Side tables for a sofa

Choosing furniture for their home, ordinary people rely on such characteristics as comfort and appearance. When it comes to decorating the living room, it is worth recalling the stylish sofa table, which has special convenience and undoubted benefit. Such a product stands out against the background of coffee and magazine counterparts, it is higher, and is already distinguished by the variability of location. A crib table has its own characteristics in creating an interior composition.

Features

The attached table is a comfortable element of furniture. It allows different options for placement in the room (in the center, in front of the sofa, armchair, fireplace, in the corner). Due to its lightness and mobility, it can be moved to any place in the room or cleaned if it is not needed. Of particular importance is its decorative feature. A table in the living room can create a harmonious composition. It fits perfectly into all possible styles, while it is convenient and functional.

This product is universal, it can be a sole accent of a room or a pair of sets. At the same time, the structures can be installed symmetrically on the two sides of the sofa, separating them from the seats, if such types of headsets are used. Such tables are an indispensable element of decor, as they give the atmosphere completeness and home comfort. With them, the interior composition looks hospitable and elegant.

Often a sofa table is chosen to work on a netbook. In this case, the product on wheels is more convenient. Such models do not limit the user if you suddenly need more space. These tables are lightweight, they do not violate the surface of the flooring, so they can be moved repeatedly, without fear of harming the furniture itself.

A sofa table is a welcoming attribute of style. It can be used as a coffee table. Such a product can be installed in front of a soft set for a while, while guests are in the house. The table is relevant and then, if you want to watch a movie on a laptop or just play a board game with friends.

A sofa table in the form of a chest or a table with various shelves and drawers is an excellent organizer, allowing you to accommodate a lot of necessary things. This is especially true for small-sized premises, where there is always not enough space.

You can remove the book you are reading into it, documents, papers, remotes, and many other items that you can quickly get out if necessary. Such functionality adds convenience to the table.

Thanks to the development of the modern furniture industry, the model range of cushioned tables is diverse. Today you can find a product for every taste and budget, there are many products on wheels and children's varieties. The number of popular options for sofa accessories included several:

Original table includes a transforming table. It can be turned into a coffee table or even a dining table. The transformer provides for assembly in a small structure, if you need to quickly free the room. It can be classic or wheeled (rolling).

4-legged sofa - classic decoration elements of any decor. They can be single or double (one under the other). Designs in the form of a rectangle are the most stable and suitable for all styles of design, they are especially appropriate for the style of urban loft. Long legs made of metal or wood provide stability of products and a long service life.

Designer models are extraordinary, colorcompletely transparent, rounded or zigzag shape. Often they set the basic idea for design, although they can be a modest complement to the decor. An interesting option is the chest tables, opening up. They are convenient in that they can be used as a table and bedside tables. These varieties can be compact or sufficiently dimensional, mobile rolling or not involving movement.

Circle sofa - An option for interior decoration of a small living room. Such an accessory resembles a miniature countertop on one, three, four legs-supports. It will not work to store in it, but it is quite possible to drink tea or coffee. This table is good for table lighting. In the style of modern or luxurious baroque, items with catchy beautiful carved legs, forging, marble countertops, gilded and other elegant lace elements are appropriate.

Showcase tables distinguished by a bulky glass door. In appearance they resemble bedside tables. However, their design and general view include accommodation in the living room. These products serve as original cabinets for storing various items.

Option in the form of the letter "P" It provides for the placement of countertops above the sofa, actually leaning on the armrest. In this case, the base "goes" under the sofa - this is the so-called rolling table. A narrow retro table (a rarity or its imitation with the effect of aging of the surface) looks especially impressive in the living room. These options often have two drawers at the bottom, one open shelf and the countertop itself.

For familieswhere children grow, experts advise buying the safest furniture. It does not have sharp corners, is produced from reliable, durable materials that are resistant to mechanical damage. This is a comfortable stand, a catchy interior element that can be used by placing it on the sofa, armchairs and even beds.

Materials

Models of flattened products include a wide range. To choose the most interesting option, you need to think about the interior composition, the combination of the texture of the material. The attached tables are made from various raw materials. The most popular materials in the production are wood, metal, rattan, safe plastic or glass.

Often, for the attractiveness of design and reliability of the design, manufacturers combine materials with each other. For example, the base can be made of wood or metal, the small tabletop is made of mirror glass.

Glass constructions are especially demanded in our time. They look great in different design styles.

Wooden tables make up a premium line of models. This material is considered the best. Tables made of oak and walnut are suitable for classic design, they are appropriate in traditional interiors.

Harmonious look products made from hemp or trimmed logs. These tables are ideal for the interior of a large living room.

Each material allows the product to get the desired shade of style:

a small table made of high-quality plastic harmoniously looks in a modern minimalism style,
for eco-style you can choose a wicker version, the attached rattan table is relevant here
models with glass inserts are appropriate in the style of Provence and vintage,
varieties in the form of pouffes are appropriate in the Arabic theme.

Color schemes

Crippled tables can be all kinds of shades. They are decorated with interesting decorative components, although models are often characterized by strict lines and laconic shapes. Shades of products are divided into practical dark and status light. Neutral white color does not give up: such furniture has been popular for a long time.

