The desire to create a unique interior is common to many, but, unfortunately, this will require time and significant material investments. Another difficulty is that not everyone is able to independently understand the styles and subtleties of design; the help of a professional will be required. You will have to make an effort to choose furniture, and in particular, an unusual desk for your computer.
Types of computer desks
Models of computer desks may differ from each other in the following parameters: method of fastening (installation), color, style, material.
In their design and installation method, modern computer desks differ significantly from models of previous years. But along with fresh design and construction solutions, classic interior solutions for the work area are being rethought and given a second life.
Mounted
Such tables are compact and minimalistic, well suited for small monoblocks and laptops.
Built-in
The classic design solution for computer desks implies not only a horizontal table surface, but also a rack for papers and important small items.
Folding
Made according to the book-table principle. When folded, they turn into a cabinet. Convenient as a temporary option that can be folded and put away if necessary.
Another type of folding table is a transforming table, which when folded turns into a rack.
Window table top
It is installed instead of a window sill, or is its continuation.
Mobile tables
Small models that can be easily moved in space allow you to instantly organize a work area anywhere.
The Bureau
The desktop model, popular in the past, is not inferior in functionality to modern ones. The desk top of the bureau can extend or recline.
There are spacious cabinets under the tabletop, and above it there is a small shelving unit with shelves for small items. This model saves space well, while looking stylish and presentable.
Modular
Designer tables that allow you to independently regulate the number and position of working modules.
Gaming
“Professional” model for gamers. The tabletop of this type is quite wide, with additional elements for convenient placement of various gaming devices.
Glass tables
For the most part, glass tables are similar in combination of details to the Ava model. It has a glass top and metal legs that double the shine.
An interesting composition of straight lines and regular angles is presented in the Tesso model. Designer Diana Lu combined a chromed steel frame and a double Y-shaped console with a glass surface.
Another interesting glass model attracts attention with its original legs similar to those from sawhorses and a long glass surface.
Table sizes
The dimensions of the computer desk are no less important. Its aesthetic qualities depend on the shape of the interior element, and its functionality depends on its size.
Large tables are perfect for desktop computers with a separate monitor, keyboard, mouse, and additional office equipment.
Equipped with additional storage space, a large computer desk becomes the center of the work area, so it is very important to fit it correctly into the existing interior.
Compact, narrow and folding tables save space and are well suited for studio apartments, as well as rooms with different functional areas. A narrow console is an excellent option for a computer desk in a living room interior.
Corner countertops not only save space, but also form a closed work area, solving the problem of dividing space in general rooms. A corner computer desk can have the shape of an isosceles triangle, or consist of two rectangles oriented to either side.
It is advisable to install long work surfaces in nurseries for two or more children. This type of wall-length table implies the organization of two or more workstations.
Furniture with a figured tabletop has high ergonomics. The recesses in the table top are made in such a way that the person sitting behind it can comfortably work on the entire surface of the table. An excellent option for an office or study.
Square and rectangular tables require that at least one edge be placed next to the wall, while round tables and tables of complex geometric shapes can be placed anywhere in the room.
Wooden tables
Wooden tables are a classic. They are durable, and the variety of models and color variations is huge. The TLD desk by designer Jannis Ellenberger includes a white shelf and a drawer hidden by the tabletop. Its varnished oak surface and solid exposed oak frame create an industrial look.
For the Bulego table, designer Abad Diseño chose walnut wood. Created for Nueva Linea, this table combines something ordinary and sophisticated with something modern. Since the tabletop is stationary, it is ideal for organizing space for office supplies and decorative elements.
Looking for something with more room? Here's a look at the modular Delightful Office Desk. It has a bookshelf, three drawers, and a large work surface. Here you can perfectly place either a laptop or a desktop computer, and at the same time there will be enough space for work.
If you need a really large desk, you might want to consider models like the Printer's Office Suite from Pottery Barn. Inspired by antique printed cabinets, the craftsmen equipped their creation with a variety of drawers, cabinets and shelves, where all office supplies and documents will definitely fit.
The next table (Printer's Keyhole) will charm you with similar antique beauty. Decorative details of any color scheme and style will look great on dark wood. Here classics are intertwined with modernity, and there is definitely a place for many things necessary for work.
For a change, let's look at this original and unexpected design. Antique wood and marble. Chunky and charming, it will pair perfectly with a modern swivel chair and lamp for a cool electric style.
The 2 x 2 Console table is a representative of modern style. Its simple quadratic details are amazing. But this Parsons table is suitable for those who are looking for a small and compact model. Two drawers, not noticeable at first glance, provide space for pens, notes and much more.
Computer desk design
The design of a computer desk is not only its shape, but also the material from which it is made. The most common table models are:
- solid wood;
- wood-based materials;
- glass;
- metal and metallized surfaces;
- plastic.
Wooden tables go well with classic and Provençal styles, while metal and glass suit the loft style.
Before purchasing a computer desk, it is important to ensure the quality of the materials from which it is made. You can request quality certificates directly from the seller. Normally, they exist for all types of furniture and must guarantee not only the environmental friendliness of the raw materials, but also the strength of the finished product.
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A designer computer desk is a stylish piece of furniture that combines practicality, durability, aesthetic qualities, and ergonomics. When choosing it, it is important to take into account the size of the room, the overall interior design, color and material.
Accommodation in the room
The position in space depends to a lesser extent on the interior style of the room with a computer desk. Here are the most successful locations that will suit any interior:
Along one of the walls. Long console tables and narrow rectangular tables placed along the wall will save space while creating a spacious work area.
