How to make a dining table with your own hands drawings. Do-it-yourself kitchen table - types and manufacturing technology. Kitchen table options

Whatever the size of the kitchen, be it a small cell in a small family or a huge spacious kitchen in a country house, in any case, a table is an obligatory piece of furniture in it. Despite the abundance of modern materials and the possibility of choosing designer tables made of metal, glass, plastic and stone, wooden products continue to enjoy unchanging popularity. A wooden kitchen table creates an atmosphere of comfort and harmony in the house, somehow you don’t even want to quarrel behind it, the mood becomes calm and balanced. You can buy such a table in any furniture store, the range of finished products is large and varied. But also a wooden table can be ordered in a carpentry workshop according to an individual sketch. Of course, both of these options will cost a pretty penny, so many people prefer to make a wooden kitchen table with their own hands. Thus, you can save up to 70% of the cost of a finished similar product in the store. True, to perform carpentry work, you will need special tools and carpenter skills, but this depends on the material chosen and the complexity of the table design.

Wooden dining table - optimal dimensions

The size of the table for the kitchen directly depends on the area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen and the place where the table is planned to be installed. It is believed that a person feels comfortable if his personal zone is at least 70 cm, i.e. there is no one around him within a radius of 35 cm. Based on this, a square table 90x90 or 100x100 cm will be quite enough for a family of 4 people, if the room allows you to move the table away from the wall so that everyone sits on their own side. If the dimensions of the kitchen do not allow you to move the table, then you can install a rectangular table 120x75 or 120x80 cm. In this case, two people will sit at the long side of the table, and two people from the short sides.

In a large room - a spacious kitchen or dining room - you can safely put a large wooden dining table, the length of the tabletop of such a table is 160 cm. Usually, the dimensions of large tables are 160x90 cm or 180x90 cm. There is enough space along the long side of the table to freely accommodate two people, and two the person behind the ends will feel like just kings. And that's on normal days. If an event is planned with many guests, then 10-15 people can safely fit at such a table.

But how to accommodate guests to residents of apartments with small kitchens? In such cases, a sliding dining table and a transforming table come to the rescue. Sliding tables are equipped with additional inserts for the tabletop, the width of which is usually 40 - 50 cm. There can be from one to three such inserts, they are all located in the middle of the table or hidden under the tabletop cover in a special niche if the table is in the assembled state. When unfolded, the length of the extendable table can reach 230 - 280 cm. This is enough to invite guests to a wedding. When folded, the length of such a table is from 120 to 180 cm.

The height of the dining table is usually 70 cm, but a lot depends on the height and build of the residents, sometimes kitchen tables are made 60 - 65 or 75 - 80 cm high.

When choosing the dimensions for the dining table, be guided by the space allotted for it. After all family members sit down for him, there should be enough free space around for the hostess to move, so that she does not create inconvenience to those sitting and vice versa.

Wood for the kitchen table

The choice of material for the kitchen table is a responsible task, not only the durability of the countertop and its resistance to mechanical deformations, but also the final cost of the table as a whole depends on the right choice. Solid wood kitchen tables are considered the most durable, environmentally friendly, aesthetic and are the most expensive. To make a solid wood table yourself, you will need the skills of a joiner and carpenter, as well as a woodworking tool and a workshop for work.

The density of wood for a kitchen table is of great importance. There may be marks and scratches on the surface of softwood, although it all depends on the accuracy of the owners. And hard rocks can be difficult to handle for a beginner. Masters distinguish three categories of wood by density: soft, hard and the hardest.

Softwoods include: pine, cedar, fir, spruce, poplar, aspen, linden, alder, juniper, willow and chestnut.

Hardwoods include: oak, beech, elm, ash, larch, birch, apple and rowan.

To the hardest: white locust, yew, iron birch, dogwood.

Any wood is suitable for a dining kitchen table, even pine, which is considered the softest, but its surface must be varnished in several layers. The walnut table will be strong and heavy, and its surface is exceptionally durable, because even in the process of making openwork carving on the walnut there are no chips.

Oak wood for the kitchen table is ideal. In addition to being strong, hard and durable, it is also easy to work and varnish, does not warp, chip or warp, and is resistant to decay, which is extremely important for a wet kitchen.

Larch wood is considered healing, but given that the surface of the table must be covered with protective agents, it will not have the opportunity to release therapeutic phytoncides into the atmosphere. Linden wood is suitable for the manufacture of turned elements, plastic and durable, but it is affected by pests, and therefore also requires staining.

The most common types of wood that are used to make kitchen dining tables are pine, oak, walnut and wenge. Remember that you need to buy only well-dried material, with a moisture content of not more than 10%, otherwise the tree may warp, and this is fatal for the table.

