For a student of any age, the main object in the room is a desk. He spends a lot of time on it, and not only school performance, but also the child’s health depends on this piece of furniture.
Desk design and shapes
A schoolchild's desk is an integral part of the room's interior. In fact, this is not just educational furniture, but also an object that develops a sense of taste in a child.
Modern tables are thought out to the smallest detail. To ensure that they last a long time and are multifunctional, manufacturers do everything possible. The ability to transform, shape and other criteria are taken into account.
Like the design, the shapes of the tables are very diverse:
- Angular. This shape can be proportional or elongated on one side.
- Classic. This is a rectangular shaped table. Due to its bulkiness, this model is not very popular. But due to its spaciousness, many parents choose this option.
- Round. The table is designed for a group of children to study. It provides excellent visibility and does not restrict movement.
- With a fun design. This option is intended for children in first grade or preschoolers.
Photo of a children's room with a table and a chair in the interior
To select furniture and compare it, it is recommended to look at photos of successful interior solutions in the nursery.
A desk for a schoolchild with shelves, drawers, cabinets - a variety of models.
The following models of writing desks are available:
- Orthopedic. It is intended for both work and correction of spinal curvatures and posture correction. In this model, a special recess is made in the tabletop, which does not allow the child to roll over, and therefore he sits upright.
- Transformer. In this model, it is possible to adjust the height, angle of the footrests, and table top.
- Children's computer desk. This is a 2 in 1 table with blocks for a keyboard and system unit. You can do homework or play computer games behind it. But you just need to make sure that the child gives preference to the first lesson.
- "Growing" table. This option is intended for schoolchildren of any age. All thanks to a system that allows you to “grow” the size of the desk as the child grows.
- School corner. It contains hanging cabinets, shelves, cabinets, and built-in lighting. This is a whole mini-world that was created so that the child is not distracted from his studies and feels comfortable.
- Folding/unfolding. This model is good for small rooms. Before classes, the table top is folded out, and at the end it is raised.
Selection of furniture by height
The dimensions of the furniture should be selected taking into account the height of the child. A table that is too high or low will interfere with the child’s concentration and reduce performance. According to the recommendations of SNiP, the following ratio of table height (VST) and chair height (BC) with the child’s height has been established:
- For a child up to 85 cm tall, the best option would be a table with a height of 34 cm and a chair with a height of 18 cm.
- With a height of 85-100 cm, the recommended VST is 40 cm, and BC is 22 cm.
- For children with a height of 100-115 cm, a VST of 46 cm and a VST of 26 cm are suitable.
- Schoolchildren with a height of 115-130 cm will feel comfortable at a desk with a height of 52 cm, and a desk with a height of 30 cm.
- A children's table with a height of 58 cm and a chair with a height of 34 will suit children with a height of 130-145.
- Teenagers (height 145-160 cm) are recommended to work at a table with a height of 64 cm. The height of a chair or stool is 35 cm.
Choosing the height of the table and chair depending on the age of the child
Desk for two children
If there are two children and there are no extra rooms, variations of writing tables have been developed, designed for several schoolchildren.
Designers have come up with some tricks for such cases:
- Corner model. Each side will be specifically determined for a specific child. But the countertops must be long enough to provide enough space for everyone.
- Wide model. With this solution, children study opposite each other.
- Long table top. This option will allow you to create two jobs. You can place cabinets under the table, and a large number of wall cabinets and shelves above the table.
Furniture design for boys and girls
In stores there are many options for furniture designed for girls or boys. It is impossible to make a mistake when choosing: the items are decorated with images of princesses or heroes, and are designed in characteristic colors.
Pink or lilac color is a traditional choice for furniture in a girl’s room
Parents of one child can only choose a children's table and chair to suit the child's taste. Mothers and fathers of same-sex children also do not experience difficulties with making a choice. A large selection of double tables and desks, decorated in the same style, allows you to select them without difficulty. Models with separate adjustable tabletops and transforming desks look especially interesting.
Blue, light blue or gray colors are most suitable for boys
But parents of children of different sexes and different ages will have to carefully look for the best option. If each child has their own place to study, you can purchase two separate tables. But in small apartments, as a rule, children study together. There are two ways to solve this problem:
- If you have space for two tables, purchase the necessary items in duplicate. Many models are presented in two versions: for boys and for girls. Therefore, you can choose a highchair with a table for each child from the same model range.
