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Nowadays, the furniture market offers a large assortment of goods, so there is plenty to choose from to find what everyone needs: cabinets, sets, tables, chairs and other items. Each of them is presented in color categories and design options, so if you have a need to equip your apartment, a small functional kitchen is not a problem.

Small orange and white kitchen

• Furnishing a small kitchen
• Setting up a small kitchen
• Color solution

People often ask the question: how to arrange a small kitchen so that it can fit the necessary furniture and household appliances? Answer: it is difficult, but acceptable. When choosing furniture, buy small-sized ones, use as much of the unused space as possible.

This article will help you arrange furniture so that it does not take up much free space and efficiently accommodates kitchen utensils.

Features and Benefits

A modern transforming console looks attractive in appearance and occupies a minimal area of ​​the room. This furniture is an ideal solution for small apartments. A folding table resembles a narrow cabinet or dressing table, which is placed against the wall to store personal items on it, and the unfolded version provides a full-fledged place for dining for 4-6 people. Reasons for the popularity of this model:

• convenience, practicality, spaciousness;
• availability of different styles, colors;
• multifunctionality, the ability to quickly transform;
• suitable for any room;
• efficiency;
• reliability of the design.

Conventional book transformers are inferior to consoles due to their dimensions, which do not fit into a small apartment. The models are heavy, which makes it difficult to carry and unfold them yourself. It is uncomfortable to sit behind such furniture. When assembled or unfolded, the legs of the table and additional tabletops interfere with the legs.

The transforming console serves as a work desk, dressing table, stand for lamps and flowers. A narrow tabletop will fit perfectly even in a corridor or hallway. Furniture with shelves and storage drawers is used in a small kitchen as a bar counter. Most often, the console is made in the styles of minimalism, loft, neoclassical. For a classic interior, they offer models with a rounded tabletop, imitation wood, and carved legs.

Convenience, practicality, spaciousness

Availability of different styles and colors

Multifunctionality, ability to quickly transform

Suitable for any room

Economical

Design reliability

Furnishing a small kitchen

Some time ago, classic-style kitchens were popular; such design was present in every second room, despite the high cost. The price is related to the material of manufacture - natural wood, also in a large number of shelves and cabinets, decorative elements.

Now consumers prefer furniture that is comfortable and practical, the arrangement of which does not take up a lot of space. Popular styles are minimalism, oriental, modern, Provence and techno. Each style has its own design and color scheme, so you need to choose furniture carefully, taking into account the square footage and interests of the owners.

Depending on the size of the room, there are different sets that are sold ready-made or in catalogs to order. To ensure that you have a functional kitchen, before decorating, calculate the size of the room and its shape. The kitchen layout is:

Layout of a small space with appliances and cabinets

1. Island;
2. Peninsula;
3. Angle;
4. In two rows;
5. In U- or L-shape;
6. Linear.

In addition to the above types, there is also a free one - there are no standards when arranging, furniture and equipment are arranged at your own discretion.

Kitchen with island

The housing issue of the kitchen depends on the square footage; if it is enough, make an island in the middle of the room, where you place a sink or stove, with a work surface around it. This layout is very convenient, as it provides more free space for storing dishes and necessary items.

The idea of ​​having an island in the kitchen is also considered erroneous; it can be done in a small kitchen. To do this, engage an experienced interior design specialist who will turn a small kitchen into a comfortable and spacious room.

Kitchen with peninsula

In such a room, the peninsula is the bar counter where the work surface or table is located. If you approach this design correctly, the housing problem of a small kitchen is not a problem, but a record!

Tip: make the peninsula closer to the kitchen unit, this way you will save the missing space. Place chairs under the tabletop.

The peninsula is one of the most effective solutions for owners of small apartments

Corner

It is rarely possible to fit all the necessary furniture and appliances into a small room, so a corner kitchen is an excellent option. This type of room will accommodate many household appliances, and there will be space for a working and dining area.

Tip: to save space, attach stainless steel tubes to cabinets where you can store pots, pans and other utensils on hooks. Attach a shelf with a hanging table to the wall, which folds up after use.

Double sided and linear

A linear kitchen solves the housing problem in a rectangular room, where furniture and household appliances are placed on one side, and a table with chairs on the other. In a room of this type, a corner option is still possible.

If we talk about a two-sided kitchen, then there is a set and household appliances on both sides parallel to each other. Unfortunately, this is only done in a spacious room, since a small kitchen cannot accommodate a table.