In addition to solid wood, kitchen tables are made of laminated chipboard (laminated chipboard) with a thickness of 18 to 22 mm, as well as plywood and MDF. The ends of these materials are closed with a special PVC or melamine tape. These materials can hardly be called environmentally friendly and, of course, they are inferior in strength and durability to solid wood, but the ease of processing and low price tempt many. The laminated chipboard surface does not need to be additionally coated with anything, it already has a finished look. And plywood is used only for strapping or embedded parts, so it is not visible.

To make a table from solid wood or prefer a chipboard that is easy to process depends on the preferences of the owner and his carpentry and financial capabilities. After all, a kitchen table made of chipboard will cost much less.

Types and configuration of kitchen wooden tables

After you have decided on the size of the table and the material of manufacture, you can proceed to the choice of shape and configuration. A variety of design solutions for tables is able to satisfy any requests and choose a table model that best fits into the interior of the house and complements its sophistication.

Legs for kitchen wooden table

The number of legs for a dining kitchen table, their shape and size directly depend on the shape and size of the table, as well as on the material of manufacture. For example, it will not work to make a table completely from chipboard on 4 legs, which are attached to the corners of the tabletop, since the chipboard material has insufficient thickness and strength. But if in such a model the tabletop is made of chipboard, and the legs are made of wooden beams, then you get a completely strong and durable product.

The legs for the kitchen dining table can be made independently according to the sketch, or you can buy ready-made ones in the furniture fittings store. Do-it-yourself production of legs is a time-consuming task, the complexity of which depends on the configuration of the legs. That is why many people prefer to buy ready-made products. In the furniture fittings store you can buy metal legs for the kitchen table, which are hollow pipes with a diameter of 70 - 90 mm, but you can also pick up wooden carved legs that look like balusters for a wooden staircase.

The dining kitchen table can be supported by one or more legs. It depends on the weight of the tabletop, the shape and configuration of the table. How different dining tables look like with different numbers, shapes and sizes of legs, you can see on the photos showing the wooden dining tables below.

To set the dining table on one massive leg, it is necessary to perform a high-quality cross-shaped strapping.

Also the table can be about two massive legs separated by a certain distance. Usually such tables have a rectangular or oval shape. Tables on two legs are convenient because the people sitting at it do not beat their feet on the legs of the table. At the bottom, these two legs expand to increase the area of support, and are also connected at the bottom by a jumper board or reinforcement board.

Dining tables with four legs- the most common category and the easiest to perform, since complex calculations for strength and stability are not needed. It is enough to choose the legs of the correct size and set them at the correct distance from the edges of the table. The shape of the tabletop of such tables can be round, oval, square and rectangular.

The shape of the legs for the kitchen table can be very diverse. Remember that the aesthetic appeal of the legs is even more important than the beauty of the tabletop, as it will be hidden by the tablecloth, while the table legs will be visible to all guests.

Countertops for the kitchen table

The table top of the kitchen table can be made of solid wood (furniture board, which is a board glued together), as well as chipboard or glass. Naturally, massive tables look more refined and resemble a work of art, while chipboard tables are just an ordinary, unremarkable dining table. The end of the chipboard must be edged, so the cut must be perfect. Cutting chipboard at home, and even so that the cut is even, is quite difficult. Especially if the cut is semicircular. Therefore, sawing chipboard on the machine is better to order. Trimming laminated chipboard is best with PVC tape 2 mm thick or more or melamine tape. The first option is preferable, since the edges are smooth, even and rounded. If you paste over the end of the laminated chipboard with melamine tape, then the edges will be sharp, they may cause puffs on clothes, cuts on the skin, and the melamine tape is short-lived and does not withstand frequent water procedures.

Important! The thickness of the countertop should be more than 25 mm, preferably 28 - 35 mm. If a laminated chipboard with a thickness of only 18 mm is used, then from below it is imperative to make reinforcement in the form of a false plywood tabletop.

The shapes of the tops of wooden tables are not as diverse as the shapes of the legs.

Round tables for the kitchen - an option for an amateur. The main problem is that, oddly enough, such a table requires more space. You can’t put him in a corner, and even if you move him up to the wall, it’s all the same that people need free space around him to sit down. The round wooden dining table will look great in the dining room or large kitchen, living room, where it will stand in the middle of the room. In a small kitchen, a round table is not appropriate. Unless, if only one or two people live in the house, and the table is small - no more than 90 cm in diameter. Round tables allow you to experiment with support. For example, use only one leg or three legs, but for greater stability, four legs are still used, installed at a distance of 10 - 15 cm from the edge of the tabletop. You cannot use two support legs in tables with a round top - this design is unstable.

Oval kitchen tables come in a variety of sizes, from small tables for oversized kitchens to huge tables that occupy the center of a dining area.

A small oval wooden kitchen table is designed for compact kitchens, it can be installed in a soft corner set, as shown in the photo. But the most common are still large tables and medium-sized tables, as they fit in average domestic apartments and at the same time many guests can be accommodated behind them. If there is nowhere to put a large table - the area of \u200b\u200bthe living room and kitchen does not allow, then an oval sliding wooden dining table comes to the rescue.

