The overall dimensions of apartments and the lack of free space dictate their own rules for arranging residential premises for any purpose.
In combination with the desire to bring special coziness and comfort to an apartment or house, the procedure for choosing comfortable and practical furniture must be approached with attention and different design ideas must be used.
A detailed description of the design and photo of the retractable table allow you to visually evaluate the advantages of using such structures.
Functional furniture, which appeared on the market not so long ago, has already gained wide popularity and is widely used by designers to decorate various premises and rooms of a home.
The advantage of retractable structures and tabletops
Owners of their own square meters strive to give their homes maximum functionality, taking into account the parameters of visual appeal and convenience.
Designs that can change their configuration, which include extendable tables, help to completely solve the problem due to the following advantages:
- retractable surfaces can replace stationary countertops without taking up much free space;
- the ability to expand the functional areas necessary for working in the kitchen, when receiving guests or for other purposes;
- the ability to increase the usable area of any surface at a certain point in time without cluttering the space;
- durable and reliable design due to the use of additional balancing elements and high-quality fittings;
- creating an ideal interior composition without the need to install bulky furniture and complex structures.
In small apartments, it is always important to make full use of the free space in which you want to install useful and functional furniture.
It is important to understand that retractable tabletops cannot fully replace a dining table or work table, but these are the models that allow you to increase the functionality of the space.
Extendable table for the kitchen - increasing the area of the room
A retractable table is quite relevant for small kitchens in modern apartments. Such a table, first of all, provides the possibility of additional functions. You can not only sit at it, but also use it as a cutting table when preparing food, or as a coffee table for a quick snack.
In order to choose the right retractable table, you need to think about its configuration at the stage of purchasing all the furniture for the kitchen. It is necessary to calculate not only its dimensions, but also to leave free space in the room where the table itself will extend.
Such a table visually, and not only, increases the space of the kitchen when folded. When unfolded, it increases working capabilities. since it can be used for various functions.
Typically the table top slides out from the bottom of the nightstand drawer. But larger-scale options are also possible - from under the kitchen table top.
Despite many positive qualities, this design also has a number of disadvantages:
- The table must be cleaned immediately after work;
- The area of a retractable tabletop is usually small. Therefore, only a couple of people can sit behind it, but not the whole family;
- It is necessary to think about the manufacture of such a table at the stage of filling the kitchen with furniture, since it is often impossible to finish such a table in finished furniture;
- The cost of a kitchen set increases when you order a pull-out table as part of its set;
- Since the entire table system is movable, it requires additional care. You may need to tighten some nuts or mechanisms, which requires both tools and skills.
Rules for making a retractable table
The material for such a table can be anything: MDF, stone, plastic, natural wood, glass. Nowadays there is a wide choice of material.
But still, if you decide to add such a table to your furniture, do not do it without consulting a specialist. As we said above, adding such a table to a ready-made set is quite difficult.
You will probably need to disassemble the finished piece of furniture and only after that correctly install the retractable table system. It is impossible to do this without special experience. The result could be that your family's favorite piece of furniture is left in disrepair. It's not worth the risk.
Our specialist, at a time convenient for you, will conduct a free consultation on site, that is, in your kitchen. He will tell you what material it is better to make the table from, what mechanism to use to pull it out.
The table itself can be made right at home. Of course, if its design is simple. If serious disassembly of a kitchen cabinet or table is required, it is better to carry out such work in a production area.
Types of extendable table
Horizontal sliding models
The most popular. Mounted inside a cabinet (bedside table or table) in the form of a shelf. One piece of furniture moves out of another.
Vertical arrangement
It occurs quite rarely, since standard sets cannot always accommodate the volume of the table top of a retractable table. The most popular of these options is a book.
Carousel systems
Usually corner, they slide out along with the drawer. Mounted at the junction of two walls of the room. They save kitchen space very well.
Tabletop and support systems
- On support legs. One side of the tabletop is fixed by a rotating mechanism under the work area, and the other is supported by support legs equipped with wheels;
- So-called pull-out stools. Table. together with the stool, hiding in the facade of the furniture. By pulling a special handle, the tabletop extends along with the stool;
- Bar counter with retractable extension. Usually it extends from the end and is secured on an additional leg. To do this, you have to remove all the side drawers at the bar counter.
- Foldable design . which is mounted on the side wall of a piece of furniture. It is complemented by complex fittings, as it must withstand a certain load. This mechanism is the largest in these systems.
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What is important to consider when choosing retractable tabletops
Before purchasing such interior items, it is necessary to carefully study the concept of arrangement and think about the arrangement of furniture, taking into account the following factors:
- for the main structure, equipped with a retractable tabletop, you will have to look for free space in the interior design;
- retractable dining and worktops are not characterized by mobility, they are tied to the base;
- such models must be equipped with reliable and high-quality fittings for constant and long-term use;
- the surface of the tabletop should move freely and have a wear-resistant, practical coating.
When choosing, special attention is paid to supporting elements, which provide additional stability and reliability of the retractable structure.
Features and possibilities of using structures
Modular furniture with transforming elements remains quite bulky for use in a certain design interior.
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It is also not suitable for compact and small rooms; retractable tables will help provide a practical and stylish arrangement of rooms and their functional areas.
Dimensions of rectangular and square tables
For comfortable everyday use, the rectangular shape is considered the most convenient. Such tables have their own standard dimensions in millimeters, designed for different numbers of people:
- 1500 x 900 – accommodates four to six persons;
- 2000 x 1100 – up to eight people;
- 2600 x 1100 – up to ten people;
- 3200 x 1100 – up to twelve people.
