Table Cabinet: work, work, and other options, photo design ideas

Currently it is gaining increasing popularity of home office equipment. Everyone knows that its main component is the desk, but there is always the question arises: which model to choose, what kind of material, color, design. Let us consider in detail all the selection criteria and a modern range.

The main criteria for the selection table for the office are comfort and functionality

table selection criteria for office

In order to properly choose a modern desk for home cabinet, consider the following:

1. Functionality. Working space should be enough for the alignment of all the necessary items (laptop, computer, printer, paper coasters) and the free surface for the job. Would be the best model with lots of drawers, access to which will be at arm's length. If those are not available, you should think about purchasing additional shelves to accommodate tools.
2. The size. the amount of space should be taken into account of course, but to do better without saving space and consider the model, comfortable to use. The main thing is that the table is not completely blocked the whole place.
3. Quality. Depending on the material strength and manufacturing reliability of the product will vary from low to high. Array is the most high-quality and durable raw material.
4. Color. For a small office you must look bright colors, which visually expand the space and will promote active use.

Options table functionality

Let us examine in more detail the functionality of the table by type for home cabinet.

Appearance of the table must comply with the overall interior solutions

Computer desk

Varieties of design of computer set of tables:

• Simple working surface. Typically, such models there is nothing superfluous, that is: drawers, shelves, built-in supports under the wheels. However, sometimes such kind may be equipped with a separate pedestal drawer for storage and office papers.
• With room to accommodate office equipment. Basically, it will shelf, the distance between which is calculated with the maximum dimensions of the devices.
• On wheels. This type is preferable for constant movement of the working space. Mobile machinery equipped with special locks, which prevent unwanted movement.

Computer desk in a traditional design with a convenient slide-out section

Modern computer desk with a superstructure to accommodate office equipment or stationery store

Desk

The most important criterion for the choice of his desk writing table functionality is considered. It is therefore necessary to look after the work surface with maximum equipment shelves and drawers for storage of papers and office.

Massive desk with drawers for storage

If necessary, placing a desktop computer, you should pay attention to the existence of a special stand for the system unit, a sliding keyboard surface.

Bright desk with moldings on the boxes - the right choice for the office in the neoclassical style

The great advantage is built-in shelving for books or folders. Quite comfortable to use and install in the cabinet are corner tables, which will underline the overall style of the room.

Desktop

Functionality for this category of work surfaces is maximum simplicity, without unnecessary overloading structure. An important criterion is the amount of free space for the execution of business processes. Most of these models are used in office rooms.

Office desks are usually made of inexpensive sheet materials

Desk original design with height adjustment - such a model can be used for different purposes

The choice of style and color of the table

At the moment there are several styles of working surfaces.

The interiors of modern offices tend to minimalism, but in these tables are functional and often have a rather complex structure, which provides ease of operation

Modern

For a more modern style include art deco, hi-tech, Scandinavian, loft, Shabby-chic. At what each style is distinguished by its uniqueness, unusual shapes and designs.

Laconic white table in the office of the Scandinavian style

For example, Shabby-Chic - Romantic loft - on the contrary quite rough and minimalist, Scandinavian - practical, art deco - glamorous and high-tech - a neutral, but without the pretentiousness.

Romantic atmosphere in the office of style Shabby-chic

Brutal interior of the working cabinet in the style of a loft

modern

The difference between this direction is considered the practicality and convenience. Thus the coating product is allowed drawings, stained glass or decorative elements. The attractiveness of this style are unique and original. Often, the shape of the model can be approximated as a classical and more chaotic and asymmetric.

Chic desk made of solid wood in a modern style office

Classical

Classic style also implies a long-established view of the structure with right angles, parallel lines, the obligatory presence of capacious boxes, but without the add-ons on the table.

The table in the classical style is able to give the interior a chic and sophistication cabinet

The most suitable is the classic table cabinet made of wood, that such models fit well with any interior of even a small cabinet.

