Do-it-yourself folding table with wall mount

Types of folding tables

Even a small table takes up a decent amount of space in the room. In an effort to effectively organize the space of the house, residents of small apartments try to use the free surfaces of the walls. Modern furniture manufacturers offer many types of such tables. Each of them has unique design features, as well as different purposes. Let's look at the main varieties in more detail.

Table transformer

This option is characterized by its most compact size and versatility. It is very easy to use, and raising the tabletop and folding it does not take much time. Owners of Khrushchev-era apartment buildings often buy a folding table for the kitchen. The furniture fits perfectly into the interior of such a room, can have a semicircular or rectangular shape, and takes up a minimum of space.

This variety can be produced either with or without an additional leg for maximum stability. The second option involves exclusively wall mounting. It is recommended not to overload the structure, as it is quite fragile.

Traditional folding table

It features a massive and durable tabletop, which can be mounted on any type of vertical surface. The wall table is considered one of the most durable hanging options and also fits perfectly into any interior. It can easily support large stacks of books and other heavy objects. The mounting location must be fixed to the wall with brackets.

The folding table can be additionally equipped with mirrors, a shelf and other elements that fold together with the tabletop. Most often, the design has a rectangular shape of different lengths and widths. Sometimes there are options with rounded edges. Most models are equipped with one folding leg in the center, which can provide additional stability.

Wall table

The modern furniture market offers a wide variety of folding structures that look like a window sill. A folding table mounted to a wall is equipped with a specialized mechanism that is fixed to the partition. The tabletop is mounted in a raised position, and at the time of use it is lowered. To make it, choose wood or chipboard. This option is considered the simplest and most inexpensive, but is inferior to traditional models in terms of reliability. A hanging table is most often used in situations where space in the room is very limited.

Folding bar counter

This option has a long and narrow tabletop. The bar table is characterized by large capacity. Up to 5 people can sit behind it. Ideal for a kitchen decorated in a modern style. Often used in studio apartments, as it allows you to divide the space into several functional areas. Some models have a foot for installation on the floor, but there are also simple options with the simplest mobile design. Mirrors, glass and other decorative elements can be used as decoration.

Folding table

This retro variety is somewhat reminiscent of transformable side tables, but has one fundamental difference: the dimensions of the tabletop can be adjusted. It is impossible to completely bring the product into a vertical position. When folded, the design takes up less space and turns into a convenient cabinet. This option is often used on balconies and in very small kitchens. The main advantage is compactness and versatility, but the design is quite fragile, which is why it is not recommended to force it with heavy objects.

Mobile folding table

Quite an interesting option, which when folded has the most compact dimensions and can be used as a shelf or cabinet, and if you expand the tabletop, you get a full-fledged work or kitchen table. The main difference between these models is their installation on vertical guides, which make the product as mobile as possible. It becomes possible to move the table along one wall. Most often, such structures are equipped with folding legs, which serve as additional support.

The best manufacturers

In the products of almost all furniture brands you can find models of folding tables. Among the many companies, IKEA stands out clearly. The factory's furniture combines affordability, practicality and simplicity. The most popular collections are:

Step-by-step assembly of a table from an engine, interior compatibility of the model

Among Russian companies stands Fr. Having started its history with the production of wardrobes, this brand now offers a wide range of products, including folding tables with wall mounting. In the catalogs you can choose kitchen and dining tables, desks for children's rooms, tables for the office, office models, bar counters and so on. All products are distinguished by their universal design, classic colors and affordable prices.

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Step-by-step master class on self-production

Wanting to save money, many people make a table with their own hands. This is not difficult, but requires compliance with certain requirements.

Wall mounted kitchen wall mounted

To make a folding table with your own hands, you will need to prepare plywood sheets; you can also use chipboard or MDF as a basis. Additionally, you will need screws, hinges, confirmations and anchors.

Manufacturing algorithm:

1. Prepare a drawing of the model and parts separately. Moreover, it is necessary to draw a diagram according to the exact dimensions of the future product.
2. To make a tabletop, use an electric jigsaw to cut the selected material, giving it the desired shape.
3. Using a sanding machine, sand the edges of the product and cover them with special tape.
4. Prepare supports. This can be a triangle or a support element in the shape of the letter P. For a small wall-mounted tabletop, a triangular-shaped support is most suitable. It is secured with a bracket on the wall and hinges to the tabletop. Using two strips on both sides, the structure can be strengthened.
5. Attach the triangular support to the back.
6. Mount the structure to the tabletop using hinges.
7. Attach the wall table itself.

