Role kitchen table in everyday life it is difficult to overestimate. It is considered the main attribute in the kitchen, and not without reason - after all, it is at the table that the whole family most often gathers, celebrating various events happening in life.

When talking about kitchen tables, the one that most often comes to mind is the dining table. However, kitchen tables are used not only for dining and differ in their functions. Thus, the bar table perfectly divides the space into zones. It can be used as a dining room for a small number of people, usually 2-3 people. It is especially relevant when you need to save space. The table under the sink serves as the basis for embedding the sink.

When thinking about purchasing a kitchen table, you can consider making it yourself. This option, firstly, will save some money. Secondly, surprise guests with the original shape of the product, unusual design or by way of decoration. Third, master carpentry skills. And, of course, enjoy the work done and the final result.

Having convinced yourself of the need to make a kitchen table yourself, you need to determine a number of important parameters for yourself. Namely, decide what shape it will be, choose a design option, calculate the dimensions of the product and the size of individual parts, and decide on the material for their manufacture.

You will learn how to make a table with your own hands in the video:

Kinds

Tables differ in design options: classic, folding, transformable, corner, folding or hanging, retractable. If desired and necessary, the table can be equipped with a cabinet or with drawers. The choice of design option depends primarily on the size of the kitchen and the semantic load.

For small kitchens, most likely ideal solution There will be a folding version or a folding, bar, corner one. Corner tables can also be folding or folding.

Transforming tables solve the problem when you need a 2 in 1 solution, which significantly expands the possibilities of its use. So, with a slight movement of the hand, an elegant coffee table can easily turn into a full-fledged dining table.

A retractable table saves space and is usually built into kitchen units.

With the help of a bar table, you can divide the room into zones of both small and large areas.

Materials

The materials from which a table can be made are amazing in their diversity and require a clear idea of ​​themselves.

For this purpose, arrays of various wood species, such as oak, coniferous trees. If a beginner is going to engage in production, then pine is perfect, since it is much easier to process. Solid wood furniture is considered “capricious” and requires special treatment. It can fade when exposed to direct sunlight, absorb odors, and is adversely affected by changes in humidity and temperature. The positive aspects of this material are environmental friendliness and durability. Solid wood furniture looks very elegant and expensive.

• Chipboard- a material that is quite common and very often used for making furniture. It is made from dry wood chips and resin using the pressing method. Among the disadvantages are environmental unsafety. Plus - relatively inexpensive cost.
• MDF is considered more environmentally friendly material compared to chipboard, but is also more expensive. It is obtained by mixing wood chips with carbide resins modified with melamine and pressing them. The downside is that it is easily flammable, and even quickly heated objects, not to mention an open fire, pose a potential risk of ignition.
• An alternative to chipboard and MDF can be furniture board. It has a relatively inexpensive cost. It is a strong and environmentally friendly material. It consists of glued bars, tightened with a press.

• Metal can also be used to make a table. Most often, stainless steel is used for these purposes. The cost of such material is quite high, and a cold surface will require the use of tablecloths or napkins. However, the sparkling appearance of such an attribute will definitely attract everyone's attention.

Dimensions and shape

The most common form is rectangular. A rectangular table is convenient because it can hold enough a large number of a person, at the same time, requires less usable space than a round one. It can easily be pushed against the wall. But due to the sharp corners, both rectangular and square options are considered the most dangerous.

Round- claims to have a usable area 1.5-2 times larger than the area needed for rectangular table designed for the same number of people. It is believed that round table stronger than other forms create a feeling of comfort in the room.

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Oval tables, as well as rectangular ones with rounded corners, combine the advantages of rectangular and oval shapes. Oval tables are considered the most elegant and aristocratic.

Dimensions can vary from large to compact. If necessary, the compact table can be designed in such a way that it can be expanded. For example, a folding table when folded takes up small space, when unfolded, it can accommodate a fairly large number of people.

An important point is the calculation of dimensions. If it concerns standard kitchen, ranging from 6 to 8 square meters, drawings and diagrams will demonstrate a standard solution with a height of 750 mm, length and width from 800 * 500 mm to 1200 * 600 mm, respectively.

For correct calculation, the number of persons must be multiplied by 60 (perimeter per person). But as for the width, the optimal width here is from 800 to 1200 mm. Because narrow tables are difficult to set, and wide ones are not very comfortable to sit at. For a round table, you need to measure the circumference using the formula - diameter * 3.14 (pi).

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Step-by-step instruction

1. If you intend to make this kitchen attribute yourself, you must make a drawing.
2. To make a table from solid wood you will need the following tools: a plane, a grinder or Sander, electric jigsaw, circular saw, drill (with 6-8 mm drill), screwdriver, sandpaper, self-tapping screws (30-35 mm), wood glue, dowels, clamps, pencil, tape measure, gloves and safety glasses.
3. It is necessary to buy supports (legs) for the table, which can be different - from ordinary rectangular to curly.
4. For a tabletop 80 cm wide you will need four boards 120 cm long. They must be dry.
5. To ensure a smooth finish, the countertop must be sanded well. The joints must be processed in such a way as to achieve complete contact with each other.
6. To avoid deformation of the tabletop from excess moisture, the boards should be laid in a pattern facing each other. To connect the boards you will need dowels.
7. At the ends of the boards that will be connected, make holes with an 8 cm drill. The distance of the holes from each other should be 10-15 cm. Then these places must be sanded and the end, holes and dowels greased with glue. Drive the dowels into the holes and thus connect the tabletop. Excess glue must be removed.
8. Using screws and glue, it is necessary to connect the transverse and longitudinal boards with the legs. We make two holes in the top of the longitudinal boards; they will be useful for attaching the table top. Wait 12 hours. Install the countertop.