Such a table usually has a tabletop divided in half, the halves of which can be moved, and additional inserts can be installed in the middle part of such a table. By the way, the shape of such a table in the folded state can be round, and the table acquires an oval shape only in the unfolded position.

Sliding wooden kitchen tables

It is worth highlighting in a separate category sliding tables for a large number of guests. They can have different shapes: round, oval and rectangular. The most common are still rectangular and oval models. It is easier to make a rectangular sliding wooden dining table on your own than an oval one, since there is no need to round the corners with a carpentry tool.

Sliding mechanisms for such tables can also be different. The old Soviet tables were not equipped with roller guides or full rollout guides, and the table had to be pushed apart with effort, as the wood rubbed against the wood. Especially if the table was folded for a long time, sometimes it was extremely difficult to move the wooden surfaces that had stuck to each other. Modern sliding tables have a special roll-out mechanism, which greatly facilitates work, and also prevents damage to wooden parts and surfaces. Metal guides for the sliding table can be purchased at the hardware store.

Sliding wooden kitchen tables: photo examples.

Additional wooden inserts-sections, which are installed in the middle of the table, can be stored under the tabletop when the table is folded. The easiest way is to make special fasteners for them into which they will be inserted.

In modern sliding dining tables, the insert consists of two halves connected by hinges, folded in half and hidden under the table top using a special mechanism. To do this, under the main tabletop, an additional false tabletop with a hole in the middle must be required.

Tables on wooden legs, but with a glass top, are suitable for rooms in a style close to high-tech or minimalism. Sometimes a glass top is mounted on top of a wood frame or wood top with holes. In any case, the product is futuristic. The table top is usually made of tempered glass, it is not only impact resistant, but also much stronger than wood, and the surface is quite difficult to scratch. The legs are attached to the glass top with special fasteners. Such a table can be easily made on your own if you order glass cutting in an organization specializing in this.

Transforming tables are a separate category of tables, which, when folded, are a small compact bedside table. If you put it near the wall, then it will take no more than 50 - 60 cm. When unfolded, such a table can accommodate from 10 to 15 people. Hinged tabletop covers are attached with hinges. The most common form of transformer tables is rectangular, but round tables are also found.

DIY wooden dining table

To make a wooden table with your own hands, you need to have a workshop, since there will be a lot of dust, and it makes no sense to litter in an apartment or house. First you need to draw a sketch of the future table with the exact dimensions. Then sawing of wooden elements can be ordered at the sawmill, if it is not possible to do it yourself. Consider the manufacture of the simplest wooden dining table.

We will need the following materials and tools:

Hacksaw;
Electric jigsaw;
Drill;
Milling machine;
Plane;
Paint brush;
bolts;
Sandpaper and grinder;
Wooden boards 22 mm thick;
Furniture shield.

The first step is to cut out all the elements according to the sketch. The legs in our case will have a simple straight shape with cutouts that are easy to make with a jigsaw, and then clean with a grinder and chamfer.

The legs of the kitchen table according to the drawing consist of two horizontal elements (supports) with which the table rests on the floor surface, and two vertical elements (rack legs). They are connected to each other by a simple bolted connection (bolts 8 mm). The bolts are fastened through and on the reverse side are locked with a nut. The assembly starts from the bottom, first one vertical leg-rack is attached to the supports, then the same is done with the second leg. Then, a longitudinal connection is inserted into a special groove between the vertical legs-racks - a jumper board. It is fixed by the second vertical elements of the legs-supports.

The next step is the installation of the countertop. We put the finished furniture board and in the place where it is planned to mount the vertical elements of the legs, we install horizontal transverse stiffeners. These elements have a length equal to the width of the countertop. Then a flanging of wooden bars is installed on top. The technology for attaching the flanging to the tabletop and horizontal transverse stiffeners is easier to understand by watching the video at the end of the article. The strapping / flanging beam is fastened through the straps of the stiffeners with two self-tapping screws.

First, the bars are attached to the long sides of the tabletop, then perpendicular bars are attached to them with screws, located along the narrow side of the table. As a result, a free space remains between the tabletop and the flanging bars, which does not look very aesthetically pleasing. To close it, a decorative wooden plank is used. To fix it to the bars, dowels are used. Holes for dowels are made in the bars and planks. Then wooden cylinders, which are called dowels, pins or dowels, are inserted into the holes of the strapping bars, having previously lubricated the hole with glue. Then a decorative strip is put on the protruding dowels. The tabletop is ready.

It remains only to screw the legs of the table to the table top. For this, the same bolts are used as for attaching the vertical leg-racks to the horizontal supports. Holes for them are best done in advance.

The design of this table turned out to be collapsible, after the feast it can be disassembled by screws and hidden in the pantry or behind the closet. More clearly, the sequence and technology for making a wooden table with your own hands can be viewed in the video instruction below.

The role of the kitchen table in everyday life 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 that take place in life.