- If space is limited, you can purchase a table or desk in neutral colors without patterns. Some stores offer a service for covering furniture with colored film. You can order a two-color wallpaper for the tabletop.
The texture of natural wood is suitable for a child of any gender
Material
Tables are made from various materials - natural and artificial:
- Chipboard. Due to its reasonable price and wear resistance, this material has gained a strong foothold in the market. It is harmless, but if the production technology is not followed, after 5-7 years it can release formaldehyde resins, which is harmful to the health of the child.
- MDF. This is a material without synthetic excess, from a natural composition. It is waterproof and very durable. Its price is higher due to its naturalness.
- Natural wood. Solid wood is the most natural and high-tech option. Such models are durable and high quality. Their price is higher than previous options.
- Plexiglas. This may be the covering of the countertop or the countertop itself is made of this material. This is a good option for light floors.
Ergonomic workplace for schoolchildren
A children's desk with a drawer differs from other designs in the presence of an additional cabinet on wheels:
- The container is placed under the tabletop and can be easily moved to the place the child needs due to its mobility. The roll-out cabinet is equipped with two, three or four drawers, the number of which depends on the height of the model;
- The spacious cabinet located at the bottom of the structure has enough space to neatly store numerous educational supplies. The tabletop is equipped with a lifting mechanism. With its help, the back part rises to a height that is comfortable for the child, transforming into an inclined surface, like a school desk;
- A roll-out container can be used as an additional table for placing books, office equipment, gadgets or soft toys that serve as interior decorations for a child’s room. A convenient cabinet with drawers allows you to place many items in its inner part, freeing the room space from unnecessary things that are in a visible place;
- The functional feature of the table with drawers located in a mobile cabinet allows you to place a roll-out container under the tabletop on the right or left, in the most convenient place for the student. In addition to drawers, the internal content may include an open shelf in the upper part of the structure;
- the presence of two roll-out cabinets increases the functionality of the desk and allows you to place a large number of objects and school supplies in its drawers. In some models, one of the containers is replaced by a panel with low sides on wheels to accommodate the system unit, which is very convenient for its maintenance.
Choosing a table for a schoolchild
When going to buy a desk for a child, parents should focus on quality and safety, and only then on beauty and design.
The table is selected according to the child’s height. During classes, the child's feet should be firmly on the floor. In this case, the angle of the bent knees should be approximately 90 degrees, and the elbows should be located on the tabletop. It should be large in size so that all the necessary accessories can be easily located here.
When purchasing a table, you should read the quality certificate to ensure that the product is environmentally friendly. If it is not possible to change the table as the child grows, it is better to consider the option of a “growing” table.
The table must be equipped with cabinets and shelves, and most importantly, a chair. It, like the table, must correspond to the height and age of the child. For convenience and to ease the load on the child’s back, the chair should have a backrest. Soft options are best.
It is advisable to hear the child’s opinion when purchasing all these items. After all, he will have to study in this place for more than one month and this will be his own corner.
Types of folding children's tables
Each type of folding furniture sets has its own focus and is distinguished by individual characteristics. These qualities make it possible to purchase not just a table with a chair for a specific application, but to get a universal model that can be adjusted to the child’s height, easily moved and even transported in convenient cases.
Today, such products are presented in a wide range, and therefore there are rarely problems with choice.
Folding table with chair
Most children's sets are represented by folding feeding tables with a built-in high chair. Some models have separate chairs, but almost all of them fold easily and are height adjustable.
The removable tabletop is more convenient, as it makes cleaning easier and allows you to use the chair moved up to a regular table.
Folding beds are characterized by a high level of safety and light weight. Made from plastic or wood, they are easy to wash and clean. This table can be used for drawing, modeling or games. Some tabletop models are adjustable in height and angle of inclination.
Such tables are less suitable for creativity due to the limited surface area.
The main disadvantages of this type of furniture are the impossibility of changing the dimensions of the structure itself and the high cost.
Folding educational table
A development table very often has limited options for use. For example, shaped boxes, molds in the form of figures or animals, etc. are built into the tabletop. There are also models for modeling and drawing, equipped with a retractable easel. The tabletop is adjustable in height and angle of inclination.
Blue, pink, purple, yellow shades - all these palettes can most often be seen in design.
The children's folding table can be used as a dining table or for writing activities. They are very convenient, practical, reliable, mobile and easy to clean. Mostly they come complete with a high chair and are made of both plastic and wood with a special coating.