Cover the finished product with varnish, paint or stain. When using stain, you need to take into account some nuances - choose the right thinner (if you do not have enough experience, you need to use a slow thinner), the surface to be treated must be sanded evenly, it is important to adjust the gun correctly (the torch must be oval in shape and the applied layer must overlap the already applied layer by half).

Traditionally for making wooden furniture dowels are used. This connection is invisible and low cost.

For tables made of wood, it is appropriate to use wooden dowels, since they dry out at the same time in this case. For Chipboard is better use plastic ones, since chipboard practically does not shrink.

But it can be difficult for inexperienced craftsmen to achieve the most accurate calculation when planning holes for dowels. Therefore, an alternative to them are Euroscrews or Confirmats. Of course, this makes the product somewhat more expensive, but makes it easier to manufacture.

A kitchen table made of laminated chipboard with metal legs can be a fairly budget-friendly solution.

1. Nowadays you can easily buy a chipboard sheet of the required size, or cut it yourself. The most common top covering made of plastic makes the tabletop quite resistant to abrasion.
2. For work you will need: an edge for processing the end, couplers, connecting and end strips, designed to protect the joints and ends of the tabletop from moisture, dirt, and grease. In addition, they make the look more aesthetically pleasing. To make such a table, you also need to purchase legs.
3. Mark the desired radius of curvature on the chipboard sheet. Next, cut the tabletop to the specified shape using a jigsaw. To prevent chipping of the plastic surface, it is better to work with a saw with reversible teeth. Using a router, make a groove and fill the edging.
4. Be sure to apply sealant to both the edge and the top edge of the tabletop. Remove excess sealant. There is a special solvent designed to clean surfaces from such materials. Using self-tapping screws, install the holders and put the legs on them.

It should be noted that such a table can be made quite easily and quickly.

The following method allows you not only to collect modern model wooden table without enormous costs, but also to remake the old tabletop.

1. To do this, you will need unnecessary boards of the same size, wood glue and three clamps.
2. The boards must be laid out on the work surface so that the middle of the board being laid is at the junction of the two previous ones.
3. Using wood glue and clamps, you need to fasten the boards together. Then smooth the edges and sand the surface. Sand the edges and cuts.
4. If the table is made entirely, then to make the legs you will need two boards and a corner that will connect them together, as well as wood glue.
5. First we glue them together with glue, then strengthen them with a corner.
6. Along the perimeter, with inside where the legs are connected to the tabletop we attach the rim.
7. You need to fasten the tabletop, legs and rim using a corner.
8. Cover the surface with varnish.
9. To make or restore a table, you can also use wooden pallets.
10. To do this, we make the base of the tabletop and attach the supports. For strength, you can add wooden spacers to the legs.
11. It is better to install wheels, as the tabletop will be quite mobile.
12. Adjust a piece of plywood to the desired size and attach a rim around the perimeter.
13. We lay a piece of plywood on the base.

To decorate the countertop, you can use chopped ceramic tiles or a mirror. We glue them to the tabletop and fill the voids with grout for the seams. At the final stage, you can paint or varnish everything. This method can also be used to restore damaged or old countertops.

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There are many more ways interesting options decorating tabletops. One of which is dyeing through tulle. The result of this decoration is a beautiful lace pattern.

A table is the second item after a stool that every beginning amateur furniture maker should be able to do. The table can be created from different materials and possess unique characteristics. An excellent intention for you would be the desire to make your own product from wood.

A table made of wood is quite easy to create with your own hands; having minimal skills in working with carpentry tools is enough. And the cost of the material will be significantly less than for a table using metal, glass or plastic.

A piece of furniture made with your own hands will most accurately correspond to the wishes of the happy owner, and will be incomparably more pleasing to the eye than what was purchased. And most importantly, when creating a table with your own hands, you acquire important skills in working with the material, which will make the restoration of operational defects much easier.

What makes a good table?

A particularly beautiful tabletop can be made from cheap, non-grade pine boards, knotty and twisted (without falling knots, rot, fungus, wormholes), which, when well processed, give a wonderful pattern, to achieve which when working with expensive wood, much more expense and effort is required .

When choosing a material, it is important to take care of the strength of the future product. To do this, you should pay attention to the density of the wood.

Soft wood (spruce, pine, chestnut, dogwood) is easily damaged during use, which negatively affects the durability of the table. But scratches and dents can be hidden, although the restoration process will be quite frequent.

Hardwoods (beech, ash, maple, oak, walnut, fruit trees, elm) are quite difficult to process on your own. And you may have to look for experts to work with them. But you will ensure the durability of the product.

External characteristics

It is very important to determine for yourself in advance appearance your future product. The basic rule of a good table is if the structure fits well into the space allocated for it and leaves a lot of free space for those sitting.

It is also important to consider that a table with a rectangular tabletop will accommodate fewer people than a table with a round or oval shape with the same area. And it would be more expedient to make a table for guests in a folding version, which is folded out for big holidays, but in everyday life is folded. Also, such a folding table will be convenient in the utility room.

Most often you need to choose a kitchen table. It should be roomy and pleasing to the eye to facilitate the process of working with it. But it should not interfere with movement in the room and in no way interfere with the process of culinary creativity.

Based on this, it is absolutely clear that the size of the table is selected depending on the area of ​​the room. Also, soft wood cannot be used for a kitchen table due to its use in “extreme” conditions.

