Transforming table for the living room: varieties and selection criteria

The living room is a special place in the apartment, as it acts at the same time as a room for family vacations, festive feasts and meeting friends. To organize all these events, you need a table, the standard models of which often do not fit into small-sized rooms. A way out of this situation can be the purchase of a transforming table, which is a compact and practical piece of furniture.

Modern life goes by at a fast pace, so many city dwellers prefer to have a small housing in which the living room is combined with a kitchen, a toilet with a bath, and a bedroom with a work area. To get free space in a limited area, you have to use a minimum amount of furniture in the setting, especially when it comes to decorating living rooms. Zoning and the choice of universal modules helps to save their space from littering. Therefore, most of the design projects provide for the placement of transforming tables in the hall.

The living room transforming table has many advantages.

• Compactness. Furniture can be placed in the room in an assembled state, taken with you to the country or stored in the closet.
• Multifunctionality. A miniature table quickly unfolds, turning into a full-fledged place for eating, a bedside table and even a sofa.
• Capacious storage space for books, household items and more... Most of the models are equipped with additional drawers, cabinets and shelves.
• Huge selection... To date, it has become easy to purchase a transforming table in the hall, since the model range is represented by various designs that differ in size, design and price.
• Saving the family budget... When buying transforming furniture, money is saved, since one item is purchased that can replace two or more items.
• Ease of operation... The appearance of the structure changes quickly without much effort. To do this, it is enough only to perform smooth movements.
• Reliability. The transforming mechanism has increased durability and is designed for frequent use, so it serves for a long time.

As for the shortcomings, there are practically none. Some models made from natural materials are expensive, so not everyone can afford to purchase them.

The transforming table is very popular today, since it allows not only to reasonably save apartment space, but also to combine the dining room with the living room in one room. Manufacturers produce this type of furniture in a huge assortment of designs, which, depending on the system of mechanisms, are divided into two types.

• Sliding. Such tables are transformed with the help of runners, along which the main tabletops move towards the side. They can have multiple panels and 4 to 8 legs. Additional inserts are usually stored separately or hidden in special recesses. The fastening system and all mechanisms in such models are made only of high-quality metal that is resistant to oxidation. Extendable tables are characterized by high functionality and are ideal for receiving a large number of people, their only drawback is their high price.

• Folding. This type of construction is in many ways similar to the principle of transformation of a book-table. The extendable table is equipped with additional tabletops and is quickly fixed with legs. The folding transformer is often equipped with a lifting mechanism, thanks to which ordinary low coffee tables turn into dining tables. Folding tables look interesting in modern interiors and fit well with neoclassical and western styles.

For living rooms, such options for transforming tables as coffee tables, dining tables and book tables are usually purchased. Each of these types has its own pros and cons.

• Dining tables. They are an irreplaceable item in any interior, because they combine a beautiful look and functionality. The main task of this type of furniture is to comfortably accommodate a huge number of guests during celebrations. Such tables not only accommodate many guests, but also allow you to conveniently lay out the dishes. Usually, transforming dining tables are produced in rectangular, round or oval shapes. Their countertops can be made of chipboard and wood, there are also models with frosted glass inserts.

• Coffee tables... As a rule, such models for the living room are produced from glass blanks. Thanks to their original design, they can be used as both coffee and dining tables. Nowadays, console tables are in vogue, on the matte surface of which various decorative elements are placed (lamps, candles, frames and vases), they can be sliding, free-standing, attached and wall-mounted.

• Book table. The design of this model has a table top and a frame part. The table top can be made of wood and glass, and the frame can be made of wood or metal.These tables are usually equipped with legs with casters, which allows you to quickly move furniture from one place to another. The main advantage of these structures is that they have the ability to adjust both the height and the size of the table top.

Also deserves special attention pedestal table, it looks beautiful in the design of living rooms, decorated in the style of Provence, country and modern. Products are produced with blind, solid facades made of laminated chipboard and wood.

Living room transforming tables have special mechanisms built into the structure of various materials. This allows them to be matched to any room design. Manufacturers make this type of furniture from various materials.

