Wall with a table in the living room: features and selection criteria
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Today, many people prefer to put a computer or desktop in the living room, since most often it is in this room that there is enough free space to place it. The modern generation spends a lot of time at the computer, so it is important to choose the right workplace so that it fits into the interior of the common room.
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Description
Much attention is paid to the furnishings in the living room, because it is in this room that all family members gather and all incoming guests are received. This is why it is so important organize the space correctlyso that everything looks beautiful and at the same time functional, depending on the needs of the family.
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The wall with a work desk is a standard wall with cabinets and shelves, with a niche for a TV, but a computer desk is also added to this variety of elements. As a rule, it is one piece with the furniture and looks quite compact.
It is also possible to install a transforming table in the living room., it is well suited for those apartments where every square centimeter is important, and it can be transformed as the owner needs.
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If the living room is combined with the dining room, then there is already one table, and putting another table is often problematic, so the dining table can be made more multifunctional: dining and working.
At the same time, the wall can be large or small, just like the table itself - it can be multifunctional and most ordinary.
Like any other work table, the work area included in the wall assumes the location of various cabinets and drawers next to the table.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Since the room wall is quite multifunctional furniture, everything that is needed can be placed in it. It should take up as little space as possible and be functional.
There are several irrefutable advantages of the location of the working area together with the wall:
- built-in shelves and cabinets can be placed in the wall, which will help organize the workspace and save space in the hall;
- a writing desk can serve not only as a workplace, but also become a recreation area if properly organized.
But there is also a drawback that can become significant, for example, the table can interfere with any manipulations.
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Varieties of designs
There are 2 main types of wall structures, which includes a table:
- built-in - after assembly, it will not be possible to swap parts of the wall in places, there will be a finished look;
- modular - it is possible to change parts of the wall in places, move the table from place to place if necessary, it can be arranged in the order that is convenient for the owner.
Which one to choose depends only on the personal preferences of the owner of the apartment, each of them is good in its own way.
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Materials and finishes
There are several options for materials that are used in the production of walls with a table:
- Wood is the best option for making living room furniture. It is usually varnished to emphasize the natural pattern, it is rarely painted in any color. The material is of high quality, resistant to wear and tear. But it has a significant drawback - this is the price of products, it is too high for most people.
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- Chipboard - the panels are composed of cut shavings, sawdust and resin. This mixture is covered with a decorative coating on top. If the coating is of poor quality, vapors harmful to human health may appear during the decomposition of the composition. And also this material is unstable to moisture, quickly collapses when water gets in. Typically, this material is used to create a product frame.
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- MDF - material safe for human health. These boards are made from wood fibers, which are glued together with paraffin or lignin. The texture resembles a real tree. It easily takes various forms, bends, for this reason it is often used for decoration. Reacts well to a humid environment, does not deform under its influence. Most often, this material is used to create product facades.
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- Fiberboard - this material is obtained from production waste, its thickness does not exceed 4 mm, for this reason it is used only for the back walls of products or the lower parts of drawers.
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And also in products, individual elements can be made of metal, glass or mirrors.
When choosing the main material for performing a workplace aligned with the wall, everyone is guided by their own capabilities, preferences. The choice also depends on the conditions in which the product will be contained.
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Many different techniques are used to finish various surfaces:
- lamination;
- melamine coating;
- lamination;
- postforming.
Everyone also chooses these materials according to their preferences and capabilities, since any of them looks good in any interior, if selected correctly.
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How to choose?
When choosing a wall with a table, like any other furniture, you need to look not only at the appearance, but also at the quality of the product.
There are several rules that must be followed when choosing a wall with a computer desk in the living room.
- You need to pay attention to the material from which the product is made. It should be of high quality, there should be no traces of glue, cracks at the joints.
- It is imperative to inspect all the accessories, it must be fixed well, it must not dangle or fall off. And also you need to pay attention to the fact that it should be screwed onto the screws, and not glued. If it is glued to it, it will definitely not last long.
- All facades must be of high quality, there must be no chips on the glass parts.
- If the product is painted, it should be painted evenly, without bald spots, you need to pay attention to how the paint looks under different light.
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If something does not suit you, you must definitely say about it, especially if the furniture is made to order.
As for the computer tables itself, there are a variety of designs on the modern market. Tables come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, from the smallest to the very largest. When choosing a table, you must first of all focus on the capacity of the living room, and also take into account some of the nuances.
- Room interior... If the living room is decorated in a classic style, it will not be entirely appropriate to put a high-tech desk there.
- It is necessary to look at the functionality of the table. It can be multifunctional, or it can be the simplest, without any drawers or lockers.
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Location options
A good option is to place the workplace next to the window, continuing the wall. This option is especially good if you have to work here mainly during daylight hours. Another advantage of this arrangement is the ability to expand the workplace at the expense of the window sill, if you make a custom-made desktop at this level.
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A good option for a wall workplace is installation of a built-in table. Thus, you can achieve savings in space and functionality of the living room.
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This option is good for those apartments with more than 1 room.... In this design, the living room is used as a recreation area and a work area, all storage systems have been moved to another room, so everything here looks as minimalistic as possible.
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This option is also interesting, here the space was divided with the help of the wall, while creating a work area that is not striking.
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An interesting option for installing a work surface - wall mounting.
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An interesting option for dividing space with a wall.
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A wall with a table for the living room is an excellent solution for those who have little space in the apartment, but need to organize a workspace. This option will perfectly fit into any living room interior.
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For an overview of the wall with a table in the living room, see the video below.