Choosing the external characteristics of a product is a responsible process, therefore, before starting to personally create a table for a summer house, it is extremely necessary to thoughtfully assess the needs for which this table is being made.

Transferring an idea to paper

When creating a design that is the fruit of your imagination, you will have to develop the diagram and drawings of your table yourself. Why are there so many electronic programs?

After a thorough development process, it is extremely important to transfer the resulting result to paper. For fast and high-quality work, it is very important to use this manual constantly.

Creative process

Preparation of drawings is the last preparatory stage. Next, you can begin the most important part of the work - manufacturing the parts. Do-it-yourself wooden tables are much easier to create if the drawings and diagrams are as informative as possible. This reduces the likelihood of errors to a minimum.

You can personally make a desk, a coffee table or children's version. With some skill, it is possible to create a computer desk. And also lunch or country model. Each of the options is quite easy to implement.

The canvas for the tabletop and the boards with beams from which the remaining parts will be formed are processed with the available tool or, at worst, with coarse sandpaper to remove any defects present in the form of unevenness and protruding knots.

The boards are sanded on all sides, including the side edges and corners. If you are creating a canvas from wood cuts, you need to make sure that they are sufficiently dry, and also repair small cracks discovered after a visual inspection. And it’s better to tongue and groove them. To get more reliable adhesion of the canvas and save time on assembling elements.

Transfer the diagram to the finished canvas. The main elements are cut out with a jigsaw and, if necessary, the sections are polished. Speakers supporting elements trimmed to approximately 3 centimeters. Horizontal cuts are made on both sides of the supports (legs).

The blanks are coated with a preparation that prevents the entry of moisture and pests, and only after final drying is it possible to resume the process of creating a table with your own hands.

Putting the details together

After making all the necessary parts, you can begin the sacred ceremony. Namely, to put together the desired masterpiece. And this can be either a round table or some other selected product.

First, you need to assemble the supporting structure using screws and glue (first, thin channels are drilled with a drill to the length of the screw, otherwise there is a possibility of the part splitting). Galvanized screws can be used for connections, as they do not rust, and this is very important for wood products. Or wood glue.

According to the basic rules, the length and width of the frame should be 30-25 cm less than the tabletop.

Additional boards need to be attached to the sides to add rigidity and to hide the place where the legs are attached. Cut chamfers where the legs are installed.

Then the table leg is secured in place with clamps, and holes for the bolts are drilled in the frame. Place the supporting elements in place and secure them with stoppers. Reinforce the structure with wood glue. Then install the tabletop in place for which furniture corners are used. At the very end, all visible screws are hidden with plugs matching the color of the wood.

The final stage. Finishing

A photo of the completed table can be seen below. Achieving this result is surprisingly easy. If desired, you can round either only the corners or the entire end, depending on the type of table. It will be nice to make chamfers on the edges of the tabletop.

Irregularities in the entire structure are sanded down, and mistakes made are hidden using putty. To extend service life with your own hands assembled table it is necessary to cover it with several layers of varnish or stain.

Thus, making a beautiful wooden table with your own hands is a fairly simple leisure activity. And easy to do. The guarantee of obtaining a high-quality, ideal in dimensions and aesthetic result according to your drawings is: strict adherence to the instructions, error-free execution and carefully selected material. And the resulting table will harmoniously fit into the exterior.

Photos of tables with your own hands

The interior of any home will be decorated with handmade crafts. Not the most difficult option for individual creativity - home desk made of wood. It's easy to create a design yourself. Here the flight of imagination is unlimited, but you need to start by choosing the design, purpose and design features that you plan to implement. At the very beginning, you need to create drawings and drawings from which you can assemble the finished table.

Drawings and diagrams

Initially, work out each element in detail, especially decorative additions, if they are planned. This is exactly the case when decoration will not be superfluous. It is best to draw the drawing in accordance with the actual dimensions by selecting the appropriate scale on paper.

The type of table can be very diverse, from a regular desk to a children's massage table. It is also possible to make a table for a bathhouse with your own hands. One of the easiest to make is a corner table.

It’s not so difficult to create a small transformer or a book-table. It takes up little space in the room and is functional in many situations. The sliding design will help save some space. A carpentry table is very suitable for home construction. And, of course, a table on the veranda, where you can gather the whole family for evening tea.

Decor

Decorating will greatly improve the appearance. Almost any table design can be decorated with carved legs, especially if you decide to implement the project in rustic style. The addition of tabletop decor with lighting from LED lamps will look elegant. A glowing table in the corner of the living room will add warmth to a cold winter night. There may be options infinite set, but most importantly, do not overdo it and do not overdo it with decorations.

Style and design

There are no restrictions or strict boundaries for your own creativity. The easiest way to make an original thing is to perform it in an “antique” style. This is the most common and not too difficult craft to perform. Imitation of antiquity will decorate almost any interior.

The design of a homemade table should ideally fit organically into the interior of the room in which it is planned to be used. Various forms and artistic solutions are possible. Wood products allow you to experiment with geometry.

About how to do unusual table, watch in the next video.

Form

Such a table can have different angles and will not lose any functionality. Each side of such a structure can be secured permanent places for family members. Smaller sides are for children. Larger sides are for adults.

Material

Wood is convenient to use in any condition. Recycling wooden structures is also quite suitable. It's great to use old boards. Many breeds only get better over time.

It's no secret that floors made from valuable species that have lasted a century are sometimes used to make musical instruments. When reusing, be sure to remove upper layer, which will give the final product a cleaner look. Products made from such material, without exaggeration, will last forever.