A suitable place to install a wall-mounted folding table is the wall next to the window sill.

Cut the material into the desired shape, process the edges of the product and cover it with special tape.

Prepare supports

Paint the parts, attach the triangular support to the back, mount the structure to the tabletop Attach the wall-mounted table

Desk folding with cabinet

You need to prepare:

• sheet material for assembling the cabinet box, the thickness of which is at least 16 mm;
• a block for fixing the structure to the wall;
• chipboard or MDF sheets for countertops;
• strip for mounting the product on the wall;
• wooden beams for making supports.

In addition, you will need screws, furniture corners, and a bracket. The manufacturing process itself differs little from assembling a regular wall table, because the cabinet is a box without a back wall:

1. The parts are fastened with self-tapping screws and reinforced with metal furniture corners. If desired, shelves and partitions can be secured inside the cabinet using corners.
2. The tabletop is cut to the size of the previously made box. The edges are processed and secured to the bottom crossbar of the cabinet using brackets.
3. Assemble a U-shaped support from the beams and fix it with loops to the tabletop.
4. They make fasteners that will hold the tabletop in the assembled state. The table is ready.

Installing such a model does not require a lot of time and effort; the main thing is to choose the right place so that nothing interferes with the product’s unfolding and folding.

Fasten the parts with self-tapping screws and reinforce with metal furniture corners

Cut the tabletop to the size of the box, trim the edges and secure it to the cabinet crossbar

Assemble the support and attach it to the tabletop Make fasteners, install the structure on the wall

If desired, attach shelves inside the cabinet

How to make a folding table with a wall mount with your own hands

The question of how to make a folding table for the kitchen, living room, dining room, nursery, hallway, or any other room with your own hands is easily solved. First, they purchase the necessary materials and tools, make a drawing, select fasteners, then assemble the structure and mount it to the wall. With the right approach, the entire process of making a table will take no more than three hours.

You can build a simple model of a folding table with your own hands.

Required tools and materials

The most commonly used materials are MDF and chipboard - these are low-cost, easy-to-process materials. It is easy to make a table of any shape from them. Natural wood (birch, oak, linden, aspen, hornbeam, larch) is used less frequently - it is more expensive, but durable, looks beautiful in any interior, and creates a feeling of comfort. Impact-resistant glass is used even less often - it is cold to the touch, but does not weigh down the interior. Plastic structures with metal legs are not durable, but are easy to install and clean from dirt.

Let's look at a step-by-step master class on making folding furniture using a solid table as an example.

To work with wood, chipboard, MDF, you will need the following tools:

• perforator;
• drill;
• building level;
• hammer;
• keys;
• crosshead screwdriver;
• square;
• ruler;
• pencil.

The list can be expanded with materials for additional components of the original model and tools.
Additionally, purchase mounting anchors and door hinges of a suitable size. If you plan to decorate the product, buy varnish or paint, brushes, containers for painting, self-adhesive films or natural veneer.

If you are making a countertop from chipboard, you can cover it with self-adhesive film for originality.

Drawings of a transforming table

The drawing of a folding transformable table shows the tabletop itself, the bar mounted on the wall, the stop and the stop arm, hinge connections, and a limiter. A similar design can easily be placed on a balcony, bedroom, kitchen, children's room, or cramped studio apartment. It is important to correctly calculate, mark, cut the available material, and select the appropriate fasteners.

You need to start work by taking measurements and drawing up a drawing.

Making tabletops and supports

When making a wall-mounted dining or work table, the sequence of actions is approximately as follows:

• Select the installation location, taking into account that the mounting surface is made strong and can withstand the weight of the table top and accompanying elements. When unfolding the structure, the process should not be interfered with by other objects standing in this room;
• Holes are drilled in the timber prepared to create the frame, maintaining a distance of 20-25 cm;
• The block is applied to the wall, the location of the first hole is marked at the desired level;
• The hole is drilled - its diameter is 7-9 mm, depth - 9-13 mm. longer than the anchor length;
• The beam is attached to the anchor so that it moves freely;
• Next, the beam is placed horizontally, marked, and all other holes are drilled in the wall;
• After installing the expansion anchors, tighten them tightly - the frame base is ready;
• Using door hinges, legs are attached to the edges of the table plane - they are mounted so that when folded they do not interfere with the table’s tight fit to the wall surface;
• The hinges are attached to the tabletop, and the tabletop itself is mounted with self-tapping screws to the frame beam fixed to the wall;
• The tabletop is installed in the working (horizontal) position, the stop legs are placed against the wall, and the location of the locking bars is noted. The latter are firmly fixed to the wall surface with anchors;
• To test the design, you need to raise and lower the tabletop several times - movement should not cause difficulties. If there are legs, they need to be placed on the floor.