A linear arrangement of short length is the optimal, and often the only possible option.

Tip: a double-sided kitchen will work if it is two combined rooms in a studio, so put a table in the living room and you will have a work and dining area with free space.

U- or L-shaped

A U-shaped kitchen makes it possible to place a set of furniture along the perimeter of three walls, and an L-shaped one - along the perimeter of two. These are two good options for a small kitchen where the dining area is located in the center or against a free wall. This layout is expensive, as it has various components and components:

• Various options for cabinets and shelves;
• Carousels;
• Closers;
• Screens and curtains.

Tip: in this layout, the dishwasher is closer to the water tap, otherwise the hoses will need to be extended, which is not always convenient.

Open plan

This layout is accessible to every person who has interesting ideas and imagination. A free layout does not oblige furniture and equipment to be tied to a specific place; the owner places everything where it is convenient for him. A good option is furniture on wheels that can be rearranged. Furniture that cannot be fitted with wheels:

Simple and comfortable classic blue color

• Stove and oven;
• Sink;
• Wall cabinets;
• Washing machines and dishwashers.

The main aspect is the correct selection of mobile elements.

Tip: small-sized dishwashers are suitable for such a room, this also applies to washing machines.

Varieties of design

Furniture catalogs offer many options for consoles, which differ in design features and layout algorithms. You can choose a suitable table based on its design, functional purpose, and cost. The mechanism must be simple, strong, durable.

Sliding

The dining sliding table is transformed due to the runners on which the main tabletops move to the side. Depending on the number of panels, such furniture has from 4 to 8 legs. Additional inserts are hidden in a recess under the surface of the console or stored separately from it. All mechanisms and fastenings are made of high-quality metal that does not oxidize.

The most popular Italian model Goliath has from 2 to 8 additional inserts, each 45 cm wide. The tabletops are placed in the middle of the structure. So, on a narrow transformable dining console table you can freely accommodate 14 people.

The sliding model is more functional and is suitable for receiving a large number of people. Due to the additional legs, each structural element can withstand a greater load. The disassembled console can be rectangular, oval, or round. The transformation takes place easily, without additional effort. The only drawback is the high price of the table.

Folding

The folding type of design resembles the principle of transformation of a table-book. Additional tabletops are raised and fixed with legs. Among the models there are options with a lifting mechanism, which allows you to turn a low coffee table into a dining table. This option looks unusual and will fit well into a Western or neoclassical interior.

The transformable console table can also be used in folding form; it is very durable and can seat from 4 to 6 people. The steel legs can be easily raised and do not interfere with sitting. But the lack of additional support does not allow it to withstand heavy loads at the edges of the table.

Varieties

Among the huge assortment of this furniture, you can find various design options, differing in the layout algorithm. Each of them has both advantages and disadvantages. When choosing one option or another, you need to take into account the design of the room and the functional purpose of the product. The table transformation mechanism deserves special attention - it is extremely important that it is durable, reliable and does not cause difficulties during operation.

Height-adjustable tables for adults and children, their shapes and sizes

Sliding

The transformation of such furniture is carried out with the help of runners, along which the main structural elements are moved apart in different directions. The extendable table can be equipped with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 legs. In this case, the inserts are hidden in a recess located under the surface of the structure. They can also be stored separately, for example in a closet. For the manufacture of fasteners and mechanisms, metal that cannot be oxidized is used.

The structure can include from 2 to 8 inserts, each of which allows you to increase the length of the tabletop by exactly 45 cm. These parts are placed in the center of the furniture.

Arranging the furniture is quite simple; you don’t need to make any special efforts. The main parts of the structure should be moved apart and inserts placed in the free space that appears. The models described have many advantages:

• they can accommodate up to 14 people;
• they are able to withstand enormous loads;
• structures of various shapes are manufactured.

The main disadvantage of sliding models is their high cost.

Folding

The transformation mechanism is in many ways similar to a table-book. Unfolding is carried out by lifting additional tabletops and fixing them with legs. There are even models that turn from a low coffee table into a full-fledged dining table. This option looks very unusual. The furniture fits harmoniously into the interior, made in neoclassical or Western style.

The folding table can be used folded. It is very durable, functional, and can easily accommodate up to 6 people. Furniture legs lift up effortlessly. The disadvantage of the console is that due to the lack of additional support closer to the edges, such a tabletop is not able to withstand increased load.

