Despite the fact that the modern market offers a wide range of desks, sometimes it can be difficult to make the right choice.
We offer you to make a table that will fully meet your requirements, room size, and technical specifications.
Advantages
In addition to the desire to make furniture on your own, you need to have a special tool and some skills.
If you have everything, then you can start making a table for a schoolchild. The advantages of making furniture items yourself include:
- saving money;
- the ability to make furniture of any design, size and shape;
- independent selection of consumables.
A place to study and write
Time goes by quickly, and now you need something more than just a children's desk. An interesting model for middle and high school students would be a compact table made with your own hands. You can not only do your homework behind it, but also put your student’s writing materials, notebooks, and first scientific projects in numerous drawers and compartments. The option we propose is more suitable for a classic interior.
This desk has a height of 90 cm, a width of about 94 cm, and a depth of 55 cm. If such a product is too tall for you, the length of the legs can be adjusted when making it yourself. This piece of furniture can be classified as furniture of medium complexity. Be attentive to details, and the job description and drawings will help you complete the job and be satisfied with its result.
Design and construction
Before creating a drawing of future furniture, it is worth deciding on its design and construction. As for design, it’s worth starting from personal preferences, the general style of the room, and the needs of the owner.
The design of the table can also be anything, from simple to complex shape. If you are new to this business, you should start with a simple table shape without any additional elements .
Most often, such products include classic models consisting of a table top, sides and several drawers.
If you don’t doubt your abilities, you can make a table of complex design with:
- numerous drawers;
- shelving;
- add-ons;
- cabinets.
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.
Wood, solid wood or furniture board?
You can build a table for a schoolchild from:
- furniture board . In its production, solid oak, birch, beech, and coniferous species are used. To work with this material, you must have experience in making furniture;
- veneer _ This lumber is classified as natural. Its thickness does not exceed 3 mm. Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of materials of different textures, textures and colors. The advantages of veneer include: environmental friendliness, strength, affordable cost;
- solid wood. Using an array, you can make an exclusive and original piece of furniture. But keep in mind that working with natural wood requires special tools and experience. The advantages of wood include: mechanical stability, naturalness, and a wide palette of colors. Real furniture makers recommend using solid wood: pine, birch, oak. Solid wood products really look luxurious and noble in any interior.
MDF .
It is environmentally friendly, attractive and easy to use. This material is not afraid of moisture and other negative factors. Thanks to MDF lining with veneer, film and plastic, you can choose any shade and effect;- laminated chipboard. Products made from this material keep their shape for a long time. Laminated chipboard is resistant to high moisture and sudden temperature changes. It is durable and has a long service life. A wide palette of shades opens up endless possibilities for furniture makers. This table can be combined with different shades, and it will become the main decoration of the children's room;
- plywood. This material has been known since ancient times. Modern manufacturers produce plywood from special birch and cherry veneers. This material is not inferior in strength to natural wood. Plywood is in great demand in the manufacture of furniture due to its environmental friendliness, aesthetics and affordable cost.
Advice : if you are a beginner, it is better to opt for chipboard. But for real professionals in this field, you can try making a product from natural solid wood.
What materials are the structures made from?
In addition to the design of the future table, you should decide on the material from which it will be made. We will consider all kinds of options that are chosen by both experienced furniture makers and home craftsmen.
