Folding tables with fastening to the wall

Modern small-sized housing puts forward the main requirement that must be considered when settling - the ergonomics of furniture. In this regard, when choosing tables, owners often prefer functional, compact modifications, for example, versions with folding or folding table tops.

Folding table with fastening to the wall is a tabletop, which is fixed on the wall with a special wall fastener in the form of triangular or rectangular supports. It should be noted several advantages of this design.

• Compactness. Models can be placed in any area without cluttering up it.
• Functionality. The wall table performs all its intended functions.
• Style. Models can serve as an element of decor and decorate any interior.

• Easy to assemble. Manufacturers sell folding tables already in finished form with instructions for mounting. The maximum that the user has to do is to fix the fasteners with self-tapping screws, which does not require special skills.

As a rule, features of folding and folding versions of tables are types of fasteners. Anchored dowels are most often used for wall fixing, and the folding parts of the structure are fixed with the help of piano loops. However, the use of more complex fittings provides the mechanism with stealth, functionality and durability. The wall version of the table is often supplied either with a lifting or folding mechanism.

Some folding models have a leg screwed to the seamy side of the tabletop with an articulated mechanism. In this case, the installation is to fix the surface of the table to the wall. When unfolding, the support folds back with an accordion, which allows you to disassemble the structure in one motion.

Brackets are another option for mounting folding tables. They are most often iron or steel. Unlike other designs, the brackets are installed without loops. They perform two functions at once: supports and loops. The mechanism is attached by one side to the vertical bearing surface, the other - to the table top. When the table is lifted to a level perpendicular to the wall, it is fixed in this position. For folding it is necessary to slightly pull the tabletop up and then close.

Folding or folding options are popular in children's rooms or kitchens.They use the console as an additional storage space. Since these rooms require ease of operation of the furniture, models are often equipped with various hinge mechanisms. The folding table can have a supporting leg that moves from the wall towards the opening of the tabletop or lowers from under the table surface. A factory-made swing-out table built into a cupboard or wall can be equipped with gas lifts. These shock absorbers in their principle of operation are similar to the details of the rear doors of domestic cars. With their help, you can facilitate the layout of the table of any complexity and weight.

Suspended sample is appropriate, for example, on the balcony, loggia, in the workshop. Its construction is the simplest of all, excluding any additional elements, except suspension. The simplest tables in the form of a shelf usually do not even add up. They can be hung on the balcony railings, on various ledges in the garage.

Any types of furniture associated with the transformation are characterized by the presence of mechanisms that change the shape or size.

They are of two types:

• Side tables with an increase in length or without change.
• Unmarketables are synchronous and asynchronous.

The list of components included in the design of folding tables varies depending on the model, but the basic details are the same for everyone.

• Arms are foldable or sliding. Usually they are made of metal alloys. The bracket is selected depending on the style of the interior and the functional load of the table.
• Base plate for fixing the table top. It can be of different shapes, for example, T-shaped, in the shape of the letter P, in the form of a folding leg. Unlike the bracket, the bar is stationary.
• Hinges Depending on the design, manufacturers use tilt-and-turn options, butterfly loops or piano furniture hinges to connect worktops with other elements.
• Anchor bolts for fastening folding worktops to the wall.

• The console for the folding table can serve as an additional shelf or stand for vases, lamps, caskets, books and other interior elements.
• Clamps to hold the structure in the assembled form, for example, locking hooks for folding tables. Experts advise to purchase a folding model with a lock from blows.This remark is especially relevant for glass countertops, as if the tabletops are sloped downwards carelessly, it can hit the wall.
• Roller guides for sliding structural elements or for mobile models of tables moving along the rail along the wall.
• Decorative parts to simplify the transformation process: knobs, hinges, levers.

Models are classified according to different parameters.

An important criterion when buying a folding table is its shape.

• Squares are optimal for a small family of three.
• The rectangular shape is most convenient because it is spacious and can be designed for more people. Depending on the square of the room, such a table can be positioned both along the wall and across.
• The round table is the least popular, but originality allows it to look great in the classic dining area.
• The semicircular tabletop is more compact than the round one, but not practical.Therefore, it is more often used in loggias and balconies.

• Table transformer - the most functional model. It can be wall or wall. Most often used in the kitchen, because it has several zones. The table is easy to fold and gives you the opportunity to create a compact working version, or turn into a dining area. Adjustable transformer has additional features than the usual folding. For small-sized kitchens, models without legs with vertical wall mounting are available. Manufacturers also offer single-leg transformers, but they are losing stability.