To correctly determine the height of the tabletop, it is better to take a chair, sit on it and imagine a table in front of you, “placing” your hands on it.

How to secure a table yourself

The easiest way to secure a finished table is using hinges and one support. Markings must be done - if the surface does not come out strictly horizontal, it will not be possible to place any objects on it, they will fall. Usually, the table itself is assembled first, and then the entire table is mounted to the plank on the wall.

On the reverse side of the tabletop, markings are made for the mechanism, which is fixed to the surface.

In suspended structures, stationary fastening options or bolts, angles, and hinges are used. The latter are usually used for folding surfaces. In the configuration of the table it is permissible to use backlashes and closers. Installation of large, heavy products is best done with two people. A properly secured table does not interfere with movement around the kitchen, saves space, and increases the functionality of the kitchen set.

To ensure that the base bar is positioned strictly horizontally, you need to use a level.

You can make and attach a table to the wall with your own hands, if you have suitable fasteners and tools. It is important to choose the right item for the kitchen set, and make sure that the product does not interfere with movement around the room. Drawings are developed independently or found on the Internet, on websites dedicated to furniture making.

Such furniture helps turn even the most cramped home into a spacious home, in which there is room for not only the owners, but also the guests.

Required Tools

If you need to make a folding table for a balcony, which will also look like a professional design, then you simply won’t be able to do it without modern tools.

By the way, in addition to hand tools, you also need electric ones. Here is a list of tools without which a wall-mounted folding table will not work:

A jigsaw is a must. It will help you cut table material accurately and efficiently. You can replace it with a hacksaw. But using it, you can forget about the perfect cut; for it, the cut will have to be polished.

A milling machine and attachments for it will be needed for processing edges, drilling holes and cutting grooves. Plus, it can be used to cut out decor for furniture.

A sander will be needed to smooth the surfaces.

You definitely can’t do without an electric drill. It will be used to drill holes. Plus, it requires drills for concrete and wood.

Clamps may be needed if glue and screed are used as temporary fasteners. They should not be used as permanent fixtures.

You will also need an office for marking (markers, tape measures), if you have a level and a square, this will be a plus.

You can replace them with manual analogues, but it will take more time. It’s too early to give recommendations on the quantity and type of material, because everything is individual.

Models

Furniture manufacturers offer a wide range of tables, which differ in tabletop shapes, design types, sizes, fastening features, the presence or absence of certain components (for example, legs), and materials. In addition, the models differ in design: color and texture of the countertop surface. There are expensive options made from natural materials (solid wood or glass) and more budget ones that imitate natural stone or valuable wood species (most often plastic or veneered surfaces). Some tables are complemented by decorative inserts from other materials, carvings, inlays, and furniture fittings.

Forms

Folding tables are available with four tabletop shapes:

• Square. Ideal for a small family of three.
• Rectangular. The tabletop of the model is more spacious and can be used even for modest feasts with guests. Such folding tables are fixed both across the wall and along it.
• Semicircular. Tabletops of this shape have a small capacity and are therefore rarely used. Although the option looks original and suits classic interiors and Art Nouveau furnishings.
• Round and oval. The rarest variations. It looks stylish and unusual, but is rarely used due to its small capacity. The option is optimal as a dressing table in the bedroom or a workspace for one person.

In rooms with complex configurations, tables of non-standard shapes can be used. They are usually made to order.

Construction type

By type of design, folding tables are classified into the following types:

• Transformers. They can be wall-mounted or wall-mounted. The main distinguishing feature of the design is its versatility. If desired, it can turn into a compact workplace, replacing a desk, or into a full-fledged dining area.
• Folding table. A simplified version of the transformer, which does not have additional features. When folded, the tabletop assumes a vertical position, but at the same time a static “piece” remains against the wall, so the model is not completely assembled. Can be wall-mounted or wall-mounted. A striking example of the second option is a book-table. It became the first prototype of a folding table, which was familiar to every person from Soviet childhood. It was a tall “coffin” with two tabletops on either side of a narrow board in the middle. The “wings” are usually in a lowered state. When you need to set the table for a holiday, they are raised and fixed in a horizontal position. This piece of furniture really saved large feasts, since its area when unfolded increased several times. At a time when the model did not fold out, its narrow static tabletop was used as a shelf. When assembled, the “book” takes up very little space, but is still inferior to folding tables built into the wall.
• Folding. The simplest and most popular model. The table can be mounted on any vertical surface, be it a wall or the front of a cabinet. In addition to the tabletop, such models are usually equipped with a number of shelves. If the table is located in the kitchen, then they are filled with dishes. When the model is used for work, books and writing materials are stored in the shelves. The design is designed for heavy loads. As a rule, it has no legs, so the fastening to the wall must be reliable so that the table does not collapse at the feet of the owners. The tabletop does not rise, but folds down. This is its main difference from the folding model.
• Mobile folding table. The model is in many ways similar to the previous one, but differs in mobility. The tabletop moves along a guide mounted into the wall. This folding table is convenient for small apartments with a non-standard layout.
• Hanging. Tables without legs. They are compact, as they are not designed for heavy loads.
• Folding bar counter. It features a narrow, elongated tabletop. Ideal for small kitchens. Fixed high, like a classic bar counter. Often complemented by the same high chairs.

Although transformers and folding tables belong to the folding category, in classic models the tabletops are lowered during folding, and not raised, as happens in the two cases described above.

Five fresh ideas

It would seem that what could be unique in the design of a folding table that is attached to the wall? Absolutely nothing. But it turns out that designers have developed a lot of options for how it can look! Therefore, before you start making your table, it’s worth taking a closer look at the most original existing solutions.

• This model, similar to an ordinary decorative element, consists of two parts, triangular in cross-section. One of these pieces slides down smoothly to become a convenient laptop table. Special compartments are suitable for putting the necessary little things in them. The fastening mechanism used in this model is very complex.

• A lovely light oak table with a wooden pocket for books and notepads can look like a wall decoration. It takes up no space at all because its location is vertical. The image of this table is formed by an elegant mechanism chosen when developing the design.
• A miniature folding table-lectern will be useful for musicians and artists. It will also appeal to those who like to take notes at an angle. If you make such a folding table with your own hands, it won’t take much time. It is also possible to provide a choice of different inclination angles. The mechanism that holds the table in the desired position is very simple.

• A folding table in a child’s room can simultaneously play the role of a “school board”. When folded, your baby can draw on it with chalk and take notes to remember things. Today there is a special film for drawing on sale; you just need to stick it on the back surface of such a table.

• This formal wall cabinet transforms into a full-fledged breakfast or work table. It is conveniently equipped with enough shelves to store dishes or office supplies.

Features of folding tables

For families with average income, it is unrealistic to purchase a spacious home with a kitchen of more than twenty square meters. In this regard, they have to go to all sorts of sophistication, coming up with furnishing options for a small space.

Folding tables provide an opportunity to save free space not only in residential premises and on balconies, but also in garages. In addition, they fit perfectly into the interior and can be manufactured in two versions. The first is made in the form of a narrow strip, and the second is an object that merges with the wall.

When unfolded, the models have different sizes. They can be a table for one or two people or a full table that can accommodate several people at once.

Device

The working surface of the folding versions is mounted to the wall using a hinged mount with one or more hinges. This makes it possible to easily fold or unfold the structure.

The table top has a support that can either fold or move apart, resting against the wall and providing an additional point of support. As the table top takes on a horizontal position, it rises up and the leg moves to the side. This design solution provides balance to the folding table.

At the same time, there are options with a support that is pre-attached to the bottom of the table cover and unfolds simultaneously with it. A support is mounted to one side of this model, and hinged fasteners are mounted to the other.

Certain types of folding surfaces unfold and fold according to the accordion principle, that is, in one movement. Such structures unfold in one moment, which is an important advantage.

Of great interest are the types of tables with a flat support, made in the form of a triangle and attached to the wall under the tabletop. Models on brackets installed without hinges and made of metal or stainless steel are considered no less successful.

Advantages

The folding system can be placed in any part of the room

To do this, it is important to decide on the type of model and materials for its implementation.

This solution has a number of advantages:

1. Compactness and ease of use, which are considered one of the main attractive qualities.
2. The ability to blend perfectly with the overall interior of the room.
3. Versatility, allowing the structure to be used not only as a table, but also for other household needs, for example, for ironing clothes.
4. Simplicity and reliability in operation.
5. Easy installation.
6. Reasonable price.

