DIY transformable table

A transforming table made from environmentally friendly material with your own hands can be an excellent decoration for any interior. Despite the large assortment of these designs in the store, it is not always possible to find something that will ideally fit the dimensions of the room in terms of functionality and size. Let's look at what materials you can use to build a transforming table and look at the step-by-step instructions.

The advantages of making a transforming table yourself

Making furniture with your own hands has many advantages, especially when it comes to a design with a transformation function:

• you can create a table of certain sizes - specific length, width and height;
• equip the furniture with additional functions, for example, make several storage spaces, shelves or drawers;
• if the work is done correctly, the assembled table will serve for several decades;
• Such furniture saves usable space and is ideal for small apartments.

In addition, by creating a piece of furniture yourself, you will have a unique design in your apartment according to individual parameters.

What is needed to make a transforming table

The best option that you can make yourself is a small coffee table, the creation of which we will consider in more detail.

Universal sizes can be used:

• folded 75x90 cm, with a height of 51 cm;
• unassembled 150x90x75 cm.

Now let’s figure out what materials and tools are useful when assembling a structure with a double transformation mechanism:

• Laminated chipboard no less than 22 mm – 2 pcs. 60x90 cm for table top;
• Chipboard size 35x72 cm – 1 pc. for panel;
• transformation mechanism;
• furniture corners – 4 pcs.;
• support bars – 4 pcs.;
• butterfly loops;
• fastening elements.

Now let's decide on the tools:

• construction iron;
• drill;
• pencil and tape measure;
• jigsaw;
• screwdriver;
• screwdrivers.

Once everything is prepared, you can start working.

What table designs with transformation function exist?

There are a large number of options for mounting a transforming table that you can create yourself, the most common are:

• for a picnic;
• chest of drawers;
• round option;
• transforming table for a computer;
• foldable, portable design;
• console and coffee tables that save space in the apartment.

It is good if, before starting assembly, you study information on the correct creation of drawings, diagrams and structural design. If this is not done, the mistake may turn out to be irreparable - time and money will be wasted.

Transformation mechanisms also differ from each other:

• Only height or width is adjustable;
• full adjustment.

REFERENCE! It is better to purchase the mechanism in a store; it is inexpensive, and solving the assembly problem will be much easier.

DIY transforming table

So, everything is ready, you can start building a transforming table with your own hands:

1. Carefully cut the material into pieces.
2. Connect the legs to the frame using clamps, and it is advisable to coat the contact points of the parts with wood glue.
3. Before installing the transformation mechanism, make markings.
4. Arrange through holes, insert fasteners into them and install structural parts.
5. Now it’s time to attach the tabletop to a special platform; for this, furniture corners are used that connect the parts to each other.

IMPORTANT! When assembling, the first thing to do is attach the smaller tabletop, then check the mechanism for functionality; if the table transforms freely, the installation can be considered complete.

The next step is to design the product in accordance with the overall interior of the room in which it will be located.

Table decor options

There are a lot of options for decorating the surfaces of a transforming table and each master chooses the one that suits him. Let's consider the most popular types of surface decoration:

• coat the product with varnish with a silver or gold tint and artificially age it using fine sandpaper;
• decorate the table using various objects, for example: shells, pebbles, rope, the result will be a transforming table in a marine theme;
• if you don’t know how to draw, but want to decorate the tabletop with a pattern, then use a stencil for this process - you can buy it in a store or make it yourself - it will help to place the pattern evenly both in the middle and along the edges of the structure;
• decorate with ceramic mosaic - the finishing material can be bought in a store, or you can use various fragments from broken dishes, which will add individuality to a table made by yourself;
• Using a special varnish, which cracks after drying, you can create the effect of old furniture.

Finally

It is not difficult to install a transforming table yourself; the main thing is to approach the assembly of the structure with special care: draw a work plan, slowly cut the material into parts, and carefully carry out the assembly process. If everything is done correctly, the whole process will take no more than 3–4 hours, and the savings on the family budget will be significant.