Gate legged dining tables have been around for a long time now, and they still provide a good answer for small homes that lack an area in which to set up a long table permanently. Some gate leg tables now incorporate storage opportunities, such as a set of handy drawers in which you can store cutlery and napkins.Some foldable dining tables can be used as a small corner table when not being used in its full form. This table offers a split use where one end can be used as a desk, hidden from sight when dining by a built-in cork screen.The traditional way to extend a formal dining table is to insert extra ‘leaves’, or segments, that are inserted once the two opposite ends of the dining table have been slid apart to reveal the framework. This design still works well for some but does raise the question of where to store additional leaves. There are however new designs being forged that allow a table to be opened up using a tiny concertina effect (the ingenious concept above) that negates the need for any separate pieces, as well as many that now have the leaves folded and concealed within the table itself.
Extended use can come from incorporating a concealed games table. Get Free Updates by Email Or FacebookAND GET THIS EBOOK FREE We will email you the download link for the book Click this button and visit here for the download link The most cunning of space saving dining tables have got to be those that appear as if from nowhere, with drop-down mechanisms that are fitted directly into walls, allowing a flush finish, or those that parade as an entirely different piece of furniture, such as a console table or coffee table.One of the longest extendable tables we’ve seen, stretching from a 2 meter (6.6 feet) dining table with seating for 10, to a huge 26 seat suite when fully extended to 5.8 meters (19 feet). Dining sets up to 2 seats Dining sets up to 4 seats Dining sets up to 6 seats IKEA Dining setsDining sets are the fast way to a dining room that looks perfectly pulled together. Ours also give you comfort and durability, in a big choice of styles.
And less time looking for furniture means more for sharing good food and laughter with family and friends. IKEA FAMILY products & offersDining Table & Chair Sets This Is It Stores 1 to 2 stars Buy from This Is It Stores Buy from The Sports HQ Buy from Furniture Box Buy from Livy HomeTop 6 Dining Sets for Newlywed imageThere are thousands of items you could purchase a newlywed couple as a wedding gift. Many people buy cookware sets, glassware sets, silverware sets, and even fine china, but have you ever thought about...Read More about Top 6 Dining Sets for Newlywed Here at This Old House, we've got a soft spot for folding, expandable, and multifunctional furniture—even better if it's got built-in storage. Why live with a bulky desk when you can free up floor space with one that folds out from a wall cabinet lined with cubbies and a corkboard? Or settle for any old ottoman when there's a storage cube that, with the flip of its lid, turns into a cocktail table?
If you're short on square footage—or even if you're not—consider these seven tables that change shape, tuck away, offer hidden storage, or do some combination of all three. Foldout Desk Wall Cabinet Size: 22"W 6"D 32"H (closed); Made of: Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) with birch veneer Try it: In a kitchen, laundry, or playroom for bill paying, Web surfing, or crafting with kids. This clever workspace folds into a cabinet outfitted with pockets (perfect for idea-file fodder!), adjustable shelves, and a corkboard. Size: 36"W 54"D 29"H (extended) Made of: Painted plantation wood Try it: To handle breakfast-bar overflow. This gateleg dinner table expands from its console-size 7-inch-wide design to seat six. Turned-Leg Nesting Table Set Size: 22"W 14"D 18"H (large); 16½"W 12"D 16½"H (medium); 11"W 11"D 16"H (small) Made of: Solid Malaysian rubberwood Try it: Alongside an armchair or a sofa, and pull out the smaller pieces for guests when entertaining.
Size: 12"W 20"D 26¼"H Made of: Solid birch with a walnut finish Try it: Paired with a comfy reading chair. Its narrow built-in magazine rack holds issues, while a hidden pull-out shelf keeps a mug of coffee handy. Size: 52"W 28"D 28"H (extended) Made of: MDF and ash veneer Try it: For snacking—or dining—in front of the TV. A lift mechanism raises the table 10 inches to perfect noshing height. It doubles as a desk, too. Stow supplies in two drawers: large items in the base, small ones in the top. Size: 50⅜"W 16⅞"D 31⅞"H Made of: Solid birch, birch veneer, particleboard, and fiberboard Try it: To keep a laptop under lock and key in the drawer, then pull out the work surface for a perfect homework station. Size: 18"W 18"D 17"H Made of: Beech upholstered in linen Try it: To store cards, games, or an extra throw. Then flip the lid on this cube to take it from footrest to drink station; just place the tray nested inside on top.
When floor space is at a premium, seek out storage solutions that make the most of every square foot and help keep clutter under control. Wine-rack table: This dark-stained side table from Winsome Wood has an oval top for resting a glass, and an integrated 8-bottle rack below to keep vino at the ready. Bench with Built-In Drawers No room for both an entry table and a place to perch? Try Wildon Home's storage bench with a trio of drawers under its seat. Stash scarves and other accessories out of sight, and have a spot to sit when putting on shoes. Books, magazines, freshly laundered socks—use this rattan container to corral items at the bottom of the staircase that belong on the next floor.Regardless of the size of your home, it’s difficult to include in the decor every little object that you might or might not need at some point. It’s not practical either as it’s much simpler to just opt for fewer multipurpose pieces of furniture that will serve you just as well.
