It is nice sometimes to spend the morning in bed. Even getting up for breakfast is not always desirable. For such cases, there is a breakfast table in bed. A very convenient thing, which makes it possible not only to have breakfast without getting out of bed, but also to work if you wish. Also, this little thing is useful and convenient for those who are forced to spend time in bed.
Species and varieties
The easiest breakfast table in bed is a tray on small legs. Maybe he is with or without sides. With sides, of course, more convenient due to the fact that accidentally spilled liquid will not be on the bed.
With sides and without, with and without handles - you choose
How else can this item differ? The presence or absence of handles on the sides. They are not necessary at all - you can raise a table by the edges of the "countertop", but using it is still more convenient.
Still bed tables for breakfast can have different legs. It's not about form, but about design. Some models are folding. They are more compact during storage, which can be useful. Still legs are adjustable in height. Also not bad - for tall and low people, a different height of the tabletop is convenient.
Breakfast table in bed can be for a double bed
A bed support for a bed is almost always small - for one person. But there are models for double beds. If breakfast in bed is not only for a loved one, but also for yourself - also nice.
Functions
The breakfast table in bed, in addition to the direct function of placing food, can also serve as a stand for a laptop or become a small work table. Some models have a small pull-out drawer on the side - you can put napkins and cutlery, or hands-pencils, rulers - depending on how you are going to use this item.
Even simple furniture such as a bedside table for breakfast can have many varieties.
If desired, you can find modifications with voluminous baskets on the sides. This is probably more convenient for those cases when such devices are used to care for bed patients or to organize their time: in baskets you can put the press, some other items and devices.
The tabletop for the laptop bed consists of two parts: one more, the other less. The big one is fixed on one side on hinges, on the other has a height-adjustable emphasis. Holes have been made in it - for better air circulation and cooling the device. A smaller portion remains stationary. Here you can put a glass / cup with a drink, a small plate or use as a table - put a notebook and pen.
This bed table can also be used as a laptop stand.
The design of the table in the bed for work differs only in that there are no holes in the hinged part. It is used as a worker, here they put a book, notebook, etc.
Materials
The breakfast table in bed is made of wood, sheet materials based on wood (most often painted plywood), plastic, glass, metal (mainly, painted thin steel), and there are combined ones made of two materials. The most expensive is a wooden breakfast tray in bed - oak, beech, lime, which are carved from solid wood - a single piece of wood. But the trays collected from well-crafted fragments look no worse, but at a price two to three times lower.
Tray with legs - another name for a serving bed table
The rock is also used simpler and cheaper - pine. But pine wood is very soft, so you need to handle it carefully. Wooden portable tables can be simply well polished, and can be varnished, decorated with carvings. They are chosen according to the taste of the owners or the surrounding environment.
More affordable options are made with a plywood worktop and a wood frame. The option looks no worse, fits into any interior.
With plywood or plastic worktop
There are also glass and plastic models. Glass tables in the breakfast bed are usually made in combination with a wooden frame and legs, you can find the option glass + metal. But glass models are not so numerous, as they still require special treatment.
Plastic models, maybe not so elegant, but definitely practical
The cheapest and, at the same time, the most practical are plastic bedside tables for serving breakfast in bed. They are very easy to care for, they are lightweight, quite durable. The legs in these models are usually metal, painted in a contrasting color or in tone with the countertop.
Not such a large group - metal portable tables in bed. They are more positioned as part-time for a laptop, but can also be used for serving. They are convenient in that they have a wide range of legs height adjustment.
Metal tables in the bed look very modern
If desired, you can find bamboo tables. The frame can be covered with matting, made of bamboo wicker or other environmental material.
Bamboo is an exotic material for our country, but you can also find a bamboo breakfast table in bed.
You can probably find tables for beds and other materials. What just does not happen. By the way, the shape of this tray-table can be not only rectangular, but also round, although this option is very rare.
Round breakfast table in bed
There are even more elegant models - with carvings, bent or curly legs, but they are not suitable for any interior.
Drawings and dimensions for DIY
For those who are even a little familiar with carpentry tools, making a breakfast table in bed with your own hands will not be difficult. To make everything even easier, we will publish several drawings with dimensions.
