Tips for choosing models of tables in the interior of the office

Currently, home cabinet equipment is gaining great popularity. Everyone knows that its main component is a desk, but the question always arises: which model to choose, what material, color, design. Let us consider in detail all selection criteria and the modern assortment.

The main criteria for choosing a table for an office are convenience and functionality

Criteria for choosing a table for an office

To choose the right modern desk for your home office, you need to consider the following:

1. Functionality. The working space should be enough to arrange all the necessary items (laptop, computer, printer, paper stand) and a free surface for work. A model with a large number of drawers, access to which will be at arm's length, is best suited. If there are none, then you should consider purchasing additional shelves for placing working tools.
2. The size. Of course, the volume of the room should be taken into account, but it is better to do without saving space and consider a model that is comfortable to use. The main thing is that the table does not completely block the whole place.
3. Quality. Depending on the material of manufacture, the strength and reliability of the product will vary from low to high. The array is considered the most high-quality and durable raw material.
4. Color. For a small office, you need to look for light shades that visually expand the space and will contribute to active work.

Table functionality options

Let us analyze in more detail the functionality of a table by type for a home office.

The appearance of the table should correspond to the general interior solution

Computer desk

There are many variations of the design of computer tables:

• Simple work surface. As a rule, such models have nothing superfluous, that is: drawers, shelves, built-in disk stands. But sometimes this type can be equipped with a separate stand with sliding sections for storing office supplies and papers.
• With a place for office equipment. Basically, these will be shelves, the distance between which is calculated taking into account the maximum dimensions of the devices.
• On wheels. This type is preferable in cases of constant movement of the workspace. Mobile mechanisms are equipped with special clamps that prevent unwanted movement.

Traditional computer desk with convenient pull-out section

A modern computer desk with a superstructure for office equipment or office supplies

Desk

The most important criterion for choosing a writing desk is its functionality. That is why it is necessary to keep an eye on the work surface with the maximum equipment with shelves and drawers for storing papers and stationery.

Massive desk with drawers for storage

If you need to place a stationary computer, you should pay attention to the presence of a special stand for the system unit, a sliding surface for the keyboard.

A bright desk with drawer moldings is the right choice for a neoclassical office

A huge advantage will be the built-in bookcase or bookcase. Quite convenient to use and install in the office are corner tables that emphasize the overall style of the room.

Desktop

Functionality for this category of work surfaces is as simple as possible, without unnecessary structural overloads. An important criterion is the amount of free space for the execution of work processes. Most of these models are used in office rooms.

Office desks are usually made from inexpensive sheet materials.

Original design desktop with height adjustment - this model can be used for various purposes

The choice of style and coloring of the table

There are currently several styles of work surfaces.

The interiors of modern cabinets gravitate towards minimalism, however, the tables in them are distinguished by functionality and often have a rather complicated design, providing ease of use

Modern

More modern styles include: art deco, high-tech, Scandinavian, loft, shabby chic. Moreover, each style is distinguished by its originality, unusual shapes and designs.

Laconic white desk in a Scandinavian style office

For example, shabby chic is romantic, loft is quite rude and minimalistic, Scandinavian is practical, art deco is glamorous, and hi-tech is neutral, but without pretentiousness.

Shabby chic romantic atmosphere

Brutal loft style office interior

Modern

The difference in this direction is considered practicality and convenience. In this case, it is allowed to cover the product with drawings, stained glass or decorative elements. The attractiveness of this style is the originality and originality. Often, the shape of the model can be brought closer to both classical and more chaotic and asymmetric.

A chic desk made of solid wood in an Art Nouveau office

Classical

The classic style implies a long-established type of construction with right angles, parallel lines, the obligatory presence of roomy drawers, but without add-ons on the table.

A table in a classic style is able to give the interior of the cabinet chic and sophistication

The most suitable is a classic cabinet table made of wood, it is these models that fit well into any interior of even a small cabinet.