Near the window. This can be a table that continues the window sill, or a free-standing piece of furniture. Natural light and a good view from the window are the best things you can think of for productive work.
In the corner. These tables seem small, but they hold a lot. An additionally purchased storage system for corner furniture will turn such a table into a full-fledged alternative to a work office.
Next to the bed. It is convenient to place a small console pull-out table in this area. The console can be adjusted, rotated and retracted when not needed.
In a recess or niche. A great place to create a mini-office. A bureau, as well as any type of transformable tables installed in a niche, saves free space in the room.
Lacquered tables
White seems to be the color that symbolizes lacquered office models today. This coloring evokes modern style, refreshes and brightens the interior. Look at the Jett table, its white lacquered finish, nickel plated handles and original shelf underneath make it irresistible.
Too bright? You can choose an espresso-colored table instead of white. Nothing beats dark office walls and a white office desk. Especially if it's a lacquered table with shiny metal legs to enhance the shine.
And this white Paterson table will add a touch of modernity intertwined with rustic romance. Polished nickel plated handles are like icing on the cake.
Choosing a room for accommodation
The classic location for a computer desk is an office. You can safely put any model you like in this room.
It is possible that the design of the office will be built around the selected desktop. A luxurious desk-bureau, or a minimalist tabletop without drawers, a wall-mounted model with a set, complex geometric shapes, a round and oval table - all this is easy to fit and play with in the interior of the office.
When choosing a desk for an office, you need to take into account the type of activity of the owner, since different professions may require different sized workspaces.
A very original solution would be to place a computer desk on a heated balcony. A compact bureau, a small console, or a narrow long window-sill table will be a good choice for this room.
Excessive lighting for a computer, if desired, can be corrected with thick curtains or blinds.
The optimal solution for the bedroom would be a small mobile computer table. Console tables, transformers, narrow wall-mounted models, as well as compact corner tables, or a work area on the window sill will also be a good option for this space.
For a children's room, a computer desk is selected according to age. For young children, they purchase a built-in furniture option combined with a wardrobe and a bed.
When choosing a table for a teenager, you need to focus on the ergonomics of the model, since the child will have to spend a lot of time at it. A classic option with a shaped tabletop and an additional shelving on top works well.
Perhaps one of the most difficult tasks for a designer is arranging a work area in the living room. Many people want the computer desk in the living room not to be visible in the photo.
In addition, there should be a lot of free space in the living room, therefore, the computer desk should not take up it.
In addition to various mobile options and transformable tables, you can try combining a living room furniture set with a computer area. The built-in option is also suitable for the kitchen.
Metal tables
Metal tables add a special modern touch, and often carry bright, rich colors with them. Go-Cart Chartreuse is a table made of steel painted yellow-green. The design equipped with wheels is easy to move.
Are you worried that your copy won’t stand stably in place? In vain. The wheels have a reliable locking system. The bright orange Go-Cart will brighten up your room or office decor with its pleasant, cheerful color.
A beautiful and stylish white table, where the metal frame is complemented by a varnished wooden tabletop. When arranging storage space, you can use, as in the previous model, an additional cabinet.
Choosing a style
The best computer tables of 2022 are presented in styles: loft, hi-tech, modern, Scandinavian, country.
Modern style
Modern style does not impose strict requirements on the material, shape and color of the table. A laconic console table made of white plastic is a common option for a table in a modern style.
A computer desk made of light solid wood with strict rectangular shapes will also fit well into this interior.
An original solution in this design would be a table made of a combination of epoxy resin and natural wood, as well as a slab tabletop.
Computer tables made of glass, metal, transparent plastic, untreated wood and a combination of all these materials are suitable for the loft style.
The design of the table should look monumental and rough; the option of creating a tabletop from recycled materials and containers is not ruled out. For example, loft-style furniture can be made from old pallets and clear glass.
High tech
High-tech implies high functionality of objects combined with a minimalist design. Glossy rectangular tables made of plastic in pure colors, light metal, and laminated particle boards are characteristic of this style.
Classic
A computer desk in the “classic” style is made from natural materials. Usually it is solid wood with various glass and metal inserts, carved and painted decor. The bureau table will also fit well into a classical interior.
Scandinavian style
The popular Scandinavian style has received such high praise thanks to its laconic, harmonious and peaceful combinations.
Natural wood and simple shapes, pastel cool shades - these are what you should pay attention to when choosing a table for a Scandinavian interior.
Provence
Provençal style involves a light-colored table with an oval or rounded shape. Furniture in this style can be artificially aged or carelessly painted with pastel-colored oil paint.
Country style
The rustic interior will be complemented by a computer desk made of natural materials of a simple and sustainable design with many cabinets and drawers.
The choice of a computer desk depends on many parameters. How to choose a computer desk? First of all, it is worth deciding in which room the work area will be arranged, who it is for, how many hours a week access to the computer will be required, and the size of the computer itself.
It is also worth taking into account the general style of the room, its square footage, and lighting. After choosing a model, you need to make sure that it is made from environmentally friendly materials and has all the relevant certificates.
Features of designer furniture
Designer furniture is exclusive. The models are presented in only a few copies or even in a single version. The master nurtures the idea for a long time, makes every effort to implement it, uses complex technologies, which is why such items are quite expensive.
Products from designers have a number of advantages compared to factory models.
- High quality.
- Reliable, environmentally friendly materials.
- Unusual combinations of colors and shapes.
- Multifunctionality.
- High level of comfort.