Simple bedside table for serving breakfast in sized beds
A simple model is presented above. The most difficult knot is folding legs, but they can be made stationary - fixed with screws, nails, made according to all the rules of carpentry - on spikes.
Dimensions of stand for self-production
A more complex design at the breakfast table in the bed with a hinged lid. This is essentially a computer table. In this embodiment, the ability to change the height of the legs. For this function, it is necessary to make a long and narrow cut in one of the parts of the legs, in which the height will be fixed using clamps.
Breakfast table in bed with drawer (inch sizes)
The second opportunity to make height-adjustable legs is to drill several holes in increments of 1-1.5 cm. An easier way, but changing the height is not smooth but "step-by-step".
Destination
Usually this piece of furniture is purchased so that it is convenient for a person to have breakfast right in bed. This is especially important for couples in love who want to spend as much time as possible together.
However, there are alternative uses. This table can be used for other purposes:
- The transforming little table easily turns into a convenient support for the laptop. An elongated product will allow you to put a mug of milk and cookies next to the laptop to snack during work.
- A served table can be used as a place for creativity. On it you can draw, sculpt, weave and embroider, and the student can do the lessons for him. For adults, such a product will be an ideal option for reading an interesting book or informative newspaper.
- If a person is fond of puzzles, then this piece of furniture will be an ideal surface for collecting paintings. Fans of board games will be able to play chess or checkers at the table.
- Light types of products can be taken with you to nature. Of course, this option is only suitable for a small company or a romantic picnic for two.
- A folding table will be an assistant for housewiveswho can use it to peel vegetables while they watch TV themselves. Sitting on the couch, they may not worry about dirt, as the cleaning process will take place above the surface.
A table for a bed can have a fairly simple purpose - it is necessary when caring for a bed patient who is not able to move independently. Such people are forced to spend almost all the time in bed, and therefore such a table can be a certain salvation.
The most popular tables combine a tray and a stand for a laptop. Some models have a built-in fan that can be turned on using a laptop and a USB cable. The table for the bed is also good because the laptop does not overheat while standing on the surface - as, for example, when the fan is closed while on its knees. Frequent overheating will cause the device to fail.
Types of structures
The design of the table for the bed is very simple, it consists of a countertop with sides and legs. However, some models have their own characteristics that distinguish one product from another.
The legs of the product can be fixed or folding. Folding allow you to make the design more versatile and mobile, so that if necessary it can be turned into a regular tray. The fixed ones make the structure more stable, which is necessary for the uneven surface of the bed. There are models in which the height of the legs is adjustable.
The height of the sides can also be different. High sides will be a good protection against falling dishes from the table.
The most stable are coffee tables that are equipped with legs-runners.
To make the structure convenient to move, you can choose models with handles and on wheels.
A countertop can have completely different styles and designs. It can be a regular plywood sheet, or it can have a mosaic pattern, relief, frosted glass or leather. Some models come with plastic mats that protect the surface from damage and high temperatures.
Another interesting model is a stand table. Its countertop consists of two parts: adjustable and fixed, which is sometimes equipped with a recess for installing dishes.
Design choice
Furniture design depends on the personal preferences of the owners and on the style of the bedroom. Styles differ from each other in the clarity of lines, colors, shapes and naturalness of materials. When choosing a side table for a bed, you need to consider all the options:
- Provence involves the use of light colors and maple tree. On the countertop should be a drawing that is made using the decoupage technique. The product itself should have high sides that will imitate an unprocessed tree.
- Classic prefers natural materials and pastel colors. The wooden table should be painted in chocolate or beige color. You can leave the natural color of the tree just by coating it with varnish. The countertop should not have any decorations, but the sides can have carved patterns.
- Minimalism prefers to use a minimal amount of furniture - in order to save space. The table for the bed should be either glass or wooden, and the legs can have a special bend.
Features of choice
To choose the right U-shaped table for the bed, you need to decide on the material of manufacture, design and convenience. It is important to determine the purpose of the subject in order to choose the perfect option.
If a bedside table is needed only for organizing breakfasts in bed, then a product with stable fixed legs is quite suitable. If the owners love outings, then a table with folding legs will be an ideal option.
So that food debris and drops of drinks do not fall on bedding, you need to purchase a product with high sides.
Some models are equipped with a special container for installing a cup or a small vase of flowers.
