The main problem of small-sized apartments is the lack of square meters. Therefore, the best option for such housing is ergonomic furniture. The use of functional and small models in the kitchen is especially important; for example, a folding table mounted to the wall will be an excellent solution that will save usable space without sacrificing comfort. When folded, it will not interfere with cooking or other manipulations in the room, and when unfolded, it will provide a standard place for lunch for the whole family. There are many models of such furniture on the market, so when choosing it, it is important to take into account many nuances.
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.
Models
Wall tables can be varied:
- compact models with folding function;
- tables complemented by drawers and various spacious compartments for storing things;
- monolithic canvases.
Tables from the Ikea brand are especially in demand. The world-famous Swedish company has gained popularity due to high-quality furniture at an affordable price. The company offers customers durable, reliable, stylish and ergonomic products. In the Ikea product catalog you can find furniture designed specifically for compact spaces.
Next, we will consider three models of folding tables, through which you can organize a comfortable workplace, saving maximum space. All of these options boast a stylish appearance, reliability, practicality and a simple assembly process.
- "Byursta." Model in black color, designed for two people. When assembled, the table turns into a compact shelf. The tabletop is varnished for quick cleaning.
- "Norberg". The design is similar to the above. The design can be used in two types: folding (table) and folding (shelf). The color of the model is classic white. The tabletop is covered with melamine. The composition protects the table from damage and contamination. For two persons.
- "Norbu." Durable, compact and wear-resistant table made of natural solid birch. The model is in a soft, light beige tone. If necessary, the tabletop can be folded to free up space. Like previous products, the model is designed for two people.
Table details
To build a folding table, you need to prepare the following parts:
- table top
- bottom and top of the shelf
- sides and partitions
- back
As accessories, it is necessary to prepare self-tapping screws, hinges, confirmants and anchors.
During the work you can use the following tools:
- electric jigsaw (hacksaw or regular jigsaw)
- manual milling machine
- grinder
- screwdriver
- drill and set of drill bits
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.
How to fix it yourself
In most cases, a folding table can be easily repaired with your own hands. It is important to correctly calculate all the parameters and make marks on the wall. To work you will need:
- tape measure, pencil and ruler;
- a screwdriver (especially if the countertop is made of chipboard or plywood);
- electric drill (you can get by with screwdrivers, but then the process will take a little longer);
- set of drills.
The easiest way is to secure the table on its hinges with a bracket. With its help, the tabletop is connected to the bar counter. Then holes are made in the wall, dowels are driven in and mounting bolts are screwed in. The bracket is installed, then the board, already assembled with the table, is screwed on.
For mounted models, stationary supports or variations in the form of bolts, hinges, and corners can be used. Hinges are most often used for folding tabletops. Sometimes the package may include fasteners and rollbacks, as well as assembly instructions.
It’s really quite simple to install a folding table with a wall mount yourself, but in the case of designer models, it’s better to entrust this process to specialists. Such furniture is often produced in limited editions, so damage to any part will be expensive.
A compact table is a versatile piece of furniture that saves space. It has virtually no drawbacks, and installation is extremely simple. A folding table is appropriate in the kitchen, on the balcony and in another room. A variety of materials and designs allows you to choose the option that you like best, fitting this furniture into any interior.
Description of materials
They are used depending on the location and shape of the table.
Plywood, chipboard, MDF
This sheet material is used in the manufacture of countertops. Integrity is the main advantage of the material. Using a jigsaw, you can cut out a tabletop that is ready for use. Only on the cut edges you need to stick a special tape. A table made from this material is light in weight, which allows the tabletop to easily recline.
When choosing one of these materials, plywood deserves more consideration. Especially laminated and moisture resistant. It has a long service life compared to others.
Natural wood
This is an environmentally friendly, elegant, stylish, fairly durable material. When using it to make a table, two conditions must be met:
- the right type of wood
- the presence of special equipment due to complex manufacturing technology.
These factors affect the cost of the product, even if you make it yourself. If you have your own hand router, or at least a jigsaw and a wooden board, you can easily build a wall-mounted kitchen table.
Glass
Thick tempered glass is used for tabletops.
This type of countertops must be ordered separately, since this material will not be cut at home. It is used extremely rarely.