Speaking of kitchen tables, the dining table most often comes to mind. However, kitchen tables are used not only for a feast and differ in their functions. So, 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 sink table serves as the basis for embedding the sink.

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

After making sure that you need to make a kitchen table yourself, you need to determine a number of important parameters for yourself. Namely, decide what form 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 execution options: classic, folding, transformer, corner, folding or hanging, retractable. At will and need, the table can be with a cabinet or with drawers. The choice of execution option depends primarily on the size of the kitchen and the semantic load.

For small kitchens, most likely, the folding option or folding, bar, corner will be the ideal solution. Corner tables can also be folding or folding.

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

The sliding table saves space well and is built, as a rule, into kitchen sets.

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

materials

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

For this purpose, arrays of various tree species, such as oak, coniferous trees, are suitable. If a beginner is going to be involved in production, then pine is perfect, as it is much easier to process. Solid wood furniture is considered "capricious" and requires special treatment. It can fade under the influence of direct sunlight, absorb odors, it is badly affected by changes in humidity and temperature. The positive aspects of this material are environmental friendliness, durability. Solid wood furniture looks very elegant and expensive.

Chipboard- a material that is quite common and very often used for the manufacture of furniture. Produced from dry wood chips and resin by pressing. Among the minuses, one can single out environmental insecurity. Plus - relatively inexpensive cost.
MDF is considered a more environmentally friendly material compared to chipboard, but is also more expensive. It is obtained by mixing wood shavings with carbide resins modified with melamine and pressing them. Minus - it is highly flammable, while even rapidly incandescent objects, not to mention open flames, 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 durable and environmentally friendly material. It consists of glued bars, pulled together by 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 is sure to attract everyone's attention.

Dimensions and shape

The most common form is rectangular. A rectangular table is convenient in that it can accommodate a fairly large number of people, while requiring less usable space than a round one. It can be easily pushed against the wall. But due to sharp corners, both rectangular and square options are considered the most dangerous.

Round- claims a usable area 1.5-2 times greater than the area that is needed for a rectangular table, designed for the same number of people. It is believed that the round table is stronger than other forms to 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 design of the compact table can be provided in such a way that it can be increased. So, for example, a folding table occupies a small space when folded; when unfolded, it can accommodate a fairly large number of people.

An important point is the calculation of dimensions. When it comes to a standard kitchen with an area of 6 to 8 square meters, drawings and diagrams will show a standard solution with a height of 750 mm, a length and a width of 800 * 500 mm to 1200 * 600 mm, respectively.

For a correct calculation, it is necessary to multiply the number of persons by 60 (perimeter per person). But, as for the width, the width from 800 to 1200 mm is optimal here. Because narrow tables are difficult to serve, 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 number).

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Step-by-step instruction

If you intend to make this kitchen attribute yourself, you must definitely make a drawing.
To make a solid wood table, you will need the following tools: a planer, a grinder or grinder, an electric jigsaw, a circular saw, a drill (with a 6-8 mm drill), a screwdriver, sandpaper, self-tapping screws (30-35 mm), wood glue, dowels, clamps, pencil, tape measure, gloves and goggles.
It is necessary to buy supports (legs) for the table, which can be different - from ordinary rectangular to curly ones.
For a countertop 80 cm wide, you will need four boards 120 centimeters long. They must be dry.
For smoothness, the countertop must be sanded well. Joints must be processed in such a way as to achieve full contact with each other.
To avoid deformation of the countertop from excessive moisture, you need to lay the boards with a pattern towards each other. To connect the boards you will need dowels.
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 greased with glue on the end, holes and dowels. Drive the dowels into the holes and thus connect the tabletop. Excess adhesive must be removed.
Using screws and glue, it is necessary to connect the transverse and longitudinal boards with legs. We make two holes in the longitudinal boards on top, they will be useful for attaching the tabletop. Wait 12 hours. Install table top.

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

Traditionally, dowels are used to make wooden furniture. Such a connection is not visible and has a low cost.

For tables made of wood, it is appropriate to use wooden dowels, as they dry out at the same time in this case. For chipboard, it is better to 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, euroscrews or confirmations are an alternative to them. Of course, this increases the cost of the product somewhat, but facilitates manufacturing.

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

A chipboard sheet can currently be easily bought in the right size, or cut it yourself. The most common, plastic top coating makes the countertop sufficiently resistant to abrasion.
For work you will need: an edge for end processing, screeds, connecting and end strips, designed to protect the joints and ends of the countertop from moisture, dirt, and grease. In addition, they make the look more aesthetic. To make such a table, you also need to purchase legs.
On a chipboard sheet, mark the desired radius of curvature. Next, cut the tabletop according to a given shape with an electric 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.
Be sure to lay the sealant in both the edging and the top edge of the countertop. 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 not only to assemble a modern model of a wooden table without huge costs, but also to remake an old tabletop.

