Adequate preparation of the place of work and learning for children and young people is very important for the quality of the performance of their duties. It is no coincidence that the equipment of a room with a desk is adjusted to the specific expectations and needs of the person using it. Size alone is not everything, important additional elements include: an additional shelf for the computer keyboard, a place for its central unit, monitor, as well as an additional cabinet with shelves or drawers - added right next to it. All this determines the appropriate comfort of use, as well as practicality of the room equipment. There are many levels in terms of which to consider the proposals being reviewed. Choosing the right furniture for our children's needs is not quick or easy, usually requiring a moment's thought and analysis of the available options. The market of desks is very rich in proposals from many more and less recognized manufacturers, who are racing to distinguish and make their product more attractive.

Basic functionality of the desk

One of the primary criteria you need to pay attention to when choosing a desk for yourself or your loved ones is functionality. Be sure to consider how it will be used, for what activities, and how much space it takes. This is because the surface area of the desk top is something that depends on the model. Doing homework, remote learning, studying, or even home office determines different user needs in terms of the desk and its parameters.

The need to work remotely will someday go away, but a properly chosen desk is sure to stay with you for a long time, creating a comfortable place to work or even relax while playing games on your computer. After all, why should you artificially limit yourself?

You must necessarily pay attention to the parameters of the furniture, namely its width, which usually oscillates between 110 and 160 centimetres. It is worth noting that the larger it is, the more space there will be on the worktop itself. Thus you can fit more accessories on it, such as: laptop, phone, large calendar with organizer, etc. - generally anything you might need. You'll also need to find room for the growing pile of documents, which are sure to increase over time. An additional design element of the desk of great importance for its functionality is the access to appropriately sized shelves and drawers. This is affected by its depth, which you must also pay attention to. The size of the desk must be chosen according to the area of the room in which it will be placed. All this, together with accessories making the work easier, influences not only the comfort but also the quality of work. Even if not directly, indirectly for sure.

A question of ergonomics

Ergonomics is the field of adapting working conditions and the equipment used for that purpose to the anatomical and psychophysical capabilities of the user. Its principles turn out to be very important and even determine the comfort and freedom of work, for example at a given desk. Maintaining basic ergonomic principles is one of the many parameters you should pay attention to when choosing a desk. Wondering about the difference of a desk designed for a student, a student or for an office worker? Everything depends on the height and individual preferences of a given person - ergonomic solutions are a bit different for each of us.

One of the most important parameters determining the choice of a desk is the height of the user, it affects the size of the furniture itself, as well as the choice of an appropriate chair. The standard approach is to place the tabletop at a height of 64 to 85 centimetres. This ensures no strain on the spine, which is exposed to various types of discomfort during long hours of study or office work. An additional issue is the need to maintain the correct posture of the user. The premise is to rest your hands on the desk (or armrests of the chair) at a 90 degree angle. The placement of the feet is no less problematic, as they should be supported on a footrest or against the floor, but also freely and without excessive pressure - so that there is no impression of restricted movement in the knee area.

Classic design or a gaming desk?

A desk aimed at gamers will be completely different in style from those considered by the statistical "Smith" to be the most beautiful. We will come back to the topic of "gaming", so let's move on to the basic target group. The most frequently chosen desks are those in the shade of light wood, whose shapes are simple and classic - without unnecessary decorations. This makes it easier to maintain the versatility of the furniture and match it with the rest of the furnishings in the room in which it is to be placed.

The materials of which the desk is made should be chosen in accordance with the convention of a given room arrangement. It is, of course, about colours, shapes and sizes. More and more often you can meet the trend of mixing colors, as well as materials used, which can give an extremely interesting final effect. Of course, this is entirely up to you and your sensitivity to this type of artistry.

No less important is the appearance and careful selection of furnishings, so that they do not overwhelm the room in which they are located. One of the basic rules is to avoid dark furniture in small rooms, so as not to make it visually even smaller (bright colors will give the opposite effect, and that is why they are recommended). A common choice are desks, which are basically tables that have been properly cut down, as they contain nothing but a tabletop. This gives a huge improvement in the impression of spaciousness of the room. If you have an excessive number of things that you need to store somewhere - then a bright desk with sufficiently capacious drawers is a must. You can also choose to put an extension with additional shelves and cabinets on it. The organization of your desk space, but also above it - is entirely dependent on your or your loved ones' needs.

“Gaming” desk (for a gamer)

A specific and in a way specialized type of computer desk, whose task is to provide the user with proper comfort during long hours of gaming. Paradoxically, it does not have to be long and wide at once. As standard, it must accommodate a desktop computer and a large screen. Often gamers use powerful laptops, which further generates the problem of space shortage. The final issue is your individual needs and your equipment, which has to have its place somewhere.

Summary

"How to choose a desk?" is a seemingly simple and easy question but going into the details you will notice that it is a very complex problem. However, pay attention to its basic parameters, adapt them to the most likely tasks it will have to perform, and in the end you will definitely be happy with your choice. Common sense and cold blood - also in this case are very important.