accommodate a company of five people, is a rarity. At least when it comes to small rooms. Typically, a comfortable seating arrangement involves three to four people maximum. Obviously not an option for those who like big noisy parties.

Finally, thirdly, sitting on a high stool is not comfortable for everyone. This applies to older people and young children under 12 years of age. We'll have to find an alternative option.

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Desk design in different rooms

The interior of a small room will be perfectly complemented by an aesthetic desk with frosted glass shelves. However, it is advisable to install such furniture for older teenagers. White pull-out cabinets with drawers for storing small items are in perfect harmony with the glass table.

A desk in a metal frame looks original in the interior of a children's room. It is usually covered with thin, light-colored chipboard. Such products not only fit elegantly into the interior, but also have a longer service life.

Bedroom

For the bedroom, more traditional and elegant models are chosen, for example, a hanging option, a console, a desk, a secretary and others. If the room has a niche of sufficient size, it will be a great place to create a work area. If you need extra storage space in your room, use a table and combine it with a shelving unit, chest of drawers, closet or sideboard.

Living room

Drawings are selected in the hall taking into account the individual dimensions of the room. Models should not be too bulky and have a functional and laconic design. In addition, tables are equipped with drawers and shelves. Or they prefer simpler options without additions.

Kitchen

Quite often in the kitchen interior there are convenient hanging models that can be freely placed in a variety of places, tables on window sills or folding options.

Review of manufacturers

Reputable furniture suppliers guarantee a high-quality desk for a first-grader, which can be selected according to the necessary parameters.

Manufacturer brands of children's furniture:

1. The world-famous furniture manufacturer Demi has a large number of adjustable desks for kindergarteners and schoolchildren. The range includes folding products and modular designs.
2. "Azbuka Mebel" produces excellent children's walls and tables that ensure a healthy position for the child while studying.
3. "Horizon" produces children's modular structures, furniture for decorating a work area with drawers and cabinets.
4. The supplier of “38 parrots” is considered no less in demand in the market for the production of children's furniture.

It is necessary to carry out a competent selection of furniture products for a child’s bedroom, taking into account the age, height of the child, his hobbies, as well as the basic rules for the correct design of the work area.

If you wish, you can use the catalog of professional manufacturers of furniture for children, or design the product yourself.

Useful tips

A modern desk requires the use of a computer. The dimensions of the table should allow installation of the monitor and system unit in close proximity to the user. When choosing a desk, you should pay attention to combined corner tables.

The design of such desks requires space for writing and computer work. Corner models fit organically into the interior of small rooms. The optimal solution for a desk is a universal model with two cabinets.

Stylish examples and options

Modern home furniture allows for a desk of a wide variety of shapes and purposes. Now its functions have become much wider than several decades ago. Such furniture can be installed not only in an office or in a schoolchild’s room - unusual table options find a place in the bedroom, living room, and you can even equip a cozy corner on your balcony with them.

Desktop models placed near the window sill, and sometimes replacing it, look very interesting.

In general, a table by the window is the most optimal solution. Daylight has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and allows you to use natural light, saving energy.

A desk can perform various functions, and design solutions are sometimes the most unexpected.

A desk, modern or imitating an antique model, has become a common detail in the interior. Today, its use is completely justified and appropriate in any residential or office space.

Selection of materials

At the next stage of production, the material is cut. The design dimensions of the table mounting points are transferred to the wooden blank.

To do this you will need a ruler, a square and a pencil. Then, using a jigsaw, the parts are cut according to the prepared marks. The locations of future holes are marked on each of them.

Natural wood

Natural wood is a traditional material for making cabinets, beds and other furniture. A solid wood table is strong, durable, beautiful and environmentally friendly.

Models made of natural wood are the best, but rather expensive solution for a student, especially those made of oak, beech or walnut. You can purchase budget options for tables made of pine or birch.

Plastic desks

Plastic allows you to create original models of indoor tables. The material has a number of useful advantages:

• Affordable price.
• Convenience and ease of assembly.
• Resistant to moisture and mechanical damage.
• A wide variety of shapes, sizes and decorative finishes.

The bright colors and ease of care make these tables a great choice for children's bedrooms. It is on such models that children learn to write, draw and train students’ skills.

Chipboard and MDF

Laminated chipboard is a good material for making economy class furniture. Chipboard is relatively durable and is available in a wide variety of colors and textures, allowing products made from it to be adapted to almost any interior style.

