Side table in the interior of the room

In the interior of a modern home every accessory of the furniture is functional. If there is not enough furniture or there is not enough space in the room, a special type of furniture is used. These items include a side table, which, due to its design features, fits perfectly into the interior of the room, combining functionality and a stylish look.

Side table is a design that is an addition to existing furniture. At the same time, it can be a separate console table, a kind of bedside (attached) model, or a kind of console with supports. In fact, this is an additional compact table, filling the lack of free space on the main table or used as an independent piece of furniture where there is no possibility to put a regular table.A distinctive feature of this accessory is height, which is much more than coffee and coffee counterparts.

Externally, it can be different:

• similar to a semicircular or rectangular extension to the computer desk;
• resembling a table in the form of letters "G", "C", "T", "P";
• a stool with a round or square top;
• the likeness of the kitchen table with reliable supports.

The side table looks great on the windowsills, allowing you to arrange fresh flowers on the surface. However, it can be:

• classic simple with worktop and supports;
• in the form of an organizer - with shelves or textile pockets;
• decorative and functional, designed to accentuate the style of the interior by placing statuettes, shells, flowers, vases, etc. on the surface.

Products are stationary and transformable. The first category includes models that do not include folding.They are installed in the right place, using fasteners or without them (depending on the specific product). The second line is more creative and includes varieties with varying degrees of complexity of structures. They can be a kind of a dresser with a folding or retractable system, in which when folded the table looks like a cube with internal compartments.

Other models may have additional folding elements of the tabletop, due to which the table area increases. Depending on the design idea, the form is different, which is standard (round, square, oval, semicircular) or unusual (figured, in the form of an elongated oval). Associated with the design and installation method, which can be a classic (placement on the floor) or suspended (fixing the table to the wall).

Options for installation on the floor may have wheels. This is inherent in dowry type models that are designed for permanent movement. Rotating wheels provide Careful handling of flooring protect it from scratches and scuffs. On the other hand, the wheels are not always comfortable, especially if the table is on the carpet.

The side table is a functional item that, depending on the specific model and case, can:

• increase working space for convenient location of the necessary documentation, folders, office equipment;
• modify the desk to accommodate two or more users;
• be used as a table to treat guests or household in front of the TV screen;
• ensure a comfortable rest by placing a laptop, tablet or other items on the tabletop for watching movies or other media resources while sitting in a chair or on the couch.

The side table can be used as an organizer if you need to arrange a sewing machine or other accessories for practicing handicrafts. Some models are designed specifically for the back of the sofa: the table is attached directly to it, often with textile pockets to accommodate small items. These accessories are the most compact of the entire range, they are distinguished by the possibility of removal when not needed, transforming into a folded double countertop.

The side tables have a lot of advantages:

• they are made on professional equipment, taking into account new technological developments that improve the quality and practical performance characteristics;
• are made from different raw materials, which increases the design possibilities and enhances the harmonious infusion of these accessories into any style of the interior ensemble, be it loft, hi-tech, minimalism, rustic, bionics and others;
• gently accentuate the space of the room, at the expense of color and size, visually beating up the lack of usable space and lighting;
• allow you to place on the surface objects that are always needed at hand (smartphone, TV remote, house or car keys);
• save the useful space of the room, selecting in accordance with the room space;
• Depending on the model, they are distinguished by a rich color scheme, which allows you to choose a model for the available furnishings or create an ensemble with chairs, shelves, computer desks;
• based on the design, price and quantity of components, differ in cost, allowing each buyer to find a convenient option for themselves, taking into account taste preferences and the planned budget for the purchase.

The raw materials for the production of side tables are different. The main types of materials are:

• wood and fibreboard;
• glass (double, tempered, impact resistant);
• metal (chrome steel and aluminum);
• plastic.

The tree is a premium corpus. It provides models with maximum strength, looks expensive and is suitable for the appropriate environment. MDF, LDSP is lighter than wood, they provide varnishing and pasting of the material in any color, however they fail faster, as the thread of fasteners in these models is weaker than that of woody analogues. The metal case is reliable, durable, has a durable structure, often connects with glass, therefore it is limited in style and fits mainly to the existing furniture with similar material.

Due to the abundance of decorative techniques design solutions side tables varied. They can be based on color, texture, the combination of finishing materials, the use of unusual forms and methods of decoration. Using a combination of colors, you can successfully enter the products in the existing environment. Popular shades of the color palette are white, marble, beige, shade of light wenge oak, contrasts of brown and black.

An interesting design technique is toning., staining glass and wood (creating an effect of volume and depth). Furniture, made with a smooth transition of brown to chocolate tone, looks expensive and hints at the special taste of the owner. Painted glass pretends to be premium, not burdening the space with a feeling of gravity, like wooden furniture.

The most creative approaches of the decor include photo printing. It is applied to the countertops of different materials, but the most interesting raw material for a three-dimensional and dynamic image is tempered glass. Different techniques allow you to apply a pattern in the form of sandblasting, a special film, placed between two glass plastics, or under the table top, using an adhesive composition.Drawing can be made to order, including with adjustment of features of a table-top.

The choice of side table is based on indicators of technical characteristics, convenience and aesthetic perception. Everyone has their own concepts of convenience. If you want to buy a stationary structure, you can pay attention to the model. Malm from Ikea. Their length allows you to put the model on both sides of the bed, while the working surface is sufficient for users to eat or work at a laptop without getting out of bed.

If you wish, you can find a worthy purchase option from American companies, manufacturers Italy and the Russian Federation.

Important functionality:

• supports must be reliable and strong (inadmissible MDF);
• design complexity is not always a plus (more places of possible breakage);
• the model on wheels is irrelevant for the zone covered with a long-pile carpet (the villi are driven into wheels);
• there is no need to buy a stand model for two extra beds if the user is alone (it is better to clean up the space by removing all unnecessary things inside the shelves or drawers);
• the box in the center of the room is irrelevant if the table is transformed from time to time.

Practicality matters: The white table is beautiful, but the slightest stains are visible on it. If you like a model with a glass surface, it is preferable to buy a product with frosted glass: it is less visible fingerprints and scratches. It is important to take into account the thermal conductivity of the material: wood is the most comfortable, and the cold surface types are in glass and metal.

How to make your own side table, see the following video.