This will require unnecessary boards of the same size, carpentry glue and three clamps.
The boards must be laid out on the work surface so that the middle of the board to be laid is at the junction of the two previous ones.
Using wood glue and clamps, you need to fasten the boards together. Then align the edges and sand the surface. Sand the edges and cuts.
If the table is made entirely, then for the manufacture of the legs you will need two boards and a corner that will connect them together, as well as wood glue.
First we glue them with glue, then we strengthen them with a corner.
Along the perimeter, from the inside, where the legs are connected to the tabletop, we attach a bezel.
Fasten the table top, legs and rim with a corner.
Coat the surface with varnish.
To make or restore a table, you can also use wooden pallets.
To do this, we make the base of the countertop and attach the supports. For strength, you can come to the legs with wooden spacers.
It is better to install wheels, as the countertop will be quite mobile.
Fit a piece of plywood to the desired size and attach a bezel around the perimeter.
We lay a piece of plywood on the base.

To decorate the countertop, you can use chipped ceramic tiles or a mirror. We glue them to the countertop, fill the voids with grout for joints. At the finishing stage, everything can be painted or varnished. This method can also be used to restore damaged or old countertops.

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

Such a piece of furniture as a kitchen (or as it is also called a dining) table is the main component of the kitchen interior. Its shape, size must correspond to the size of the room so that all family members can freely accommodate behind it. It is also important that the kitchen table does not interfere with free passage.

Sliding dining kitchen table-transformer

Currently, the stores offer a wide selection of kitchen furniture, of various shapes and sizes, made from a variety of materials. There are tables of both Russian and foreign production on the market.

The original round dining table with chairs in the interior of the kitchen

When choosing a table for a small kitchen, you have to make a choice - do you like it when there is a lot of free space, or is it important for you that the furniture is comfortable, roomy. If you can’t decide on a suitable table for the kitchen, try making it yourself. Those who have a certain skill can do it quite well.

Wooden round table with a design on four legs, made by hand

DIY folding table for a small kitchen

Many men who like to craft with their own hands can significantly save the family budget, because finished products are not cheap. Accordingly, you independently select the material for the manufacture of a high-quality dining table and the necessary fastening. Having shown design skills, you will assemble an original piece of furniture that is ideal for the kitchen interior.

Folding table in the kitchen, which does not take up extra space

Don't think this is a difficult task. It does not take much time to assemble a dining table - just a few days. A little more difficult to make a countertop. It is better to first consult with friends involved in such cases, or read information on the Internet.

A table with shelves and a reclining tabletop with your own hands

Assembling the table with your own hands, you will create a unique thing, bring to life a long-standing idea. Maybe with your light hand, organize the production of kitchen tables, and it will grow into a profitable business.

Deciding on design and construction

Round wooden table with handmade painting

Square wooden table for the dining area

The design and shape of the dining table can be very diverse. Designers, using fantasy, bring to life the most unusual ideas.

Extendable oval dining table with chrome legs

Consider the design of this piece of furniture.

Round table	It has smooth lines, as if uniting those who sit at such a table. It has several legs or one large one. It is comfortable to sit behind it, you will not have an association associated with the place of work or study. There is one drawback - it cannot be tightly placed against the wall.
Oval	A great option for owners of a large kitchen, which is divided into working and dining areas. Perfect choice for big family, strong enough
Square	The embodiment of rigor, but at the same time it is simple and multifunctional. Suitable for small spaces, save space well
Rectangular	Widespread variant. Behind it can accommodate many people. It is placed as you like - in the center, against the wall, near the window
Triangular	Such a table is quite rare in the kitchen. It is used as an unusual decoration element, for example, as a coffee table.

Wooden kitchen furniture set: rectangular table, bench and corner

Glass Corner Dining Table

Owners of a small kitchen prefer to use a book table or a sliding table. Since in the assembled state they save a lot of space. Other forms of tables are few where you can see. If you prefer products of the original form, it is better to make them to order.

Large classic solid wood dining table

The kitchen table, like any other furniture, is selected for a certain style of interior. For example, an ordinary wooden table is suitable for classics. High-tech is characterized by right angles and lines, so they choose tables made of plastic, metal, glass, with an emphasis on white and gray shades. For the Art Nouveau style, unusual furniture with ornate lines is used. Eco-style means products made from natural materials.

Original high-tech folding dining table

Designer advice. Whatever table you choose, the main thing is that it matches the interior and complements the overall look.

Necessary materials

Dining table materials may vary. Here are the most used ones:

chipboard;
board glued, edged;
beam.

You can combine them if you wish. You will also need: corners, hinges (for folding models), rollers, confirmations, corner fasteners, eccentric bolts, lining legs, tape for edging, plastic profile for countertops, plugs.

Required Tools

You can not do without a standard set of tools:

jigsaw;
drill;
hacksaw;
screwdriver;
drill;
screwdrivers;
electric planer;
grinding machine;
hexagons;
building hair dryer (can be replaced with an iron);
tape measure (ruler), pencil.

In the manufacture of complex models, you can not do without additional tools.