Flaws

The disadvantage of folding options is their small size. The structure attached to the wall is not capable of accommodating a large number of people. As a rule, no more than seven people can sit behind such a model.

Design Features

The standard table design consists of 2 main parts - the tabletop and fastenings (clamps). The first can be of any length, but the thickness is small - it practically does not move away from the wall. Clamps (triangular or U-shaped supports) allow you to lower and raise the tabletop. Additional structural elements can include legs (supports) or shelves.

According to the design of the support there are:

1. Fixed separately from the main part of the table. When lifting the tabletop, the legs rest against its central part (in a special hole).
2. Fixed to the bottom of the base. There are supports that are first attached to the wall, and then to the tabletop, and vice versa.
3. In the form of a flat triangle, fixed below the tabletop. The elements are moved to the side after the base is raised and support it along the entire length of the leg. This design is considered one of the most durable. But at the same time, it is not very compact due to the size of the support.
4. In the form of bracket legs attached simultaneously to the table top and the wall. They rise together with the working part and are fixed, and if you need to fold the hanging table, just lift the tabletop up or pull a special lever.

Fastening mechanisms are divided into lifting and folding. Usually, anchor dowels are sufficient for installation (for folding parts - piano hinges), but for greater strength, you can use more complex fittings, for example, brackets. They provide the most stable and reliable support and can be folding or sliding.

Transformable models differ in the elements of fixing mechanisms:

• tsargovye - a traditional version with a frame (tsarga), a table top and a sliding mechanism are attached to it;
• tsargless (without a massive base) - the sliding mechanism is fixed directly to the tabletop, which can slide apart synchronously or asynchronously.

Stages of creating an original table from a profile pipe with your own hands
Although the list of components varies depending on the design, the basic set remains unchanged: brackets, base plate, hinges, console, clamps, roller guides, decorative parts, anchor bolts. The base plate is needed to secure the tabletop. Hinges connect it to other elements, and bolts serve to secure it to the wall. The console is often used as an additional shelf. The latches help keep the product folded, and decorative details (handles, hinges) simplify the unfolding process.

The supports are fixed separately from the main part of the table. They are fixed to the bottom of the base.

In the form of a flat triangle

In the form of bracket legs

Advantages and disadvantages

Folding tables for the kitchen have the following advantages:

• they significantly save kitchen space when they are not needed;
• the models are compact, but sufficient to accommodate a minimum amount of utensils for meals;
• the products are variable in design, they are made from different materials, due to which you can choose an option taking into account the furniture already available in the kitchen;
• models can be an independent element of the dining area or be part of a set with a folding chair of a similar design;
• depending on the type of product, installation differs, but it is not complicated; every head of the family can install such a table;
• products differ in the shape of the tabletop: the folding part can be rectangular, semicircular or even semi-oval;
• such tables can be installed not only along walls: they look great near a window, when closed they present a laconic panel of small width and a length equal to the window opening;
• such products can be purchased in stores or made independently; this will not take much time, and the manufacturing process itself does not require a large amount of materials and labor;
• the color schemes of these products can be varied, due to this, folding tables can become a support for a kitchen apron or facades of a colored set;
• such products can replace children's tables in small apartments;
• when there is enough space in the kitchen, such tables can be used as a mini-greenhouse, mounted under the window of the room;
• These pieces of furniture can be placed in the kitchen as an additional shelf-table for small household appliances, for example, a microwave or coffee machine.

However, in addition to the advantages, folding tables also have disadvantages. For example, the load on the fastenings of such products is greater. Considering that they have to be constantly opened and closed, this messes up the transformation mechanism. In addition, household members may get tired of constant assembly and disassembly, and they will want to buy a stationary table. As for the material of manufacture, particle boards are not designed for long-term use. Over time, the fastenings of such structures become weak.

What is a folding table?

When assembled, the folding table is a thin strip that not only fits neatly along the wall, but practically merges with it. When the structure unfolds, it turns into a full-fledged tabletop, which can accommodate a whole family or company. The table is fixed on special triangular or U-shaped supports.

Folding table - functional furniture for a small room

Such furniture has a number of advantages:

1. Compact dimensions. A folding table can be placed in any, even the smallest room, without cluttering up the space at all. You are free to choose any area of ​​the room, because you do not need to adapt to the configuration of the model.
2. Functionality. Despite its modest size, the furniture is absolutely practical and fulfills all its direct tasks.
3. Stylish design. The laconic transforming table will harmoniously fit into the interior, gracefully complementing its design ensemble.
4. Ease of installation. Since folding tables are sold ready-made, anyone can install the furniture: attach the piece to the wall, adjust its position, check how the support and tabletop function, and then attach it to the wall using ordinary hinges and self-tapping screws. To perform such work, you do not need any special tools or special knowledge.

