Desk configurations for two children, selection criteria

When a family has two school-age children living in one room, the issue of the work area is very acute. After all, each of them needs a place where they can study every day. A desk for two children can solve this problem, allowing schoolchildren to do homework at the same time. When choosing this piece of furniture, it is important to take into account certain features: material of manufacture, size of the working surface, availability of space for accessories, etc. In addition, parents should remember that it is important to position the table correctly in the room.

Design Features

When two school-age children live in one room, parents need to organize two study spaces at once. In rare cases, the size of the room allows you to accommodate two separate desks. Therefore, many try to choose one large desk. When choosing furniture for schoolchildren, it is important to consider the following features:

• the product should be of sufficient size so that children do not interfere with each other when sitting next to each other while studying;
• there should be separate drawers, bedside tables and shelves for student supplies;
• It is better to choose models that can be adjusted to suit the child’s height;
• there should be enough space on the surface of the table for each child and at least two table lamps.

Standards have been developed that must be adhered to when choosing a table:

• the working field for students must be at least a meter wide and at least 0.6 meters deep;
• An area of ​​50 x 50 cm is required to place the hands.

There are standards, the purpose of which is to properly distribute the load and preserve the physical health of the child’s musculoskeletal system when working at a desk. They regulate the parameters of tables and chairs for different age groups:

The height of a desk for two children is considered to be correctly selected if the end of the product is located in the area of ​​the child’s solar plexus.

Optimal sizes

The shape of the table, its size, as well as its design directly affects the health of the student. When doing homework, a child is forced to stay in one position for a long time. If it is uncomfortable, the load on the neck, back, legs will be distributed unevenly, posture problems will appear, and vision will decrease.

Drawing of a traditional deskSource www.baby2teen.ru

Therefore, when buying a table, it is important to focus on the fit and optimal height. It is not difficult to determine it if you keep the following rules in mind:

1. The level of the worktop should be exactly along the line of the solar plexus of the child sitting at the desk.
2. When a child lowers his hand while sitting at a work table, his elbow should be 5 cm below the table plane.
3. The distance between the bottom edge of the table and the knees of a sitting child should be at least 10 cm.
4. The minimum length of the table top for one child is one meter: spread elbows must completely fit on the work surface.
5. The width should allow you to place several items at once: notebooks, books, stationery. For first-graders, you can purchase a narrow table, 60 cm wide; for older children, you should not choose a model that is narrower than 80 cm.
6. When a computer is installed on a table, the distance between its monitor and the student’s eyes should be 40 cm.

Configurations

Tables for two children are offered in various configurations:

1. Double table. The model is a rectangular tabletop with cabinets on the sides. This product is suitable for children close in age. The table saves space. The children are located nearby. Among the disadvantages of such a product is the need to equip the table with additional daylight lighting, if you do not place it near a window.
2. Bedside table-chair-chair-bedside table - placement similar to the previous option, but the model takes up much more space. The children are nearby. One of the advantages is the presence of a large working area for everyone. This table for two children is suitable for large rooms.
3. Corner designs are appropriate in rooms with a small area. Writing desks for two children of this model can be placed in a corner or near a window, thereby freeing up space near the walls for cabinets or any other furniture. In addition, when sitting at a corner table, children have their backs to each other. This helps them concentrate and not get distracted when doing homework.
4. A U-shaped table is a design with one cabinet and two tabletops on the sides. It takes up more space, while the children are facing each other. The working surface of this table is not very large. The advantages include ease of use and the presence of additional lighting.
5. Straight with a roll-out tabletop - this design takes up little space in the room. When purchasing this table for a schoolchild, it is necessary to provide for the availability of free space to accommodate the retractable tabletop. This design is convenient because it saves space. Children at such a table are placed along a line, so you will have to take care of additional lighting.

When choosing lighting, it is necessary to take into account that for a right-handed person the light should fall from the left, and for a left-handed person from the right.

Double table U-shaped Straight with a roll-out tabletop Bedside table-chair-chair-bedside table

Angular

Desk for a schoolchild with shelves

After we have chosen the desired design and material, we need to proceed to the construction stage. So, in the process of work we will need the following:

• furniture panels in the amount of 2 pieces (pine) - dimensions 200x60x2.8 centimeters (length, width, thickness);
• screwdriver;
• rubber mallet (hammer);
• drill with different drill bits;
• fastenings;
• wooden plugs (to cover furniture fastenings);
• wooden dowels (we will use these to connect most of the parts);
• wood glue;
• level;
• measuring tape or tape measure;
• pencil.

