DIY transformer table

A transforming table made of environmentally friendly material with your own hands can be an excellent decoration of any interior. Despite the large assortment of these designs in the store, it is not always possible to find a thing that is ideally suited to the dimensions of the room in terms of functionality and size. Consider what materials you can build a transformer table from and analyze step-by-step instructions.

Pros of self-made transformer table

Do-it-yourself furniture manufacturing has many advantages, especially when it comes to designs with a transformation function:

• you can create a table of certain sizes - a specific length, width and height;
• to provide furniture with additional functions, for example, to make several places for storage, shelves or drawers;
• if you correctly perform the work, then 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 the apartment according to individual parameters.

What is needed to make a transformer table

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

Dimensions can be applied universal:

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

Now we will figure out what materials and tools are useful when assembling a structure with a double transformation mechanism:

• LDSP not less than 22 mm - 2 pcs. 60x90 cm for countertops;
• Particleboard size 35x72 cm - 1 pc. for the panel;
• transformational mechanism;
• furniture corners - 4 pcs .;
• supporting bars - 4 pcs.;
• butterfly loops;
• fasteners.

Now let's decide on the tools:

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

Once everything is prepared, you can begin to work.

What table designs with transformation function exist

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

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

Well, if before starting the assembly, you will study the information on the correct creation of drawings, diagrams and design design. If this is not done, then the error may be incorrigible - time and money will be wasted.

Transformational mechanisms also differ from each other:

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

REFERENCE! The mechanism is better to buy in the store, it is inexpensive, and to solve the problem with the assembly will be much easier.

DIY transforming table

So, everything is ready, you can proceed with the construction of a transformer table with your own hands:

1. Gently cut the material into parts.
2. Connect the legs with the frame with clamps, while it is advisable to grease the places where the parts come into contact with carpentry glue.
3. Before installing the transformation mechanism, markup.
4. Arrange through holes, insert fasteners into them and install structural parts.
5. Now it's time to attach the countertop to a special platform, for this they use furniture corners that connect the parts to each other.

IMPORTANT! When assembling, the first thing is to fix a smaller countertop, then check the mechanism for operability, if the table is freely transformed, the installation can be considered finished.

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

Table decor options

There are a lot of options for decorating the surfaces of the transformer table, and each master chooses the one that suits him. Consider the most popular types of surface decoration:

• to cover the product with varnish with a silver or gold tint and to produce artificial aging with fine sandpaper;
• to design a table using various objects, for example: shells, pebbles, a rope, as a result we get a transforming table in a marine theme;
• if you don’t know how to draw, and you want to decorate the tabletop with a drawing, then use a stencil for this process - you can buy it in a store or make it yourself - it will help to evenly place the picture both in the middle and along the edges of the structure;
• decorate with ceramic mosaics - the finishing material can be bought at the store, or apply various fragments from broken dishes that will give individuality to a table made by yourself;
• with the help of a special varnish, which, after drying, crack, you can create the effect of old furniture.

Finally

It’s not difficult to mount the transformer table yourself, the main thing is to proceed with the assembly of the structure with special care: draw a work plan, slowly cut the material into parts, carefully carry out the assembly process. If everything is done correctly, then the whole process will take no more than 3-4 hours, while saving the family budget will be significant.