Features of choosing a transforming table for the kitchen

People have been interested in the problem of saving space for a long time. Back at the end of the 18th century in England during the reign of Queen Anne, a certain cabinetmaker Wilkinson invented and patented the sliding "scissors" mechanism, with the use of which it became possible, if necessary, to significantly increase the working surface. This is how the first transforming table appeared.

Transforming tables are an invaluable find for those who have a small apartment. In a small kitchen, such a table is a must. Its convenience and versatility allow rationally use the area and optimize the space premises. Such models were to the taste not only of the owners of small-sized housing, but also of many owners of apartments with a large kitchen - those who love a lot of free space and cannot stand clutter of furniture.

Tables are shaped like oval, round and rectangular... The final choice of the model depends on the wishes of the consumer and the capabilities of the particular room in which the selected piece of furniture is to be placed.

Tables are made from a wide variety of materials. It can be glass, wood, MDF, chipboard, natural or artificial stone.

• Glass the table has a delightful appearance, is absolutely environmentally friendly, resistant to external factors, but requires close attention when leaving.
• From tree species usually beech and oak are used. The high cost of wooden tables does not prevent them from being popular.
• Products from laminated chipboard and MDF low price, varied color design, structural strength and durability.
• Stone a natural table always looks original, but has a high cost. A good alternative to such a product is a table made of artificial stone, which is much cheaper than a natural one, is lighter in weight and is not inferior to a natural product in terms of service life.

The service life of the product, the convenience and safety of its use largely depend on the quality of the transformation mechanism.

• "Acrobat" - the most modern and improved mechanism. A transformer with such a mechanism easily turns into a dining option, and when folded it is a coffee table.
• Sliding the mechanism with the help of hidden sections, fixed under the product, increases the area of ​​the tabletop when the table is laid out. It is better to choose a metal option, since plastic is less durable.
• Lifting the mechanism is known to everyone from the Soviet past as a "book" table, which was in almost every kitchen of those times. These are simple compact tables, but nowadays they are increasingly used not in apartments, but in summer cottages.

Apartment owners most often have to choose a transforming table for the kitchen in conditions when a kitchen set has already been installed, the interior has been formed and has become familiar, and comfortable things have fallen in love. Wherein there are many factors to consider:

• the style solution of interior design should not be violated;
• multifunctionality - the ability to use it as other pieces of furniture (for example, a bedside table, cabinet, pencil case or even an extra bed);
• simplicity of design and reliability of the transformation mechanism;
• family members' preferences for style and comfort;
• environmental friendliness of materials of manufacture;
• the cost of the product (for many Russian average families, this criterion remains important) /

The appearance of modern transforming tables and their ability to quickly change size and configuration allow it to fit into the overall design solution of many kitchen styles. The easiest way is to choose an option for kitchens with a minimalist design style (minimalism, hi-tech, art deco). For a classic kitchen, it is not so easy to choose an industrial version produced, but you can always use the custom-made model selected on the recommendation of the designer.

Modern consumers give preference to tables with an oval table top. Such furniture will add originality and sophistication to the atmosphere. In addition, it has long been known that smooth rounded lines in the interior contribute to psychological comfort when communicating with all those present. These tables are also well suited for a large kitchen.

An oval sliding table will allow you to invite a large company of guests to a feast without compromising the kitchen space, and for a large family such a table is just a kind of "magic wand". You do not have to worry that naughty children inadvertently can get injured by accidentally hitting a sharp corner during children's games, and adults with such a table can avoid awkward situations with bruises, especially for families with the elderly.

An important quality of the oval sliding table is a reliable frame that ensures safety when unfolding and folding. Metal the frame is the most reliable, the wooden frame of some models is also considered a good option. Frame made of plastic it is highly undesirable to choose, since it is short-lived and can quickly fail.

An oval sliding table is far from the only option for a transforming table for the kitchen. Nowadays, the furniture industry has developed and produced a varied assortment of all kinds of models. When choosing a table, a buyer for a kitchen with a specific style and in accordance with his preferences will certainly not have any problems.

Not everyone has a spacious kitchen and a separate dining room, but each of us wants to cook food for the whole family and live in acceptable conditions. Therefore, it is worth thinking about how to most optimally change what is, take a real look at the situation, discard stereotypes.

The best solution for a situation with a very compact kitchen will be a mini-table, which has several versions, from which you can always choose the most optimal one for a particular room.

• Wall table... It can be of various shapes (a shelf similar to a bar counter, a semicircle, a semi-oval, a rectangle). It is a simple structure that folds out from the wall during meals, which can be folded against the wall immediately after lunch.
• Mini table under the window... This is a beautiful countertop - a continuation of the window sill, made of MDF, chipboard or other suitable material, depending on the preferences and capabilities of the owner of the apartment.
• Mini-table at the end of the furniture. This table will be a continuation of the kitchen furniture countertop.
• Table-pedestal. This option is suitable if the kitchen is very small. Such a table will serve as a table, a work surface, and a place for storing kitchen utensils.
• Folding table. Such a solution will sometimes allow you to receive guests in the kitchen. The table should quickly and effortlessly unfold when guests arrive and fold just as quickly when they leave.

The color of the dining area for a small kitchen must meet the criterion of "light" furniture - it is advisable to choose light colors or just white.

In all the variety of types, models and design solutions of kitchen furniture, in particular transforming tables, it is important not to get lost when choosing the right piece of furniture, to carefully think over and calculate all possible nuances, to prevent hasty decisions when choosing under the influence of emotions, so that the selected element did not prove to be a dubious option for interior style.

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