The material cannot be called completely safe for the environment, since its production uses harmful formaldehyde resins. And, if you do buy a computer desk or chipboard table for your child, make sure that the safety class is not lower than E1.

In terms of cost and environmental safety, MDF furniture is approximately in the middle. Tables made of this material are in some respects not inferior to their counterparts made of natural wood. MDF is safer than laminated chipboard, stronger, and has several options for decorative and protective coatings: enamel, PVC film, veneer and plastic.

Metal and glass

Modern metal desks and computer desks are very popular. The base and tabletop, cabinet with drawers, superstructure are usually made from this material, and the shelves can be made of natural wood, chipboard, MDF or glass. Metal structures are strong, durable and beautiful.

Glass tables are a rather unusual and beautiful design, ideal for modern interior styles. Don't think this material is so fragile. For the manufacture of furniture, special tempered glass is used, thanks to which the structure can withstand quite high loads, while looking airy and visually not cluttering up the space. The big disadvantage of such a table is its high cost, as well as the need for frequent maintenance.

Chipboard desk

Chipboard is strong and durable; it is used in the manufacture of almost any cabinet furniture. This is one of the most suitable materials for desktops, and it also has an affordable price. Thanks to the huge variety of shapes and colors, you can find the perfect option for your baby.

Ergonomic furniture for children

Knowing the basic parameters of the child, parents will select comfortable furniture for him. Ergonomics will tell you what height the bedside table and bed should be, and anthropometry will “place” them at a safe distance from each other.

The problem is that the regulatory documents with the dimensions of ergonomic children's furniture were drawn up in the 60s and do not take into account modern realities. There are reissues, but their content remains almost unchanged. In addition, in Russia there is no single document that would collect all the information. The dimensions of lockers for kindergartens can be found in GOST 26682-85, beds - in GOST 19301.3-94.

Modern manufacturers often manufacture products based on their own documents, marking them by age. But it is not clear to parents whether the chair will be comfortable for their three-year-old child, even though it says +3 on the package.

Set of tools

After choosing materials for the future table, you need to prepare the equipment. In addition to standard tools, special devices capable of processing the surface of the countertop may be useful. The list included:

• electric screwdriver;
• Phillips and straight screwdrivers;
• hammer;
• drill;
• ruler;
• building level;
• pencil.

When choosing tools, it is necessary to take into account the subtleties of carpentry. To work you will need a hammer. An electric drill will require a pack of drills of different sizes. You can use a regular tape as a measuring tool.

If the table is made of natural wood, then you will need two machines - a grinder and a milling machine. Assembly will require various fasteners, accessories, and surface finishing tools. This includes wood fasteners, plastic plugs, glue, paints and paint coatings.

Build process

The table is assembled in a certain order. Following the outlined plan greatly simplifies the production process and ultimately produces a high-quality product.

It includes several stages:

1. Frame assembly. The table surfaces are fastened by two transverse walls.
2. Installing legs from the sides of the table.
3. Installing the tabletop after assembling the main frame. All assembly units are connected with fasteners. After installation, the torque of all clamping units must be checked. If the desk has additional shelves, you will need more corners

Equipment

The functionality of the table allows you to increase additional equipment.

• The cabinet, which is also the base, will become a storage place for things. It may consist of shelves, a closed cabinet or drawers.
• To work with a computer, you should purchase a table with a retractable panel and a compartment for the system unit. Instead of the latter, it is better to choose a separate module on wheels to facilitate access to the device. In the part of the superstructure it is more convenient to install office equipment.
• A narrow rack or wardrobe will allow you to rationally organize the space and store everything you need in the work area.
• A desk lamp or sconce will give you the ability to work in the dark.
• Special holders for pens, pencils, rulers and other office supplies will come in handy.
• A superstructure in the form of shelves, cabinets, compartments of different sizes will help create an impromptu office. It can form a single structure with the table or be attached separately to the wall.
• At the bottom it is necessary to provide a footrest and space for a backpack or briefcase.

When deciding which table to choose, you should pay attention to the types of accessories. The functioning of the box depends on its characteristics.

There are two types of systems: roller and ball.

The first option is designed for a load of up to 25 kg. The thickness of metal elements must be at least 1.2 mm. Roller guides are inexpensive, but the drawer opening is only 70%. The equipment makes a loud noise when moving. Rubberized rollers will solve this problem.

The ball system does not have many disadvantages.

