Selecting and placing a table along the window

A number of questions arise before parents who are growing up a student - how to choose a desktop and where is it better to place it? This is especially true when there are two children in the family, and there is only one nursery. The maximum benefit from this situation can be obtained by placing the table along the window - this will increase the usable area of ​​the room and create comfortable conditions for the children.

Advantages and disadvantages of a table along the window

Students spend quite a lot of time at the writing table, so it must meet many criteria: to be as functional as possible, comfortable, roomy and well lit. It is better if the furniture does not take up too much space, leaving as much space as possible for leisure, sports development of the child and sleeping place.

In this case, the best solution would be to install the table along the window:

• Good natural lighting is provided. Natural sunlight is evenly distributed throughout the work area and the room as a whole, which has a positive effect on vision.
• The tabletop can be made long enough, therefore, there will be plenty of space for all school supplies, personal belongings and a computer to fit freely. This is especially true if two children are involved.
• Saving space. For a small room, this is the perfect way out. The shelves can be mounted on different sides of the window, and this will also save space for the play area and sleeping space.

This arrangement also has its drawbacks:

• The close location of the heating system. The baby can get hot from the battery during the winter.
• The difficulty of airing. The window can be opened, most likely, only when the child is not sitting at the desk. In addition, it will be extremely inconvenient to do this - you will have to stretch across the entire table.

Important! Before setting up the table, it is worth asking the child if it is comfortable for him to sit with his back to the door. For some children and even adults, this causes psychological discomfort.

How to choose the right table

A schoolchild should not be constrained by his workplace: there must be enough of it in order to conveniently lay out books and notebooks, an album with paints, or other necessary things. You should also consider the presence of lockers and hanging shelves where you can put school supplies.

Several nuances should be taken into account that will help you choose the best option:

1. The size of the table should be optimal for the child's age: it is required that the upper part of the table surface is below chest level, that is, if the student is 130 cm tall, its optimal height will be 55-57 cm.
2. The child's feet should calmly reach the floor, while the free space from the knees to the table top cannot be more than 15 cm.
3. The depth of the table should be optimal in order to fit all the necessary things, it was easy to reach them, and at the same time the elbows were conveniently located.
4. With this arrangement, there is often no room left to install side cabinets. Therefore, you need to take care to equip it with pull-out cabinets that can be placed under the work surface.
5. Security. Given the age of your child, you should, if necessary, install a special lock-handle so that the child cannot open the window on his own.

Note! Another problem that can cause discomfort is the proximity of the radiator. It is impossible to close it completely so that the room is normally heated in winter, but the problem can be solved with the help of partitions specially designed for this.

Table installation options along the window

The modern market offers a huge selection of furniture, taking into account the needs of children and non-standard design solutions. Therefore, there is no limit to the implementation of ideas, you can purchase both a finished product and order your own model. There are two types of tables: corner and linear. You can install them in various ways, taking into account the shape, interior features, the size of the room and your own preferences.

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Corner table is a versatile solution for small rooms. It is important to observe one strict rule here: the flow of light should be directed from the left side, if the child is right-handed, and vice versa, from the right, if the child is left-handed. Natural light may not be enough, so it is worth taking care of an additional light source.

With this arrangement, there will be enough space to put tall cabinets or shelves. Another option - you can buy two linear tables and install them L-shaped and additionally equip them with pedestals.

For two children

When you need to install a desk for two children of different ages along the window, it is worth considering that you need to provide enough personal space for each, the right number of individual shelves, cabinets and lamps.

In this case, there are several options.

Double table

This arrangement will allow you not to install the window sill, but replace it with a table top. Children's workplaces can be divided by a curbstone or whatnot, and hinged shelves can be mounted on different sides of the window.

Two tables

They can also be installed in one line. You can try the option when they stand opposite, although the convenience of such a model is questionable.

Corner tables

You can use one large one, then one of the guys will sit facing the window, and the other - to the wall. It is also possible to accommodate two equal tables, rounded at different corners. In this case, everyone will have their own full-fledged workplace. But this option is more suitable for a wide room.

Note! When there are two children, even of different ages, they should be provided with equivalent conditions. Both places should be equipped with the same number of cabinets and shelves.

What materials and tools are needed for work

There are many ready-made ideas for a desk by the window on the Internet, so you can assemble such a structure yourself, in accordance with your taste and interior features. This will require the following materials:

• For countertops.Natural wood: this is a classic, heavyweight, the most environmentally friendly material, but its cost will be quite high. Chipboard and MDF sheets will cost much less, and for a novice master this is the most profitable material - they are the most malleable for processing.
• Fastening materials: screws, self-tapping screws.
• Polyurethane foam and sealant.
• Fittings.

You should also stock up on the necessary tools:

• an electric or hand saw for cutting;
• drill;
• screwdriver;
• grinder;
• building ruler with levels.

Important! Before starting work, you should create a layout and make all the required calculations.

The process of mounting the table along the window

Having decided on the shape and size, and having purchased all the necessary materials, you can proceed to the installation of the table. It must fit snugly enough to the window, be stable, and all parts must be firmly and securely attached. The table setup process is as follows:

1. Place all the necessary marking lines and cut out the countertop along the previously outlined contours.
2. Make holes on the surface for air circulation.
3. Drill holes in the center and side elements for shelves and cabinets. You can fix them with self-tapping screws.
4. Attach the back wall. It should be flush with the side and center.
5. Attach the second side wall.
6. Install the countertop. Check the correct horizontal position using a spirit level.

After that, you can assemble and attach cabinets and shelves, if they are provided for by the model.

Arranging a workplace for a student is a responsible task, but not difficult. You need to approach the issue competently, take into account the needs of children, as well as their opinion. A comfortable and functional writing desk will be the key to success in studies and decoration of any interior.

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