Tips for placing a table

  • When placing it, pay attention to the height and width, as an incorrectly selected design can be harmful to the child’s health.
  • Install the table so that the child can see the window in front of him, so the light will fall without creating a shadow that can harm his eyesight.
  • Make sure there is an outlet near the window, this will eliminate the need for additional wires.
  • If the table is planned to be built into furniture or instead of a window sill, carefully consider all the details, as it will be more difficult to correct the flaws later.
  • You can also place the table in the corner if the layout of the child’s room allows it.

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Types of tables for a children’s room

The type of table should first of all depend on the age of the child and his needs, and then on the size of the children’s room. The main thing is that the child should feel comfortable and convenient.

When choosing a tabletop, pay attention to functionality and practicality, choose safe materials and coatings. The most common and inexpensive material for a tabletop is chipboard. Natural wood will last a long time, but this option is quite expensive.

Measure the child’s height to choose the right table in width and height, choose a suitable chair, this is no less important when choosing furniture for a child’s room. Think about the purpose and start choosing a table by the window.

Writing

As the child grows, his height will change, so it is better to choose a table with adjustable height and tilt, this option will be useful in the nursery for many years. For example, a transformable desk.

When choosing, do not forget about additional drawers and shelves, this will help to better organize the space on the table for storing school supplies. The writing area should not be small, choose the right adjustable chair.

For the little ones, you can choose special surfaces for the tabletop, such as magnetic ones, for playing and developing, or with a special coating for drawing with markers or chalk.

Writing desk for two children Writing desk white and green desk - transformer

The photo shows an example of a desk – transformer by the window in a child’s room, the design is height-adjustable, you can change the tilt of the desk. An adjustable chair is included in the set.

Computer

For teenagers, a computer desk by the window will be a rational solution. It will fit additional equipment, such as a printer, in addition to this, the function of a student’s place will be preserved. A pull-out keyboard stand will save space on the work surface. The corner shape is compact and convenient.

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The photo shows a version of a corner computer desk in a child’s room. The desk is equipped with drawers for storing things, there is space on the tabletop for installing additional equipment.

Built into furniture

Such furniture is usually made to order. Perhaps the only drawback is the high price. Otherwise, this option will save space for a child’s room in a small apartment or Khrushchev-era building. For example, a built-in table can fit in a closet, replacing one of the sections, or connect two closets in the corners of the room with a tabletop. The remaining shelves can be converted into additional storage space for children’s items.

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Table-window sill

This design will also help to rationally use the space in the nursery. A long tabletop will serve as an alternative to a window sill, creating a full-fledged desk. You shouldn’t use a regular plastic window sill as a tabletop. It’s best to make a structure that matches the window frame.

However, it’s worth considering a number of details. Make sure there’s space under the window next to the radiator for the child to put his feet, as their position directly affects the spine. Check the glass unit for drafts. And carefully think through all the details before assembling and installing the tabletop.

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Shapes and sizes of tables by the window

Any shape will emphasize the overall image of the children’s room. The sizes can vary depending on the type of window and the dimensions of the room. Ask your child what kind of table he would like to put in the room. A long rectangular one looks stylish. Place it along the window. Trust the organization of storage of things to additional racks and shelves, make them yourself or buy them in a set with furniture. Built-in wardrobes will help to maintain order, they will add the right touches to the interior of the children’s room, saving space.

If the room is small, a corner or rounded one will do. The advantage of the latter is the absence of sharp corners, guaranteeing additional safety for the child. And this is also an original and creative way to create a unique room design. Children like non-standard things.

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If there are many children in the family, a large table under the window will help to properly arrange the space in the nursery. window, providing each with an individual place. Pay attention to the curtains for the window. Roman blinds or blinds are ideal, if necessary, they can partially close the window from penetrating light. You can use tulle that lets in light or refuse curtains altogether.

One of the stylistic ideas for decorating a table in a child’s room can be installing a work area on a balcony or attic. The main thing is that there is a lot of space there, and it is also warm and light.

table for two children in the attic corner table on the balcony

The photo on the left shows an option for installing a table by the window in the attic. The table is suitable for two children, different colors of the walls behind the shelves emphasize the individuality of each child’s area, use the corners for storing things. The photo on the right shows a corner desk installed on the balcony. Drawers of non-standard shape emphasize the uniqueness, there are shelves for storing things and toys.

Ideas for decorating a table in a boy’s nursery

The shape depends on both the contents of the room and the child’s preferences. A table by the window of a rounded or rectangular shape will look modern. Built into the furniture will also fit organically into the interior of the nursery. The shelves will fit a lot of books and notebooks.

A room in light colors, for example white and green, looks original. On the white tabletop, place a lamp for additional lighting, boxes for small items, and even toys.

white tabletop in a boy's room

The photo shows a version of the design of a children’s room for a boy in light green colors, with a glossy white tabletop installed by the window. Flowerpots and an unusually shaped nightstand serve as accents.

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A room in a typically masculine colors, such as brown, will look presentable and aesthetically pleasing. The advantage of this idea is that such a design will suit both a schoolchild and a teenager, fitting well into the overall image of the apartment. Having chosen a long tabletop, you can subsequently place a computer there. As the child grows up, change the accents and add new elements.

built-in tabletop for boys

The photo shows the design of a children’s room for a boy in brown. The wall is decorated in an unusual way for a child’s room – with brick. There is a long tabletop with built-in drawers and cabinets by the window, each child has their own work area.

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A selection of photos in a girl’s nursery

You can decorate the table by the window in a girl’s nursery in any style, be it classic or even Provence. Rely on the girl’s character and her hobbies. Choose warm pastel colors. A combination of light green and pink will look fresh. It is important to maintain a balance of colors. The table can even be antique, with drawers or a cabinet. As a complementary element, choose a chair with carved legs and patterns. This combination will fill the room with coziness and affect the worldview in later adult life.

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The photo shows the interior of a girl’s room in pastel colors. An elegant table with drawers by the window, a chair with carved legs completes the look of the room.

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For the very young, choose a small compact table, placing children’s toys or educational games there. A table along the window will elegantly fit into a girl’s nursery. By choosing white, you can later change the interior of the room regardless of the color of the tabletop, because white goes with any of the chosen colors.

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Design of tables along the window in the interior

A rational solution would be to equip a table along the window. This type allows you to arrange a workspace for one child, two children, or even three.

built-in tabletop along the window

The photo shows the interior of a children’s room with a table option along the window, an original cabinet for storing books and other things is installed in the corner of the table.

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The design provides plenty of natural light, a separate area for each child and a functional storage device. This variation is installed with cabinets or shelves along the edges of the tabletop. Leave the shape long or make it angular, or even rounded.

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