• The guides can be installed on any plane.
• The permissible weight of the box is 60 kg.
• Possibility of adjustment in two directions.
• 100% content review.
• The mechanism operates almost silently and will last a long time.

Of course, the price of the products is higher. Drawers can also be equipped with closers and latches.

Furniture Features

The book-table has compact dimensions when folded. Consists of 2–3 tabletops connected by hinges. One surface is stationary. And the other or two side ones, as needed, open up in the form of a book and are held on supports.

Furniture advantages:

1. Small dimensions.
2. Suitable for small spaces.
3. The table easily expands and expands 2-3 times.

The main disadvantages of the table:

1. Since it only has two legs, the furniture is not very stable.
2. The carrying capacity of the table-book is small; it cannot be heavily loaded.

Small dimensions

Suitable for small spaces

Easily folds out Size options depending on model

Manufacturers produce many types of folding furniture designed for different purposes. The dimensions of the table depend on its model.

Standard

The standard table is designed for the kitchen. Produced in several standard sizes:

1. The unfolded product is 1.3–1.5 m long, 0.6–0.85 m wide. Folded – 0.85–0.8 m. Suitable for any room, small or large.
2. Classic standard. Dimensions of the unfolded structure: width 0.4–0.8 m, length 1.2–1.8 m. Parameters of the assembled product 0.4–0.8 m. This table is suitable for a narrow kitchen.
3. The model measures 0.4–0.6 m when folded, 1.4–0.6 m when opened. Suitable for small spaces.

Standard sizes of dining tables of various shapes In a small kitchen, you can place a narrow table 0.3 m wide and 1.2 m long. When folded, the size is 0.3–0.6 m. This product is designed for two users. It may have one or two additional surfaces, the supports are located diagonally.

Dining

A standard table for eating has the following dimensions: width 0.6–0.8 m, length 1.3–1.6 m. This furniture can comfortably accommodate four people.

Manufacturers also produce large tables for the dining area. When opened, they are much more spacious than standard analogues: length 1.55–2.3 m, width 0.8–0.9 m. When assembled, the parameters are 0.85–0.8 m. A large group of guests can be seated at the table . Their number can reach 10 people.

Manufacturers also offer narrow, elongated tables. Width 0.4 m, length 1.4–2.4 m. This is roomy furniture, which is convenient for dining and celebrating holidays.

Old style

Narrow double-sided book tables have been produced since Soviet times. Previously, their dimensions were 0.3–0.85 m, and when unfolded, 1.7–0.85 m. When one lid was opened, the dimensions of the furniture were 1–0.85 m.

Models of this type are still produced today. Their features:

1. When assembled, the item looks like a cabinet. The lids fold out on both sides. Placed on supports made of wood or metal.
2. A die is attached to the bottom; it makes the furniture stiffer and more stable. Additionally serves as a small shelf.
3. The configuration of the canvases is rectangular, sometimes there are oval analogues.

Writing

Manufacturers offer a wide range of furniture designed for office work, study, and handicrafts. It is very popular as it makes it possible to make maximum use of the surface of the countertop. Typical dimensions of a desk-book for writing:

1. The length of a single-sided table when opened is 1.2 m, double-sided 1.6 m (half open 1.1 m).
2. Width 0.2 m.
3. When folded, the dimensions are 0.2–0.6 m.

Standard sizes of dining tables of various shapes

Additionally, the design is equipped with open shelves. It is not uncommon for her to have 2-4 drawers in vertical supports. They are suitable for storing small items.

Magazine

In the guest room, living room, bedroom, you can put a coffee version of a folding table. A feature of such products is their smaller sizes:

1. Height 0.35–0.65 m.
2. Width 0.6 m.
3. The length of the unfolded furniture is 0.8-1.1 m.
4. The parameters of the assembled product are 0.2–0.5 m.

The tabletop fits a minimum number of items. Manufacturers often equip furniture with small wheels. This makes it possible to move the table from one room to another. Drawers and shelves are placed under the work surface. You can put magazines, books, small things there. The compact product does not take up much space, thanks to this it can be placed in the hallway, loggia and even on the balcony. But more often it is placed in the living room, decorating the tabletop with souvenirs or living plants.

Standard sizes of desks and student desks, height standards

Finishing

Any wooden surface requires additional coating. In fact, during operation it will be exposed to humidity, sun, dust and various objects.

First, you need to coat the furniture with a bioprotective agent, then the paint is applied in several layers. If desired, you can also use nail polish. For example, a white table will look beautiful.