Combination of dissimilar materials

Combinations of wood and metal look original. The massive surface of the table will be decorated with iron, and ideally cast iron, legs. The combination of oak and cast iron will achieve excellent results. Heavy cast iron goes perfectly with oak or ash.

The combination of hard African breeds and metal structures. The result will amaze anyone, even the most demanding connoisseur.

Glass and wood go together perfectly

Graceful wooden stand will become the best decoration for glass table. Modern fastening devices will ensure reliable jointing of these materials. The round shape of the final product with this combination is the most optimal solution.

You can combine different materials

It is quite possible for a lighter concrete base install a wooden or glass top coffee table. A completely modern solution that will add a light industrial touch to the interior design. A combination of glass and concrete, as well as pine additions, will look great.

How can you use natural stone?

Quite an elegant combination if done in moderation. Do not overload the table structure with too heavy elements. Try to find a suitable base made of natural stone. The design of the wooden top will be dictated by the stone itself. Place a solid wooden surface on it and you'll have a table like no other.

Beautiful examples and options

With your own hands it is quite possible to make very beautiful, original things that will look no worse than those made by famous masters. Homemade items will always be your pride and a topic of discussion among your friends.

What can you make yourself?

Almost any table can be used by each of us. This simple household item does not require special knowledge or special professional skills. We start making wood products at school, during labor lessons. Therefore, a simple wooden design of a laptop table will be quite feasible. You can also make both the chairs and the bench for your country house yourself.

You can come up with your own design for home crafts. Folding table will not constantly occupy living space. It can combine several functions. From a place for changing a baby, to a work surface for home crafts.

A wide field for creativity will be provided by a combination of wood and other materials. Don't be afraid to experiment. Connect dissimilar objects together and you will achieve amazing results. Even if you decide to combine rarely combined elements, don't be afraid to try. Any ideas can be realized.

How to make a table?

Home design should start with a small coffee table. The design can be quite simple. A work surface can be purchased at a hardware supermarket.

Glued pine is best. Glued solids are less susceptible to deformation due to changes in humidity and temperature changes. It’s most convenient to pick up the legs for your craft there.

Desk

It is better to assemble it from ready-made wood panels- a completely reasonable start to home crafts. The easiest way to order finished elements or entire blocks with delivery is on a website that sells components for such work. Here you can find all necessary accessories. All that remains is to spend a little time on assembly. Additional processing and adjustment will not be too difficult, the main thing is that you will gain the necessary experience for further creativity.

Kitchen table

It's not that difficult to make your own kitchen utensils. You can start with a small pine kitchen table. Legs are easiest to buy ready-made, pine is the most a budget option. It is easier to select the working surface to fit the planned dimensions. All that remains is, literally, to put the table on its feet.

Kitchen set

Anyone can assemble a set of kitchen furniture according to their own drawings. You need certain skills to install opening doors, but this simple science can be learned by watching several videos on the Internet.

Required Tools

You can start with a small set. A hammer, a plane, a chisel, a wood saw, nails and screws can be found in every home. You will also need a ruler and a pencil. If you can purchase additional power tools, be sure to do so.

An electric plane at home or a jigsaw will be useful for the following crafts. There must be such a tool good quality. It will last for many years, even if you don't use it every day.

Special tool

For achievement High Quality It is better to use special equipment with an electric drive. The acquisition costs will not be significant, and you will have the opportunity to move on to more complex projects in the future.

What can you purchase in addition to your existing electric drill:

electric jigsaw - will allow you to make high-quality cuts of any materials;

electric planer - will make the surface of the wood perfectly smooth;

circular saw - will provide longitudinal or cross cutting of industrial quality;

a mechanical device for milling work - it will process the edges of your craft with an intricate pattern and help you cut it out decorative elements on a wooden surface;

machine for grinding work - will do finishing a wooden surface is a simple and enjoyable task that does not require much effort.

It is best to purchase a combination power tool that combines several different functions in one device. This will reduce costs and allow you to implement many design ideas. By the way, homemade electric drill can be supplemented with various attachments, which will expand its capabilities.

Accessories

If you decide to go to a craft store, stock up on everything you need right away. For your craft, you will need additional components to securely fasten the wooden parts together. The simplest steel corners will make the structure more reliable in operation. Don't skimp on additional decorative elements. They will not be superfluous, but will only decorate the appearance.

More grace wooden crafts They will provide ready-made kits that can be purchased in the store. A homemade desk for a child will look very nice if you use metal legs from any ready-made furniture set. It’s easy to make a bedside table for it yourself from the same standard kits. Handles and fittings can be picked up in the same store.

Fastening wooden structures

The ancient technology of wood joints without iron nails and glue is almost lost. But there’s no harm in trying. Adjust all wooden joints with minimal gaps, drill holes with a diameter of six to eight millimeters in the joints and drive a dried wooden tenon into it.

If all wooden parts are dried out excessively before assembly, then over time they will gain required amount moisture and increase in size. The connection will become quite strong, and the swollen wooden tenon will give additional strength.

Traditional mounting options

The simplest and most reliable option is to drive a screw into the tree. Now they make special self-tapping screws for wooden joints, which, unlike a regular screw, do not require a precise hole to be screwed in. If the thickness of the connection is not very large, then you can do without additional holes. The wood screw will do everything on its own, especially if you use an electric screwdriver. This connection will last quite a long time without glue.

Why do you need glue?

To give a wooden structure additional strength, it is best to glue the articulated surfaces. You need a little glue, but the result will be excellent when combined with screws or nails, glued wooden connection will remain durable for many years. The glue is best used on water based. There are many varieties of reliable wood glue available.

How to make an original home table?