It should be noted right away that we will not paint the wood with stain or other paint; in this case there will only be a varnish coating.

Video - Approximate calculation of desk parts

Step-by-step instruction

Step one: we will need to draw up a drawing that takes into account the dimensions of our room. It is necessary to display in the diagram all the dimensions of the parts that we will cut.

It is recommended to draw up a diagram of the future table in advance

Step two: Now we have to cut out the parts exactly according to the dimensions of the preliminary drawing. To do this, remove the packaging from the furniture panels, and then use a tape measure and a pencil to mark the cutting areas for future parts. Here you should be careful not to miss important points.

The parts must be cut using a circular saw or jigsaw.

During the work, if necessary, we trim some details

Of course, in this case, the obvious advantage will be the presence of special equipment, but in its absence, beginners can even use a bow saw in the process (they will just have to spend more time).

Step three: when all the parts are ready, we need to move on to the stage of assembling the structure. Since the parts of the table will be connected using wooden dowels, you will need to provide holes for them. They should be made on the end parts of the walls and legs of the structure using an electric drill.

It is necessary to insert furniture dowels into the prepared holes, coat them with glue, and hammer them in using a special rubber hammer

Step four: using dowels and a hammer, you should begin assembling the parts of the desk.

We connect the parts of the table legs together

Each part of the structure must be carefully sanded. After all, there should be no burrs left on the surface. The edges should be treated in the same way.

Parts processing

Step five: now we need to take the tabletop and hammer wooden dowels into the pre-prepared holes.

Hammering wooden dowels one by one

Now, using wood glue, we will connect the parts of the product to each other

Using a building level, it is better to once again make sure that the parts are positioned evenly, otherwise the table will turn out crooked.

According to this principle, it is necessary to connect all parts of the table

Step six: now, using the remaining parts, we will need to assemble the shelves that will be at the bottom of the table.

First, you will need to arrange them in the sequence in which you are going to connect. If there are any irregularities, then it is at this stage that there will still be an opportunity to correct them.

Pre-assemble the structure

Using a compass, you need to mark the round corners, and then they can be cut out with a jigsaw

We make holes in the parts and connect them using glue and furniture dowels

European screws can be used as additional fastening elements to ensure the strength of the product. During the work, you will have to constantly use a building level to get a level structure.

During the assembly process, all parts will need to be sanded.

Particular attention should be paid to processing round corners.

As an additional decorative element, we installed chrome-plated steel tubes measuring 21 centimeters on each “floor” in such shelves. You will need to put plugs on each such tube. An exactly similar tube with plugs will be installed at the back of the table. But, this step is not mandatory - you can repeat it if desired.

Installation of chrome pipes

Step seven: now we just have to assemble the two parts of our table using wooden dowels and screws according to the markings.

Hammering the dowels

We mark the place of fastening of the top pipe and attach it to the table

Finally, we will need to sand all the edges of the table again so that they are perfectly smooth. In order to hide the places where the screws are attached, you should use special wooden plugs.

Final sanding

Step eight: now we need to varnish the table. It should be applied in several layers. It is important to remember that each layer must dry well for at least 2-3 hours.

Making the final coating

If desired, you can use either a roller or a brush (the first option is ideal for covering a tabletop).

Location in the nursery

After purchasing, it is important to position the desktop correctly. For a corner model, the most optimal turn would be, taking into account natural light, from the right wall to the window. A left-handed workstation is suitable for a left-handed person. Any other location will require additional lighting: table or wall lamps.

When placing a table for two children near a window, it is important that there is no draft. If there is a heat battery under the window, then you should leave a gap between the furniture and the radiator for air circulation. The obvious advantage of this arrangement is saving space in the room plus the presence of a natural light source from the window. But a table by the window in a nursery also has disadvantages: you will need to carefully insulate the window frame. In addition, it is better to remove everything from the windowsill immediately so that you don’t have to reach across the table for the necessary things.

For large rooms, it is permissible to place a desk for two students along the wall. One of the advantages of this choice is the ability to hang shelves above the table. One of the disadvantages of this option is the lack of natural light in the workplace area.