And others

For the rest of the styles include:

• Provence. It has unpretentious shape, a rectangular table top, which is complemented by shelves and cabinets.
  

  Desk with curved legs in the spirit of Provence

• Empire or Baroque. Mainly curved shape legs with carved designs often used painting or gilding.
  

  Classic desk on massive pillars of Italian production

tables of manufacturing materials

The material used in the manufacture of the product depends on the duration of use, reliability, design style. They are those of today:

wooden tables

The best option is for wooden desk cabinet. After the tree is not only durable and environmentally-friendly material, but also quite beautiful, but with proper treatment and care is also durable. Such products can fit into any interior space, as well as bring him comfort.

Choosing a wooden table depends on the financial capacity

Benefits:

• Increased strength, which explains the structure integrity as compared with pressed and glued panels.
• The duration of use. Such furniture is due years of protection from deformation, or peeling of the film edge.
• Environmentally friendly. Under any conditions the wood will not release dangerous substances.
  Aesthetics and quality factor that can radically change the style of the interior as a whole and make it heat.

Disadvantages:

• A lot of weight gained due to his integrity and density.
• The high price, due to the value of the material.
• It requires constant care and treatment.

metal

Models of metal are more relevant to the modern-style furniture. Characterized by an unusual, eye-catching futuristic view. Have a great advantage in strength to wood products. Often, such constructs are made in duet with tree, acrylic / glass or plastic, which gives special highlight finished desk.

The most common combination of a metal frame and wooden worktops

Benefits:

• High strength.
• Long service life.
• Resistance to mechanical damage, deformation.
• Acceptable price category.
• It does not require constant care.

Among the shortcomings can be identified only "cold" metal, which does not allow the table to place a desk in a cool place.

MDF

It consists of a fine fraction from a tree. It is obtained by simultaneously pressing and drying. According to its characteristics slightly inferior to the furniture of solid wood.

Table of MDF can look completely different. For example, it may be a modern model with a contrasting color combination

Another variant of the table - stylized natural wood

Benefits:

• Variety of colors: white, blue, red, green, brown, black and other colors.
• Possibility to simulate a natural wood structure.
• Decent density.
• Mechanical resistance and chipping.
• Moisture resistance.
• For creating drawings and milling on the surface.

Disadvantages:

• The high price category.
• Needs extra care for glass display cases and facades.

Selecting the size of the structure

For comfortable work for a long time is required sufficient space on the work surface.

table dimensions are chosen strictly individually, depending on its destination

Size criteria for selection:

• The growth of the person who will work at the table. With the growth of 145 to 165 cm section height should be 64 cm. From 165 and higher - 76-82 cm.
• The width and depth of the worktop. The most optimum is width = 100 cm, and depth = 60.

Fit high table by itself will chair with adjustable seat height

Examples of small tables

Before you think about purchasing a compact desk, you must determine the age group that most often will use it:

• Children. It can be as separately-standing countertop and complete with a bunk bed, a cupboard and a superstructure, mini-tables, fixed to the window sill.
  

  Comfortable desk in the student room

• Adult. These models include: Folding, secretaries, table, desk, table console.
  

  A small console table in retro style

Rules of arrangement of tables in the office

For productive and effective work, the desktop should place a feng shui in the office. This distinction machinery space is relevant and popular among the modern business and probably for good reason.

Placing the table in front of the window of the room provide plenty of natural light in the daytime

Principles of writing surface location:

1. Place regarding the front door, the table should be removed from it.
2. The room must be fully viewed from the workplace.
3. Desk should be a little obliquely and not in front of the entrance, not to attack the energy flow.
4. Leave a good margin between the table and the wall.
5. To ensure free access to the surface.
6. Eliminate the presence of windows, a doorway behind him.

Video on how to properly put your desktop on Feng Shui

Photographs of the interior of examples cabinet with table

Try to be based on personal requirements when choosing a desktop. After all, well-chosen thing able to please its owner for a long time.