It’s not that difficult to create crafts of your own design. The material can be found in any forest.

It will come out of solid wood unique craft. But this will require a little work. Ideal option - base big tree, the diameter of which is more than eighty centimeters in circumference. If you can use part of the root system, you will have a reliable base for the table and no additional legs will be needed.

You need to understand that it will not be easy to deliver such a workpiece from the forest, but the result will pay off all the work; such a table cannot be compared with anything.

Table for a summer cottage

Outdoor table for suburban area You definitely need to do it yourself. The ideal material is the same log brought from the forest. It is convenient to make the base from birch logs of small diameter. They need to be dug into the ground about fifty centimeters.

Then level their tops by sawing off any excess wood. The working surface can be made from a log of large transverse diameter, sawing it lengthwise. The flat part will be the surface of the outdoor table.

All outdoor additional buildings are best made of wood. This one is natural natural material It tolerates moisture, heat and frost very well. It is also better to make a bench for your summer cottage yourself from the same wooden components. A homemade bench will look natural next to your handmade table.

Why is it better to use solid wood?

The structure of wood is such that its durability directly depends on how intact its integrity is. Therefore, since ancient times, solid logs have been used to build houses. With minimal processing, when the integral structure is preserved as much as possible, wooden structures can last hundreds of years without collapsing or changing their shape.

What can be made from solid wood?

First you need to be patient. Cutting down a tree and delivering it to your home is not the most difficult task. It is important to properly prepare the material for subsequent processing.

Preparing a wooden blank

It is imperative to rid the tree of excess moisture. If you can’t agree to do this at a woodworking plant that has special drying equipment, then it is quite possible to dry it at home.

Log harvesting is usually done in the spring, when the trunk has not begun to absorb moisture from the soil, that is, before the thaw. Usually this is the month of March. Natural drying lasts from several months to a year, depending on the type of wood.

Why is it important to use only dry material?

A raw tree will certainly crack as soon as the bark is removed, unless, of course, this is planned by your design idea. Some breeds change shape greatly if not dried properly.

Dry wood should be well cleaned and sanded; a light layer of textured varnish or stain would not hurt to give the product more texture. If the diameter of the circle is large enough, and part of the root system has become a reliable support, then the table is almost ready. The top part must be sanded well and varnished. So I'm ready perfect design for laptop.

Dimensions

If you want to make a large dining table from a solid log, you will have to work a little and use a chainsaw to make a longitudinal cut in the middle of the trunk. You will get two almost identical halves. If the width of one part is a meter or more, and the length is at least one and a half meters, then the base for the dining table already exists. You can leave the bottom semicircular or even it out by cutting off the semicircular bottom.

All that remains is to build reliable legs and treat the table surface in any convenient way. It is not necessary to make the table absolutely flat, especially if valuable types of wood were used. Moderate irregularities will give the craft additional charm.

How to use the second half of the log?

A little extra effort, and a strong bench for the table is ready. If the width of the log is sufficient, you can get two strong benches on both sides of the table. It is best to connect them rigidly in general design, or make two separate strong seats for several people. The bench, of course, will have to be leveled and all irregularities removed. Ideally, sand it well and cover it with varnish or stain.

Colors

Do not be too zealous in painting wooden products. If you decide to enhance the natural color, then they are best suited for any breed. coffee tones. It is optimal to use water-based varnishes and paints. They are less toxic and interact well with wood.

It is perfectly acceptable to use undyed materials with natural colors. Cast iron without additional coating and wood of natural color will become original decorative solution, which does not require additional color shades.

Raw aluminum and dark woods combine very well. The natural silver color and dark oak texture look very original. Elements with natural colors are well suited for additional decoration.

But components made of iron, unless, of course, it is stainless steel, need to be painted in any case. Even if your table is with iron legs will be constantly in the room, the metal must be coated with any coloring composition. Iron corrodes even in dry and warm rooms and requires painting.

Wood coloring

When using planed wood products on outdoors painting is required not only in decorative purposes. A good coating will protect the wood and extend its life. In this case, special compounds for external work are used. The color scheme can be any. The most acceptable are the same dark coffee shades.

Useful little things

• The wisest thing is to take your time. Any work requires thoughtfulness and precision in execution. Don't set yourself any deadlines. Do work when you are in the mood.
• If something doesn’t work out, put the craft aside and come back to it after a while. Such work will only be a joy, and you will achieve good results.
• Don't take on a complex project right away, start with simple work. It is necessary to gain some experience for subsequent more complex crafts. Using power tools will make your work easier. Be sure to follow all safety precautions when working with any tool used for wood processing.

• Even a small splinter can become a problem if you do not pay attention to it in time. Follow safety regulations. Always wear glasses when working with wooden products, especially if mechanical processing is used.
• If you have little experience, but you want to make at least a wooden table in your own home with your own hands, start by going to the building materials supermarket. There you will find everything you need for individual creativity. Design solutions The materials themselves will tell you.
• To start, use wooden blanks, requiring minimal post-processing.
• Carry out all work in a spacious room. A small workshop in the country is an ideal option. Painting should be carried out in a well-ventilated area, even if low-toxic compounds are used. Observe all required drying times for glued and painted parts.

Advantages and disadvantages

Handmade crafts do not always look perfect. But don't be upset about it. Minor flaws will be compensated by absolute satisfaction from the work done personally. Such disadvantages can be attributed rather to advantages. An industrial product will not retain the warmth of your hands.