If you don’t want to spend money on a ready-made model, assemble it yourself:

• prepare a tabletop of the required size and decorate it to your liking;
• Buy support strips from a hardware store and secure them with hinges at the bottom of the tabletop. And then it’s just a matter of small things – installation to the wall.

What is a folding 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.

Making a table for the balcony with your own hands

If the finished products are not satisfactory in size, appearance or cost, there is always the opportunity to assemble a folding structure yourself. Moreover, the process does not cause any particular difficulties.

To manufacture the structure, you need to stock up on material, hinges and fasteners. The tabletop can be cut from furniture board, thick plywood, chipboard or MDF.

What is the difference between MDF and laminated chipboard?

If slabs are used, it is recommended to finish the ends with an edge that matches the color. To do this, you will need an iron and a sharp knife to cut off the excess. When installing a table in a room decorated with wood, a wooden table top will look more harmonious.

An option is proposed for producing the simplest design of a folding table from furniture panels for a balcony.

Two parts made of chipboard will be used as supports (can also be made of wood, but we used what was at hand). You can make one support, but the table turns out to be quite large, so for the strength of the structure it is better to install two support elements that fold in different directions. You will also need two bars. One is for fastening the tabletop, the second is for fixing the supports.

Table. Materials and equipment for making a table.

Step 1.

The furniture board is varnished and dried.

Furniture board

If necessary, the tabletop can be polished (before applying paint)

Step 2.

Markings are applied to the wall to secure the block. It will be installed at a height of 700 mm from the floor. When carrying out work, you must use a level.

Step 3.

Using four self-tapping screws, the block is fixed to the wall.

Step 4.

At a distance of 30 mm from the edges, two door hinges are attached to it.

Step 5.

Two triangular parts are cut out of a piece of laminated chipboard (or the triangles are assembled from timber), which will serve as supports.

Assembling a triangular support from bars

The bars are fastened with self-tapping screws and a perforated corner. For reliability, all joints are glued with wood glue

Step 6.

Both support legs are applied vertically. Marks are made for attaching piano (furniture) hinges.

Step 7

Furniture hinges are attached with self-tapping screws to the legs and the wall.

The corners are held on piano hinges

This is what the supports look like when folded

Step 8

A block is attached to the inside of the tabletop (parallel to the first one). The distance from the outer edge is 200 mm.

Step 10. The table top is placed on top of a block with hinges attached to the wall. On the inside, it is attached with self-tapping screws to the free hinge flap.

The tabletop is supported by two short hinges located horizontally. There is a beam fixed under the tabletop

Folded table

A functional and reliable structure that does not take up extra space on the balcony is ready. If necessary, the table top rises, the legs move at an angle to the center and securely hold the structure.

Compact structures purchased from the manufacturer or assembled with your own hands, distinguished by budget and functionality, in some cases are irreplaceable interior items.

Supports used in the product

To securely fix it, supports are made for the table. They may look like a triangular headscarf or the letter P.

If the structure is short, use a triangular support. The bracket is attached with hinges under the bottom of the tabletop. You cannot install a folding table in this way above the radiator, since the entire weight of the product will fall on it.

A triangle is suitable when attaching the structure to the wall surface. By installing two strips on the sides, you can strengthen it.

To make U-shaped supports, beams connected to each other by the letter P are used.

They are installed under the bottom of the tabletop, on the sides. The finished structure is attached to the tabletop using hinges. This will allow you to fold the finished table.

Nuances of choice

Choosing a folding table for the kitchen consists of several key criteria.

To size

To choose the right option, you need to inspect the kitchen: as a rule, compact furniture is installed in a limited space. Therefore, the table should be just as compact. If the product will often stand open, the remaining space for movement around the kitchen should not be less than 1 m. At the same time, the size of the tabletop itself should be sufficient for at least two users to fit behind it. Such a product can also be placed in a bachelor’s home.

