Options for designing a work area by the window in children's rooms

For the most functional use of the area of ​​the children's room, designers recommend using the zone located directly in front of the window. And since here, even in a dimly lit room, the largest amount of light, this place is ideal for the work area.

Artificial lighting can never be compared with natural light in its use for the child’s vision

Pros and cons of the workspace by the window in the children's room

The biggest advantage of the location of the workplace by the window in the nursery is the maximum illumination of the selected space. Indeed, the student needs a lot of natural light. On the one hand, this gives the body the necessary vitamin D and is good for vision, and on the other hand, it saves energy. It will be necessary to turn on electricity only in the evening.

The choice of a table in a nursery depends on the age of the child and his needs, as well as on the size of the room

All this is relevant for apartments with low light, located with windows to the north. If the room has sun for most of the day, it will hit the child’s eyes strongly. You will have to come up with shading options, purchase curtains with a special fabric that scatters or damps the light.

It is very convenient to use day-night roller blinds to adjust the light intensity, the canvas of which consists of alternating transparent and dense strips of fabric

A few more positive points:

• maximum space saving;
• convenient zoning option;
• increase in working area due to window sill;
• the possibility of expanding the workspace by utilizing space from one or both walls is well suited if there are 2 schoolchildren in the house.

Custom desktop will have to be made to order according to individual sizes

The working area at the window in the nursery has its own significant drawbacks:

• unwanted direct sunlight on the computer;
• it is difficult to open a window for ventilation;
• the table will close the battery, this disrupts the heat and air exchange in the room.

Thinking over the workplace by the window, it is necessary to take into account the heating radiator

Periodically check the serviceability of window fittings, airing in cold weather in the absence of a child in the room.

If you plan to integrate the table into the windowsill or furniture, you should carefully consider the design, later it will be more difficult to correct the shortcomings

The choice of materials for making the table in the interior of the nursery

When choosing material for a desk, you need to proceed not from financial capabilities, but from the functionality and durability of the product.

Having understood the materials, types and sizes of tables, it will be easier to choose the right model for a particular children's room

MDF

Any furniture made of MDF is quite in demand, because in the manufacture of the balance of price and quality. It has a low wear threshold and high aesthetic qualities.

The design of furniture made of MDF can be very different: from a laconic model with smooth surfaces to a massive table resembling a product made of natural wood

There are also pluses:

• environmental friendliness;
• hydrophobicity, spilled water will not damage the table;
• large selection of colors;
• ease in leaving;
• service life about 10 years.

Compact MDF table in the little boy’s room

Less disadvantages:

• instability to fire and increased heat, damaged by heating devices;
• poorly tolerates steam condensate;
• the density level is average, subject to mechanical damage, it is impossible to install the hardware again.

For all the existing shortcomings, MDF worktops have high performance indicators, subject to all standards of manufacturing technology.

Chipboard

Chipboard panels used in the manufacture of tables, consists of wood waste processed in a certain way. An essential advantage of such material is its low price category.

Despite the cheapness of the material, a high-quality chipboard table can look pretty decent

More advantages:

• fast production - it is important in the manufacture of custom-made furniture;
• endless color palette;
  light weight - it is important during transportation;
• resistance to mold, fungi, rot;
• elementary production - in such furniture there is practically no marriage.

The only drawback that covers all the advantages is the increased toxicity of the material. Toxic formaldehyde fumes erode from such a table for 5 to 10 years, gradually accumulating in the body.

Glass

Usually, not the entire table is made of glass, but only the countertop. The material has high requirements.

The glass top fits perfectly into the modern interior of a teenager’s room

Strength rating from the lowest to the most shockproof and safety:

1. Coated with a polymer film.
2. Powder coated after kiln firing.
3. The combined technology "triplex" - layer-by-layer application of a polymer film and glass with subsequent processing under high pressure in an autoclave.

There is one drawback: any glass can break.