What additional features are available for desks?

To expand the functionality of the furniture, you can use various additional equipment.

• Cabinet. On the one hand, this is a support for the tabletop, on the other, a file system. It usually consists of drawers, shelves or a closed cabinet.
• Pull-out keyboard panel. This element moves along the guides, allowing you to free up work space on the table.
• Compartment for the system unit. It is often built into the curb, but the most convenient option is one with a separate module that can be unfolded on wheels.
• Add-ons for office equipment.
• Narrow cabinet or rack. This allows you to organize all your papers and documents efficiently, keeping them at hand.

Wall or table lamp. Thanks to additional lighting, you can work comfortably even at night.

Stands for stationery. Some types of tables also have special cup recesses.

A good desk has a few extra compartments at the top. This allows you to have everything you need at hand, simplifying your workflow. Depending on the specific model, they can be part of the table or attached to the wall.

Footrest. Some designs, designed primarily for schoolchildren, have this addition.

When choosing a specific desk, be sure to look at the accessories used, especially the drawers. The reliability and quality of furniture depends on this. Guides are used here, they are divided into two types.

Roller. Typically they can withstand loads of up to 25 kg. When choosing such a system, it is worth considering that the drawer will open no more than 70%, and is also quite noisy. Although there are rubberized rollers that reduce noise levels. The main advantage of this option is its low cost, which is why roller guides are often found in inexpensive furniture.

Ball tip. Such guides can be installed on a variety of floors, there are no restrictions. Withstands loads up to 60 kg. If necessary, the fittings can be adjusted. The drawer extends completely and almost silently. The only drawback is the higher cost.

Correlation with the height of the chairs

The proportions for different age groups differ from each other. So, the height of the table and chair for adults should be correlated as 5 and 3. This recommendation is prescribed in GOST. For example, if the height of the work surface above the floor is 75 cm, then the chair should be (75: 5) × 3 = 45 cm. This formula is correct in the vast majority of cases, but for people who are too tall, it may not be useful. They should order furniture of the optimal size for themselves from a specialized organization. Product parameters vary depending on the age and height of the children.

Table and chair parameters depending on height
It must be taken into account that all ratios are correct only for people of average height and standard body sizes. Moreover, each person has individual characteristics for which the usual approach is not suitable. In addition, mathematical calculation is not always appropriate; it is easier to check the degree of convenience on the spot. The most correct ratios:

• for a person sitting on a chair, his feet placed on the floor form an angle of 90 degrees;
• the back is straight, the arms are freely lowered onto the table top, forming a 90-degree angle at the elbows.

This is the best option for a kitchen desktop. When choosing a written one, they usually start from the level of the edge of the working surface - it should rest against the diaphragm. Retail chains offer standard furniture samples, among which it is extremely difficult to find specific models. Sometimes the problem is solved with the help of custom-made furniture, as well as by purchasing pieces with adjustable parameters. Some adjustments can be made by changing the height of the chairs, for which tall or screw structures can be used. It must be taken into account that manufacturers proceed not so much from the requirements of GOST, but from the dimensions of the material. If it is not profitable to produce tables required for medical reasons, they change the parameters to optimize the consumption of raw materials.

Correct position at the kitchen table

Color solution

The owner’s opinion and the existing interior of the room are the main criteria when choosing the color of the table.

The best option for a desk is light shades of beige. It is not allowed to have distracting bright inserts with numbers or letters of the alphabet on the tabletop.

Where to begin?

There are several basic recommendations for choosing the right desk for a student. Dimensions, the standard of which any seller of children's furniture should know, are one of the priority issues.

The second most important thing is the quality of materials. The durability of the product and its comfort for the student depend on this indicator. The correspondence of the presented furniture to the interior of the room should not escape the attention of the buyer, but nevertheless this is a secondary issue. The main thing is that the child likes the table. During the selection process, parents should pay attention to the quality of the fasteners. Children are very active, so the table must be strong and of good quality.

This is one of the most expensive purchases that parents of a first grader need to make. But a desk, chosen correctly, can be used for several years.

Location of the table in the room

Using the method of creative imagination and visualization, when considering various options for placing a desk in a room, you can choose the most optimal place. It is important that the person sitting at the table does not feel a lack of natural light.

The table should not be placed next to a heat source if it is installed directly next to a window. The distance should be at least a foot. A corner desk should not be located at the back of the room.