Manufacturing process: step by step instructions

We will make a tabletop from wooden boards

How to make a kitchen table with your own hands? Consider this on the example of an ordinary dining table. First of all, we prepare the tools and materials that will be needed for the job.

Scheme of the future dining table with dimensions

Then we mark up the furniture elements. We start with the tabletop, as this is the largest part of the table. It can be rectangular, round, square or oval in shape. If you are planning to make a table of an unusual shape, mark up according to the sketches.

We grind the boards with a planer, carefully process the edges so that the boards fit as tightly as possible to each other

We connect the boards with glue and dowels, remove excess glue on the surface and grind it

Then we apply a drawing of the side racks to the material - these will be the legs of the future table. Most often in shape they imitate a chess piece. If you want, you can make other shapes as you like. The main thing is that the design is stable.

We fasten the legs and make the base for the tabletop

Then we mark the upper and lower crossbars, which will connect the racks and thereby ensure the reliability of the structure. Remember that the bottom bar is always almost twice as wide as the top bar. Its form is varied. Usually the legs are located from the edge of the table surface at a distance of 15-20 cm.

At the next stage of work, we cut out the elements. We place the material on the table. Cut out the tabletop using a jigsaw. To avoid the appearance of chips, we put plywood under the bottom. Cut out the rest of the pieces in the same way. Do not allow material to sag. Because of this, the tool may break or break off the cut element. At the end of cutting the edges of the parts, we grind with a special machine or go through them with sandpaper.

We fasten the legs to the long crossbars and drill holes in them in order to install the countertop later.

Using a tape for finishing the edges and a plastic profile, we make trimming. First we put the profile on the edge of the surface. In the place of the angular bend, the profile must be heated with a hairdryer and then rotated. For high-quality fastening, use universal glue.

After the glue in the frame dries, you can proceed to install the countertop on the frame

Then we trim the legs and crossbars using tape to decorate the edge. Before this, we prepare the surface, cleaning it from dirt and grease. With a hot iron, press the tape to the edge and glue it. Cut off the excess with a sharp knife. The resulting irregularities are carefully removed with sandpaper. In the same way, we process the edges of the remaining elements.

If you want to make the table longer and wider, then you need to strengthen it with two additional cross bars

We assemble the table in the following order. Using confirmations, we connect the legs with the crossbars, positioning the top of them so as to prevent the countertop from deflecting. We fix the lower one at a height of 20-25 cm from the floor.

The finished assembled table remains only to be varnished or stained or painted, pre-primed

We lay the countertop on the finished base, fix it on the corners. We attach the legs-pads to the racks. We decorate furniture screws with plugs. Everything, the dinner table is ready!

Ready-made universal option - the table top and legs are stained

You can paint the legs white and stain the countertop to get an unusual design.

If you dream of having a good time on your personal plot, then you just need a large table that can accommodate a company of your friends and relatives. And you can do it yourself, spending quite a bit of time on it. In some cases, you may need an assistant, sometimes an extra pair of hands will not hurt.

This article is a detailed step-by-step instruction for making a wooden table for a summer residence.

Materials:

A - Legs: bars 5×10 cm, 106 cm long (2 pcs.), 43 cm long (2 pcs.) and 56 cm long (2 pcs.);
B - Frame: bars 5 × 10 cm, 87 cm long (2 pcs.);
C - Table top: boards 5×15 cm, length 180 cm (6 pcs.);
D - Table top base: boards 5x15 cm, length 87 cm (2 pcs.), bars 5x10 cm, length 62 cm (2 pcs.).

The first stage of the project is the manufacture of table legs. Saw off the bars of the required size. To speed up the process, you can use a circular saw. Smooth out the edges of the bars and saw-off lines with sandpaper.

Connect the bars so that you get an X-shaped structure, and fasten them with 60 mm self-tapping screws, remembering to pre-drill the pilot holes. Lubricate the joints with glue. Make sure there are no cracks or gaps left.

Fasten each pair of legs with a horizontal bar using 60 mm self-tapping screws for this purpose. Cut off the ends of the bars, as shown in the figure.

Lay the boards intended for the manufacture of countertops on a flat surface. We advise you to place pieces of 6 mm plywood between them, this will allow you to form uniform gaps. Place the assembled table sides on the table top and secure them by screwing in the self-tapping screws at an angle of 90 mm. Before fixing, make sure that the legs and the tabletop are perpendicular using a spirit level.

Place the sawn pieces of 5x15 cm board on the underside of the table top and fix them with 60 mm self-tapping screws.

Saw off the ends of the bars, which will act as reinforcing supports for the structure, at an angle of 45º. Install the supports in their place and secure with 90mm self-tapping screws at an angle.

And finally, last but not least: check if the heads of the screws protrude above the wooden surface, and fill all the cracks and holes with wood putty.

Tip: To protect wood surfaces from the damaging effects of atmospheric moisture, coat them with several coats of exterior paint or stain.