Table 2. Materials used in the manufacture of desks
| View, illustration | Description |
Natural wood | Expensive, but at the same time safe, environmentally friendly material. There are a huge number of types of wood; they differ from each other not only in shade and structure, but also in rigidity and durability. Therefore, here it is also important to choose the most suitable option, because the table for a schoolchild should be strong. Experienced experts recommend using alder, birch, oak or beech for such purposes. Wood processing plays a big role here. First, it is dried, then impregnated with a special agent to protect it from rotting, and only then covered with stain and varnish. It is worth noting that solid wood structures do not lose their original appearance for decades. |
Chipboard | This material is made by combining shavings with resins, which is why it is not recommended for use in the manufacture of children's furniture. In some cases, these resins release toxic substances, which is extremely dangerous for the health of the child. However, chipboard with a high environmental safety rating can be purchased to reduce the cost of a wooden structure and used in inconspicuous places. |
MDF | This is a more modern and safer material. It is obtained by pressing chips under pressure. This is the option you should choose if you want to replace a natural array and save money. MDF looks aesthetically pleasing, and it can be painted in any color or covered with self-adhesive film. |
Glass | Countertops and other parts of the structure are sometimes made from this material. A glass table will be weightless; it will be ideal for decorating a room in a modern style. The downside is that such a product will be too fragile and not entirely safe, so this type of furniture is unlikely to be suitable for a child. For a high school student, a table made of tempered glass is quite acceptable. |
Plastic | This material is often chosen for the manufacture of countertops and various shelves, because it is low in cost. In addition, manufacturers are now producing environmentally friendly types of plastic. The finished structure will be light, and if necessary, it can be moved to another place. One of the advantages is that it is easy to find plastic in various colors on sale. The main disadvantages are the short operating time and the likelihood of a large number of scratches on the surface. |
Metal | Some parts of the desk are mainly made from this material - the legs or the frame for the table top, and the remaining elements are made from wood or other material. Thanks to this combination, you can get a strong, durable structure, the only disadvantage of which is its heavy weight. It is also not possible to process metal at home, so the workpiece must be ordered or purchased in advance. |
Scheme and drawing
After choosing materials for making furniture, it is worth making a drawing of it. Without a well-designed project, it is impossible to make and assemble a table the first time without making mistakes. To make a table drawing without errors, you need to be a specialist in this field. If you do not have such experience, contact professionals or use special computer programs.
When drawing up a drawing, all the nuances are taken into account: the materials used to manufacture the product, its dimensions, and the features of the product.
Help : with the help of a sketch, it will not only be convenient for you to detail the product, but it will also be much easier to assemble the table.
Simple drawing with dimensions
If ease of manufacture is critical to you, we recommend using the following drawing:
Drawing with boxes
If you value convenience and functionality, take a closer look at this option:
The box itself:
The first workplace for a student
Before you make a desk for a first-grader with your own hands, carefully examine the drawings. You can adjust the height of the legs depending on the height of your child. For example, if students are up to 115 cm tall, tables should be no higher than 46 cm, and if students are 130 cm tall, tables should be no higher than 50 cm.
Tools
Tools you will need :
- jigsaw;
- drill;
- hacksaw;
- chisel;
- screwdriver;
- hammer;
- drill.
If you are planning to make a complex model of a table, also prepare:
- milling machine;
- sander;
- clamps.
As for materials , you need to stock up on:
- lumber;
- bolts, nuts, washers;
- self-tapping screws;
- furniture glue;
- dowels;
- paint and brushes;
- liquid nails;
- varnish;
- tape measure;
- pencil;
- building level.
Why do homemade tables remain relevant?
Now in furniture stores you can find computer tables for every taste and any color, large and small, the simplest and those with a lot of complex elements. It would seem that you come and choose, but in reality everything turns out to be not as easy and simple as it seems at first glance. So, in some cases, the selected table option may not fit the size of the apartment , or it may turn out to be completely different from the style or color that you would like to see. So, whatever one may say, sometimes self-made tables are the best option.
Computer desk
Undoubtedly, in order to make a good, high-quality, as well as beautiful table, you need to have at least the basic tools, but in general, even a beginner, if desired, will be able to make the simplest version of the table. Otherwise, the advantages of homemade furniture are as follows:
- the ability to produce an exclusive and unique product;
- you can adjust the dimensions of the table to fit the free space with millimeter accuracy;
- it will be easy to take into account all the wishes of the master regarding the number of shelves, drawers and table configuration;
- you can save quite a lot of money;
- the table can be made from exactly the material and color you need;
- You can take into account the layout of the apartment and ensure that the table matches the interior style exactly.
Today, the choice of furniture is huge, but you can also make a computer desk with your own hands.
The main disadvantage of all home-made things is the need for time, and also the fact that you have to do everything yourself. Of course, a table can be made to order, but it is important to understand that such a product will most likely cost a tidy sum - it is rare that a craftsman will make furniture for less money than a ready-made table in a store costs.
Benefits of homemade furniture
How to make and assemble a table for a schoolchild?
Let's start making and assembling a desk for a schoolchild.
Making furniture begins with cutting the necessary parts . This can be done in special companies, or using a jigsaw. If you contact a specialized company, they will make a competent detailing of the product, according to the created drawing. All you have to do is simply assemble the parts in the right order.
After making all the parts, you can start assembling the children's table.
Attention : when assembling furniture, refer to the drawing.
