Folding wooden table for summer cottages and at home: functionality and comfort

A folding wooden table is a compact and stylish piece of furniture. It is relevant not only for country houses, but also for city apartments. The features of such a product allow you to install it in any room of an apartment or house.

The wood folding table is gaining popularity due to its compact design. Such models can be installed indoors and taken with you to nature. Moreover, when folded, this table does not take up much space. This quality is especially appreciated in a small apartment.

Such furniture also has a number of positive qualities.

• Durability. Solid wood tables will serve for more than a dozen years. Moreover, they are resistant to mechanical damage;
• High resistance to sunlight. As a rule, a wooden table is treated with a special agent, which helps it not to fade in the sun. Summer residents could not fail to appreciate this quality, therefore folding furniture from the solid wood becomes a frequent choice for summer houses and personal plots;

• Environmentally friendly production material. Wooden furniture does not contain harmful and toxic substances, therefore it is used even for children's rooms;
• Species diversity allows you to choose furniture for any interior and room area;
• Ergonomic These tables are easy to assemble and fold. They are often lightweight and small in size;
• Easy care. The tree does not require special attention. Wipe the surface with a dry or damp cloth and treat once a year to prevent bugs.

Many of the disadvantages include the high price and instability to moisture. As for the price, today you can pick up models at very affordable prices or make a table yourself. It doesn't take a lot of money and time to make a model.

If the table has been in the rain for a long time, then it can swell, which will lead to cracks and damage to the entire structure, therefore it is recommended to store such furniture in a dry room with low humidity.

The constantly growing assortment attracts more and more buyers who use it in various areas of their lives. These tables can be a flower stand or dining option, a coffee table or a kitchen table.

As a rule, such furniture is subdivided into the following types:

• stationary;
• portable;
• folding;
• built-in and folding.

Stationary types include table with benches, which is most often used in country houses. The structure has a folding table top and benches that provide additional seating. This table can have additions in the form of an awning or canopy, which will save you from the sun or rain.

Height-adjustable tabletop design (or it is also called a coffee table) can also be attributed to a stationary view. This design does not imply a large surface, but it is suitable for friendly gatherings in a small company.

Another stationary species is the so-called "Diplomat table"... It is a structure consisting of a main table top, under which two additional surfaces are folded. To unfold this model, you will need to slightly move the main part and pull out the additional countertops.

Portable models are characterized by mobility and small size. As a rule, they are taken with them to a picnic, so the design with stools in the kit is especially popular.

The classic model of a folding structure is table-book... This variety has a main surface, and its area is increased with the help of side tabletops. Depending on the number of guests, one or two side panels can be expanded. It will look equally good in the living room and in the kitchen.

Folding table in the form of a curbstone, is an equally popular model. If necessary, such a structure unfolds by raising the table top and fixing it on a leg or support. Such furniture can serve as a work and dining table.

Another multifunctional type is chest of drawers... As a rule, it has a folding table top and drawers that serve as storage space. If necessary, it can turn into a work area, become a dining area or be used to store things, flowers and souvenirs.

Built-in and folding tables are most often purchased for the kitchen. The built-in view is a countertop that can be pulled out of the kitchen unit. To do this, you need to pull out the drawer and set the tabletop horizontally. This view can be either straight or angular. This option can also become a desktop.

In this case, the table top can be supported in the form of one or four legs. A properly selected design will not only help to save space, but will also add flavor to the interior.

When choosing a folding structure, you need to pay attention to the following components:

• Structural strength. You should check not only the base, but also the fittings. It must be of high quality and well fixed;
• Table top shape. If soft and smooth lines prevail in the room where the furniture will stand, then a round or oval tabletop should be chosen. For sharp lines and corners in the interior, a rectangular table is suitable;
• Room area. If the design is chosen for a room of a small area, then it is better to choose a table of appropriate sizes;
• Interior and style. Depending on this factor, you should choose furniture. For a classic style or baroque interior, it is better to use a solid wood surface. For a more modern ensemble, a model made of wood-based panels with an ornament or in combination with other materials is suitable;
• Functionality. Depending on where the furniture will be used, it is worth choosing its model and design. For example, folding wooden tables impress with their compactness, versatility and versatility. Therefore, they will always be in demand.

For information on how to independently make a folding wooden table for your summer cottage, see the next video.