The choice of material is influenced by the location where the built-in table will be installed. Made from wood or glass, it will look different when installed separately from other pieces of furniture. MDF, chipboard and plywood are considered universal materials.
The shapes of countertops can be very diverse, but the most popular are square, rectangular, round and semicircular.
An electric jigsaw is used to cut the selected material into the required shape. The edges are processed with a sanding machine and covered with a special tape to give it a marketable appearance.
What shapes and sizes are there?
Most often, a wall-mounted computer desk is made in a rectangular shape. Although you can find a corner or square tabletop on sale. The corner model will fit well into an empty corner; this is an excellent solution for saving usable space. At the same time, square and corner modifications have significant capacity.
The size of the tabletop directly depends on the installation location. But, when choosing, you should always take into account all the standard parameters characteristic of a computer desk; the furniture should be as ergonomic as possible.
- The minimum width should be 60–70 cm. Although most tables have a width of a meter, some modifications reach 150 cm.
- Depth is also an important parameter; it ensures the ability to maintain an optimal distance from the eyes to the monitor. The size here also depends on additional elements, such as drawers and add-ons. Without add-ons, the minimum depth is 45 cm, with add-ons - 60–70 cm. Moreover, if the depth is significant, or there are massive add-ons, the tabletop can be equipped with a leg, which will reduce the level of load on the fasteners.
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 are used, connected to each other by the letter P. 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.
Expanding opportunities
If you want to have a hanging table on chains attached to the ceiling, then you can reduce the risk of it tipping over or tilting, in which everything from the surface will fall onto the floor. There are several solutions:
- You can simply weld together the chain links on which everything hangs, providing them with sufficient rigidity. The fastening element will be monolithic and the surface will not wobble. At the same time, it is quite difficult to externally distinguish between welded links and freely hanging ones, which means that the impression will remain that the plane is hanging.
- The second way is to increase mass. Usually, large planes are made very massive so that they sway less. With a total weight of about fifty kilograms, the furniture is quite stable and is quite suitable for use as a dining area.
- The third option is to secure the plane with guy wires from the same chains from below. It will look like suspensions passed through the surface, and the stability of the structure is guaranteed. This solution will be one of the most durable and less prone to swaying.
- The last option is similar to the previous one and is suitable only for the largest options. Here, in the lower central part, an additional support element is installed, which will not be visible from the outside. The plane is rigidly fixed - there will be no swaying or other troubles, and externally, the product will appear to be hanging on hangers.
Using one of these techniques, you can significantly increase the strength of the entire structure and eliminate the possibility of overturning what will lie on it. At the same time, there are different ways to solve the problem - from simple ones, using a support, to the most difficult to implement, like suspension links welded together. This is important in cases where everything is assembled by hand, and not made to order.
Peculiarities
The main difference between such tables and ordinary ones will be their design. The hanging surface does not rest on the floor in any way and such products do not have legs. The load falls on the chains, which act as suspension fasteners
The general appearance of such furniture is unusual and attracts attention precisely because of the absence of the usual legs.
Due to the fact that the plane is suspended from the ceiling on chains, it can swing and move to the sides. This does not allow this piece of furniture to be fully used for its intended purpose - dining at such a table or using it as a work surface does not work out very well. There is always a risk of knocking everything over on the floor when the tabletop swings.
Therefore, without additional fastenings, such surfaces can only perform a decorative function. On ancient ships, their ability to swing and maintain a horizontal position was a plus, but in the modern world this property is more likely to be detrimental. However, such products can be used as an additional decorative element.
In addition, such furniture can be installed in a garden gazebo, where there is usually no need for a classic table, and you can put a book or other similar things on it without fear for their fate. At the same time, there are several small tricks to make such products more functional.
An exception would be wall-mounted models, in which chains are needed to support the free edge of the surface. One side of such tabletops is rigidly attached to the wall, and the other hangs on hangers. Such products are more durable and do not wobble, which means they can be used in the standard way. In addition, it is easiest to make them yourself.
Peculiarities
Wall-mounted table models have their own special qualities that distinguish them from stationary models. These models are easy to use and take up little space, especially in small office spaces. This design will help you visually expand the space. The main advantage is its practicality, modern design and combination with various styles of room decoration.