Table with benches. Instruction with drawings

Materials:

A - Legs: bars 5x10 cm, length 95 cm (4 pieces);
B - Crossbeams: bars 5 × 10 cm long 160 cm (2 pcs.);
C - Tabletop fastening: bars 5×10 cm, 75 cm long (5 pcs.);
D - Inclined supports: bars 5 × 10 cm long 84 cm (2 pcs.);
E - Worktop: boards 5×10 cm, length 180 cm (14 pcs.).

It is worth starting work with the manufacture of legs. Since the legs of this table will be inclined, the ends of the 100 cm long bars should be cut at an angle of 30º. Connect the elements with 90 mm bolts.

Make sure the surface you are working on is fairly level. The mounted sidewalls of the table must be identical, only in this case you can hope for an excellent end result.

When the sides of the table are ready, you can start making a wooden table top. We recommend that you put it together on the ground (floor), and then fasten it to the legs with self-tapping screws.

Tip: Don't forget to check the verticality of the side walls of the table with a spirit level, otherwise the end result of your work is unlikely to satisfy you.

Rigidly fix the entire structure with inclined supports. Their ends must first be cut at an angle of 26º.

Now it remains only to build benches. Saw the boards to the desired size, place them on both sides of the table and, having previously drilled several pilot holes at a distance of at least 1 cm from the edges, secure with self-tapping screws.

Tip: To keep the seat boards evenly spaced, place studs or pieces of plywood between them before fixing them. Thanks to this little trick, all the gaps will be the same.

At the end of the work, pay attention to small, but very important touches. Fill all cracks and holes with wood putty. After the putty has dried, sand the wooden surfaces with medium-grit sandpaper.

Tip: Be sure to apply several coats of paint or stain to protect wood surfaces from water and sunlight.

Round table. We do it on our own in the country

Materials:

A - Base: bar 5x10 cm long 102.5 cm (1 pc.) and 47 cm long (2 pcs.), bars 2.5x10 cm 9 cm long (4 pcs.);
B - Racks: bars 10 × 10 cm, 60 cm long (4 pcs.);
C - Tabletop base: 5x10 cm bars 82.5 cm long (1 pc.) and 52.5 cm long (2 pcs.), 2.5x10 cm bars 47.5 cm long (4 pcs.) and 60 cm long (2 pcs.) ;
D - Tabletop: boards 2.5×15 cm long 195 cm (9 pcs.).

The first stage of the project is to create the base of the table. To articulate its constituent elements, use waterproof glue and self-tapping screws. Make sure that the corners formed by the joined beams are straight. To protect the assembled table base from rotting from rainwater, place it on small stands made from 2.5x10 cm board scraps.

Now you need to attach four posts made of square bars to the base. Before fixing, make sure they are vertical with a spirit level. The height of the legs may differ from those proposed by us, in this case, you should, first of all, focus on your own needs.

The most difficult stage of the project is the manufacture of countertops. Place the boards on a flat surface and mark the center of the square. Fasten one end of a 60 cm rail at this point. Rotating the second end of the rail, mark the outlines of the circle. A jigsaw with a sharp blade will allow you to make circular cuts at a high professional level.

After sawing the boards of the future tabletop, we recommend that you fasten them together with waterproof glue and additionally fix them with a few clamps. Attach the bars that serve as the base of the tabletop, as shown in the picture (yellow elements should be made from 5x10 cm bars, green - from 2.5x10 cm bars).

Tip: Use waterproof glue and galvanized self-tapping screws (30mm self-tapping screws for 2.5x10cm bars and 50mm screws for 5x10cm bars) to fasten the bars to the countertop.

After the glue has dried, you must attach the legs to the base of the tabletop with 90mm self-tapping screws, pre-drilling pilot holes. Use a spirit level to check the perpendicularity of the legs and the tabletop.

To ensure that the result of your work corresponds to a high professional level, make sure that the heads of the self-tapping screws are recessed deep enough. Cover all cracks and holes with wood putty, after it dries, sand the surface with sandpaper.

Tip: Apply several coats of outdoor paint or wood stain to protect the table from moisture damage. To ensure that the base supports are also untouched by water, place the table on a concrete surface and insulate them hermetically.

Now you know how to make your own picnic table. One has only to make a little effort, which will subsequently be rewarded with enthusiastic exclamations of friends and pleasant summer evenings spent with the family at a large table.

The table is one of the main attributes of the kitchen. Today, kitchen tables are made from a wide variety of materials and designs.

The table can be very small or large and roomy, if the size of the room allows.

Making a kitchen table with your own hands is not difficult, it only takes a little time and desire.

Kitchen table options

Kitchen tables differ in purpose:

working kitchen table;
bar counter.

Materials from which you can make a kitchen table:

wood;
plywood, chipboard, chipboard, MDF, OSB;
glass;
metal;
plastic;
stone.

Adherents of the classics in the interior prefer wood as the most wear-resistant, durable and beautiful material. Perfect for chrome legs.