For a rectangular table, the assembly diagram will be as follows:
We prepare the details : table top, sides, back wall. If the parts are already trimmed, you can begin assembly. If not, carefully trim all the PVC parts with an edge and a hair dryer.- Armed with a drill, we make holes on all parts for fastening . Here again you should carefully check the sketch.
- We start assembly from the side parts. Here it is worth aligning the parts using a building level.
- We connect the parts with furniture screws.
- We put the tabletop on top and tighten it with confirmats.
- We seal the screw caps with special furniture stickers or plastic plugs.
We looked at the manufacture and assembly of a simple table for a schoolchild. If you want to make a more complex model, then the manufacturing process will require the following:
We take the drawing and prepare the materials (in this case, furniture board);- We cut out 8 blanks for product supports.
- Each leg will consist of 2 parts. Therefore, we glue the parts together and secure them with a clamp.
- We cut out recesses inside the frame of the product.
- We make a long groove along the inside of the cross member.
- We make a protrusion on top of the supports using a chisel and a hacksaw.
- We drill holes in the sidewalls with a diameter of 8 mm.
- For assembly accuracy, insert pencils into the holes made and apply them to the legs.
Using wood glue and dowels, we connect the base and support .- Using a router, we make grooves for attaching the upper part of the product.
- We cut out the side walls with a jigsaw according to the drawn sketch.
- Carefully sand all cuts.
- We make grooves in them.
- We cut out the parts for the drawers , glue them together and reinforce them with furniture nails.
- We attach the facing board to the front part of the product using self-tapping screws.
- Carefully coat all attachment points with glue and leave the item until completely dry.
- We fasten the tabletop to the base with legs using dowels.
- We select fittings for the drawers.
- We carry out decorative work if the product was made of plywood, wood or MDF.
Product assembly process
The assembly process can be divided into several stages:
- According to the available drawings, all components are cut out with a hacksaw or jigsaw.
- We cut out two rectangular side panels of the table, protruding in the form of legs.
- We drill holes at the ends of the frame - grooves for dowels. Now we firmly place the panels and frame on the dowels, after applying glue into the deep hole. Then we tap the block with a hammer, placing the dowels in the sockets.
- We attach the frame to the side panels. Two partitions are installed in the niche and secured with self-tapping screws. The tabletop will be placed on them.
- To strengthen the structure, we nail the back wall.
- Let's start cutting out the tabletop. We cut out the part with a jigsaw according to the drawings.
IMPORTANT! To avoid chipping, it is better to use a thin jigsaw.
Carefully sand the edges of the tabletop with sandpaper. The edges of the desk are often covered with paper edging, but this does not last long.
The second option is gluing with melamine tape. It is fixed using a heated iron and thick fabric. Excess tape is trimmed with scissors.
The most reliable edge will be PVC; an industrial hair dryer and a respirator are used to glue it. Glues under the influence of high temperatures, about 500 C.
We place the tabletop on the dried frame and secure it with plastic corners and self-tapping screws.
Add a partition leg.
The bottom of the boxes is made of fiberboard, the walls and facade are made of chipboard. We attach one of the guides to the niche under the drawers, and the second on the outside of the drawer. We insert the drawers with guides into place.
IMPORTANT! If there is a heavy load on the box, it is better to install metal guides. Plastic ones are suitable for a school desk.
We fix the handles on the drawers and disguise the fastenings with stickers to match the color of the table. We fasten the table shelves with self-tapping screws.
Decoupage
After making and assembling a table with your own hands for a schoolchild, it needs to be decorated . You can do this using:
- coatings with paints and varnishes;
- installing countertops in contrasting shades;
- pasting self-adhesive film;
- decoupage with napkins or wallpaper.
Important : using the decoupage technique you can decorate not only a new piece of furniture, but also an old desk. For decoupage you can use: napkins, wallpaper, drawings, ornaments and pictures.
To give your table an attractive look using decoupage you will need:
- sanding machine or coarse sandpaper;
- brushes for varnish and paint;
- PVA glue;
- acrylic lacquer;
- materials for pasting.
The workflow itself consists of the following sequence:
- Degrease the surface to be treated.
- Cover the table with primer .
- If we are decorating an old table, we cover all its surfaces with the selected tone of paint in two layers. We are waiting for it to dry completely.
- Using glue, we attach the selected pictures and ornaments.
- We cover the product with acrylic varnish . This will keep the table looking attractive for a long time.
Tip : The decoupage technique can also be useful when decorating a laptop table, sand painting, or even a coffee table.
