How to choose a desk for a student?

A desk is not just an integral element of a modern and functional room for a student. This is the child’s workplace, where he teaches lessons, reads and works. That is why choosing a desk for a student is not always easy and simple.

In order for the student’s table to become a harmonious part of the children's room, it is necessary to focus not only on pricing policy, but also take into account factors such as:

• the size;
• functionality;
• spaciousness;
• design;
• security.

Optimal sizes

The size of the student table directly affects the physical condition of the child. So that prolonged sitting at the table does not adversely affect the health of the student, the depth of the working surface should be at least 60-80 cm, and the width should be at least 100 cm.

Checking how the desk is suitable for student growth is very simple. If the child's elbows are located on the countertop, and his legs, bent at a right angle, touch the floor, the choice is made correctly. The distance between the countertop and the knees of the student should be 10-15 cm.

Shape and design

Designing a learning area for a child, many parents often prefer computer desks. Of course, traditional computer desks are ideal for offices and workrooms, however, in the student’s room they will not always be appropriate, since they do not imply a lot of space for writing and placing school supplies. A computer desk for a student will be convenient only if it has a separate niche or stand for a computer and laptop, and the working area for writing is large enough and wide.

The best option for the student’s room will be a standard rectangular desk with a cupboard and drawers. Such a table can be placed both near the window and near the wall, it fits well into any interior, and the simple design of the model makes it easy to arrange a place for writing and a niche for the monitor.

However, choosing a desk for children, you should not get attached to the traditional rectangular models. A compact and transforming table for a student will look original and unusual in the interior of a children's room. Such a table allows you to adjust the height and inclination of the countertop, so it is perfect for both the younger student and the teenage student.

A practical option for a small room will be a corner desk. The corner table will help free up space in the room for the child, and its various variations (corner computer table with shelves or superstructure) will create a convenient and comfortable work area.

Built-in tables with drawers and shelves are considered very popular and fashionable. Such models can become the basis of the interior of the room for schoolchildren, and their simple and convenient design will make it easy to organize the space by equipping the necessary lockers and niches.

Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of desks with an inclined worktop. Very often, the slope in such models can be adjusted, so the desks with an inclined worktop are ideal for primary school age.A necessary addition to any student table, and especially the desks for younger students, will be a comfortable chair with an orthopedic back.

Roominess and functionality

In order for a desk to turn into a comfortable and convenient workplace for a child, care must be taken to ensure that it is not only beautiful, but also roomy. To do this, you can use all kinds of shelves, cabinets, niches, cabinets and drawers, in which the student will be able to put his notebooks, books, pens and pencils. All drawers and cabinets should be easy to open. The more convenient it is for a child to learn lessons at the table, the more productive and better his work will be.

The most functional and roomy are desks with a superstructure, which allow you to accommodate all the necessary school supplies. However, when choosing a table with a superstructure, it is important to remember that additional structures do not block natural light.

Materials and colors

When choosing a desk for a student, one should not forget about such an important criterion as the safety of materials used for its manufacture. Of course, we are not talking about buying a desktop from an array of rare woods, but you should also not choose cheap plastic tables that can have a toxic smell.

The best option for making a desk may be:

• Wood (oak, beech, ash, pine) is a natural and absolutely safe material for the child. Solid wood tables look beautiful and presentable in the interior of the house. Simple and concise, they are ideal for older children and students.
• MDF is a strong and durable material with which you can simulate a wooden surface and make a table in any color (white, yellow, blue, etc.).
• Chipboard is a durable and easy-to-care material that is often used for the manufacture of budget cabinet furniture. This material can be a good alternative to wooden tables.

As for the color of the desk, psychologists do not recommend choosing too bright and aggressive shades (red, yellow, orange, etc.) that will annoy the child. A table for a student should set up a child for productive work, so restrained tones and shades will become the best option for its design. According to psychologists, a white student table would be the ideal solution for organizing a workspace in a student’s room. White color is considered a symbol of cleanliness and serves as an excellent background for any color accents in the room. The white table for the girl, however, as well as for the boy, will fit perfectly into any interior and will not distract the child from learning.

How to choose a table for two children?

When organizing a work area in a room for two children, it is very important to ensure that each student has his own workplace.

For a house in which 2 schoolchildren live, a desk for two in the form of a solid table top on the entire wall can be a good solution. You can divide the working area on such a table with the help of a curbstone, various shelves and drawers.

An interesting solution that modern psychologists support can be tables placed against each other.

For two children, a folding, folding or corner table, as well as a work area built into the wall, are suitable.

The most unusual ideas

In order for the working corner to reinforce the student’s thirst for knowledge, become the center and bright detail of the room, you can choose an unusual shape table for its design. Round and oval student tables, as well as tables with a pencil case or a curved tabletop, look original and creative in the interior of a children's room.

An interesting idea will be hand-painted paintings, watches and other little things that can decorate the space around the desktop.The main thing is not to overdo it, because the desk for the student is, first of all, a place for learning, which should stimulate the child to new knowledge, and not distract from classes and lessons.

Where to put the school desk?

The student desk should only be placed in a well-lit place. A win-win option will be its location against the wall or in the corner. Of course, a desk can be placed at the window, however, provided that the student’s room has blackout curtains. To make the student comfortable and comfortable in the working corner, do not place any other furniture around the desk.

A variety of designs and models in the modern market allows you to buy a study table that will meet all the requirements. However, choosing this piece of furniture, it is necessary to consider not only its design, shape and functionality, but also the personal preferences of children. Only in this case the desk will stimulate the child’s desire to study and go to school, engage in creativity and strive for new knowledge.