Extendable kitchen table

Materials and tools

Materials required for the manufacture of a sliding table:

chipboard (thickness not less than 18 mm);
PVC edge 0.4 mm and 2 mm;
bar 40 x 40 mm, length 710 mm;
mechanism for automatic lifting of the insert;
self-tapping screws, metal corner 30 x 30 mm;
dowels 10 mm;
varnish or other paint and varnish material (to match the countertop made of laminated chipboard);
PVA glue (or wood glue);
piano loop - 1 pc.;
plywood (thickness not less than 20 mm);
synchronous roll-out guides, length 300 mm - 2 pcs.

Note: instead of the mechanism of synchronous extension of the table top, you can use simple full roll-out guides. If there is a need to install not one, but two or three inserts, then, accordingly, a different mechanism must be purchased for them.

Tools:

pencil, square, meter;
jigsaw;
iron;
screwdriver;
sandpaper of medium and fine grit;
brushes for varnish and glue.

Manufacturing steps

First of all, we draw and cut out all the necessary parts from plywood and chipboard with an electric jigsaw. Sawing must be precise, because all parts of the tabletop must be tightly adjacent to each other.

The dimensions of the finished table are 900 x 700 mm and 1300 x 700 mm.

Sliding table blanks:

bars 710 x 40 x 40 mm - 4 pcs.;
countertop laminated chipboard 700 x 450 mm - 2 pcs.;
LDSP insert 700 x 400 mm - 1 pc.

Take on arms: the insert can be solid or consist of two parts, which are fastened together with piano hinges.

For decorative sheathing of the mechanism are used:

side part of the table chipboard (box) 420 x 120 mm - 4 pcs.;
end of the box LDSP 600 x 120 mm - 2 pcs.;
plywood 498 x 120 mm - 4 pcs. and 830 x 120 mm - 2 pcs.

Step 1. After the cut is made, we proceed to the processing of the legs - bars and plywood. We process them with medium-grained sandpaper and cover with varnish or any other material. After complete drying (at least 8-10 hours), we process the surface and especially the edges with fine-grained sandpaper. Apply a second coat of varnish and wait for it to dry completely.

Step 2 With a 2 mm PVC edge, we paste over the side outer parts of the tabletop - 3 sides for each part of the sliding tabletop. The insert has a top and bottom. All other side parts are pasted over with a 0.4 mm PVC edge. For gluing, we sand the side parts, apply an edge and heat this place with an iron through a sheet of paper. As soon as the edge sags a little, it sticks. Immediately remove the iron and smooth the surface with a soft cloth. We remove the side excess of the edge with a metal ruler.

Step 3 To install the sliding mechanism on the countertop, we chose the standard size - 670 mm / 1330 mm. We fold the table top, consisting of three parts, face down. Then, using self-tapping screws, we fasten the mechanism to the countertop. In accordance with the instructions for assembling the mechanism, we attach all wooden parts to it. For beauty, you can sheathe the mechanism with a box of plywood and chipboard.

Step 4 We fasten the legs from the bars to the tabletop with the help of metal corners. Before fastening, we prepare a 5 mm hole in the center of each leg. We drill the same holes in the table, 5 mm long. Lubricate one side of the dowels with PVA glue (or any wood glue) and put them into the holes in the legs. When the glue dries, you can grease the second side with glue and put the legs into the tabletop, removing excess glue from the surface of the tabletop.

Finishing and decor

The tabletop, made of laminated materials, does not need additional finishing. The wooden parts of the table should also be varnished.

Decorating is a great solution if you are not satisfied with the appearance of the surface for any reason or, for example, when restoring a kitchen dining table with your own hands.

There are many ways to make a table unique, memorable and dressy, including:

- Decoration is carried out using rice paper, ordinary multilayer napkins or other materials that have several paper layers and a pattern. Pieces of paper are superimposed on a flat, fat-free surface and blotted with decoupage glue (or PVA diluted with water);

- Drawing with a stencil. Various materials can be used as a stencil: lace, paper, mesh, etc. It is applied to the surface to be decorated and patterns are applied with paint of a contrasting color using a can, brush or roller;

- Craquelure. Artificial aging of the table surface. To do this, varnish is applied to the surface, then on top, without waiting until it dries, a thin layer of egg white or PVA glue is applied. This mixture forms small cracks in the coloring on the surface, creating the effect of antiquity;

- Thread. The wooden parts of the table can be processed on a milling machine, obtaining the most beautiful decorative elements and a table that no one will have;

Art painting and burning. These decor methods are used less often than others, as they require certain skills.

When choosing a decoration method, it should be borne in mind that several layers of paint or varnish can interfere with the normal folding of the countertop parts. The coating will quickly be damaged and will have to be removed. Therefore, if you definitely want to decorate the kitchen, you should take into account in advance, at the design and assembly stages, that the thickness of the countertop will increase by a couple of millimeters.

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