The shape of the table depends on the filling of the room, as well as on the preferences of the child

Other materials

In the manufacture of tables using various materials or their combinations. For instance:

• Wood - perfect for countertops, but with improper care is short-lived.
• Plastic is fragile and short-lived.
• Agglomerate - resistant to mechanical damage, but if this happens, it is impossible to repair or restore the surface.
• Melamine - used as a coating.
• Veneer - capricious in care, under the influence of sunlight can change color.

Hardwood worktops will last the longest, but this option is quite expensive

PVC countertop is more affordable and goes well with a plastic window sill and white frames

Choosing a table size for the nursery

The main problem in determining the size of the table is its height. It depends on the growth of the child. But it is better to get higher, but so that it is convenient for the child to periodically adjust the height of the chair. If we take into account the GOST standards, then the width of the countertops is determined at 75 cm, and the length for one child is 140 cm.

To make it convenient to open the sash windows for ventilation, the table should not be too wide

Table in a small room

There are several models of tables designed for installation in small children's rooms. First of all, this is a table-window sill. It is important to choose high-quality material and make an exact "fit" in the window opening.

Installing countertops instead of window sills will save space in a small room

The table can be slightly rounded along one of the side walls. And in order to increase storage space, build hanging cabinets.

A rounded corner table or a model built into other furniture is suitable in a small room

Options for window tables

The variety of shapes allows you to choose a model for a small room, and for a large, and for an elongated, and for a square.

• Corner The most popular design, which allows not only to rationally use the space, but also to place everything you need. Hinged cabinets and shelves will make it possible to put everything you need for a student. A pull-out cupboard will be used to store small items. As a result, more free space will be freed up on the countertop.
  

  Option for planning a workplace in a corner room with two windows

• Classic desk. The appearance of the classic desktop is quite unpretentious: a countertop, four legs or side tables. If the wall allows, the structure can be increased to 2 m or more. In some embodiments, retractable inserts are arranged for guests. But in this case, the bed does not fit next.
  

  When choosing a freestanding desk, you need to consider the height of the windowsill

• Curved. A flowing curved desk has many options. For example, angular on one side, angular on both sides, etc. The main purpose is to use it as a computer table with a retractable additional tabletop for the keyboard.
  

  A workplace with a curved worktop, complemented by a superstructure for placing toys or writing utensils

• A table for two children. The most important quality of a table for several students is its capacity. It should take up a lot of space. The best option would be a location along the window, capturing part of one and the other walls. Another option is a linear classic table with 3 tables (in the middle and on the sides). If there is not enough space, a linear table with two pedestals in the middle would be a good idea.
  

  Spacious workplace occupying two walls in the children's room

Decoration of the working area at the window

The student’s desk, no matter how large it may be, will eventually become a receptacle for many things. Therefore, it is necessary to equip the working area with storage systems. It can be various boxes, tubes, shelves, small drawers specially selected for the design of the entire room.

Additional shelves and lockers will help organize storage space for toys and school supplies.

Magnetic, marker or cork boards are not only an element of decor, but the most useful device. Curtains, the color of the table and chair, and a soft rug under the feet are also carefully selected.

Photos of the design of the working area by the window in the children's room

A window seat is rarely occupied by furniture. Having become acquainted with the various accommodation options in this area of ​​the desk, it will not be difficult to choose the right one for a particular room. The presented photos of the working area in the children's room by the window will help to visualize the future interior and various color schemes.

A large tabletop in the entire wall will allow you to place on it everything you need for classes or board games

In the corner of a long countertop, you can install an original design locker

For a very small owner of the room, it is better to choose a model with a height-adjustable tabletop that easily rises as the child grows

Since the desk is intended for installation in the children's room, it is important to allow the child to participate in the choice of style and shade, both of the entire room and of various details decorating the workplace.

Video: DIY table in the nursery from the chipboard

Photo-ideas for organizing a workplace by the window of a nursery