Perhaps there is no area of human life left that has not yet felt the influence of modern high technologies. Today, the computer goes hand in hand with a person, in his professional and even personal life. In the process of school and university studies, at work and when planning vacations, we turn to it, trying to facilitate and optimize our work and time.
Considering the role of computer technologies in medicine, we can confidently speak about their contribution to real improvement in the quality and length of life.
Considering the role of computer technologies in medicine, we can confidently speak about their contribution to real improvement in the quality and length of life. Virtual modeling of the course of diseases is widely used; special programs calculate optimal formulas for new drugs, etc.
Subscription fees for utilities, banking transactions, online entertainment and dating, weather and the latest news…. System administrators joke: “Sooner or later everything turns into an application.”
The health of a person working at a computer is influenced by many factors, one of which is the height of the table.
The chest protrudes forward, and the shoulders, on the contrary, are slightly lowered and set back.
Features of a computer desk
A computer desk is not ordinary desk furniture. And this is its main feature.
One of the most important requirements for the design of a computer desk, compliance with which ensures healthy and fruitful work.
It has distinctive features from a writing desk:
- Required space for keyboard
- Space for the system unit
- Space for additional items
- Convenience when working at a computer
You can achieve a comfortable position by changing the height of the chair.
In addition to these points, computer furniture can have a separate area:
- For printer
- For disks
- For books
- For working with writing instruments – notebooks, textbooks
When choosing a computer table, this must be taken into account. And all these nuances affect primarily the size of the product and the choice of location for it.
Important! The computer desk must be very stable and not wobble, since the operation of the system unit or laptop depends on this. A product that is subject to vibration may damage your computer.
Table equipped with an extension
This option is more suitable for people of average and tall height. It is comfortable to work at the monitor while sitting in a large chair. The system unit with wires is placed below in the legs, which are made from old book shelves. The LCD screen is placed on stainless steel supports, slightly above the tabletop. The product is additionally equipped with LED lighting, which gives it a futuristic look.
Simple accessory with shelf
A simple, ergonomic option with sectors measuring 0.5 by 1 m. It is made from planed wood or improvised materials (old furniture, pallets). For manufacturing you will need a circular saw, a chisel, an angle grinder and other small tools.
Backlit
High-quality lighting will be the highlight of any design. Furniture equipped with an LED strip appears to float in the air, creating a feeling of lightness. The accessory will fit perfectly and decorate a small room.
Computer desk dimensions
Once the basic and additional functions of the furniture have been selected, it is important to determine its size. It is worth considering that they depend on the location in which this product will be installed.
The table can be custom made to the appropriate height.
The size of computer furniture also depends on the place where it should be placed. If you plan to place it against a wall, then it is better to choose narrow rectangular models. And if you plan to place it in a corner, then wide corner options are suitable.
Advice. It is worth paying attention to the tabletop, cut in a semicircular shape. It increases the working area and is injury-proof for households.
With correct posture, a person can easily and naturally stand, walk or sit.
For a computer table, it is also important that the keyboard shelf be retractable. This will allow you to relax your hands when working at the computer, and will also save work space on the countertop.
Other important details:
- The presence of wheels will allow you to move the product in the future as needed.
- Slots for wires. They will make the interior more homely and cozy.
- Leg room. It will be observed if the model has a depth of at least 50-60 cm.
Varieties
There are several common types of computer designs to work with. They all differ in form and functionality.
Angular
A beautiful corner option is an excellent solution, as it does not take up much space. The design has an angular appearance and fits exactly into the corner of the room.
Corner computer desk
Semicircular
The semicircular shape makes it possible to ergonomically place all the equipment and other necessary things. The user is positioned perpendicular to the length of the structure. Fits perfectly in the room, located along the wall.
Semicircular computer desk
Classical
This is a simple straight computer desk. The user is positioned perpendicular to the length and positioned directly in front of the monitor. Convenient to place along a wall or near a window.
Modular
The modular working corner can be assembled at the discretion of the owner. It’s convenient to add shelves and drawers to it. The interesting design is completely modified by adding or removing shelves, drawers and racks.
Computer desk with cabinet
The wall is an unusual idea for decorating a work corner.
With shelves
The presence of shelves on a computer desk increases its usable area.
Arrangement: on the shelves you can place both the monitor itself and the equipment accompanying the PC.
With drawers
This computer desk has built-in drawers under the tabletop. Models with drawers can also be equipped with shelves and racks.
Computer desk with shelves and drawers
With racks
An additional shelving unit increases the functionality of this piece of furniture. Quite often, a similar option is purchased for a room for schoolchildren, since it is convenient to place literature and documents on the shelves.
