Options for choosing a table in the interior of a children's room

The choice of furniture for the nursery is a responsible task for parents, especially if it is a table in the nursery. It should correspond to many characteristics that directly affect the health of the child.

White table by the window of a children's room for a boy

Children's tables vary in shape, size, functionality and design.

Features of the table for the nursery

A child’s table becomes necessary for the baby as soon as he sits down, at which he begins to eat and play educational games on his own. A preschooler needs a desktop for his first crafts, and a student already needs a desk with the ability to install a computer.

Toy house on the children's table

Toddler needs a table mainly for games or drawing

Compact table for heterosexual children

Small-sized models that do not take up much space are suitable for preschool children

Set of children's furniture with a table and a bookcase

For a child of school age, the optimal choice would be a universal table with shelves and an additional retractable worktop

Characteristic features of children's furniture, and what you should pay attention to:

  1. The optimal size of the countertop: a width of more than 60 cm and a length of at least 120 cm, with a slight slope will allow the student to study without straining his back and eyes.
  2. The student’s elbows should lie quietly on the table, without straining the muscles of the hands.
  3. Legs should reach the floor or a special bench - stand.
  4. A chair with a soft seat and armrests, and on the back there should be a slight bulge for the convenience of the back.
  5. The presence of boxes and shelves, then the student will quickly learn how to properly organize his workplace.

The main thing to be based on when choosing a table in a nursery is safety. Children's rooms, as a rule, do not differ in large areas, and children often stumble and fall, furniture should have rounded outlines without sharp corners, preferably with rubber overlays at the edges.

Classic table near the window of the room for the girl

The best place for a table is in front of a children's room window.

Types of models for a children's room

There are many modifications of children's furniture, thanks to this you can choose the option that the schoolchild will like, will be convenient and safe, and suitable for installation in a room of any size.

White sill table in the children's room

A table instead of a window sill is an excellent solution in terms of lighting and space saving

The main types of children's models:

  • Modular. Using the modules, you can create the necessary design of the working area for classes. It can be a modern computer desk in the room, photo of structural modifications can be viewed on the Internet. Modular designs allow you to organize a large countertop for two students with the necessary set of drawers, shelves and cabinets.

    Children's modular table Camomile

    The modular design is often used for tables designed for young children

  • Transformer. A model of a children's table with shelves, which can be adjusted according to the height, width and angle of inclination of the countertop for the entire period of schoolchild's learning, depending on growth and individual preferences. Often, the transformer furniture is equipped with a convenient pencil case for school attributes and an adjustable chair.

    Children's school transformer for schoolchildren

    The design of the school desk transformer allows you to adjust the height and inclination of the countertop

  • Angular. The best choice for a small room. By choosing a corner table in the nursery, you can save usable space and organize a very convenient place for learning for the child. A wide range of products will allow you to choose an angular model adapted for installing a computer.Pay attention to the L-shaped models, which have a large area of ​​the countertop, where two children can comfortably accommodate.

    Corner computer desk in the nursery for the boy

    The angular model does not take up much space, while the surface of the countertop will accommodate everything you need

Functionality of tables for children

Modern furniture in the nursery is classified into two types, these are ordinary tables, at which children are engaged in creativity and do homework in elementary school and computer, needed by high school students.

A small white table for a girl

The functionality of the table primarily depends on the age of the child and his needs

Functional Features:

  • Writing. A classic large countertop, under which there are cabinets with drawers on one side and open shelves for textbooks on the other. Often, such models are supplemented by hanging shelves for wall mounting and stationary lighting.

    A desk with a wooden worktop for a child

    A practical desk made of combined materials - a durable countertop made of glued wood and a pedestal with comfortable drawers made of laminated particleboard

  • Computer. The model is more functional, a place for a computer monitor is organized on the countertop, a sliding shelf for the keyboard and a place for the system unit are installed. The size of the countertops at the computer table should be at least 80 cm wide.

    Children's computer desk in the girl's room

    A computer table of a budget category from a chipboard with a functional superstructure

The main thing is that the need for a computer model will arise sooner or later, so it’s better to immediately overpay a little and buy a multifunctional modification, which will be in demand until graduation.

Table with comfortable add-ons in the girl's room

Children's tables are often supplemented with add-ons in the form of shelves, shelving with drawers

Materials and color

When choosing furniture for the nursery, it is worth giving preference to natural wood, but this is an expensive purchase, so budget options from affordable plastic or veneer are also acceptable. The main thing is that the material meets all sanitary standards and is safe.

  • MDF and particleboard. Almost all modern furniture is made on the basis of these materials. The material is laminated with a film, veneered or coated with plastic compositions to give a different color. Furniture made of MDF or particleboard is durable and durable, but the coating is prone to scratches and dents as a result of children's games and pranks.

    Built-in desk for two students

    Particleboard is the most common and cheapest material for countertops

  • Array of wood. Natural natural material, has a bactericidal effect, which positively affects the health of the child. Wood is the best choice for children prone to allergies, there are no harmful substances in the furniture.

    Wooden desk for a school-age boy

    The longest served table of walnut, cherry or ash. Soft softwood tables are more delicate, quickly covered with scratches and dents

  • Plastic. The most affordable material, due to its light weight, plastic is often used in modular designs, which children can move independently as they wish. Often you can find furniture made of plastic in combination with other materials - this reduces the cost and reduces the weight of the product. Modern plastic does not emit harmful substances and is safe.

    Plastic tables for little children

    Of plastic, mostly tables for preschool children are made.

The choice of color depends on the preferences of the child and the overall style in the design. The main thing is that they should be light shades, a dark color during classes can adversely affect the eyes of children. It is also better to refuse bright colors, this can negatively affect the psyche and have an exciting reaction. The best choice is the color of natural wood, which is suitable for any design in the room.

furniture set with cots and a table

A table built into the furniture is perfect for a small room.

Model selection based on the gender of children

Old stereotypes in the color range for girls and boys are long outdated.Give your children the opportunity to participate in the purchase of furniture, they will choose the model on which they will be happy to study and spend free time.

Wallpaper under a brick on the wall of a children's room

Stylish room design for boys-schoolchildren. A long countertop with built-in drawers is located at the window, each child has his own working area

Dresser with open shelves in the girl's room

Elegant table with curly legs in a girl’s room, decorated in the style of French Provence

A long table near the nursery window for the student

A table in the entire wall of the room, complemented by a cabinet for storing books and stationery

White corner table in the children's bedroom

Compact worktop in the corner of a small room

If there are heterosexual children growing up in your house who will be engaged at the same countertop, consult with them and find a compromise solution. It is better to give preference to models with natural textures without unnecessary drawings that will not distract children from classes.

Combined table for a teenage child

Incredibly stylish table with a black tabletop of their MDF on thin metal legs

Built-in table in the room for girls and boys

Workstation for two children, built into the niche of the children's room

Folding table for teenage girl

Original transforming table that easily turns into a frame for photography

School desk organizers

It is important for the child-student to organize the workspace correctly

Buying a table in the nursery, you should not save - this is a long-term purchase that will serve your children throughout the school period and remain grandchildren.

Video: Organization of the working area at the window of the children's room

Table in the children's room: Photos in the interior

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