During transformation, the surface size increases by 2 or 3 times. In this way, it is possible to get full-fledged dining furniture from a compact table. There are models that transform into a compact coffee table, where you can read a book or drink a cup of coffee. There are also options that are a practical cabinet with compartments for storing things, and when unfolded, they become a full-fledged table.

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dimensions

The console has different sizes, which depend on the model, type of construction, style of furniture. A folding table is installed near a bed or sofa to be used as a stand for books, magazines, glasses, or a remote control. The maximum width of the tabletop is 50 cm, the depth is no more than 40 cm, and the height varies from 80 to 110 cm.

When unfolded, the width of the table is from 50 to 100 cm, the length is up to 300 cm. The standard height of the console for entertaining guests or office conferences is 70 cm. But the catalogs offer models up to 120 cm. High options can be used for a computer stand, flowerpots with flowers, photographs or as a dressing table with cosmetics.

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Hard to believe,

that this elegant lacquered console by the window can become a table at which a company of 10 people can easily fit.
Viewers who watched the “DO” program with the “Olive and Tulip” project could observe the wonderful transformations with their own eyes. The table changes size due to additional tabs. The sliding system is very convenient, and guests are always welcome in this house! Price: 29,950 rubles, you can buy it here.

Design and color

The transformable console table has different shapes and styles, while maintaining functionality. For classic or baroque, you can choose elegant models with carved legs and patterned elements. In terms of color, all shades of natural wood, beige, withered foliage, and muted red are suitable. A neutral palette will fit well into the interior of any room. Models may have drawers or shelves for storing personal items.

Products in the loft style have a simple design; they look rough and unfinished. These tables have metal legs, unpainted tabletops, and untreated wood parts. For modernism, a console with unusual supports, an asymmetrical top, and bright colors is suitable. Fusion is expressed in a combination of different colors, shapes, a mixture of classical curves, modern motifs (geometric patterns, portrait drawings, inscriptions).

The most popular option is a transforming console table in a minimalist style. There are no unnecessary details, bright colors, or pretentious shapes. All elements are made in the same color, from the same material (plastic, MDF, chipboard). The model can be placed under the mirror in the bedroom as a dressing table, or in the hallway for storing small accessories. In the living room, the transformer is used as a coffee table or TV stand. The color palette is dominated by achromatic colors (white, gray, black) and beige.

Classic

Loft

Modern

Fusion

Minimalism

Criterias of choice

When choosing a transforming table, you need to start from the interior of the apartment. Massive models made of natural wood or stone are suitable only for a room in the Baroque, Empire, or Classic styles. For minimalism, neoclassicism, loft or Mediterranean design, it is better to choose plastic, glass or chipboard. In order for the product to be of high quality and last a long time, you need to evaluate the console according to the following parameters:

• strength of fasteners, runners, smoothly operating mechanism (if the table rises);
• lightness, ease of transformation;
• dimensions of the model assembled and disassembled;
• ratio of material, workmanship and price.

Before purchasing, be sure to check the operation of all mechanisms. If the table is needed to receive a large number of guests, it is better to choose a model with 2-3 additional inserts and 4-8 legs. For working at the console, a folding design is suitable, which has room for legs on at least one side.

Strength of fastenings, runners, smoothly operating mechanism

Dimensions of the model assembled and disassembled

Lightness, ease of transformation

The ratio of material, workmanship and price

Manufacturing materials

Transforming structures are made from budget and more expensive materials. Cheap options include chipboard and MDF products in various colors. Such structures have minimal weight, however, they are not resistant to moisture and can be subject to deformation over time. Consoles made of MDF and chipboard are unable to withstand heavy loads; it is not recommended to place bulky and heavy flower pots or aquariums on furniture.

Products with an average cost include plastic structures. Among their advantages are:

• variety of colors, textures;
• original style;
• light weight;
• ease of transformation.

Plastic models can become a full-fledged work desk and can quickly be converted into a dining table. True, the material is not resistant to high temperatures and can be scratched or fade in the sun. Premium furniture is made of stone and natural wood. It looks elegant and noble, can be easily transformed and can withstand maximum loads. At the same time, the structure is very heavy; moving it from one place to another is problematic. It is worth remembering that tree care should be more thorough.

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Products made of metal and glass look extraordinary. Furniture made from such materials is not very practical - marks and dust are clearly visible on it. Glass may crack due to heat or excessive loads.

In order to reduce the cost of furniture and increase its functionality, manufacturers often combine several materials, for example, metal is combined with wood, and stone is combined with glass or plastic.

Chipboard

MDF

Plastic

Stone

Natural wood

Metal

Glass