We work from home during the day

If you work from home mostly during the day, it is best to place your workspace in an area with good natural light. After all, sunlight improves mood and improves performance. A traditional approach that has obvious advantages is to have a work station in the living room near the window.

You will not only “catch” daylight, but you will also definitely find space for shelves with books or documents. In this case, the desktop can be positioned so that the tabletop and window sill form one whole. This not only looks harmonious, but also saves space. In a small room you can do without a table; a wide window sill will successfully cope with its role.

You are especially lucky if your living room has a bay window, the main advantage of which is excellent uniform lighting from all sides. A curtain or blinds will protect you from direct sunlight.

If the apartment has an isolated balcony or loggia, then you can equip a work area there. This way, you'll get the most out of all your square footage without taking an inch away from the living room itself. Sometimes it is desirable to combine this area with the living room.

In some cases, it is enough to remove the window block between the room and the balcony and attach the tabletop to the rest of the partition. As a result of this minimal inconvenience, you will increase your living space and create a workspace with plenty of natural light.

We work at home in the evening

If you work from home mostly in the evenings, the first thing you need to consider is that the living room is a common room. And, as a rule, it is in the evening that the whole family gathers here to chat or watch TV. Therefore, the work area in the living room should be located so as not to violate anyone’s interests - it should be comfortable for some to relax, and for others to work. How to achieve this?

You might also like the idea of ​​a neat console table at the back of the sofa. With this arrangement of furniture, the work area and the relaxation area in the living room are demarcated, but not completely separated. Sitting down at the table with work or crafts, you will be close to your loved ones, you will be able to have a general conversation or watch an interesting program out of the corner of your eye.

If lessons require concentration and increased attention, you should move your workplace away from the TV. The worker will be less distracted by sitting with his back to the living room. In this case, the table can be installed in the space between cabinets or between a cabinet and a wall. Such an impromptu niche will create a feeling of isolation from everything that is happening and will help you get into a working mood.

Zoning options

• blind septum. There will be two isolated rooms with separate exits;
• partial separation, and if one of the zones remains without windows, select the transparency option. A glass wall will muffle sounds and will not prevent the penetration of sunlight;
• cabinet or rack with open shelves. An obvious bonus: additional memory is displayed;

• curtains, hanging partitions, bamboo curtains, plastic or glass elements;
• multi-level ceiling or floor;
• finishing materials: wall panels, tiles, wallpaper of different colors and textures, plaster, frescoes. The design of the work area should stand out and at the same time be in harmony with the rest of the room design.

Work area lighting

The quality of lighting affects performance and well-being. With a lack of light, the eyes are under constant tension and get tired faster. Systematic violations of eye hygiene lead to decreased vision. And the older a person gets, the more destructive the lack of light is for him. But too bright lighting has a negative impact on the eyes. The luminous flux must be evenly distributed throughout the workplace.

Glare and frequent blinking are unacceptable, so it is better not to use fluorescent lamps. The rays emanating from LED lamps are more pleasing to the eye. During the day, natural light is preferable. If that's not enough, pendant lights, table lamps and recessed lights can help.

There are many ways to transform a room into a multifunctional space. A living room office is a great choice for those who don't have a separate office.

Choosing a chair for the table

To maintain correct posture, you will need to choose the right chair for your children's desk. The back and seat of the chair should be moderately hard, with comfortable armrests. To achieve the correct sitting position, you need to adjust the seat height.

Elbows should touch the table surface freely. The back of the chair, when the child is in the correct position, acts as a light support for the back. The student's palm should be between the edge of the table and his chest.

Organization of a schoolchild's workplace

According to the standards, high school students should spend no more than 3 hours on homework. However, in reality, lessons often drag on. To ensure that your child is less tired and his health does not suffer, proper organization of the workspace is important. It is advisable to place the student’s desk near a window to make the most of natural light whenever possible. The light should fall on the left side of the child if he is right-handed, and on the right if he is left-handed. In this case, the shadow of the hand does not fall on the written text, and the eyes are less strained. The table must have a table lamp with the ability to adjust the height and tilt. The workspace should be well lit with natural light or a desk lamp. The light from the chandelier in the room may not be enough. Lighting that is too dim or too bright puts extra strain on the eyes and can impair vision. A chair or armchair for a schoolchild must have a backrest. It would be nice if the chair can be adjusted in height. A child, sitting on a chair, should rest his feet firmly on the floor or, in extreme cases, on a special footrest. Legs hanging from the chair are unacceptable - this posture leads to improper distribution of static load on the musculoskeletal system and develops stooping. While sitting, your legs should be bent at the knees at a right angle. If the chair is too low, the knees form an acute angle, and prolonged sitting in this position can lead to kyphosis, a curvature of the spine in the thoracic region.