With a hanging desk, your workplace will not take up a lot of space, which will provide maximum comfort when working at the computer. However, the dimensions of your technical device may vary. After all, the table accommodates all the items necessary for work due to drawers and additional shelves. You can independently adjust the distance between the shelves and their height.
Installing such a table will not take you much time. The surface on which the table is mounted can be absolutely any. However, the place should not be too sunny, as bright light will interfere with work.
Wall tables are made from modern, high-quality materials and environmentally friendly raw materials. The color palette is distinguished by its diversity, which allows the product to fit into any interior, and high quality contributes to long-term use.
Zeus
The Zeus furniture workshop has been occupying a leading position in the domestic market for several years, and its main trend remains the production of custom-made products, which will not cost more than branded furniture. According to your orders, models with an original design are created, including the design of individual furniture parts. The material with which the Zeus workshop works is exclusively natural and modern. The technologies used in the manufacture of furniture are in no way inferior to their competitors and guarantee high quality of manufactured products.
When choosing furniture, you should pay special attention to tables from this manufacturer. This will be a good idea when creating a comfortable and stylish workplace.
The material from which the furniture is made is of very high quality and environmentally friendly. The kit is delivered unassembled and has all the necessary fasteners. The table takes up very little space, is universal in use, and can be installed at the height and wall you need. Withstands loads up to 120 kg.
Ikea
Ikea will help you choose the right table, which will become an important interior detail. This famous Swedish company is becoming increasingly famous and in demand in the furniture market.
After all, the quality and price of the Swedish company's products have an equal ratio. Buyers find the furniture to be of very high quality, durable, stylish and leave only positive reviews about it.
Wall mounting tables from the Norberg, Norbu and Bjursta series are distinguished by their easy assembly, installation, durability, practicality and reasonable price. They have no legs and can be folded and installed at any level convenient for you. The furniture is presented in two classic colors - dark and light wood. Can withstand quite a large load.
"Naya"
If you decide to opt for a comfortable and stylish modern product, we advise you to pay attention to furniture produced by. Unique hanging tables from the “Lotus” series will allow you to easily create and decorate the interior of an office or apartment, making your workplace comfortable and convenient
Such a table will appeal not only to adults, but also to children, which indicates such an important quality as versatility. There will always be a working mood in your room, which will help you to completely immerse yourself in work and not be distracted by trifles.
On the wide and light surface of the table you can place computer equipment and any necessary items or decorative elements.
Benefits of the solution
Since saving space in small kitchens comes first, using such solutions will solve this problem as efficiently as possible. They are located along the walls, which allows you to leave maximum unoccupied space in the central part of the room. This will allow you to move around the kitchen and use other furnishings or kitchen appliances without interference.
In addition, for the smallest kitchen you can choose a hanging table with a folding mechanism. If necessary, the space-consuming plane is simply folded and frees up the necessary space. Such designs can be used not only in small kitchens, but even in cases where the area is quite large. In this case, the folding surface can serve as an additional workplace, which is removed when it is not needed.
Such devices are easy to make with your own hands. Moreover, in this case, you get complete freedom in choosing the shape, configuration and material of manufacture. It is quite possible that such a device will serve well at a time when the apartment is not yet fully furnished as a temporary solution. You can use similar designs on an ongoing basis by choosing the material, color and shape of the countertop to match the existing interior.
Features and Benefits
Tables of the above type have a number of advantages, due to which they have gained popularity and distribution. Further in the article we will look at the advantages of choosing this piece of furniture.
Lack of legs
The main difference between wall-mounted tables and standard ones is the absence of legs. This saves space in the room. While working at the table, you can move freely from one edge of the canvas to the other. Also, due to this function, several people can be seated at one table.
Functionality
Models with shelves are a laconic and ergonomic option. These elements can be adjusted in height at your discretion. The client has the opportunity to design a workplace as he wishes. This table is ideal for a schoolchild's room. The shelves are useful for storing educational literature, notebooks and necessary office supplies.
Compactness
Even in the smallest room there will definitely be a place for a hanging table. Rest assured, a product of this type will take up virtually no space in the room.
Appearance
The fashionable and stylish design of this type of table will harmoniously fit into modern decorative elements. Do not forget about the multifaceted variety of colors, shapes, sizes and textures.
