Useful space of any living space must be arranged in such a way that it is convenient to equip your life in it. Each zone of an apartment or house has its own environment, the choice of which depends on the function performed. The most versatile piece of furniture is the table. It can be found in the kitchen, and in the bedroom, and in the living room. If you are a creative person and love carpentry, then you will probably be interested in how to make a table with your own hands.
Table as an element of furniture
In everyday life, the use of the table by a person occurs constantly. When we eat, we put appliances on it, we put the necessary little things on the bedside table, the table-desk ensures the organization of the working space. Tables can have many functions. Their design changes depending on the purpose.
Not only the functional features of the table are involved in creating its appearance, but also the features of the interior of the home. If the decoration of the room corresponds to the Renaissance style, then the table should be massive, made of naturalwood, with the use of curved carved elements. Minimalism style implies the choice of a plain table of a clear geometric shape, without any patterns and applications. To decide on the design of the table, consider in what style you will decorate the interior.
How to make a table if there is only the most minimal knowledge in this area? It is necessary to study the properties of certain materials and follow the assembly instructions. Do not immediately undertake cutting work if the selected project is not fully thought out.
The process of making a table is a very exciting experience. Especially if it is not just a piece of furniture, but an exclusive element of decor.
Materials and tools for making a table with your own hands
Making a table with your own hands will allow you to save up to 60-70% of the amount of the finished, purchased option. And the unique design will make the created piece of furniture unique.
The most popular table material is wood. To process it, you will need the following tools:
- drill and jigsaw;
- circular saw;
- grinder;
- planer.
If the table will have glass elements, then you will need a glass cutter and vacuum suction cup holders.
If you want to create a metal table, then the list of necessary tools will be:
- welding machine;
- grinder with a metal brush;
- hammer;
- metal saw.
To make your own table, you must haveat least the most minimal experience with the listed tools. If there is no such experience, then ask for help from a knowledgeable person. An option for self-education is to watch video tutorials on working with various materials. After viewing the instructions, it will become clear to you how to make a table with your own hands at minimal cost.
Accessories for manufacturing
Sometimes only one type of material is not enough to make a table. The assembly sometimes includes elements of furniture fittings. It can be metal and plastic elements, each of which has its own purpose. If you are wondering how to make a table with functional elements yourself, then pay attention to the furniture fittings on the market. Basically, when assembling a table, such elements are used when mechanisms are provided to increase the area or there are sliding elements in the form of drawers.
To stiffen the joints, metal corners are used, folding elements are connected with loops. If you plan a table that will have to be periodically moved around the room, the legs can be equipped with furniture wheels.
Furniture fittings must be of high quality. The thin metal of cheap fittings is quickly deformed, and the mechanism ceases to fulfill its function.
Making a coffee table
The coffee table differs from the classic version with its petite look, low legs and lightweight design. This piece of furniture is used for convenience and is placednext to the upholstered furniture in the living room. Tables that have a glass top look nice.
To make the simplest version of a coffee table, we need a chipboard 1.5 cm thick. On a piece of paper, make a sketch of the future table and write the dimensions of the patterns. Make a marking of the details on the chipboard and cut them out with a jigsaw. The edges of the chipboard need to be processed with edging - these are special tapes that are glued to the joints using a hot method. In this case, you can use a regular household iron. Connect the parts with euro screws, the holes for which are made with a drill with a smaller diameter nozzle.
If you decide to make the countertop from glass, then order this part in the right size in advance. The thickness of the glass must be at least 6 mm. Glass and chipboard are fastened with rivets; holes must be made in the glass for this.
Epoxy resin table
Incredibly chic workmanship. Try to find a fragment of a thick tree, preferably if it is with natural and rough traces of the work of bark beetles, rotten elements. The cut of the tree must be longitudinal. Thoroughly sand all surfaces except where the epoxy will be.
Build a resin box. A distance of 10-15 cm wide should remain between the two elements of the tree. The thickness of the resin layer depends on the thickness of the cut. The consistency of epoxy resin is thick. Therefore, you can fill the layer halfway, and place the elements you like (shells, three-dimensional figures) inside. Then fill them with resin. If desired, you can paint the resin in any color or use several colors for pouring at once.
How to make a small table with epoxy resin?
If you are planning an eco-option, then you can use a cross cut of a tree. It will make an excellent bedside table. It is necessary to saw down and sand the wooden base and cover with a thin layer of epoxy. The result will be a glossy surface through which the wood structure will be clearly visible.
Observe safety precautions. Do not allow resin or hardener to come into contact with exposed skin or burns may result. When sanding the finished surface, use a respiratory mask, fine dust can enter the lungs and cause an allergic reaction.
Ready-made options for tables made of solid wood using epoxy resin cost about 50-70 thousand rubles, and not everyone can afford it. And almost everyone can make such a table.
