We all need a table in which to sit down for breakfast, eat or enjoy a snack. However, it is not always easy to incorporate a conventional table into our kitchen design. These are getting smaller and smaller and leave us few alternatives to those of us who think that a kitchen without a table is not a kitchen.
All the folding kitchen tables they become our best ally when it comes to decorating a small kitchen. Its folding sheets allow us to save space when we are not using the table and to navigate the kitchen more comfortably. And at mealtime, all you have to do is lift them to gather up to 4 people at the table.
Companies in the real estate sector have faced a challenge in the last decade; smaller and smaller houses and multifunctional spaces that demand simple and intelligent solutions. We are no longer satisfied with dressing the rooms with any folding wall table. We look for designs that are not only functional, but also aesthetically beautiful.
Is it going to be the only table in the house to have breakfast or lunch? How many people are going to use it daily? Will the table be used for other activities? The answers to such questions will determine to a lesser or greater extent the type of table you will need to meet your needs. However, there are some general needs that are indisputable such as:
- Have enough space to acomodar to all family members when it is open.
- Don't get in the way in the kitchen or hinder the activity in it
- Fit aesthetically with the style of the kitchen.
Folding wall table
Folding wall tables are a classic in our kitchens. Made of wood or laminated boards, are fixed to the wall through different fittings so that the upper edge of the board is at an approximate height of 74 cm., the right one to provide us with a comfortable surface once open to sit down to eat.
Ikea wall table
This type of table is usually designed for two people and has a maximum width of 80 cm. and a maximum depth of 60 cm. When closed, only a small shelf protrudes from the wall that can be used as extra storage space or decorated with a plant to add a natural touch to the kitchen. You can find them from € 29 in large stores such as Ikea, Amazon or Ebay. They are simple, they are inexpensive and they more than fulfill their function, what more can we ask of them?
If you prefer a more modern and complete option at the same time, the proposals that we present in the image immediately above this paragraph will convince you. In this case the table instead of being dropped, they are raised to lean against the wall and serve as door to a cupboard or as a mere decorative element.
Kitchen tables with folding leaves
Kitchen tables with folding leaves are usually placed close to the wall in order to save space but, unlike the previous ones, they are independent parts. We can transport them to another room in the house if necessary, a real advantage!
Folding kitchen tables from Holly & Martin and Ikea
The tables with folding leaves resemble a console when they are closed. They do not usually have a depth greater than 24 cm, so it is very easy to accommodate them in any space. With an open leaf they usually have a capacity for 2/3 people, while when both are opened they can comfortably accommodate 4 to 6 people.
Table with folding leaves 88/160 from Banak importa
One of the keys to making these types of tables comfortable are their legs, arranged transversely or at an angle to make room for the legs. You will also have no problem incorporating them into your kitchen; You will find them in wood and finished in different colors: white, black, gray, mint ...
Folding and portable tables
Don't you use the table every day? Do you have a dining room? Do you want to be able to move the kitchen table daily to another room to carry out other tasks? Then a folding and lightweight table That you can leave leaning against the wall or stored under the bed may be a good solution for you.
Folding tables from Ikea and Maisons du Monde
You will find this type of tables between the terrace furniture and gardens at really cheap prices, from € 15. If you have a balcony in the kitchen you can have them outside during the summer and take advantage of the good weather to enjoy your meals outdoors. When the bad weather returns, simply reinstall it in the kitchen.
Folding kitchen tables are a great alternative for furnishing small kitchens, but they are also great in larger kitchens when they are not used on a daily basis. Why occupy a space with a bulky piece of furniture that we are not going to use? Replacing it with a folding one we will achieve a clearer and more comfortable space for cooking.