By shape

In conditions of limited kitchen space, it is preferable to use tables with streamlined shapes. They do not have corners, so the user will not be injured in case of accidental mechanical contact. If the rest of the furniture in the kitchen has strict right angles, you will have to select a similar table, mounting it in a place where there is more freedom to move

In this case, you need to pay attention to the shape of the chairs, because there should be harmony in everything. For example, if the kitchen has an L-shaped set with a wavy edge of the corner tabletop, it is quite appropriate to complement it with a round-shaped table

By color

Color solutions for folding tables can be varied. However, when purchasing or ordering, it is necessary to take into account the shade of existing furniture. In this case, you can take a table that doesn’t have to be tone on tone: a subtone similar to the main color will also work. The color of the table is preferably light, which allows you to add a spot of light into the interior of a small kitchen, visually reducing the heaviness of a limited space.

By configuration and practicality

A folding table for the kitchen can be wall-mounted (built into the wall) or attached. Which option is better, everyone decides for themselves. A wall-mounted folding side table is good because it does not need to be constantly opened and closed. This saves time and effort, as well as saving wear on the working mechanism. A bachelor doesn’t have to reveal it every day: it’s enough to do it once.

If you plan to purchase a small table for small household appliances, it is preferable to buy an option with a reliable support: it will provide less load on the work surface. In this case, the shape of the tabletop of the product can be either rectangular or semicircular. Such products are more reliable than wall-mounted analogues. Those who want to buy a wall-mounted folding table should take into account: you can’t put a lot on it. In addition, such a purchase is impossible if the walls in the apartment are porous. They simply will not be able to support the structure with additional load.

By design

When choosing one model or another, it is important to consider: it must match the style of the interior in which the kitchen is designed. This may be reflected in the shape, color, type of material used

For the Provence style, it is important to use natural material, so it is better that the table is made of wood. Moreover, this style is also demanding in terms of color: the product must be painted light or white.

In addition, unlike other branches of interior design, such a table can be decorated with plates or textile napkins. If we consider the modern direction of design, it is important to rely on the unique texture of the material used. For example, for the Art Nouveau style it is important to have chrome textures in the interior, which allows you to successfully fit into it a kitchen table made of plastic and glossy metal supports. You can also take as a basis an option made from wood derivatives, supplementing them with metal fasteners and supports.

For classics, a table made of wood is desirable. It is problematic to fit into an interior with elements of palace solemnity furniture, the main purpose of which is to save space. Classics strive for massive furniture, its naturalness and high cost.

To learn how to make a kitchen table from a countertop with your own hands, watch the video below.

Comfortable table top for the balcony

The table on your balcony can be either folding or hanging, mounted, or wall-mounted. You can buy a ready-made version, or you can make a table yourself. For example, it will be a wide tabletop on the windowsill, and next to it there will be side stools. And all this will take up so little space that other furniture, for example, a sofa, cabinet, armchair, etc., will fit on the balcony.

You can decorate the tabletop yourself. Today, various stencils are sold, such that a person, even without any artistic skills, can make a gorgeous pattern, image, etc. You can make a stained glass tabletop by decorating it with pieces of colored glass or plastic.

You can use decoupage to decorate your tabletop. Find interesting motifs that match the style of the balcony design and glue them to the tabletop, and then apply several layers of special varnish.

The tabletop can be:

• Just white, like an extended window sill;
• Marbled;
• Just wooden, varnished;
• Multi-colored - simply stick thin strips of multi-colored tape to the tabletop one at a time.

Advantages and disadvantages of folding tables

Folding tables have several advantages:

• Compact and space saving. When folded, it is almost invisible. The freed up space can be used at your discretion. Of course, the space for the spread of the tabletop cannot be taken up by other, massive furniture.
• Ergonomics.
• Multifunctionality. Folding tables can be used as a workplace, dining area, or ironing board.
• Safety, simplicity and ease of use. Even a child can cope with the operation algorithm of the lifting mechanism. All that is required to bring the tabletop into a horizontal position is to raise (or lower, as in some models) it and lock it.

A variety of models allows you to choose the ideal piece of furniture for a specific interior. They are most popular in studios and small apartments. The only disadvantages include the small capacity of the folding table. Such designs, as a rule, have small tabletops, which is determined by the features of the lifting mechanism, and can accommodate no more than 4-5 people. It is also worth considering that you can seat guests at dinner, for example, only on three sides, since the fourth, adjacent to the wall, will become a “dead zone”. Due to the fact that most folding tables are static, they cannot be moved or rearranged to another place where this furniture is currently needed.

Folding table design

Like any other piece of furniture, a folding table has its own characteristic features, or rather details.

Every table must have a tabletop, everyone knows that. The peculiarity of the folding table is the possibility of transformation into another piece of furniture, or simply folding, here everything depends on the design.

