Rules for choosing a table with shelves

Modern furniture should not only be beautiful, but also functional. Fortunately, furniture factories today produce a lot of these models. These include practical and easy-to-use tables with shelves. You should get to know these interior items better and consider in detail their distinctive characteristics.

Tables complemented by shelves are popular among consumers today. They are used by both adults and very young household members. This is due to the fact that you can work with such furniture, keeping important documents and folders close at hand, as well as study by placing books and notebooks on the shelves.

The positive qualities of such furniture include the following parameters:

• They are multifunctional. Users of different ages can work behind them. You can use them for different purposes.
• A high-quality and spacious table equipped with shelves can save free space in the room, because thanks to its presence, you can not buy an additional rack with shelves, since they will already be present in the table.
• Today, there are a sufficient number of practical folding tables with shelves on the market. Such furniture, as a rule, has a compact size and can easily be converted into a more spacious model. This quality is especially relevant in our time, because the majority of consumers do not own spacious and large-sized dwellings.
• It is worth noting the fact that today the choice of tables with shelves is greater than ever. This suggests that even the most capricious buyer can pick up a suitable product.

There is no perfect furniture on the market, and tables with shelves also have their drawbacks, although they cannot be called serious. For example, users report that a large number of useful items on the shelves create a messy appearance to furniture, even if they are neatly arranged and organized.

There are several types of tables with shelves. It is worth considering them in detail.

All tables with shelves are divided according to the form:

• The classic are rectangular straight models, which are most often placed near one of the walls in the room.
• Corner structures save space better. As a rule, they are placed in a free corner of the room.
• Perpendicular. These options have a more impressive countertop. Working with such structures is as pleasant and convenient as possible.

The shelves themselves differ from each other:

• Stationary or built-in;
• Suspended;
• Made in the form of bedside tables on wheels;
• Retractable.

Also tables with shelves are divided into the following types:

• Student. These models include a large writing area. Often, student desks are equipped with space for installing a computer, but many experts recommend clearly separating the areas of writing and working on a PC. Such structures are most often equipped with open superstructure shelves located above the main tabletop.

• Desk with drawers and shelves. Such models are more functional and roomy.They are perfect for a child's room, as they can easily accommodate many books and other useful items.

• With hinged shelves. Suspended models are easy to use and do not take up much space in the room. Psychologists recommend turning to such products in the arrangement of a nursery and explain this by the fact that young users, having such a "work" place, will develop organization and composure in themselves.

• With a rack. Most tables with shelves save the owners from the need to purchase additional shelving, but today many manufacturers produce practical and functional products that combine both superstructures. These convenient designs have many insulated compartments perfect for storing documents, securities, notebooks, magazines, albums and other similar items.

• With lower superstructures. Such designs are unlikely to be suitable for a student or student, as they are more compact in size. Many items cannot be placed on such countertops (only a PC or laptop). The minimum set of add-ons for such furniture includes an upper shelf in the form of an extension on a table top, storage compartments for disks and a pull-out shelf for a keyboard.

• With a shelf on the leg. There are also small writing and computer tables with a shelf on a leg. As a rule, such parts are compact and only small items can be stored on them. The disadvantage of such structures is that while working behind them, you can accidentally touch things on the shelves and throw them on the floor.

The following materials are used in the production of tables with shelves.

• Wood. Models made of natural wood are distinguished not only by their excellent appearance, but also by their reliability, durability and environmental friendliness. In furniture production, such species as oak, walnut, hevea, maple, pine, birch and alder are used. Such products are not cheap, but in the process of operation they show themselves only from the best side.

• MDF, chipboard. These materials are cheaper than natural wood, are durable and not subject to mechanical damage. However, the furniture from them looks simple and ordinary. It is also worth mentioning that chipboard contains harmful substances - formaldehyde resins, which have a negative effect on human health. You can save yourself from their impact by buying a table made of E-1 class laminated chipboard or upholstered with veneer.