• Chipboard. This material is an inexpensive analogue of wood, while being lightweight. Most of the models have a laminated surface with different textures. Despite the fact that chipboards are attached using a special element, which includes resin, they are superior to fiberboard in terms of their environmental friendliness.

• Glass. It is a beautiful and durable material, on the surface of which, if desired, a drawing can be applied. Due to the fact that glass tables are made of tempered glass, they have a high impact resistance.

• Metal... It is an ideal material for the embodiment of any design ideas. Hollow metal tables are very popular. They are not only lightweight, but also combine in an original way with other interior items.

The main advantage of transforming tables is their simplicity and convenience, therefore, in order to correctly place this piece of furniture in the living room, before buying, it is important to pay attention to its shape and size. These indicators largely depend on the style of furniture and its design features.

If you plan to use the table as a stand for a remote control, glasses, magazines and books, then it is recommended to give preference to models with a maximum tabletop width of 50 cm, a depth of 40 cm and a height of 80 to 110 cm.In the unfolded state, the table width can reach from 50 to 100 cm, length - 300 cm.

For a large living room, you can choose standard console models, in which the height can reach from 70 to 120 cm. These folding tables are ideal as a stand for flowerpots, a computer and photographs. If solemn events and receptions are often held in the apartment, then it is advisable to buy a large and elongated transforming table with dimensions of 100x57x38 cm (folded) and 175x85x75 cm (unfolded).

As for the forms, they can also be different. Most often, square and round tables are used in the interior of living rooms. They are selected depending on the style of the room. So, for classic style pieces of furniture of a rectangular shape are well suited, they perfectly emphasize the straight and austere lines of other interior items.

When decorating living rooms it is important to pay attention to the fact that all pieces of furniture fit harmoniously into the interior. Transforming tables are no exception. For baroque and classic styles, you need to choose elegant models with patterned elements and beautiful carved legs. They can be different in color, including all shades of natural wood, from beige to muted red. For spacious living rooms, it is best to purchase a dark table, it will become the main accent in the interior.

For living rooms decorated in the loft style, simple designs that look incomplete and rude are considered good choices. As a rule, these models have unpainted tabletops and metal legs. For modern design models with unusual supports, bright colors and an asymmetrical top are suitable. Transforming tables also look original, which combine several colors and shapes.

For miniature rooms, consoles are the ideal choice in a minimalistic style. They are characterized by the absence of pretentious shapes, bright colors and unnecessary details. All elements are usually made in one color and one material (chipboard or MDF). In living rooms, they can be used as a coffee table or TV stand.

Today, many furniture companies are engaged in the production of transformable furniture, since it is considered the most compact and versatile. You can find products on the market both domestic and foreign manufacturers (Italy, Germany).

Tansformer tables from such Italian furniture factories as Doimo Sofas, Clei, Pibiemme and Goliath. Their models are up to 45 cm wide, from 2 to 8 inserts and can accommodate up to 14 people at the same time. German production is represented by the following brands: Alno AG, Die Klose Kollektion GmbH and Nobilia... Products from these brands combine high quality and original design.

The purchase of any furniture is considered a responsible business, since the term and ease of use will depend on its choice. This is no exception to the purchase of a transforming table in the living room. Before giving preference to a particular model, you should take into account some of the nuances.

• If the interior of the living room provides for the use of a glass table, then you need to make sure that its tabletop is made of tempered glass. Otherwise, with frequent and careless use, the furniture will not last long.
• The size of the furniture also plays a huge role. It is necessary that the assembled and disassembled table is conveniently located in the room and leaves a free passage.
• An important criterion when choosing structures is their multifunctionality and aesthetic appearance. The main thing is that the piece of furniture matches the general style of the living room. This applies to colors and decor.
• Products must have strong fasteners and a smoothly working mechanism (in models where the table top rises). In addition, the structure should be easy to transform and light in weight. If during the check it turned out that the mechanisms are working tightly, then it is best to refuse to purchase.
• If the house often hosts meetings of guests, then it is necessary to buy models with 2-3 additional inserts and 4-8 legs. Moreover, folding structures will last longer than sliding ones.

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