Style solutions for desks

A desk is a piece of furniture just like other furniture. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that it does not violate the overall style. Knowing this feature, manufacturers produce models in a variety of styles.

• Classical. The tables are distinguished by austerity and a certain simplicity. Only simple geometric shapes are used, the furniture is universal. The legs can be used for decoration.
• Provence. Differs in light shades, aging may be used. If the tabletop is wooden, it is left untouched. You can use sculptural figures.
• Mezzanine. A variety of materials are often combined here. Furniture in dark colors, without decoration.
• High tech. Involves simple or rounded lines. An abundance of metal, glass and plastic.

Knowing how to choose the right table will help you get the right furniture without any hassle. When purchasing, you should consider not only technical characteristics, but also personal needs.

Multifunctional desk models

There are types of desks that have additional functions that allow you to properly organize your workspace. In this case, excellent helpers will be:

• removable panel for placing the keyboard;
• presence of a niche for a computer;
• the presence of shelves and racks;
• adjustable modules.

How well a desk is equipped depends on how functionally it will be used.

Additional equipment

Desks for schoolchildren may have various additional elements. The rules listed above will help you determine the size. But the dimensions of the furniture also depend on its configuration.

To avoid chaos in the workplace, you will need various shelves and drawers. The set may also include different bedside tables. Such additional elements must be on wheels. This will allow you to freely move the bedside tables if necessary.

The shelves above the table can be open. Drawers in the desk are also necessary. Some doors can be locked with a key. This will give the child the opportunity to feel his personal space and keep some of his secrets.

Tips for choosing a desk for a schoolchild

• recommended tabletop dimensions 150x80 cm;
• The height of the table for a person 175 cm tall should be 70-80 cm, in this case it is necessary to take into account the proportions of the legs and body. The lower thoracic ribs should rest against the edge of the tabletop;
• legs under the table should be at an angle of 90 degrees to the floor;
• hands should rest freely on the tabletop;
• the number of drawers, chests of drawers and niches for a system unit or laptop must correspond to the needs of the desk user;
• The surface of the tabletop should be coated with a matte varnish that does not tire the eyes. Dark yellow and orange tones are best;
• a durable and reliable table with metal fittings will serve more than one generation of future scientists, engineers, and writers.

Other options

Correctly selected parameters for a person’s figure and height will ensure comfortable work. The minimum height is 60 cm. It is better to choose a large size model for convenience.

Depth – for an adult – 37-60 cm.

Legroom (length between legs or drawers) – at least 53 cm.

There are special tables with a footrest; the height is adjustable, taking into account the height of the person.

The distance from left to right to left edge is at least 1 meter. Having bought a table with similar parameters, you will be comfortable working at it and your back will not hurt.

The footrest is specially designed to improve blood circulation in the legs and back and reduce stress on the lower back

Desk for two

If two schoolchildren live in the same room, each of them should have a separate workplace. In this situation, consider several desk options:

• suitable furniture arranged symmetrically. Two rectangular or corner tables located in opposite parts of the room are what is needed for both children to work harmoniously and independently.

• an elongated rectangular table along the wall is also suitable for schoolchildren, only if they do not put pressure on each other. It would be good if there was a partition between the two halves in the form of drawers at the bottom, shelves or a built-in shelving unit.

• a tabletop dividing the children's room from the window into two parts. This solution is suitable for a spacious room. The optimal width of the structure at which children will feel free is 1.6 m.
• An L-shaped desk for two is comfortable, practical, functional and economical (in terms of space saving).

Note: If the tabletop is level with a wide window sill, place the tables opposite each other. You can place books or stands with stationery on the windowsill.

How to check if your choice is correct

The optimal size of a desk for a schoolchild should be selected together with the child. You need to ask the baby to sit on the chair. Elbows lie freely. In this case, the shoulders should not be raised. Feet are on the floor. The distance from them to the tabletop should be 15 cm.

If the height is chosen correctly, the surface of the furniture will be at the level of the child’s solar plexus.

There is another simple test to evaluate the correct height of the furniture. When the student sits down at the table, you need to ask him to put his hands in front of him. Next, the child should reach the eye with the tip of his middle finger. If this condition is met, the choice is correct.

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