The dining table is important element kitchen interior. The design and dimensions of the kitchen table should allow the entire family to be seated at it, but at the same time not interfere with free movement. Available for sale big choice kitchen tables of various shapes, from domestic and foreign manufacturers. But if you have some carpentry skills, then it might make sense to make a table with your own hands, with your own design that will fit perfectly into the general interior kitchens.
In our article we will tell you how to make kitchen tables of different models, what tools and materials to use for this. Also at the end of the article, you can see unusual models of kitchen tables.

Tools

Despite the variety of table models and production methods, the set of tools used for making tools, with minor exceptions, remains the same:

• Electric jigsaw.
• Hacksaw.
• Drill.
• Screwdriver.
• Set of drills.
• Screwdriver Set.
• Electric planer.
• Electric planer.
• Sander.
• A set of hexagons (in cases of using confirmations).
• Iron or heat gun (for edging the ends with tape).
• Yardstick.
• Pencil.
• Ruler.

Depending on the complexity of the table design, additional tools are included in the set.

Materials for production

The following materials can be used to make a kitchen table:

• Chipboard – Chipboard.
• LDSP – Laminated chipboard.
• Glued board.
• Regular edged board.
• Wooden beam.

Often in the production of kitchen tables, a combination of two or more of the above materials is used.

Accessories

Kitchen table fittings include the following fastening and decorative elements:

• Furniture corners.
• Confirmations.
• Eccentric bolts.
• Hinges for folding tables.
• Rollers for sliding tables.
• Corner leg mounts.
• Legs-overlays for tables made of chipboard.
• Plastic profile for table top.
• Trimming adhesive tape.
• Decorative plugs.

Certain models tables may include additional fittings not included in the list.

Table options and methods for making them

Simple kitchen table made of chipboard

Marking

On the purchased laminated chipboard sheets, mark the parts of the table:

1. First of all, mark the tabletop, since it is the largest element of the table. The tabletop is made in the shape of a rectangle with rounded corners.
2. In the second step, draw two side racks which will serve as table legs. The stands are usually made in the shape of a chess rook, with a round cutout at the bottom. But you can show your imagination and make racks of a different shape, the main thing is to comply with two conditions: the racks must be stable and not crawl out from under the tabletop.
3. Finally, mark the upper and lower crossbars that connect the racks to each other and increase the stability of the table and the strength of the tabletop. Please note that the lower crossbar is made 1.5-2 times wider than the upper one. The shape of the bottom crossbar can be either flat or wavy.

When making markings, take into account the fact that the table posts should be located 15-20 centimeters from the edge of the tabletop.

Cutting out table pieces

1. Place a sheet of chipboard on the table.
2. Using a jigsaw, cut out the tabletop. When cutting, do not forget to place an unnecessary piece of plywood under the cut line, this will help avoid chipping on the back side cut.
3. Cut out the rest of the table. Avoid sagging of the sheet, this can lead to the clamping of the jigsaw saw, as well as to the breakage of the cut part.
4. Sand the edges of the cut parts with sandpaper or an oscillating sander.

Trimming the edges of parts with tape and profile

1. Place the plastic profile on the edge of the tabletop.
2. Having reached the place of the corner bend, heat the profile with a hair dryer and rotate the profile.
3. For a more secure installation plastic profile on the countertop, you can additionally use universal glue.

At the second stage, you will need to trim the racks and crossbars of the table with a special tape:

1. Clean the ends of the parts from dust and grease.
2. Pressing the tape with a hot iron, glue it to the end of the part.
3. Cut off the excess with a knife, matching the width of the tape with the width of the end. Smooth out any unevenness with sandpaper, being careful not to scratch the tape or the part.
4. Apply tape to the ends of the remaining parts.

Please note that gluing the trim tape is only required in visible places on the table parts.

Table assembly

1. Using confirmations, connect the floor racks with the upper and lower crossbars. The location of the top crossbar should allow it to support the tabletop and prevent it from sagging. The lower crossbar is attached above the round cutouts of the racks, 20-25 centimeters from the floor.
2. Having made the base of the table, install the tabletop on it, securing it to the furniture corners from the inside.
3. Install plastic pad feet on the bottom of the table posts.
4. Close the heads of the confirmations with decorative plugs.

A simple kitchen table made of chipboard is ready!


You can also watch how to make a table from chipboard in the video:

Kitchen table "book"

The “book” table consists of the following parts:

• The base is made of posts and crossbars.
• Narrow main table top.
• Pairs of movable legs-stands.
• Two opening side tables.
• Piano and regular hinges.
• Fastening elements.

A table of this design can be made from laminated chipboard, or from glued and edged timber. Also, metal parts are used to make the base.
Let's look at the process of making a table from laminated veneer lumber.

Manufacturing of tabletops and stands

In order to make a tabletop from bars glued together, you need to have at least two racks with clamps on which you will form the tabletops. Stands and tabletops for a table made of laminated veneer lumber are made in the following way:

1. Take several bars with a cross-section of 50x30 millimeters and place them on racks with clamps. Place the bars in such a way that tree rings on the neighboring bars looked at different sides, this will avoid distortion of the part during subsequent operation.
2. Form a shield from the bars, slightly larger in size than the future tabletop.
3. Coat the ends of the bars with PVA glue.
4. Clamp the shield with clamps. Avoid squeezing too hard, otherwise the shield will bend.
5. Leave the glued bars for a day to completely dry glue.
6. After 24 hours, remove the shield from the clamps and process the surface on a surface planer or using an electric planer.
7. Cut the shield to the required size and finish the edges with a plane or hand router.
8. Thus, you need to make two table posts, two crossbars, one narrow and two wide side tabletops.