By the window By the wall

Table for two children above the beds

Designers offer an interesting solution for small children's rooms. If necessary, the sleeping places are hidden under the podium, on which the work desk for both children is located. In this case, the space of the room is significantly saved, but there is no traumatic and bulky second tier.

If it is possible to resort to such large-scale work as the construction of a hollow podium, the solution seems almost flawless.

Height selection

If we talk about the growth of a child, then when choosing a desk you should be guided by the following parameters:

Often parents prefer to purchase children's furniture designed to last several years of use. Adjustable products are the best choice for this situation. They are made so that as growth increases, the structure can be changed to the appropriate height. Such models are more expensive, but as a result they allow significant savings.

It is important that schoolchildren sit correctly at a desk for two children, since incorrect body position can cause problems with posture:

1. When a child is sitting, his chest should not touch the edge of the tabletop; moreover, a child's fist should pass between them.
2. With the correct height of the table and chair, the elbow of a straight outstretched arm should be 5 cm below the table.
3. It is necessary to bend over the work surface as little as possible.
4. When sitting, your knees should form a right angle, as should your hips and lower back. The feet should be firmly planted on the floor or on a special stand.
5. The correct position on the chair means that the back rests completely on the backrest and forms a right angle with the hips. Elbows should rest on the surface of the tabletop.
6. When working at a computer, there should be at least half a meter between your eyes and the monitor. It is necessary that the gaze falls from above, at an angle of 30 degrees. The monitor must be installed in the center of the viewing area.
7. When writing to a right-handed person, it is necessary to place the notebook to the left, and to a left-handed person to the right, 30 degrees. This position will allow you to avoid turning your torso.
8. When reading, you need to slightly tilt the book towards you, so the body can independently take a natural pose and relax the muscles of the back and neck.

If the desk is intended to be used by two children of different ages and heights, then you can purchase special adjustable footrests. With their help, you can subsequently easily adjust the correct body position at the table. In addition, you can give preference to special chairs with height adjustment and a built-in footrest.

How to choose the right table size for a child’s height?

There are several simple but usually ignored rules. Unfortunately, incorrect furniture height can lead to permanent, often irreversible degeneration of the spine. If the table is too small, the child will slouch; if it is too high, then the child will look for another comfortable position, which, of course, will gradually distort his posture.

So, what can you do to prevent spinal deformity? Use the principle of 4 right angles. When a child sits in a chair at a table, 4 places of his body should be bent at an angle of 90 °:

• elbows;
• hips;
• knees;
• feet.

Advice! If you notice any abnormalities in your child's appearance when sitting at a table, try using a temporary footrest, preferably a chair with an adjustable seat and back height.

Design and materials

When choosing a desk for children, you need to focus on the general style of the children's room. But at the same time, preference should be given to laconic, convenient and comfortable models. Excessive decor and pretentiousness are inappropriate in this case. In terms of design, it is better to choose the most neutral models.

The color scheme should be combined with the shades already available in the room. If there is a large age difference or for children of different sexes, it is permissible for work stations to be of different colors, compatible with each other and with the color scheme of the room. It’s good if the fittings of the product are in the same style and color as the rest of the furniture in the room.

When choosing a desk for a children's room, you can give preference to pastel colors. Pink, blue, greenish shades are acceptable. Light brown, sand paints or wood-look options are available. You should not choose dark colors, they will overload the appearance of the room.

Nowadays the furniture market offers products made from various raw materials:

1. Wood is a natural material. The advantages of such a base include environmental friendliness and durability. Wooden models look decent and are easy to use. Hard woods are resistant to damage. The disadvantage of such a product is its high price.
2. Wood derivatives (chipboard, MDF, etc.). Such pieces of furniture have a shorter service life and are susceptible to moisture. Their surface wears out and peels off quite quickly. The advantage is low cost.
3. Plastic furniture is comfortable and light. The cost of such models is low. However, over time, this material releases harmful substances into the air. In addition, such products are fragile, easily scratched and, as a result, look unpresentable.

A table made entirely of wood can look bulky. It is better to give preference to a model with a wooden tabletop and metal legs. This product is best suited for a children's room.