Decorating the table - the final stage of work
The final step will be decoration. A piece of furniture should combine both rigor and sophisticated beauty; accordingly, the decoration will be a little limited.
- To give a business style, the tabletop can be treated with drying oil or stain and then varnished. The desk will gain shine.
- To add casualness to the tabletop, you can depict a design using a stencil, draw strict stripes, or use the decoupage technique. Cover the entire surface with glass or plexiglass. The child will definitely love the rainbow tabletop.
- The easiest and most affordable way is to cover it with self-adhesive film, colored electrical tape or old newspapers. The result will be a rather original model.
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Variety of table models
Computer desks, commercially available or home-made, can have different configurations. Of course, it meets the basic requirements for the installation location of a personal computer, but despite this, there are a great many types of tables. In general, they can be divided into three main types, if we ignore the presence of additional elements and all kinds of add-ons.
Table. Types of computer desks.
| Type | Description |
| Straight | This is a classic, the simplest option. In appearance it resembles a standard desk and, by the way, sometimes it is desks that perfectly replace computer desks in everyday life. Typically, such tables are installed near a window or along a wall. The monitor is located on the tabletop, and the system unit itself can be installed under the table on a stationary or mobile stand. Such tables are popular, but do not always meet all requirements. They are usually installed in small rooms or offices, as they do not take up much space. |
| Angular | Also a popular option, but larger than a standard straight table. Convenient if there is a free corner in the room where you just want to install a computer. Suitable for those people who spend a lot of time in front of the monitor - working or playing. As a rule, such tables have a large number of shelves, drawers, convenient for storing various small items, books, etc. This model is not difficult to make, but it is still easier to make a simple straight table. The main advantage is the ability to use a corner that has not been used in the room before. These tables look best in a room with a minimum of furniture. |
| Combined | This option is the most difficult to manufacture and the most massive, taking up a lot of space. It is a combination of the first and second types. It has a lot of storage space, but is not suitable for installation in a small room, as it can “grab” the lion’s share of the free space. |
Wooden computer tables are a classic in workplace organization that will never go out of style.
Advice! Even before starting work and purchasing materials, it is worth deciding on the size and model of the future computer desk. It is important to take into account all the nuances, but first of all – the size of the room and the free area where the furniture is planned to be installed.
Depth of the table lid wing
The choice of place for the table is also of no small importance, and this is mainly due to the peculiarities of operating the computer. So, it is important that there are sockets next to it so that the equipment can be connected to the mains. It is also advisable that there be a window nearby - it will allow you to use natural light during the day, which is especially important for those who work at the computer.
Corner computer desk
There should be no heating radiators or massive household appliances that are constantly running near the table - these aspects can negatively affect the operation of the computer itself. It is best not to plan the placement of any decorative items or indoor plants above the table. In the first case, it will not be possible to build an extension over the table, and in the second, there is a risk of damage to the equipment due to accidentally spilled water for irrigation.
My search for a table
It turns out that buying a simple table, kitchen or computer, is an expensive proposition. For a simple dining room they ask for more than 5,000 rubles, and it is made of simple panels, for more or less decent kitchen ones they ask for around 10,000 rubles, for computer ones - even more.
Having studied the websites of IKEA and other furniture stores, and having visited a dozen stores, I came to the conclusion that good tables cost 15,000 rubles. and higher. The requirements were basic:
- Size for 1-3 people for the kitchen or 1 equipped place with a computer;
- Strong edges and coating of the tabletop itself;
- Stable legs;
- Lack of crossbars and shields under the tabletop to avoid hitting your legs.
I didn’t want to make a table myself - the Internet is full of diagrams of how people with golden hands make comfortable and very cheap tables from timber, furniture panels, laminated chipboard panels. Some people spend 500 rubles on a table, while others spend several thousand and get it done.
I didn’t need all this, I wanted a ready-made table that I could just bring home, or, at most, assemble it like in IKEA. It would also be nice for it to be comfortable and not scary - this became a challenge.
Pros of a universal table
So, again, this table is great. It will suit you if you are looking for:
- Wear-resistant surface;
- Modern appearance;
- Stability and lack of shaking;
- Speed of purchase, delivery and installation.
And all this for 4,100 rubles, with the opportunity to choose your own accessories.
Of course, you can do it cheaper and cooler - but it will definitely be many times more expensive or longer. Enjoy using it!
