What are the different desktops?

The table is the most important element of any interior. Each room should have a table: in the kitchen, in the hall, in the nursery. The choice of tabletop material directly depends on the purpose of the table.

The first material we will look at is particle board.

Its advantages include:

• High wear resistance.
• UV resistant.
• Lack of interaction with chemically active preparations for cleaning surfaces.
• Huge selection of colors and patterns of these countertops.

The main disadvantage is that when moisture gets in, the material will swell.

The second material to consider is MDF. MDF is wood fibers glued together with paraffin.

The pluses of MDF include:

• Component safety.
• Large selection of colors.
• The use of this material not only for creating a table top, but also for making a window sill.
• Wide range of sizes.
• MDF is a great option for those on a tight budget. These countertops can be used in the nursery as they are safe.

A wooden worktop is a classic option. Pros:

• Combination with any materials.
• Wood is a natural, hypoallergenic material.
• Creation of a cozy atmosphere.
• Durability.

However, wooden products also have some disadvantages:

• High price.
• Exposure to the influence of temperature.
• The need for the constant use of bedding under hot dishes.
• With visible scratches, it loses its attractiveness.

Agglomerate countertops. Such structures are difficult to transport or move, in addition, they are always cold. At the same time, the dishes can easily withstand the high temperature. Also, this material can be used to create window sills.

Natural stone tables are a beautiful design solution. Mostly materials such as granite or basalt are used. Often, with the help of natural stone, window sills are converted into countertops.

The glass tabletop looks beautiful in absolutely any interior. With glass, any table takes on a zest. Moreover, this type of table requires special care and a protective film during transportation.

Leather is also often used in the manufacture of tables. The leather overlay adds style and elegance to the table. With a decorative element made of leather, you can easily update any table.

The shape and size often depend on the load on the table, the number of people dining at that table, or the amount of equipment placed on the tabletop. Often the choice of the shape and size of the countertop is dictated by the design of the room. You can order a table of any shape, but the most popular option is the rectangle. Oval, round tables are often chosen.

In terms of shape, one can distinguish tables such as:

• Rectangular.
• Rectangular with machined corners.
• Corner (for 2 or 3 workplaces).

• Round.
• Oval.
• Curly.
• Composite.

Also tables vary in size. The optimal width is 80 cm. The wide table top has parameters from 900x900 mm. The long table top is over two meters long. The large round table surface has a diameter of 150 cm.

Special attention can be paid to an inclined surface. It can be on any table. Used for the convenience of writing, most often installed in the nursery.

A huge number of different models are now produced:

• One of the most popular options is the roll-out table. It is suitable for small rooms. They are used when it is necessary to use an additional work surface.
• Tables with a retractable work surface are in high demand. Desks with a swivel tabletop on wheels will also help save space in the room.
• In modern small rooms or studio apartments, folding tables are popular. This design can look like a small wall cabinet with a 90 degree sliding door. There is such a table on one or two legs and is not designed for heavy loads.

• Tables with an inclined surface are often used. They are found in nurseries, because for schoolchildren it is necessary to learn how to write correctly. Consists of a table top and an adjustable stand, for which the required angle is set.
• A popular option today is a dresser countertop. This is done to save space, but writing at such a "table" is often inconvenient. It is used as a space for appliances or household decor elements.

When choosing a color scheme, you need to take into account the interior for which you are choosing a table. Most often, light or dark wood tones are chosen. They give the room a status.

There are many ways to refresh and revitalize your work area with a countertop. The work surface will not take up much space if it is placed along the window. This choice can be made if the room is made in the modern or minimalist style. From the outside, this option may look like giving up the window sill in favor of the table. But this is often what they want to achieve in order to save living space.

For the kitchen, models made of fiberboard and MDF, which have a large selection of colors, are well suited in terms of style. They are the most popular. Kitchens with a modern, discreet style have plastic or natural stone products.

For high-tech and minimalist styles, steel and glass are suitable. Artificial stone will also fit into these styles. A commonly used such stone is red granite. Rich classics require only natural wood and only natural stone.

You can use this idea on the balcony as well. You can make a dining area there using such a window sill instead of a table, and the balcony will turn into a small gazebo right in the house. You can often see a folding version of this design.

It is easy to choose a suitable countertop option, the main thing is to know what kind of load it will experience and for what purpose the furniture is being bought. Whether the table will match your interior, which was designed prior to purchase.Only after understanding all the issues, you can make the right choice of countertops, decide on the style of execution, material of manufacture, dimensions and other characteristics.

For information on how to choose the right tables and chairs for your child, see the next video.