How to Choose The Best Kids' Desks for Back to School?
Going back to school is an exciting time for children and their parents. Creating the right environment at home is essential for a good start to the new school year. Many websites start from an ideal, without taking space or budget into account. On top of that, we live in the real world, where there are plenty of distractions: phones, the PlayStation, work, the weather and so on.
In this article, speaking as mums and as a children's furniture shop, we'll tell you how to choose a desk for back to school, why you should consider buying one and how to get the most out of this important piece of furniture in your children's room.
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TEEN BEDROOMS WITH A DESK
If you want to buy a desk for a child, forget the usual advice that you absolutely must have natural light to help them learn.
Yes, natural light is "ideal and essential for studying", but children get home from school at midday or in the afternoon, so they'll only see what little natural light there is at weekends. And remember, if you have children, you'll probably need to help them on those days, or they'll want to play. That's why lamps and artificial lighting will be your best allies.
With that in mind, the solution you choose will last for many years, possibly even until they go to university. So it's worth investing in a customised desk that makes the most of the space and of any irregular walls.
WHERE TO PUT THE DESK
1- Under the Window: In most teen bedrooms, the desk tends to go under the window, as that's the spot that gets the most natural light.
2- Desk with Light from the Side: Recommended to avoid distractions from outside and to keep the sun from straining the eyes. It's pretty uncomfortable when you wear glasses!
3- In a Quiet Corner: A good option if you have the space, ideally somewhere with little coming and going.
4- Desk under the bed: An excellent option for many of our customers, as it looks great, saves space and makes the most of storage.
TYPES OF STUDY DESK
There are straight desks, corner desks and mobile desks. Straight desks are usually the most comfortable to use, and they're our speciality.
You'll find 3 types in our desk catalogue:
1- Desk without drawers
2- Study desk with drawer unit
3- Study desk with low drawer unit
STORAGE CLOSE AT HAND
Put the desk near shelves or wardrobes so that school supplies are within reach. That way, they won't get distracted by getting up to look for what they need for their homework.
What they need will vary with their school year and level, but whatever it is, whether coloured pencils, calculators, felt-tip pens or pencils, it all needs to be close at hand. You can choose one of our desk models with drawers or our made-to-measure shelving units.
PROPER LIGHTING
Next to the Window: Placing the desk near a window gives good light and an inspiring view. You can fit a roller blind, so they can pull it down when they need to concentrate.
Options for Rooms Without Natural Light: If your child's room doesn't get any natural light, here are some ways to light the desk properly:
- Desk Lamps: Go for desk lamps with dimmable LED light. They give a bright, adjustable light that mimics natural light.
- Ambient Lighting: Add soft ambient lights around the room to create a cosy atmosphere. Combine them with a desk lamp for balanced lighting.
- Reflective Walls: Painting the walls in light colours and placing mirrors strategically can help bounce the existing light around and make the room feel brighter.
SOCKETS AND POWER
We recommend having all the sockets you need near the study desk: plug sockets or USB ports, so lamps and laptops are easy to plug in.
TEEN DESK DIMENSIONS
Desks should ideally be between 70 and 79 cm high. Keeping within this range matters for ergonomics. As for depth, it should be more than 58 cm, so that there's enough room for a book or a computer.
Our desks are 74 cm high and 63 cm deep, and you can customise the length. The more length you add, the more comfortable it is, and the more room there is for a drawer unit.
WHAT MAKES MUBA TEEN DESKS SPECIAL
- Quality and Durability: Our desks are made from high-quality wood, so they're built to last. You won't have to worry about replacing them year after year.
- Customisation: You have 19 colour options to customise your desk. Tell us the length you want and we'll take care of the rest.
- Elegant Design: Muba desks are elegant and fit in perfectly with any decor style.
- Storage Space: Some of our models have drawers and shelves, making it easy to store books and school supplies and keep everything tidy and within reach.
With these tips, you can create the ideal study corner for your children, helping them stay focused, organised and motivated while they study and do their homework.
At Muba, we're committed to providing the best furniture for children. Discover our teen desks and give your children's study space an upgrade!
With Muba, going back to school has never been so exciting or so productive. Make this school year a success with our quality products!