Computer desk with rack
When purchasing or creating a project yourself, you should rely on standard sizes. Particular attention is paid to the height of future furniture. The convenience of the owner will depend on it.
Standard computer desk height
The most important point when choosing a computer table is its height. It is the most difficult, since on one side the table has a fixed height, and on the other, it is designed for different family members with different heights. The standard height of a computer desk is 75 cm according to all-Russian GOST. This standard should be taken into account if a table is purchased for several family members. In this case, it will be optimal for everyone.
Incorrectly calculated height of the product can cause spinal diseases.
But if the product is intended to be used by several household members of the same height or by just one person, then its height should be calculated using the formula: Person’s height in cm * 75 / 175 = table height.
It is the height of the table that can change the position of the person sitting at it.
Other parameters should be taken into account:
- The screen must be at least 50 cm away from the body
- The top line of the monitor should be at eye level
- Elbows should be at an angle of 80 degrees when working on the keyboard.
- When landing, your back should be straight and not deviate more than 15 degrees.
- Legs must have firm support
Transforming model
This model is an excellent solution for saving space in a studio apartment or Khrushchev apartment. The table can be adjusted in height (as the child grows) or in width (folding side panels).
When assembled, it takes up minimal space, often performing some decorative function.
Is it possible to change the standard
If there are several computer users in a family, then there is a high probability that their height will differ. In this case, choosing a single universal computer table will be very difficult.
But you can use the following tricks:
- Use an adjustable tabletop height. This is the most difficult option, since it involves changes inside the table itself. To do this, you will have to remove and reinstall the monitor.
- Monitor stand with adjustable height. This is a more convenient method that allows you to tilt the monitor according to the user's height. The only caveat here is that when you adjust the height of the monitor, the height of the keyboard does not change. This may be uncomfortable on the user's hands.
- Adjustable table support. It allows you to change the height of the entire structure quite smoothly. Thanks to this, there is no need to rearrange objects.
The optimal position for a person sitting at a “proper” computer desk is a straight back.
Please note that changing the height of the monitor and keyboard must be harmoniously combined with changing the height of the seat. Otherwise, working at the computer will be inconvenient.
Table with high top in corner
Very often the corner space is the only place where you can put a computer accessory. Knowing the dimensions, it is possible to make it yourself. Use galvanized or water pipes as supports. This table is made high so that it is possible to work, so to speak, “on the go.”
Dependence of table comfort on height
Convenience, which means the time that the user can spend at the computer without fatigue, depends directly on the height:
- Computer desk
- Monitor heights
- Keyboard heights
- Tilt of a person's back
- Leg angle
- Leg supports
There is a standard height for a computer desk, which is 750 mm.
If a person's gaze is too low, the neck muscles will become overstrained. This will lead to overload of the cervical vertebrae and fatigue of the shoulder muscles. If the keyboard is placed too high, it will lead to wrist fatigue. Your fingers will become numb over time. This will lead to pain in the wrists and joints of the hands.
Modern office chairs allow you to adjust the height of the user's position relative to the table.
If the keyboard is positioned too low, the person’s torso will also tilt and the head will rise. This will lead to overwork of the cervical vertebrae and even to a neck hernia. In this case, the lower back and back will be overstrained, which will lead to fatigue and pain.
As a result of incorrect leg position, the hip joints and lymph nodes will be overstrained. This can lead to improper blood circulation in the lower extremities. As a result - swelling of the legs. The hardest part will be on the feet and ankle joints. This will be felt especially strongly in hot weather, which complicates the circulation of fluid in the body.
Many people are comfortable working while standing.
Stagnation of fluid in the pelvic area leads to inflammatory diseases of the organs in this area, which has a detrimental effect on women's and men's health. In addition, overload of the spine in any case affects the overall fatigue of the body.
Height-adjustable tables are now popular among manufacturers of furniture for schoolchildren.
The optimal height of a computer desk, on the contrary, increases human performance and student performance. It also gives a boost of energy and increases productivity.
Photo selection of tables made from pallets
Below are photographs of the most popular DIY models.
How to choose the right table
Selecting a computer desk is based primarily on the requests of family members. In this case, you should consider how they will use additional equipment:
- Smartphones
- Printer
- Set-top boxes
- Laptop
- Video cameras
- Scanners
Also, do not forget that schoolchildren can also use notebooks, books, and drawings. The width of the computer desk also depends on the location of all these items.
The standard width of such a product should be at least 60 cm. However, it can be larger, as it requires combination with a desk. In addition, the wider the product, the less clutter there will be. Since with a convenient width and length, it will be possible to place the necessary items of all family members here.
Sketches of corner products
Below are assembly diagrams for the most popular models. Making such interior items yourself will not be particularly difficult.