It is very important to choose a product that will harmoniously look in the interior of the bedroom. If the owners do not have enough bright accents, then the table can have an unusual and catchy design. Add a highlight can a bamboo table on low legs.
Some busy people purchase this piece of furniture for work. For this reason, some models have a special laptop stand. It is very convenient to sit in bed for a cup of coffee and fill out a report.
While in a furniture store, it is worthwhile to carefully inspect the products to make sure that there are no defects - they should not be chipped or cracked. The furniture must be strong and stable, which should be checked on site.
The table for the bed should fulfill its intended purpose. When buying such a product, you need to know for sure that it will be used for its intended purpose, and not gather dust in the pantry.
In the next video, you will learn how to make a breakfast table in bed with your own hands.
Breakfast table selection
This item is easy to use and structure, but there are certain features that will help you make the right choice.
Table legs
There are tables in which the legs easily fold. This makes them compact and not interfering in everyday life. However, such varieties are usually not stable. Another option is a table with legs of adjustable size. This function will help to more conveniently settle down behind it, but it is important that the fasteners changing the length of the legs are stable.
The simplest classic look of products - with the usual strong legs. It is necessary to decide how long they are needed.
Too long or too short legs are inconvenient to use. Legs or runners consisting of a solid mount stand firmly even on soft surfaces.
Ways to protect the bed from flooding drinks
The sides will hold the cup, and if the liquid spills, it will remain on the table. It is advisable to give preference to high sides. The recess for the cup is a convenient fixture. Thanks to him, the mug stands firmly on the table.
Handles add convenience in moving the tray table around the house. For small movement on the surface of the bed, they are also needed.
Often there are photos of breakfast tables without sides and with very thin legs. They seem elegant and attractive, but inferior in terms of convenience to more practical models. And among pragmatic and well-thought-out options are often very picturesque.
Material selection
Natural wood is an expensive and aesthetic option. It needs special care - to prevent the absorption of spilled liquid and periodically re-varnish the surface.
The glass table is easy to clean. It will fit into the interior very harmoniously.
The product, covered in leather, looks unusual and elegant.
A plastic table tray is quite simple and cheap. However, if you choose the right color and design, its modest appearance will not only not spoil the interior of the room, but will wonderfully complement it.
These are the main features that you should pay attention to when choosing a table.
For those who like to decorate objects themselves, an Ikea breakfast table is perfect. Their simple design contributes to the creative potential of the owners. Those who want to not only beautifully decorate a purchased table, but to make it personally, can help the tips written below.
DIY table general tips
It will be difficult for people far from needlework to make a breakfast table with their own hands.In this case, you can use an existing object as a basis, slightly redoing it.
A half of an old suitcase or a wooden box with not too high sides is ideal for conversion. It is attractive enough to make out the decor and the table is ready. For convenience, you can attach the legs to the design, but even without them the product will perform its functions well.
If you want to make a table from scratch, you should consider all the points that were mentioned in the tips on choosing a purchased product.
You need to decide what material it is better to make a table with, choose a stable shape of the legs and plan the height of the side. Design is important, but you need to think about it last but not least - this thing is more practical than decorating a house.
Plastic and wood are easier to process than glass, which means that those who do not have much experience are better off using these materials.
Instructions on how to make a breakfast table made of wood are often found on sites related to the creation of crafts and furniture from this material. Hand-made item - the pride of the owner of the house and will be a pleasant surprise for relatives.
Whatever choice is made, buying a product or making it as a result of a table will bring many benefits. This device is suitable not only for food, but also for board games, needlework, working with a laptop or with business papers. Such a stand will bring comfort and coziness to life.
What are the tray tables
The table-tray is a small rectangular base with narrow sides and diverging legs on the sides. This design is as convenient as possible - it can be installed on your feet while sitting in bed. But although the products are similar in design, they have significant differences. Here is some of them.
- Material. It can be wood, plastic, metal, glass. The material is selected so that the breakfast table is in harmony with the rest of the furniture in the bedroom.
- Design. There are monophonic models of restrained or bright colors, and there are serving tables-trays with patterns, drawings.
- The presence of additional elements. Some tables have handles for easy carrying.
Whatever breakfast table you choose in bed, it is sure to bring joy to you and your loved one.
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