Look at the photo of a simple folding table made by yourself. In addition to the tabletop, it must have at least one detail - hinges on which it is attached to the wall.

Most often, the folding table is fixed using simple legs or legs, which are also part of the overall design and are also attached to hinges.

An entire decorative structure, an unusually shaped frame, can act as a leg or support. This occurs in cases with more complex designs.

Table transformer

The main advantage of transforming tables is that they are most convenient to pull out and push apart. It is often used in the kitchen, instantly turning the work area into a mobile dining room. Once the meal is over, the table can be transformed into a more compact version or even “disguised” among the kitchen attributes.

For a small kitchen, miniature tables are provided that lack a supporting leg or are equipped with only one such part. It is advisable not to overload such structures.

A transforming table will come in handy in a student’s room, who can study in the reading area at any convenient time. Then, having folded the folding transformer and freed up space, start playing games and other active entertainment.

Folding table with wall mounting

At first, mounting to the wall does not seem like a very rational solution. But this is only at first glance. In fact, if you manage your space wisely, you can easily use never-used square meters.

Where? Above the central heating radiator. Great solution because:

There are quite a lot of advantages of this design, but presenting a drawing is completely useless, since everyone’s conditions are different.

The main design elements of this folding table are the wall mounting system.

This can be either a metal corner sewn to a concrete wall with dowels, or a wooden beam as a base. It is quite simple to assemble the structure based on furniture fittings; we have already found several options for such a table and presented them in the form of pictures. Good decision, isn't it?

Folding table with vertical wall mounting

The easiest option is to attach a wooden plank to the wall on hinges and raise it as needed. But today's furniture and interior design has gone further: a table made from a wall can become an independent element of decor.

The main advantage of this piece of furniture is its compactness. This is an ideal solution for a balcony, loggia, small kitchen. While cooking, you can fold it, and for lunch, spread it out and gather as a family.

Compared to regular tables, folding tables are much cheaper. But the disadvantage is that the surface is small - you can’t arrange a 12-course holiday dinner on it.

Selection of materials

If you are still determined to figure out how to make a folding table with fastenings yourself, you must first understand the materials.

You can use wood and its derivatives, metal, glass, plastic.

All options except wood, however, look normal only if you buy a ready-made structure, and metal itself looks ambiguous if we are talking about a tabletop. In principle, we do not consider plastic, but metal is difficult to work with and that’s enough.

Since we have chosen wood, we are now making our own drawings of the folding table. If you don’t want to do this, you can look for ready-made drawings on the Internet.

We do not recommend figuring out how to make a folding table from a cabinet yourself for people who have a low level of skills in working with wood and drawings.

Glass tables look beautiful, interesting, fresh. The problem is that almost all home-made tables using glass look completely different from their store-bought counterparts. However, if you really like this material, you can use it to decorate the table.

This is best done with a simple table design that closes downwards. In this case, we need a sheet of glass that will completely match our tabletop in shape. It can be either cut from existing glass or ordered ready-made.

The second case is more preferable because it is worth ordering tempered glass so that it is not afraid of light impacts or hot objects - this is very important in the kitchen, for example.

Next comes fixing the glass. There are two options - using a bounding box or using point fastenings. In the first case, there should be a frame around the perimeter of the tabletop, which is installed on top of the glass. The second option involves creating paired holes in the glass and tabletop through which the connection will be made.

Manufacturing materials

The most inexpensive materials from which a wall-mounted folding table is made are chipboard (MDF). Their advantage is their flexibility, which allows you to play with shapes, designs, and textures. Chipboard is easy to care for and makes very light weight tables. However, this material, even with appropriate processing, remains sensitive to moisture and mechanical damage, which negatively affects the durability of the product.

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In this regard, a tree that is ready to serve for more than one generation compares favorably with MDF. It is also famous for its hypoallergenicity and aesthetics. Even the most budget varieties look elegant in any interior. True, the cost of such models is still usually high, and the structures are heavy.

Another stylish solution is a folding wall-mounted table made of tempered, impact-resistant glass. In terms of advantages and disadvantages, this model is similar to its wooden counterparts. However, if wood is warm enough and adds coziness, then glass is cold both to the touch and in perception. True, some people love it precisely for this property.

Although wood and glass are quite resistant to various types of influences, this indicator is higher for a table made of plastic with metal supports. A folding table made of this material is convenient to use on the balcony or in the nursery - where there is the most pollution, active contact with water is possible.

Chipboard

MDF Wood Tempered Glass

Plastic