Bars clamped with clamps

Making retractable legs

Retractable legs for the “book” table are made in the shape of frames, where the lower crossbar is located 15-20 centimeters from the floor. To make a frame, you will need four bars with a cross section of 50x25 millimeters. The connection of the bars can be made using long screws, tenons and glue or confirmats.

Assembling the book table

1. Assemble the table base by connecting the posts and crossbars.
2. Attach a narrow tabletop to the base.
3. Attach retractable legs to the table posts using hinges.
4. Attach the side ones to the narrow tabletop, attaching them to the piano canopies.
5. Install the pad feet on the racks.
6. Check the operation of all moving parts of the table by unfolding it completely.

Table-book

Varnishing the table

To highlight the beauty of the wood, cover the finished table with a clear varnish, if desired, pre-treating its surface with stain. To achieve a polished effect, you will need to apply several layers of varnish.


How to make a “book” table, watch the video:

Extendable kitchen table

The sliding table has the function of increasing the surface of the tabletop by installing additional elements. This type of table is popular in small apartments, where the area of ​​the home does not allow the installation of a regular big table.
An extendable table is made from the following parts:

• Two main countertops.
• Additional collapsible table top.
• Bases with tray.
• Four legs.
• Corner mounts for legs.
• Rollers for tabletops.
• Hooks for fixing tabletops.
• Spikes of clamps.

It is best to make an extendable table from a combination of chipboard and bars.

Accessories for extendable table

Manufacturing of countertops

1. From a sheet of laminated chipboard, cut out two tabletops of the same size, which will form the main surface of the table.
2. Cut out an additional table top. The width of the additional tabletop should not exceed a third of the total area of ​​the table, otherwise the table will not be stable in the extended position.
3. Apply edge tape to the edges of the tabletops.

Making the base of an extendable table

The base for the sliding table is made of four narrow crossbars connected to each other by corner fastenings for the legs and a tray. To lighten the overall weight of the table, instead of laminated chipboard, you can use plywood 5 millimeters thick for the pallet. Also, instead of a pallet, manufacturers often use metal or wooden crossbars, which strengthen the structure and serve as storage for the middle tabletop.

Making table legs

The legs for the sliding table are made from four bars with a cross-section of approximately 50x50 millimeters, slightly beveled towards the bottom. A hole is made at the top of each leg for a mounting screw. The hole should be located on the inside. Don't forget to sand the legs with a plane and sandpaper.

Assembling an extendable table

1. Install the sliding tabletops onto the base, attaching them to the roller mounts.
2. Extend the tabletops and install a removable tabletop. To properly fix the additional tabletop on the base, install spikes on it, which will connect all parts of the table together.
3. To prevent the tabletops from coming apart when the table is assembled, install locks in the form of hooks on them.
4. Attach the legs to the base.
5. Varnish or paint the tray and legs.

Instructions for assembling the sliding table are also in the video:

Folding wall table

If you have a very small kitchen and there is no way to install a regular kitchen table, then making a folding wall table can be a solution to the problem. Its advantage is that when folded it takes up only 15-20 centimeters of kitchen space, and when disassembled it can easily accommodate two or three people for lunch.

The folding table consists of three parts:

• Countertops.
• T-shaped wall mount.
• Triangular folding stand

You can make a table from plywood, bars, hinges and screws.

Wall Table Parts

Making a wall table

1. Use a plywood jigsaw to cut out the tabletop.
2. From bars with a cross-section of 100x20 millimeters, make a wall mount in the shape of the letter T. The upper mount bar should correspond to the width of the tabletop, and the lower one to the height of the triangular stand.
3. Make a triangular stand that hinges to support the tabletop in the open position.
4. Install the mount to the wall using dowel screws.
5. Attach the table top to the top mounting bar. Use hinges or piano canopies to connect.
6. Install the triangular stand.
7. Check the operation of all parts of the table by disassembling and reassembling it several times.
8. Cover the table with varnish or paint.

If you have a tabletop, but you don’t want to make parts for a folding table by hand, then purchase folding brackets from the store. Bracket models are specially designed for wall mounting and are very inexpensive, ranging from 170 to 700 rubles.

Wall bracket for table

You can see another version of the kitchen table in the video:

Design and shapes of kitchen tables

To help you choose a kitchen table, we present you with photographs of the original models:

• Rustic laminated wood kitchen table.

• A “tansformer” table on one leg of complex design.

• Extendable table with a pattern on the tabletops.

• Table made of laminated boards with rounded tops, in high-tech style.

• Round table with original legs.

• Massive kitchen table made of timber.

• Original table made of laminated veneer lumber.

• A beautiful board table with a very simple design.

• with internal electric lighting.

Now that you know everything about making tables, it won’t be difficult for you to make your own table for the kitchen!

To make a dining table with your own hands, you will need a little skill and a lot of time and patience. If carpentry skills are well developed, and you have a full set of tools at home (from a circular saw to a milling machine), then such work will be completely simple. In this case, you can choose an option for making a table that corresponds not only to your skills, but also to your financial capabilities.

Choice of materials and size of the future table

The dining table is the center of the kitchen or dining room, even if it is located under the wall. Its size should be selected depending on the size of the room and the number of people who often dine together. The comfortable area for one person at the table is 60 cm. In total, for a family of 4 people, a tabletop measuring 80x60 cm will be sufficient. But sometimes you have to receive guests, so it is better to increase the size of the table to the maximum suitable for the dimensions of the room.

This way it will take up minimal space, but if necessary effective area doubles. At the same time, it is better not to make the table attached to one wall, because sometimes you may need to move it to another room.

What is the best way to make a dining table?

