Recommendations for choosing a desk with a curbstone

Arranging a workplace is an urgent task for almost every home. Whether it will be a separate room set aside for an office, a working area in the living room or a school corner for a teenager - the main part of this space is a desk. The quality of the work performed, the ability to concentrate, to keep all the items necessary for work or study at hand depends on the functionality of the workplace.

Among the variety of choice of work surfaces, the most popular are desks with a curbstone. And rightly so, because the curbstone is one of the most convenient furniture additions. In an enclosed space, there may be shelves or drawers for books, papers and office supplies. In some cases, the cabinets have lockable compartments for documents or even mini-safes. According to the configuration, desks with a curbstone can be different.

• Single column, double column. The curbstone to the table can be either built-in or roll-out. In the second case, the furniture can be considered modular, and the bedside table can be placed not only under the table, but also next to it, creating an additional surface;

• Table-curbstone "book". The classic version of furniture, when folded, it is a curbstone, and when the sides are folded out, it forms a volumetric tabletop;

• With superstructure. Models of this option suggest, in addition to the curbstones, a canvas built on top of the countertop from the same material on which the shelves and drawers are located. Such furniture is convenient for creating a complete working area in the interior;

• With a rack. It differs from a desk with a superstructure with an open version of the shelves. The shelf unit is convenient because in most cases it has an open configuration of shelves and does not obstruct the space. The rack above the table can serve as a separator for the working area and a place for rest in the hall;

• Table transformer. A convenient option for small spaces. With the help of lifting mechanisms, it can change configurations and be a work surface, a curbstone, an armchair.

Undoubtedly, wood was and remains one of the most respectable and durable materials for making furniture. The price of such products is high, and the appearance is an indicator of luxury and prosperity. Solid wood furniture, especially expensive varieties, is perfect for home offices, libraries, living room working area in a classic style.

However, this expensive option is unlikely to be purchased for modern-style rooms or for a teenager's room. Wooden furniture has excellent counterparts - chipboards (chipboard, MDF). Such products will not hit the wallet, they look attractive in the interior, and with the high quality of modern production, they are practically indistinguishable from natural wood.

In the modern furniture market, plastic writing tables are becoming increasingly popular. It is a lightweight material with increased strength, various configurations and colors. Plastic colored furniture looks good in a teen's or young child's room and has a budget. Often, plastic is found in combined models: MDF boards are lined with a dense plastic film (postforming), and the cabinet shelves are made of chipboard boards.This version of a desk with a curbstone is the most optimal and economical option for the working area.

When choosing furniture with a work surface, you should pay attention, first of all, to the length and width of the table top. The length of the table should allow the person sitting behind it to comfortably position their elbows on the tabletop, and the width of the surface should provide optimal space for placing papers, textbooks, a laptop or computer monitor. The standard height of desks, both writing and any other, is 75 cm, but may vary depending on individual characteristics. For example, tables for children and adolescents may be slightly lower. An important point when buying a writing desk is choosing the right chair. The chair should be comfortable, suitable for height or adjustable, with a comfortable seat and backrest, such as an anatomical chair on casters.

The choice of its parameters and design depends on where the desk with the curbstone will be located.

For a study in classic styles, volumetric models from elite wood species are suitable. In a separate study or home library in the classic, baroque, rococo style, an oak table decorated with carvings or gilded fittings will look gorgeous. It is better to choose colors of deep, natural tones of wood, and from very dark ones, a massive table with a wenge-colored cabinet will give luxury to the interior.

The rounded shapes of this style are a continuation of the classics, but they bring their own characteristic features to the interior. Mahogany or wood in warm colors with a rounded top and built-in or stand-alone cabinet would be a great addition to this style.

The basic rule of minimalism is simplicity and comfort. The best option would be a desk-cabinet or a transforming table. Such models are suitable for small-sized rooms, they are easy to lay out if necessary, and at the end of the work, one bedside table with the necessary things will remain in the room.

The ultra-modern style assumes the presence of futuristic shapes, glass and metal materials, neon colors. However, getting carried away with design, do not forget about the purpose of the furniture, you need to rely on the convenience of the table for work. Combined options from various materials are perfect for the high-tech style, for example, a table on chrome legs with a sliding MDF cabinet, the tabletop and cabinet can be faced with silver plastic.

Natural motives of style dictate their own rules, therefore, furniture made of rattan and rough wood without varnish will successfully complement the interior. The table top can be made of wood board. Although it should be noted that wicker furniture may not be so convenient for daily work at a desk, but a wicker cabinet will look very beautiful in an ethno-style interior.

Any options for tables in untreated wood will emphasize the simplicity and natural chic of rustic styles. Provence is characterized by gentle tones and artificially aged material, so you can choose a carved table with a bedside table made of bleached oak, with forged fittings. For a chalet, it is better to choose a well-crafted wood that is in harmony with the rest of the furniture.

For small rooms where a working area is not expected, it is worth taking a closer look at the options for folding tables or separate pedestals with a suspended tabletop. Such models will not hide precious centimeters, but if necessary, they will be able to provide a full-fledged workplace.

For living rooms with a dedicated space for a work wall, you can purchase a furniture wall equipped with a table. This is a convenient option in terms of saving space. The furniture wall can accommodate a table with a sideboard at one end, a narrow long TV stand and a cabinet at the other end.If the wall is modular, then its elements, if desired, can be rearranged, thereby changing the situation in the room.

The furniture wall can be equipped with a secretary - a folding table top, which in the closed version is a door in the common wall panel. In this case, the curbstone will be the lower tier under the secretaire itself.

Corner tables with a shelving unit and two pedestals are convenient for arranging a working area in any free room where a corner is empty. They are made from modern materials in various color variations. Best suited to contemporary style.

For arranging the study area in children's rooms, tables built into the children's wall with other furniture elements are especially popular. It can be a bunk bed, with a desk and side tables on the lower tier, or a wall decorated in the same style with a wardrobe, table, shelves and roll-out cabinets.

When purchasing your favorite model, pay attention to the quality of the product and material. In order for a table with a curbstone to serve for many years, it is better to check in advance its stability, the absence of defects, the strength of the fasteners. Ideally, the table does not swing, the table top is flat and does not bend in the middle, the drawers of the curbstone move easily and silently in the grooves. If the cabinet is on wheels, check the operation of all rotating mechanisms and, if possible, purchase spare parts.

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