Other

Other styles include:

• Provence. It has a simple shape, a rectangular countertop, which is complemented by shelves and cabinets.
  

  Provence-style desk

• Empire or baroque. The predominantly curved shape of the legs with a carved design, often used painting, or gilding.
  

  Classic desk on massive Italian-made side tables

Table materials

The duration of operation, reliability, design style depends on the material used in the manufacture of the product. To date, these are:

Wooden tables

The best option is a wooden table for the office. After all, a tree is not only a durable and environmentally friendly material, but also quite beautiful, and with proper processing and care it is also durable. Such products can fit into any interior of the room, as well as bring comfort to it.

The choice of a wooden table depends on financial opportunities

Benefits:

• Increased strength, which is explained by the integrity of the structure, compared with extruded and glued panels.
• Duration of use. Such furniture serves for years due to protection from deformation, delamination of the film or edge.
• Environmental friendliness. Under any conditions, wood will not emit hazardous substances.
  Aesthetics and quality factors that can radically change the style of the interior as a whole and bring warmth into it.

Disadvantages:

• A lot of weight, acquired due to its integrity and density.
• High price due to the value of the material.
• Constant care and treatment is required.

Metal

Metal models are more relevant to modern styles of furniture design. They have an unusual, attractive futuristic look. They have a great advantage in strength over wood products. Often, such designs are made in a duet with wood, acrylic / glass or plastic, which gives a special twist to the finished desk.

The most common combination of metal frame and wood countertop

Benefits:

• High strength.
• Long service life.
• Resistance to mechanical damage, deformation.
• Acceptable price category.
• Does not need constant care.

Among the shortcomings, one can distinguish only the “coldness” of the metal, which does not allow placing the cabinet table in a cool room.

MDF

It consists of a finely divided fraction of wood. It is obtained by simultaneous pressing and drying. By its characteristics, it is slightly inferior to solid wood furniture.

A table made of MDF can look completely different. For example, it may be a modern model with a contrasting combination of colors.

Another version of the table - stylization under a natural tree

Benefits:

• A variety of colors: white, blue, red, green, brown, black and other colors.
• The ability to simulate the structure of a natural tree.
• Decent density.
• Resistance to mechanical stress and chips.
• Moisture resistance.
• Suitable for creating patterns and surface milling.

Disadvantages:

• High price category.
• Additional care is required for glass windows and facades.

Design size selection

For comfortable work for a long time requires a sufficient amount of space on the work surface.

The dimensions of the table are selected purely individually, depending on its purpose

Size Criteria:

• The growth of the person who will work at the table. With growth from 145 to 165 cm, the height of the table should be 64 cm. From 165 s and above - 76-82 cm.
• Width and depth of countertops. The most optimal is width = 100 cm, and depth = 60.

A chair with adjustable seat height will help you adjust the high table for yourself.

Examples of small tables

Before you think about purchasing a compact desk, you need to determine the age category, which will most often use it:

• Children’s. It can be either freestanding countertops, or complete with a bunk bed, with a curbstone and a superstructure, mini-tables fixed to the windowsill.
  

  Convenient desk in the student’s room

• Adult These models include: folding, secretaries, table-bureau, table-console.
  

  Small retro console table

Rules for arranging tables in the office

For fruitful and effective work, the desktop should be placed on Feng Shui in the office. This technique of delimiting space is relevant and popular among modern businessmen and apparently not in vain.

Placing a table in front of the room window will provide good natural light during daylight hours.

The principles of the location of the writing surface:

1. Place relative to the front door, while the table should be removed from it.
2. The room should be fully visible from the workplace.
3. The desk should stand a little diagonally and not opposite the entrance, so as not to attack the flow of energy.
4. Leave a good margin between the table and the wall.
5. Provide easy access to the surface.
6. Exclude the presence of windows, doorways behind.

Video on how to properly set up a Feng Shui desktop

Pictures of examples of cabinet interior with a table

Try to be based on personal requirements when choosing a desktop. After all, a correctly chosen thing is able to please its owner for a long time.