This way you save space and money and you get to have everything you need right there in your small home.Most people think that a chair is only what it appears to be, a place to sit on. But if you’re creative you can easily turn it into something else. For example, here we have four folding chairs that are mounted on the wall. When flat they just sit there. But when unfolded they become more than useful. The seat becomes a storage shelf and the base is great for hanging all sorts of things on.For those that either live alone or in a small space having too much furniture in the house is not exactly practical and it’s not necessary either. For such cases, the Aleph furniture is perfect. Designed by Gyuyub Jo, Aleph is a collection of pieces inspired by boxes. The collection consists of boxes, lids and wooden sticks that can be combined and reconfigured in many different ways, thus offering the maximum of efficiency and functionality while taking up minimum space.A similar collection is Badac.
Created by Sang A Choi, the furniture was inspired by the Korean flat furniture called Pyung Sang. Badac is a collection of eight pieces that can be used to create all sorts of different configurations. The pieces include two backrests, a coffee table, a lamp ad a shelf. The three seats are reversible and all the pieces are very versatile.Here’s another very interesting piece. This is “Madame est servie” and it’s a cheval mirror that can also become an ironing board. All you have to do is tilt it and lock it in place . It allows you to iron your clothes and then to admire them in the mirror. It’s a very interesting piece that combines two functions that are usually used consecutively.A bike that is stored inside the house is not exactly a way of saving space. It’s true that if you mount it on a wall on a bike rack it might not get in the way but that’s still not enough. However, if the bike rack can also be used for something else, then it’s a whole different situation.
This Bike Shelf serves both as a rack and a shelf. It can be custom made to any bike size and from any type of wood.{found on Knife & Saw}.It’s a collection of furniture pieces inspired by the Russian dolls that everyone knows about. The collection is composed of several versatile pieces that can be combined and configured in lots of different ways. But the best part is that the furniture pieces can be stored in one another. The most compact version takes up just 4 square meters. The pieces can be used to make a bed, a desk, a bookshelf, a coffee table, a dining table, a wardrobe, clothing drawers and seating for 12.Created by French designer Matali Crasset, this piece is very simple but also very flexible. One moment it’s a cozy, soft and relaxing pad to sleep on and the next it’s a seating area. It’s perfect for relaxing, chatting, reading, writing and other similar activities. It has an integrated table can be removed if needed. The pad can be folded according to your needs and transformed into a seating unit.
Here’s another collection that is not only functional and versatile but also fun to look at. This is the Flip furniture collection and it now also includes a chair shaped like a coffee cup. The idea behind this collection is that the pieces change function when flipped. The coffee cup can either be a low table or it can become an armchair or a chair with a low back.This is probably one of the most flexible and adaptable pieces you can ever find. It’s called “Land peel” and it was created by Japanese industrial design student Shin Yamashita. It’s basically just a flat mat. It’s made of three pieces and each panel can be lifted and it becomes either a table or a seat. It’s a perfect piece for activities such as lounging, studying, relaxing, reading or watching TV.How many of you wish they could have the space for a pool table in the house? Well, thanks to this piece, you will no longer have to worry about that. This is the “Fusion” table. It serves both as a dining table and as a pool table.
It was created by Aramith and it’s a great multipurpose piece that allows you to have fun and to have a regular-looking dining area or living room by simply making a few changes.Usually when we want to reach something that is stored all the way up in the top cabinet we take a chair. Even though it’s not exactly perfect and doesn’t give us a good view, it’s what we do because, let’s face it, who has a ladder in their home? Well, the reason why we don’t have ladders in our homes is because we have no place to store them. But this problem disappears when you get “The folding chair ladder”. As the name clearly suggests, this is a chair that, when unfolded, becomes a ladder.Another interesting example of a multifunctional piece of furniture would be the “Side chair”. Designed by Alexander Kneller, this is a modular piece of furniture that serves both as a chair and as a table. You can sit down and be comfortable and still have room near you for your laptop or for a glass, a plate, etc.
There are two versions for each piece and one of them comes with an open lower area for storage.Lots of people like to read while relaxing on the sofa. It’s also common to have a small and cozy sofa in the reading corner. But what if you could somehow combine this piece with another that is just as important: a bookcase? This is the Ransa sofa and it has a base that serves as book storage space. The sofa seems to be floating above the books and this is another nice feature that makes it stand out.In its most compact form, Multiplo resembles a brightly-colored cube that could be a table or an island. But that cube can be reconfigured in many different ways and it can become a bed, a sitting area or it can be taken apart into pieces and turned into a chair, table, nightstand or even a sofa. With Multiplo you don’t need anything else. Moreover, because of its design, colors and forms, it’s a perfect choice for the children’s playroom.It’s hard to imagine how a small piece shaped like a pyramid can become so many things.
But “Cleo” shows us that surprises never end when you’re creative. Cleo is a modular sofa made of polyurethane foam. It was designed by Barbara Pece and it’s made of nice pieces. These pieces can be reorganized and used to create all sorts of shapes and pieces. You can create a table, a desk, a sofa, a chair or even a lounge chair.And here’s a piece of furniture that was designed for children. This is the “Fundy Play Table and it’s a small table that comes with a drawing surface that can be either a chalkboard or a dry erase board. It lets your child have fun and express his creativity without having you worried about the furniture.This is another great example of a piece that is perfect for small spaces. It can be converted into a table, a bed, a chair or a shelf unit. It’s made of lacquered hardwood and it’s a very flexible and versatile piece of furniture that can be useful in so many different ways. Use it as an everyday table or chair and, when a guest stays overnight, convert it into a bed.