This is convenient because you save both money and time, and you can return the product to its assembled state at any time.
Transformer
Perhaps the most popular model at the moment is the transformer. It could be just a table, or it could be a set: a growing table and chair.
Transformers are a structure in the form of a high chair that can be turned into a regular table and chair.
The main advantage of transformers is versatility, safety, reliability, ease of design, ease of use and long service life. However, even such universal furniture requires individual selection in accordance with the age and height of the child, as well as preferences.
Children's models, selected specifically for a particular child, are best suited.
Sliding furniture can be either wooden or plastic. Such models can be increased by adjusting the length of the legs; the tabletop also allows you to adjust the angle of inclination. Some models can be turned into a convenient easel.
This is a great solution if you want to save space in the room.
If necessary, such a table can serve as a dining table or be used for board and educational games. The kit may include a transforming chair, which is also adjustable depending on the child’s height and allows you to change the backrest angle, which is very important for reducing the load on the spine and a comfortable working mode.
A significant advantage of this model is budget savings.
Location
The ideal location for a desk is considered to be an area near the window. Natural light is a great option for a child. You can build the tabletop into the window sill, which will significantly save space. If there is a heating system underneath, then you should abandon this idea. As an exception, the heating radiator has individual temperature control.
There are bed-loft systems. There is a table under the bed. The result is a children's mini-office.
The corner model can also be used for zoning a room. But in this case, the table should not interfere with the child while playing.
Combination of sleeping place and study corner
A children's bed with a pull-out table is a functional model consisting of several parts. It includes a sleeping area, a work area, a staircase and closets for toys or clothes. The ability to place the table on the left or right side when installing it makes the design universal and allows you to occupy the most suitable area in the room, correctly modeling the space.
To ensure safety, all corners of the structure are rounded. Its reliability and strength are based on the stability of the frame and the presence of proven fittings that ensure smooth movement of the transformable parts of the model. In designs with a low bed height, cabinets and a table are freely placed under it, which can be pulled out without much effort if necessary.
The difference between tables depending on the material of manufacture: practical options
The children's table is exposed to various substances that the child handles, for example, glue, paint, plasticine, etc. Modern manufacturers make tables and chairs for children and teenagers taking into account that the furniture is easy to clean, durable and will serve its owner for a long time. The main materials for making this type of furniture are plastic and wood.
Plastic table is a common choice
Plastic is a universal material that is unpretentious during operation. These are the simplest tables and chairs available in many colors that are easy to clean. For example, such a popular furniture brand IKEA has in its assortment a lot of attractive models made of safe plastic for children.
A wooden table is more expensive than plastic, but more durable
A wooden table requires more careful handling, but it is also easy to clean thanks to special products. Wooden tables can be carved or smooth, in natural colors or painted in rainbow tones. Beautiful chairs are often added to the set.
How to choose a suitable table for a child
A rich collection of models allows parents to make the right decision regarding the necessary model to organize a place where the child can study comfortably. When choosing a children's retractable table, the following nuances are taken into account:
- optimal parameters to ensure comfort while sitting at the table. In the best case, a special chair with height adjustment is purchased at the same time, which will avoid curvature of the spine;
- the width of the tabletop should ensure that there is free space for studying and the ability to place the necessary items;
- the presence of drawers and bedside tables, since school activities require a lot of space for writing materials, textbooks, supporting literature, and small accessories;
- when choosing a model regarding the material of manufacture, it is taken into account that plastic products are easy to clean, but less stable. In contrast, wooden tables are highly durable and reliable.
The children's retractable table in the Westwing collection attracts with its variety of design and design features, which allows you to choose and buy exactly the model that will suit your child in all respects. If you are not entirely satisfied with the price and you do not know what to do, do not despair. Daily sales with huge discounts will make your chosen model as affordable as possible and save your budget.
Which color should I choose?
Children's tables and chairs are a real wealth of shapes, materials and patterns. You will find both classic models without decoration and original designed tables for children that stimulate the baby's imagination. When choosing simple designs for little ones, you can decorate them with stickers that will come off as the child grows up. In this case, children's tables made of wood and MDF boards will be ideal. You can also find colorful baby tables with fairytale motifs that will become a magnet for kids. Try light plastic or wood options that will suit every room. When deciding on children's tables, pay attention to the chairs. You can buy them as a set or choose a completely different style that will add variety to your child's living space while encouraging imaginative play.