When choosing the required dimensions, you should also take into account the area of the room, since the ease of using the table directly depends on how far the chairs will be moved back and how comfortable the passage around will remain. The distance to other furniture or walls must be at least 1000 mm.
The square shape is also a convenient and quite roomy option. Such tables are perfect for small rooms, living rooms, studios, and small dining areas.
The square tabletop measures 900 x 900 mm and can accommodate four people.
Large square tables are appropriate in large rooms: separate dining rooms or kitchens, where there is a spacious dining area. This tabletop can already accommodate eight people.
For the bedroom
A stylish and comfortable bed with a pull-out table will fit perfectly into the bedroom interior and will allow you to create a cozy boudoir for its intended use.
Additional retractable tabletops can be built into bedside tables and trellises, allowing you to simplify the procedures for personal care, removing and applying cosmetics.
Manufacturing materials
Tables with a retractable table top are made from wood, chipboard, MDF, plastic, glass, artificial stone. The choice of the appropriate option depends on the design of the kitchen:
- Natural wood. It is characterized by high strength, durability, reliability, environmental safety, and aesthetically attractive appearance. The disadvantages of the material include heavy weight and high cost. In addition, the countertop will have to be regularly treated with special products to protect it from moisture.
- Chipboard. It will cost less than wood. Thanks to cladding, the performance properties of the material are significantly increased. The coating can imitate various textures and take on all kinds of colors.
- MDF. The properties of the boards are close to natural wood. Furniture withstands moisture better than laminated chipboard. The surface is covered with veneer or laminate.
- Plastic. It is light in weight and comes in a wide variety of colors. However, the material deforms at high temperatures and is not able to withstand heavy loads.
- Glass. Designs with a retractable table do not require complex maintenance, are not afraid of moisture, and visually expand and lighten the space. The material is fragile, cold, and makes sharp sounds when in contact with dishes.
- Fake diamond. Does not absorb moisture, lasts a long time, and can be easily cleaned from dirt. Main disadvantages: high cost, heavy weight. An acrylic table in the kitchen must be protected from sharp utensils and hot dishes.
Characteristics of a desk for two children, selection criteria
The color scheme of the furniture is selected in accordance with the interior of the room. A retractable table, decorated in light colors, can visually expand the space. It is for this reason that milky, beige, and white products are ideal for small spaces.
Tree
Glass
Fake diamond
laminated chipboard
Plastic
MDF
For the living room
A desk pull-out table used as a coffee or coffee table will look great in a classic or modern living room.
It is great for a party or reception, organizing family movie watching and other types of leisure activities, without the need to install bulky furniture.
Pull-out table mechanism
Scheme of the design of a retractable table.
Typically, the width of an integrated retractable table is 45-50 cm. As a rule, such products can support a load of up to 20 kg, and some modifications can hold a load of up to 30 kg, based on the reliability of the fittings.
The mechanism of the built-in table is very compact, light and durable. The tabletops move along the stops, moving from under the top. Usually they are placed slightly below the plane of the main tabletop, but when folded in half they form a single surface with it. This method is especially comfortable for the housewife.
The length of the retractable table is equal to the depth of the kitchen cabinet in which it is hidden. There are also more labor-intensive varieties. For example, some part of the tabletop extends using blind technology. Such a table is more elongated and comfortable, but this modification is not easy to purchase.
For the office
A versatile and fairly spacious table with a pull-out cabinet can most often be found in a study or children's room.
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Such furniture allows you to save free space and completely reorganize it using a spacious storage system that can quickly be converted into a work surface.
Standard dimensions of kitchen tables
It is generally accepted that for comfort a person sitting at a table needs approximately 400 x 600 mm of surface area. The free middle must be at least 200 mm so that dishes, vases, salad bowls and other utensils can easily fit on it. Based on this, the width of the tabletop should be at least 800 mm, and the length can be any, depending on the size of the room and the wishes of the owner.
The most common and familiar table shape is rectangular, designed for four people. Its height is 750 and width is 800 mm.
If desired, you can choose a folding or sliding version. This is convenient in a small kitchen. It will be easy to assemble and disassemble if necessary.
For kitchen
A practical and reliable pull-out table in the kitchen can be used as an additional work surface needed for processing food and preparing it for cooking.
A retractable tabletop helps replace a large and bulky dining table, especially if all family members eat according to their own schedule.
Extendable elements of tables, such as tabletops and cabinets, shelves and stands, can remain part of the structure or be their additions.
Functional parts must meet the requirements of maximum safety, mobility and aesthetics, which makes them quite popular for installation in any room.
Varieties
The range of pull-out tables for the kitchen is wide-ranging. If you have experience in the field of furniture manufacturing, you can make the design yourself, using fittings and components that are easy to find in specialized departments. There are several models:
- Retractable single surface with cocktail mechanism. The design consists of a base tabletop and an additional element fixed on springs. The guides are placed on the work surface and cabinet. The fittings are metal, equipped with a bearing and roller mechanism. Thanks to the closers, the kitchen table folds smoothly and silently. If the model includes several modules, telescopic mounts will be required.
- Two-tier surface. The main feature of the product is its multi-layer nature. The telescopic design is designed to create a full-fledged tabletop for snacking or working. The lifting mechanism will ensure the uniform arrangement of all elements.
- Roll-out table. It is a full-fledged working surface on wheeled supports. If necessary, the structure can be removed, so it is not suitable for a small kitchen. The optimal location of the tabletop is between the facade and the storage cabinet. There are models with a limiter and freely moving ones.
Stages of creating an original table from a profile pipe with your own hands
When choosing suitable furniture for the kitchen, you must be guided not only by personal preferences. The area of the room, the availability of free space, and mechanisms are of great importance.
Retractable single surface with cocktail mechanism
Roll-out
Two-tier surface