From solid wood
For a solid wood table, it is better to take wood species with a pronounced structure. Boards made of birch, linden, maple or cherry are suitable. This material is more suitable for creating a smooth surface.
To connect several boards in one plane to get a countertop, you need good glue and a vise. The connecting grooves are made by a milling machine. Before applying glue, check the joints, there should be no gap between the boards. The finished surface must be carefully sanded.
When the countertop is ready, you canstart assembling the rest of the pieces. The final coating is performed using several layers of varnish.
Glass table
The basis for the glass table can be metal or wood. For the manufacture of countertops, glass with a thickness of 6-7 mm is used. The assembly technology is similar to that considered in the version with a coffee table, only in this case the height will be full.
Glass goes well with metal and stone. Methods of fastening to such materials are standard - mechanical and with the help of glue. And how to make a table if a solid wood base is provided? In this case, only a mechanical method is used for connection. It consists in cutting holes in the glass and inserting a fastener.
Chipboard table
Particleboard is the most demanded material among furniture manufacturers. Its processing does not take much time, and the external texture and color can be made absolutely anything. Chipboard furniture is considered a budget option among other production materials. The factory chipboard sheet can have the following dimensions: 2800 × 2620 mm; 2800×2070 mm; 2620×1830 mm; 2500×1830 mm.
For the manufacture of elements from chipboard, it is enough to come up with a design, draw up a drawing of the table and its individual parts indicating the dimensions, transfer the templates to the plate and cut according to the scheme. Euro screws are used in the assembly process.
To spice up your project, you can use chrome tubes and glassitems.
DIY transformer table
Table transformations can have several options:
- Height adjustable legs.
- Adjusts the surface area of the countertop.
- The piece of furniture can be fully folded and take up minimal space.
The most popular option is a transforming coffee table. It is adjustable not only in height, but also in the area of the countertop. It's comfortable. In the standard state you have a small coffee table, when unfolded - a large festive one that will accommodate all friends and relatives.
For the manufacture of a transforming table, it is most convenient to use a chipboard plate. First of all, we select a mechanism for the function. In this case, we choose between gas-lift and spring type. Both have their own merits and demerits. The spring is easier to repair in the event of a malfunction, and the gas lift is more convenient in the transformation process itself, it works more smoothly and with less effort.
It is necessary to think over all the details of the table in advance, you can use a special design program.
Decoration
If the design of the room involves the use of furniture with a variety of decor, then you can use elements such as stones, applications, engraving or painting in different colors. How to make a table beautiful? Need to decorate it in the style of your room.
The mosaic looks very interesting. You can put a picture or even a photo out of it. This table is a great choice.personalized gift.
We decorate the table created with epoxy resin already at the stage of pouring the liquid. Anything from decorative elements can be placed in the thickness of the resin. If the thickness allows, place three-dimensional figures of fish or shells there. If a thin layer of the table is poured with resin to form a uniform glossy surface, then the tabletop surface can be decorated with coins or a pattern can be glued. A great option would be pop art paintings, if the interior allows.
If you decide to just paint the table, it is better to use acrylic interior paints. They are wear-resistant, so this coating will last a long time. The choice of color depends on the overall interior design. Don't be afraid to experiment. A bright red table, for example, will become an accent in a black and white interior.
Table lights
Most often, an LED strip is used to organize the backlight. It is easy to install and durable in operation. The brightness of the glow depends on the type of LEDs used, more precisely on their size. And the power consumption of such a light source is the lowest.
The illumination of glass elements looks especially impressive. If the table top is transparent, then you can install an LED strip along the edge of the elements of the table base so that diffused light passes through the glass surface and highlights it against the background of the base. If your table has epoxy zones, then aim your light at these transparent elements. It is not necessary to use only cold white, choosethe right tone for your design.
Outdoor version of the table
Outdoor furniture is characterized by its simplicity. The most popular material for its manufacture is wood. With proper processing, the service life can be calculated in decades. Let's try to figure out how to make a table for a gazebo or terrace with your own hands.
The easiest way is to make from pallets. You can combine several pallets and fasten them with self-tapping screws. The finished option is covered with stain or varnish. The construction of this type of table will not take more than half an hour.
Making a table from a planed board will take more time. For structural parts, we will use a board with dimensions of 120 × 4 × 70 cm. We are preparing a drawing of the table, cutting out the details. We combine boards of equal length and fix them on the reverse side with self-tapping screws. For the legs, choose the option you like. These can be 4 × 14 cm bars or impromptu designs from the same boards. We always cover the final version with a protective layer of stain or varnish.
In conclusion
If you decide to make a table with your own hands, be careful and take your time. The more carefully you process every detail, the more professional the final version will look. Do not get carried away with decor, otherwise you will get a heap of elements, and the overall impression of handmade will deteriorate.