Solid oak is an ideal material for a kitchen table. Strong, durable and wear-resistant material will last for generations with proper care. Pine is much softer and easier to process, so it is better suited for beginning builders. If you take a ready-made furniture board, you won’t have to adjust and fasten the boards yourself, but such a tabletop will cost more.

It is advisable to choose strong wood for the legs - they must withstand the weight of the tabletop with numerous dishes and plates. In addition, a table is often used instead of a stepladder - this also needs to be taken into account when choosing wood. Natural wood can be treated with stain, varnished or painted in any color. Or experiment with a combination different types coatings and even change the style annually.

If required maximum savings, you can buy a laminated chipboard, since the choice of decorative coatings is extremely wide - natural wood, plastic, plain and colored. If you order a sheet required sizes, assembly will take a minimum of time. But you need to choose only products with a durable top coating and insulate the edge of the tabletop well, otherwise the surface will begin to “swell” when moisture gets in.

How to make a simple dining table

For those who have decided to start making furniture with their own hands for the first time, a simple rectangular table with a laminated chipboard top is best suited. It will require:

1. Purchase a sheet of chipboard of the required size.
2. Buy 4 legs - these can be ready-made balusters or beams with a square section of at least 5x5 cm, which will have to be adjusted in height and sanded with sandpaper. In addition, you can find metal chrome legs that will give the table a modern and stylish look. The included fasteners make assembling the table as easy as possible.
3. If the legs are wooden, the frame is first assembled from facing boards - for a stronger fixation. The crossbars are attached to the legs on the sides using self-tapping screws. metal corners from the inside.



4. The legs are attached to the tabletop 10 cm from the edge. Wooden - on corners, metal - using ready-made fasteners. The frame is also fixed to the tabletop from the inside with corners - one on each side.



5. The wood is treated with stain or painted with a preliminary primer - depending on the chosen style.
6. The cut of the chipboard sheet is covered with a furniture edge. It is very convenient to use a rigid U-shaped PVC edging. Silicone sealant is generously applied to its inside (to prevent moisture from entering) and simply snapped onto the edge. The ends are closed with plugs, and excess sealant is removed.



7. If the table top is round or curved, you can take a flexible profile - it is attached to the sealant, the edges are cut off after the glue has set. The flexible edging allows the edge to be made with only one seam, which significantly improves the appearance.
8. For greater reliability, you can use a T-shaped profile, but for it you will have to mill the groove clearly in the center of the entire edge - and not everyone has a manual milling machine. But such an edging with wide antennae perfectly hides uneven cut edges if they are full of chips and cracks. A regular edge cannot hide such defects.

The advantage of a chipboard table is its maximum simplicity and cost-effectiveness. To assemble it you will need a minimum of tools:

• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• sharp knife for cutting edges;
• sandpaper for sanding wooden legs;
• brush for applying coating to wooden parts.

Folding table-book - for all occasions

In order not to think about seating guests on the floor in the best Japanese traditions, a folding dining table is ideal for a small apartment. How to make a book-table with a rotating mechanism?

No more complicated than a regular rectangular table, only a little more expensive:

In addition, you can make an extendable table. In this case, the frame is made “half”. One part is screwed to the bottom table top in the usual way, and the second one is made wider so that it can overlap the first one. Full extension telescopic guides are secured with outside the narrow part of the frame and the inside of the wide part. But such a design is still less reliable than a rigidly fixed frame.

How to make a table original?

If you want to make the table special and have the opportunity to realize your idea, why not try it? For example, make it glowing or decorate it with tiles.

Glowing table - how to amaze guests

For such a table, wood with defects is specially selected - chips, cracks and holes from knots. First, the boards are adjusted to size and glued together. For better fixation, they can be attached to wooden dowels:

If through holes need to be filled, boards covered with wax paper are placed under them. You can use regular baking parchment. To prevent the resin from overflowing over the edge, you can stick tape on it so that it rises a centimeter above the surface. To make smooth edges on a chipped board, formwork is made, which is also covered with paper and filled with epoxy.

After the first layer has dried, the tabletop is sprayed and sanded “wet” with fine sandpaper, dried and a second coat of paint is applied. This continues until the perfect shine is obtained. In addition, the wood will be protected from moisture, which is very important for a kitchen table.

Table with ceramic tiles - practical and durable

The base for ceramic tiles can be anything - an old countertop, a sheet of metal or an OSB board. The choice of decor is also unlimited, although mosaic looks better. To simplify the work, you can buy a ready-made mosaic on a grid - you don’t have to assemble it yourself, and the thickness is minimal, which is quite important for table decor.

Apply tile adhesive to the countertop using a notched trowel. A pattern is laid from the corners along the outer perimeter of the tabletop, gradually filling the entire surface.

After the glue has completely dried, grout is applied and as soon as it dries, the excess is wiped off with a damp sponge. If you add sunflower oil to the water, the grout in the joints is leveled and does not cling to the sponge.

To protect the edge of the tabletop, it is sealed masking tape, which is removed after the grout has dried. If the edge requires processing, it can be painted in a contrasting color, which will give the table even more originality, or it can be completely covered with the same tiles.

The mosaic laid out only in the center of the table looks original. In this case, a jigsaw is used to select wood to the height of the tile and a mosaic is laid in the resulting recess.

Even if it was not possible to maintain the same depth, the height of the tiles can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the layer of glue. The main thing is that the countertop is level, so each row of tiles is checked with a level.

There is no need to buy expensive materials if you can use something that no one else needs. How to make an original and beautiful dining table for a summer house from old pallets can be seen in the video: