There are plenty of occasions when you might need a folding table - hosting guests, having a picnic in nature, or saving space in a small kitchen. I have compiled a review of the most stylish, practical and optimal in price and quality models for the kitchen, dining room and living room from the IKEA catalog.
IKEA “Norden” folding table, price – RUB 11,999. An excellent alternative to Soviet narrow book tables. Suitable for the living room, kitchen or workshop.
Island with elements of household appliances, sink
Installing household appliances into a kitchen island requires preparation at the stage of renovation and kitchen refurbishment.
Island with hob
According to technical parameters, there must be free access to gas communications. Therefore, the pipe supply points are equipped with removable inspection windows. You need to install a hood above the hob. Its power is calculated based on the cubic capacity of the room, this is especially true for studios. The appearance is selected to match the stylistic design of the kitchen.
Types of exhaust devices for island kitchens:
- Aspiration type of hood. Removes air from the room and replaces it with new air. The intake and output is carried out through a laid air duct. To do this, it needs to be hidden in the ceiling structures. It is not recommended to connect to general ventilation; a separate channel is installed.
- Recirculating type with filters. It draws in air masses, cleans them through filters, and returns them back to the room. Advantage - no need for a separate air duct, disadvantages - limited power, filters need to be replaced.
- The combined type combines the two described types.
There is a wide range of household appliances on the market: from simple, inexpensive models to exclusive designer ones. The stylistic diversity of the model range is noteworthy, from classic, fireplace type, to ultra-modern models in the form of pipes, glass products, and composites.
Hoods have been developed specifically for kitchen islands, which are mounted on the table and are raised only during cooking.
Island with sink
This is quite convenient from a functional point of view. For example, when the kitchen island is connected to the dining area, or the area of the wall area of the kitchen unit is limited.
The main thing you need to pay attention to is the slope of the sewer drain (3 cm per 1 meter). The floors in the kitchen area will have to be raised slightly. But this disadvantage can be transformed into an advantage. A small podium will serve as an additional zoning technique for space.
Model overview
Regular tables (non-folding)
- Wooden and chipboard.
The materials used for production are often solid pine, oak, ash, and birch. Furniture is covered with stain and protective agents. Products made from chipboard are usually covered with veneer, durable and non-toxic ABS plastic, acrylic varnish or melamine film.
Ingu, made of solid pine, is the most budget-friendly table in IKEA (RUB 1,299), and is not treated with protective impregnations. This is an excellent option for those who want to get creative and make an interesting, individual design: you can leave the natural texture of the wood, just covering it with clear varnish or wax. Can be coated with stain or any other colored paint.
Olmstads are also made of solid pine and are very popular among buyers. Available in white, black-brown, oak color.
Melthorp is a new product among tables at IKEA.
Melthorp (RUR 3,799). The furniture is made of ash.
Solid wood Lerhamn is sold in black and brown, two-tone (white, oak) design.
Bilsta - furniture made of fiberboard with melamine coating.
Norrocker is a table made of solid birch with rounded corners. Covered with stain and clear varnish to preserve the natural shade of the wood. An excellent option for a country style interior.
A table with a base made of natural beech – Westanby – looks expensive in the interior.
Westanby (RUR 19,999).
- Round.
The IKEA catalog presents both compact, round tabletops that can accommodate up to 4 people, as well as large, oval regular tables and transformers that are suitable for large families and for entertaining guests.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
The model with a round tabletop can be found in the Alsta (glass), Bilsta, Gamlared, Salmi (glass) series and among the Bjursta, Ingatorp transformers.
Gamlared. One of the most budget options. For 2-4 people. Price - 6,499.
Bilst in the kitchen interior (12,499).
- Glass.
IKEA kitchen tables made of durable, tempered glass:
- with a round tabletop - Alsta (for 2 people), Salmi (for 4 people);
Alsta (4,999).
Glass Salmi (6,499).
- rectangular for 4-6 people - Thorsby.
Thorsby (from 7,499).
- Large tables (6-8 seats).
For a spacious kitchen, kitchen-living room or dining room where you will receive guests, an excellent solution would be furniture from Morbilong, Mockelby, Tingby, Industrial, Hupperlig or Ekedalen transformers.
Transformable tables
Their disassembly mechanism is so simple that even a child can handle it. The product on the website has detailed video instructions on how to arrange and fold furniture. It may be based on a retractable mechanism with an insert board or a folding principle of transformation.
- Sliding.
- Wangsta. Furniture is only in white.
The price for a model for 2-4 people is 6,499.
The price for a model for 4-6 people is 7,999.
- Ekedalen. These models are distinguished by a more natural and high-quality composition, color palette (white, light oak, brown, dark brown) and a natural, natural wood pattern.
Price (2-4 people) – 7,999.
Price (4-6 people) – 9,999.
- Byursta. Among these models there are rectangular and round options. Accommodates from 4 to 8 people. Colors – brown-black, white. The length is increased by 2 additional boards, which are stored under the tabletop. When disassembled, they are securely fixed with hidden latches.
Price for rectangular models (capacity - 4-8 people) - 9,999.
Bursta looks elegant in classic interiors.- Sturnes are made entirely of natural wood - solid pine and birch. Covered with stain and acrylic varnish to impart protective properties. Available in white and oak color. Capacity – 4 -6 people.
- Glivarp is the only IKEA transformer with a tempered glass tabletop on steel legs in white. Designed for 4-6 people.
The layout mechanism is similar to wooden ones: there is also an additional inset tabletop, but unlike previous models, here it is not removed, but is lifted with a simple upward movement and installed in the middle.
- Ingatorp - IKEA dining tables for the kitchen and dining room in a classic style. They will also fit perfectly into a country style interior. Thanks to one additional panel, they can accommodate 6 people. When assembled, it can accommodate 4 people.
Sliding rectangular ones have the same cost. They will also fit well into a traditional interior thanks to the carvings on the legs.
- Leskvik is the most expensive folding option made from solid pine and solid birch. In the only oak color. Like Sturnas tables, it has the texture of natural material.
Such models have a different layout mechanism - the assembled part of the tabletop is simply lowered, and, if necessary, raised and fixed. Accommodates from 2 to 4 people.
Folding table with wall mounting. The tabletop is laminated chipboard.
There is a similar one in white.
Among the more expensive and interesting in design models are Ingatorp tables with 2 folding floors in black-brown, oak and white.
Norden is a modern interpretation of the folding cabinets that we have become accustomed to since Soviet times, but with an easier transformation mechanism. Made from solid pine. Colors – brown-black, oak.
Under the tabletop there are 6 drawers in which you can store kitchen and tableware. Convenient not only as a dining table, but also as a work table.
When disassembled, it can accommodate up to 4 people.
Norden has several stages of layout - with one or two folding floors.
IKEA PS 2012 is the most expensive of the folding tables (14,999). It has a two-tone design and two floors. The table top is made of bamboo, the legs are made of metal.
IKEA PS 2012 table for 2-4 seats
Pros of choosing a manufacturer
Each manufacturing company undoubtedly has a number of advantages over other companies. For IKEA, these are the following advantages:
- Guaranteed quality. IKEA uses exclusively natural materials that are safe for humans in its production. It is for this reason that it is better to choose tables for children's bedrooms or playrooms in the store of this manufacturer.
- Practical and easy to care for. All manufactured furniture lines do not have any special care requirements, tolerate wet cleaning well, and are designed for long-term use in everyday life.
- Multifunctionality. An excellent purchase would be a transforming table, which is quite compact, easy to fold, and allows you to rationally use the available space.
- A large selection of interesting models, different in design, shape, size, color.
IKEA table for a small kitchen
- If your kitchen area is up to 8 square meters, and there are only 2 people in the family, then pay attention to folding, wall-mounted models - Bjursta and Norberg.
Compact double tables Ingu, Olmstad, Melthorp, Lerhamn, Bilsta, Gamlared, Norroker are suitable for a small family and will fit perfectly into the interior of a small kitchen.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
A small round glass table in a small kitchen will seem invisible. In combination with transparent plastic chairs, this is an excellent option for visually expanding the space.
- A medium-sized kitchen of 9-12 sq.m is a common option in modern apartments and new buildings.
Here you can accommodate a medium-sized dining table for 4 people, for example, Ingatorp.
The best solution would be to choose a model with a round tabletop to comfortably accommodate all household members.
Kitchen island equipment
A kitchen with an island will always be more functional and convenient, because it is easier to place the work triangle in the most comfortable accessibility. Using it instead of a table, instead of a bar counter, and as the main work surface, you can combine several things at once - watch TV with your family in the living room, communicate with friends who have dropped in for a cup of coffee, feed children who have returned from school, lunch while dinner is being prepared.
But the benefits of an island set don’t end there. There can be a ton of storage space under the countertop. If the dimensions of such a structure exceed standard parameters, the cabinets can be placed around the perimeter or only on two sides. And even with unusual parameters, you can always equip the furniture with different drawers, retractable cargo, shelves, etc.
In a compact room, you can complement the island part with a retractable table on wheels: the dining table top rises on legs that can be easily moved and folded out to the desired height.
Which set is harmonious with an island table?
Often the island part is chosen for a straight-linear set, considering the rest to be self-sufficient and convenient. In fact, any furniture can be complemented with an island.
- Of course, a linear kitchen set with such a detail will become more comfortable and functional . Here, thanks to the island, you can organize a more accessible work triangle. As a rule, straight sets of furniture are chosen for a spacious - long, perhaps narrow room. Moreover, an island with a dining table, work surface or sink would be appropriate here.
- With a corner set up to the ceiling, the island will also serve as an additional functional detail , which can be made into a place to store utensils, a bar counter, etc. This is a more interesting solution for such a kitchen, because the housewife does most of the work in the kitchen at the work table - cutting, serving, mixing, etc. Here you can relax and have a cup of coffee.
- A U-shaped set with an island detail will become a complete composition - a separate territory that does not require zoning. The island is placed on the free side, because there are no other options here, and this is what determines the boundaries of the kitchen block.
Ikea kitchen tables: what models are there and how do they differ?
The review of Ikea kitchen tables, which you can read below, will help you choose just such a dining table that will ideally suit the interior of the kitchen and create a comfortable dining area. Each of the presented models has its own individuality, purpose and functionality.
This category includes:
- IKEA kitchen tables;
- IKEA bar tables;
- IKEA extendable tables;
- white kitchen tables from IKEA;
- IKEA wall folding tables;
- IKEA round dining tables.
There is little variation in the materials of Ikea kitchen tables: the manufacturer sells tables made of wood, glass, and combined materials. Let's study in more detail which models of kitchen tables are presented in stores and on the Ikea website, and also get acquainted with the general parameters, existing sizes and colors.
So, one of the most popular, so-called family models is the Ikea Bursta sliding table. Moreover, you can purchase it in two versions: a round sliding table and a rectangular sliding table from IKEA.
Available in black and white colors. When assembled, round tables have a diameter of 115 cm, rectangular tables when assembled are 140 cm, and when unfolded they range from 180 cm to 220 cm.
Another popular model of a round extendable table from IKEA is Ingatorp, the table diameter is 115 cm when assembled. A variation of the rectangular INGATORP model is tables with folding edges, available in black, brown and white.
A budget and very discreet model of the IKEA Melthorp table (colors: white, light mocha, surface: melamine coating). These tables can be washed and are easy to care for. But we note that they are compact and do not fold out; they belong to the category of wall tables, so their maximum capacity is 3 people.
As an option, rectangular wooden kitchen tables Terendo (black, length 110, width 67) and Ingu (color: natural wood, including table legs; length 120 cm, width 75 cm) are also suitable for a small kitchen.
Other models of kitchen tables: folding Norden - equipped with drawers (colors: brown, white, black); glass kitchen table Alsta - discreet minimalism for a Scandinavian interior; a series of white rectangular tables Thorsby, Leharmn, Olmsted, Sutrnes, Lisabo, Morbilonga, round Bilsta; table attached to the Norberg wall; for lovers of unusual furniture there is even a table with two tabletops - Ikea Bilsta.
Tables with metal legs can be divided into a separate category - from combined materials, since both wood and metal are present: Ikea Rydebakk, Kullaberg, Ovraryd.
Separately, the manufacturer offers to purchase tabletops and underframes (the basis for the tabletops).