• Folding option. A versatile piece of furniture because it allows you to mount it on any vertical surface, whether it be a wall or a closet. It can withstand quite large loads, so it can be used as a school or a worker. Folding models, in turn, differ in size, which can be selected depending on the location. It must be remembered that massive countertops need supports in the form of struts or a few legs.Experts advise choosing options with a drawer or shelves if overloading is planned during operation, for example, the kitchen table is always filled with dishes, and the worker has stacks of books that can be removed to storage sites. A folding table with a mirror, opening on the principle of an accordion, will be appropriate in the bedroom.

• Mobile folding model different from the previous mobility. Guides, located on the wall, allow the tabletop to move along it. Wonderful option for custom layout. As a rule, the structure is provided with additional clamps-legs, providing support and stability in a stationary position.
• Folding bar counter. Often used by designers in modern interiors. It is a long narrow countertop, the fastening of which is mounted in the wall.Products have an unusual design, for example, glass or mirror inserts make them luxurious. Models are perfect for long kitchens. Since the bar counter is mounted high, it is usually manned with high chairs.

• Suspended option characterized by the absence of legs. It saves the most space, similar in design to the window sill. Manufacturers produce options with sidewalls.
• Folding table - The easiest option. It differs from a transformer by the lack of additional features. The main difference from all other models is that it does not fully fold up to the vertical state, and therefore, in the folded version, it looks like a pedestal. This design feature is used for storage.

Experts recommend to pay attention to the material from which the table is made.

• Sheets of a chipboard or MDF. The cheapest option to experiment with forms. Since it is easy to handle, manufacturers offer a wide range of models with different designs. Thanks to veneering and lamination, the masters get a different texture.The advantages of the material include ease of maintenance and low weight. The disadvantage is the low lifetime, due to the instability of the plates to external mechanical stress and moisture.
• Wood. Environmentally friendly, non-allergenic material. Exquisite handicraft makes the tables into masterpieces. However, for ordinary apartments also produce wooden models. The advantages of the material include durability, strength, high degree of resistance to mechanical stress. The main disadvantages are the substantial weight of the structure and the high cost.

• Glass. Thanks to the latest technologies, a long service life and no external influences are achieved. The glass table is made from hardened impact-resistant material. Cons - heavy, expensive and cold to the touch.
• Plastic. Since PVC is not afraid of moisture, wind or dirt, tabletops are popular on open balconies and children's art studios, where contact with water and a lot of dirt is possible.

The main factor when buying a folding table is its size in the unfolded form. Dimensions should take into account not only the area of ​​the room, but also the number of people for placement. The standard table height usually varies from 70 to 75 cm. It provides a comfortable distance from the table top to the knees of the seated person. For the average person, the following working area standards are adopted: 1.2 m in length and 0.8 m in width. This must be taken into account if the folding table will be used as written. If the folding structure is used as a dining area, the rules are somewhat different.

• Round table. For the usual option, the diameter, suitable for 4-6 people, can be from 110 to 135 cm, but for a folding table it should be noted that no one will be able to sit on the wall side. Thus, in this example, it is necessary to reduce the number of sitting on one person.

• Oval table. This design can be mounted both along the wall and across. The location will depend on the number of places.
• Rectangular option Similarly, the oval model depends on the method of attachment to the wall.

Now folding tables are produced by many Russian and foreign brands, which produce tables, kitchen ensembles and other cabinet furniture. Their range often includes standard samples without any decorative elements. Of course, you need to highlight among them the Dutch brand Ikea, which produces low-cost transformable furniture that has a reliable structure. The main characteristics - the maximum of naturalness and simplicity, the use of wood and metal.

• Bjurst Flip Top Design Will perfectly fit into modern styles, however will be inappropriate in classical interiors. The design is console, so when folded, the table is a shelf. Dimensions are designed for two sitting. The table top is made of chipboard covered with ash veneer. The mounting plate is made of steel.The collection has different colors.

• It is worth noting the product line "Norberg". These are more versatile desks that look great both in the kitchen and in the student’s room. Similarly, "Byurst", has wall fasteners and is designed for two, the difference from this collection in the coating worktop laminate.
• More eco-friendly and natural option - model "Norbu"made of birch array. Compared with the collection "Norberg", it looks more concise, heavy.

Widely known brand "Shatura" also offers several models of folding tables. The range includes the following products.

• Kitchen tables with folding top. The main material for budget options is veneered chipboard or MDF coated with a polymer film for protection. More expensive tables are made of glass or wood.
• Folding and sliding dining areas, equipped with table tops of different shapes.
• Folding desks for children's rooms. Folding surfaces allow you to adjust the slope of the tabletop, depending on the needs of the student. Combined options with shelves and cabinets make it possible to save space by completely removing the table or folding it in the form of a wall cabinet.

• Folding desks for the office.
• Folding office models of tables.
• Bar counters and folding tables for small cafes, which will allow to increase the number of additional seats during peak hours.