• Metal. Metal tables are at the forefront of strength and durability. They are not afraid of temperature extremes, regular use and mechanical damage. When purchasing such a model, you should take into account that it will look organic in more modern interiors. This table is not suitable for the classics.

• Glass. Some tables with shelves use glass. Such furniture looks very interesting and elegant, but it should be treated with care so as not to damage the fragile material. Most often, such structures have rigid metal frames.

• Plastic. Such furniture is cheap. Plastic is not susceptible to decay and is easily stained in different colors, however, such products are easily damaged, and many of them are made from toxic cheap plastic, so their selection should be approached with great responsibility.

A small desktop with shelves is in no way inferior to large models in terms of functionality, but its choice should be approached responsibly and the dimensions of the structure should be taken into account. For example, in a spacious room, a compact table will look inharmonious. For such conditions, a spacious model with a countertop with a width of 70 cm and a depth of 60 cm is better. Of course, for more compact rooms, you should choose small products that will not take up much space.

The following are popular colors for tables with shelves.

• White;
• Gray and black;
• Shade of wenge;
• All shades of brown;
• Neutral beige;
• Cream;
• Ivory;
• Natural shades of unpainted wood.

For classic ensembles, a wooden table (natural) of a simple and uncomplicated design will be the most suitable. There shouldn't be a lot of decor in such a model.

In modern interiors (such as high-tech) metal tables with glass elements will look great. If you want to bring a product made of wood into such an environment, then it is recommended to choose plain pieces of black, white or gray color.

In a minimalistic ensemble, it is worth placing the most simple and discreet table, devoid of decor. The simpler the furniture looks, the more harmonious it will look in such an interior.

In the interior of the Provence style, it is worth having natural wooden tables in pastel and light colors.

Almost any model can be installed in the popular loft style. The table can be aged, more modern, or even classic. This "attic" style allows you to combine many details related to different styles.

On the shelves of the tables, you can place not only paper, but also various decorative elements. These can be photographs within a suitable shade, table paintings, decorative lamps, multi-colored vases, fresh flowers, figurines and other similar things.

The design of the structure should match the main ensemble in both style and color. Place the table in the room so that it does not block the passage and does not interfere with household members. Place roll-out cabinets with shelves under the tabletop, and not on the side, as this is the correct construction of the workplace.

Choose a table so that it fits perfectly into the interior and does not knock out of it, drawing attention to yourself. Be sure to inspect the structure, especially if it is complex and multifunctional: all parts in it must be firmly and securely fixed. Furniture should not emit any squeaks or other suspicious sounds. Look at the surface of the shelves and countertops. Scratches, chips and other similar damage should not be visible on them. If there are any, then it is better to refuse to buy a table in favor of another model.

Inexpensive and functional models with shelving are produced factory "Master"... Judging by customer reviews, the products of this Russian manufacturer are distinguished by their beautiful design and reliable construction. The disadvantage of such furniture is only the material from which it is made - laminated chipboard.

Tables with shelves from Italian manufacturers are of unsurpassed quality. Most often they are made of solid wood and look very beautiful. Buyers note a lot of advantages of such products, but highlight their high cost as a disadvantage.

A huge assortment of student tables with shelves and curbstones is produced by German Moll brand... Buyers leave extremely enthusiastic reviews about the products of this manufacturer. Only the high price of many products can upset the consumer.

Straight structures are often placed near the wall. It is better to place them closer to the window so that the workplace is under natural light. For such environments, you can pick up a dark table, especially if the decoration of the room is light.

Corner structures are designed for corner installation. They can also be placed next to the window. Since such models may appear larger, it is recommended to choose light options. For example, against the background of purple, blue or purple walls, a snow-white table with shelves will look perfect.

Against a light background in a spacious room, a larger corner table with shelving and small metal details will also look good.

The table must be positioned so that the distance between it and other objects allows a person to pass by without hitting anything around. Long structures will be perfectly located near the wall, without taking up much space, and corner ones - in the corner.

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