To solve the problems of limited free space and increase its functionality in a small apartment, many owners make a folding table with their own hands. By installing it in the kitchen, you can free up space by using it as a dining table.
This is an interior item in the form of a board attached to the wall. Placed in a small room, it serves as a table. It can be an excellent assistant if used correctly.
Reclining table and bench
The folding table is distinguished by its functionality and ergonomics, and fits harmoniously into the space of any room. It can significantly save working space.
The design has a number of advantages:
One of the disadvantages of folding tables is their small size. If you make it larger, the result will be a heavy and bulky structure. The operation of such a table will be more difficult. It will be difficult to fold.
To build a folding table, you need to prepare the following parts:
As accessories, it is necessary to prepare self-tapping screws, hinges, confirmants and anchors.
During the work you can use the following tools:
They also use a ruler, tape measure, pencil, level and construction square.
Having prepared the parts and the necessary tools, you can begin to work.
When building a folding table with a wall mount with your own hands, drawings of the parts and the product itself are done first.
The folding table can be used in a very small kitchen, on a balcony or other small spaces
This piece of furniture will save free space in a house or apartment, will organically “fit” into the interior, and is functional in use. A folding table consists of a tabletop on a lifting mechanism. The structure is attached to the wall using canopies and clamps that allow it to maintain a stable position.
A folding table will allow you to save a lot of space in a small room
The advantage of this design is the ability to fold it if necessary.
The most useful and noteworthy advantages are presented.
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Small wooden folding table on the balcony
Option for a folding table for a child
Today, folding tables come in a vibrant variety of shapes and sizes. Each of the available models differs from the others in configuration, purpose, and design.
Several popular types of folding tables.
Functional transforming table for the kitchen
The model is compact and multifunctional. Easy to use, does not cause difficulties when folding/unfolding. This type is usually used as a dining room. Fits well into the kitchen interior. The size of the tabletop is adjusted depending on which one will be preferable (more appropriate) in a particular situation.
Folding table for the kitchen or living room with built-in drawers
Many manufacturers produce products with one leg, while some do not have it completely (for compactness). However, such types are not so reliable, so there is no need to overload them unnecessarily.
Durable folding table for several people
A variation of a particularly durable tabletop, the installation of which is possible on absolutely any vertical surface. This table is able to withstand heavy loads, so it is not afraid of even a full-fledged holiday feast. Externally, the designs of the models vary in size and may have sharp or rounded edges.
Folding table - functional furniture for a small room
The choice of models offered by manufacturers is now very extensive. There are many quite attractive, functional designs that can maximize free space. These also include folding hanging tables. It can be made in the form of a vertical element, vaguely reminiscent of a window sill. This design will take up little space due to its small dimensions.
Folding table with shelf for books
The folding bar table looks very elegant and luxurious and does not take up much space.
Models of this type are perfect for installation in the kitchen and dining room. In addition, the installation can serve as a zoning element in apartments with a modern design. This design is, first of all, a tabletop mounted to the wall using fastenings. The “Bar counter” tabletop is quite narrow and elongated, but this does not prevent it from fitting into a small room with its dimensions. There are even varieties that can be attached to the wall (one side) and to the floor (the other). These products look quite attractive and interesting; they can be made using glass or mirror panels mounted in wood, which undoubtedly adds some luxury to the overall appearance of the room.
Wooden folding bar counter
Compact semicircular folding table for the kitchen
These models are remotely similar to the same transforming tables; they also have a folding appearance and can significantly save the already limited space of a small room or room. However, this model itself is unremarkable. A characteristic feature is the shape it can take: partially folded. That is, you will not unfold or fold it completely. The surfaces are assembled only into the shape of a cabinet. But, you can adapt this option for permanent storage of any kitchen utensils.
Folding table built into shelving to save space
An excellent solution is a mobile dining table that can be hidden under the tabletop
The model is very interesting and the most interesting of the ones described above. In itself it is compact and mobile, but in addition, it is also mobile! If desired, you can move the table along the wall. The mount is designed in the form of a rail along which the tabletop moves from corner to corner of the same wall.
This option is especially convenient for use in the kitchen. It is often chosen specifically for a kitchen set. It takes up little space and practically becomes one with the wall on which it is attached.
The wall cabinet turns into a full-fledged table for breakfast or for work, equipped with enough shelves for storage
A small table made of MDF fits perfectly into the kitchen corner
When choosing a suitable countertop, be guided by the size of the room where you plan to install it. It will also be necessary to calculate the space expected for the location of the tabletop when unfolded. Based on this, you need to purchase a model.
Blanks for a folding table can be made from a wooden board or chipboard
If you decide to assemble a folding table with your own hands, this event will not take much effort and time, because it is not at all difficult, as it might seem at first glance.
First, we connect parts 1 and 4 with regular loops, they must be the same in length and thickness
The tiny space of a cramped room will immediately expand - you just need to apply technical savvy and a little design taste to the work.
We connect the resulting two structures together
The main structural element is the wall fastener. To do this, you can resort to using a metal corner “sewn” to the wall using dowels, or use a wooden beam. Furniture fittings will be useful in your work.
We fix the finished folding table to the wall using spacers or long screws
The finished structure can be attached to the wall using metal spacers
You can build a folding tabletop yourself using furniture fittings. Thanks to it, you can clearly and correctly think through every detail of the future table.
Brackets for attaching a folding table
The material used is chipboard (new or from old furniture). Finally, to give the finished product an attractive look, apply a varnish coating or cover it with self-adhesive paper. Decor at your discretion.
To secure the tabletop, you will need dowels or hinges used in furniture production.
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Drawers, cabinets, refrigerator, stove... The place for the table has to be chosen according to the residual principle. But, even if there is not enough space for a full-fledged dining table, this is not a reason to be upset. Look at these original ideas for compact dining spaces; they often look even better than the classic version!
To free up more space in the kitchen, try to adhere to the following rules:
It is best for a small kitchen to purchase a table with a folding tabletop or a sliding transforming table. This table, when assembled, is suitable for two, but can become larger when guests arrive.
This table is similar to the ones we see on trains. It is usually quite narrow and has a single leg or diagonal support on the wall. It’s most convenient when such a table is attached to the wall with the short side, but not every kitchen’s dimensions will allow it to be positioned this way.
A folding table is most often either semicircular or rectangular. When unfolded, it may be similar to a regular wall-mounted one, but not with such a long tabletop. The structure is attached to the wall and, until not in use, looks more like a narrow shelf. Then the table is placed on a spacer or leg and a full-fledged dining space is ready! A folding table will allow you to move freely around the kitchen while cooking, without sacrificing comfortable seating while eating.
The bar counter is narrow and long, but it can comfortably accommodate up to five people. Due to its height, it combines well with kitchen furniture, which also saves space.
A narrow wall-mounted countertop will perfectly replace a table in a small, elongated kitchen. The only significant disadvantage will be the wall in front of your eyes, so the best place to place it is by the window. A wide window sill can also serve as such a dining place.
If you are willing to sacrifice one of the storage drawers in your kitchen unit, you can use part of the work surface as a table. The table can also be placed perpendicular to the set, but then it is better to choose a place not in the working triangle for its placement.
You can provide a table right inside the kitchen furniture! This is also convenient because, if necessary, an additional surface for cooking appears. However, such a table cannot withstand heavy loads if it does not have support.
Another option for a retractable table is a rotating tabletop, which forms a bar counter. That is, you first cook comfortably on this surface, and then turn it perpendicular to the kitchen set, and the table is ready! This dining space includes bar stools or stools.