Manufacture of built-in and hinged furniture is quite popular among regional small factories and workshops. They will make any model to order according to individual sizes. Therefore, if you need to get a unique model of the required design, taking into account the size and wishes of the owner, it is better either to seek help from a professional carpenter, or make the table yourself.

In order to attach a folding tabletop with your own hands, you need to stock up on the following set of tools.

• Roulette, ruler, pencil.
• Screwdriver to speed up the work. If the table is made of chipboard or plywood, then it will be difficult to do without this tool.
• The electric drill is necessary for drilling holes when assembling structural elements and fastening to the wall.
• A set of drills for wood and concrete.

• The easiest - folding table with one hinged support. The model has many variations. The general criteria are the simple form of the tabletop: square or semicircular, single solid support, small size. The installation algorithm is as follows.
  • Attach the table top to the mounting plate with the help of two butterfly loops, which will ensure folding.
  • If the table will be installed on the wall, then first drill holes and drive dowels. Screw the mounting bolts into them, install the support.
  • After that, the screws are screwed mounting plate with the top.

• A more sophisticated option is a table, folding up, with a folding stand. The dimensions of the construction are average, the tabletop is expanded in length. The supports can be made in the form of a frame or individual legs, their folding is provided by the piano furniture hinges or in the form of butterflies. The fastening plate of this model in width is already a full-fledged console, which is attached with the help of corners to one wall. On it set pivotally suspended tabletop.

• Designer tables may contain glass or mirror elements. In this case, before you install the work surface, you must fix the glass or mirror, which are part of the design.
• For mounted options use either stationary fasteners or fasteners in the form of bolts, angles and hinges.
• Folding worktops most often they are fixed with the help of hinges, however, factory designs may contain backlash and closers, which allow for more accurate folding and folding of the structure. Usually, fasteners of this type are already completed, therefore the owner only needs to establish a fastening bar using conventional methods.

The folding surface is relevant for any purpose. It will help to ergonomically arrange items in a small area, which will save space and feel comfortable.

In a small kitchen with an area of ​​up to 5-8 square meters. m folding tables are a must. Behind them you can seat up to 10 people with the correct choice of model and type of location.

Kitchen tables can be placed as follows:

• Over radiators, additionally masking the design of the battery.
• Along the window, using the sill area.
• Along the wall in the form of a folding bar counter.
• Across the kitchen, but such models are usually designed for 2-4 people.

Wall options can be folded, leaving the shelf or console, and can completely merge with the wall. The sizes of kitchen models depend only on their functional load and floor space. Cutting tables are small, dinner should be calculated on all family members. Very interesting is the decision to place a double folding table in the kitchen. First, a small surface for 2-3 people is reclined, and if the need arises to increase the area of ​​the table, then the second tabletop is lowered.

If the kitchen is used by 1-2 residents, then there is sometimes a rather small tea table on one leg. It is usually round, less square. However, for a large number of guests it is possible to envisage a surface that flips from the wall, which will rest on this table.

Hinged tables are widely used for arranging the workplace of a schoolchild or needlewoman.Designers use lightweight compact models with a minimum set of functions for the interior of a small room or non-residential premises, such as a balcony, workshop, or pantry. More complex multi-functional massive tables are appropriate where space permits. The idea of ​​a wall cabinet with a folding top in the form of a door is not new. Nevertheless, it is still relevant, because it allows you to organize a working space anywhere: in a room, an interior corridor, and even in the kitchen.

The massive racks with a folding mechanism are more functional. They withstand heavy loads, so you can even install computers and TVs on them. The use of folding facades of secretaries in the form of tabletops is a practical invention of past years. Tables-pictures designers fit into any interiors. When unfolded the table opens the wall cabinet, in the folded - a picture or a mirror. A vertical long narrow table is often built into the wardrobe. It is intended for ironing clothes or sewing, and in the absence of a workplace, it can be used as a written one.

Designers recommend boldly converting small balconies into a mini-office, mini-bar or mini-living room. Sometimes it may seem that there is no place for arranging a cozy atmosphere. If you competently approach the choice of interior, it will turn out that everything can be done even by an ignorant person in design matters. Compact multifunctional furniture and a folding table will be required, and many specialists will also fold or lift chairs and benches. It is enough to throw at them a pair of soft textile pillows, put a cup of hot tea on the suddenly appeared table and light the lamp.

Recently, designers have paid special attention to the appearance of the tables, so small cafes are sometimes equipped with no less taste than reputable restaurants. For this purpose, various hinged glass tabletops in wrought-iron frames are used for arranging the cozy places of summer balconies. Vivid variations of folding tables for the verandas that accommodate companies from small to large.

In this video you will find a review of the folding multifunctional kitchen table.