Tree

MDF

Plastic

laminated chipboard

The advantages of making furniture with your own hands

Of course, in order to make any pieces of furniture yourself, even the simplest ones, you need to be able to work with carpentry tools. It is quite simple to acquire this skill - it is recommended to train on simple and miniature products (for example, a shelf for a hallway or a coffee table), and only then move on to larger ones. A desk is one of the simplest designs, because many people prefer to choose basic options without additional elements in the form of shelves, a cabinet or a footrest.

The main advantages of self-manufacturing structures include:

• cost savings;
• you can choose the best quality materials;
• creating your own unique design;
• the ability to take into account the features of the room layout.

If you already have experience in making furniture, you can create a more complex design

Another advantage in “protecting” self-made furniture is the opportunity to realize creative potential. In addition, such work can be done step by step, slowly and even enjoying, while following all the instructions and manufacturing technology.

Useful tips

When placing a table in a children's room, it is important to think through and calculate all the possibilities for arranging furniture and choose the most suitable option.

1. For a small children's room, a straight desk located along the wall or window is suitable.
2. A product with drawers and shelves will help organize storage space for both children.
3. Additional shelves on the wall will also help you place all the school supplies you need.
4. Light-colored pieces of furniture are more suitable for a children's room.
5. Products for two tabletops with a slope will form a correct and beautiful posture.
6. Having additional light sources will help children maintain good vision.
7. It’s good if the nursery has a minimum of floor furnishings, this will relieve the space in the room. It is better to distribute children's things along the entire height of the walls.
8. If it is not possible to place the table along the window, do not worry. Modern table lamps are able to provide the right lighting for the work surface.

Desks for two children are a great option when you need to organize their workspace. These models save space and provide a decent work area for two schoolchildren. By following all the necessary selection criteria, you can find a good model that will preserve the health of children and save money for parents.

A straight table is suitable for a small child's room. Additional shelves on the wall will also help to place all the necessary accessories.

A product with drawers and shelves will help organize storage space

Corner L-shaped table for two children

In this case, we mean a table in the shape of the letter “L”. This table design is remarkable in that one free corner of the room is occupied, leaving the rest of the space in the children's room free.

The main thing is that the children’s seats, as in the option when the children’s backs are turned, do not hit each other.

Please note that such a table does not have to be placed in a corner - it can separate the playing area from the study area of ​​one of the tabletops. And don’t forget to equip this table with storage systems and bedside tables.

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Video description

The video explains how to choose the right desk for a child:

Experts advise buying furniture in the presence of your son or daughter; it is important to make sure on the spot that the chosen model fits all the parameters, that it is comfortable for the boy or girl to sit, that nothing bothers them, that the body is in the correct position. Furniture design should please the owner

His desire to use the workplace will depend on this.

Convenient design and attractive designSource arxip.com

Tabletop shapes

According to the configuration, a corner desk for a child can be made in different options:

• with symmetrical sides;
• L-shaped in left- and right-hand versions;
• in the form of the letter "P". The central part occupies the entire wall with a window, and the side sections are located on adjacent partitions;
• have a semicircular design in the middle part.

Product parameters are selected according to the student’s height. To determine the optimal height, you should sit the child down and check the model you like for compliance with the following criteria:

• the table top should be at the level of the solar plexus and approximately 5 cm above the elbow joint;
• the correct distance between the knees and the table top is in the range from 10 to 15 cm;
• When placing your hands on the table surface, the shoulder girdle remains in a relaxed state.

The minimum tabletop length is 1 m and the depth is 0.6 m. If you plan to install a monitor, the latter value should be increased (0.8 - 1 m) to maintain the correct distance to the screen.

Briefly about the main thing

A desk for a schoolchild is the central piece of equipment in the work area.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of ready-made models, including traditional rectangular desks and corner structures, complete with shelves and pencil cases.

Buying a transforming table will free up space for games.

The choice of built-in countertops is justified if the room is shared by two schoolchildren.

Furniture made from natural solid wood is expensive, but it is considered the most durable, reliable, and its appearance fits perfectly into all modern stylistic concepts.

Manufacturers offer MDF tables as a cheap alternative.

When purchasing them, it is important to have a quality certificate. The location of the working area near the window is considered the most optimal

It provides the highest possible daylight intensity.

The location of the work area near the window is considered the most optimal. It provides the highest possible daylight intensity.