Due to the dark shade, it seems elite and expensive. Black color in its pure form is gloomy, therefore it is often used as a finish.

The main line consists of varieties in wood shades (for example, light sonoma or dark wenge). Beige and brown shades are classics that are appropriate in any interior.

If you choose a bold and bright shade (for example, tangerine), the upholstered furniture in the living room should be neutral tones, so that the table is a central element of the decor.

What are they?

There are a lot of variations of such designs. For example, a coffee table may well be attached. He stands next to the sofa and, in a sense, serves him. In order for such a furniture composition to look harmonious, it is not at all necessary to select objects from one set. You can combine things from different eras, you can not observe the coincidence of colors and at the same time create a cozy, atmospheric combination. Today, interior fashion is generous and blesses everyone to experiment in favor of individuality.

Options for side tables.

Retractable. If you move it to the sofa, they become one. Outside the sofa, such a table can look like a heap and be completely invisible in the interior.

Rolling / rolling. Technically, such a table is associated with the sofa and most likely is part of it, which is provided for in the package.

Folding. This table is more likely than others to look like a console, but only when folded. When unfolded, it can become a full-fledged coffee or coffee table. A folding table is convenient in small apartments.

Table stand. So called devices similar to a tray with legs. On such a table you can have breakfast without getting up from a sofa or bed, some options of this accessory are used as a computer stand.

The legs at the table are different - high and low, wide and narrow, in the form of rollers or stable supports. Most often, 4 legs, but it may well be only 2.

Dimensions

Almost all designs feature compact dimensions. The very purpose of the model is to take up less space. If space savings are needed, then the attached furniture does a good job of this. Dimensions do not have clear standards. If the table is included with the sofa, it adjusts to its height.

If you make the design yourself, then you also set such parameters that in relation to the sofa it was a very convenient model.

For example, a popular option is a table with two high legs and an additional square hollow support, the table top of which (square, rectangular) "lies" on the armrest. Such a model can really be done on your own in one day.

Color spectrum

Its boundaries depend only on the preferences of the buyer. Demanded options:

"under the tree" - such tables can be in harmony with the flooring, with wooden furniture in the room,
white - if you have white walls or a white floor, or maybe most of the furniture in the interior is white, the question of what color the table will be has one clear answer,
red raspberry - an option for fans of bright accents, especially if the interior itself asks for color spots,
pastel shades - fit into the same space, devoid of clear transitions and contrasts,
multi-colorede - why not decorate the house with a colorful table, or maybe it will have a beautiful pattern, ornament that resonates with other elements of the interior.

You might want a side table in the form of a chessboard. And this is also both a stylish and multi-functional solution.

Appointment

Decide what will be the main function of the table. If you take it for a tea ritual on the couch by the TV, keep in mind that the size of the model should comfortably place the cup and plate with sandwiches. And if you do not need to drink tea at such a table alone, its size increases.

If you are purchasing a laptop model, do not take tabletops that are too narrow or small. The laptop will fit on them, but there may not be room for a mouse or an attached keyboard. A side table for food is often coffee, low, square, which is more convenient if you sit on the floor.

Mount

It must be reliable. Those options in which the tabletop lies directly on the armrest, perhaps, can be considered the most practical. They are stable, occupy a minimum of space, look very organically in the community with the sofa. If the roll-out table (or, in principle, is an addition to the sofa that comes with it), its fastening mechanism is reliable and durable. Most tables do without any fixation.

Functionality

Even if initially only a laptop table is purchased, it is possible that during operation you will endow it with additional functions.

At such a table you can:

to drink tea,
have a snack
make handwritten notes in documents,
draw, sketch
repair something small
do needlework,
play boardgames,
do manicure, etc.

Before buying a design, remember everything that you do while sitting on the sofa and that requires such a functional countertop. Or think what you would like to do while sitting on the couch, but without an add-on module, until you do.

Beautiful examples in the interior

A wonderful, cozy, compact table with a drawer. There you can hide pens and pencils, notebooks, needlework. This is a combined option: a wooden base on strict black metal legs.

The same case when the tabletop closes the armrests. Successful sizes, excellent selection of colors do not overload the space and perfectly fit the model into it. It is possible that the second armrest has the same table.

And here is the cantilever design of a strict form, the expected colors. It is attached to one of the armrests, used as a place where books lie and a lamp stands. Do not put the table close to the sofa, leave a small distance between them.

Attached design on casters. This is the most mobile option that can serve not only the sofa. Books and magazines are stored on the bottom countertop. It can be combined with color with any element of furniture, or it can be a self-sufficient thing.

A good example of how you can work at a computer while sitting on a sofa. Rights, you can’t count on a long pastime, yet it’s not very convenient. But for viewing mail and monitoring social networks - a suitable option.

Interesting design. Such models today are actively carried out to order. They correspond to the slogan "everything is at hand." In the pockets you can leave a tablet, phone, remote control.

A full-fledged furniture element that can look solid and solid in the interior. But if you put such a table in a small room, you can’t wait for the desired effect.

Very nice table, a real tray on the legs. Very often, such models perform a purely decorative function, although you can also drink tea with a delicious cake after it.

And this is a serving table, but it can be used in other directions. Keep on its shelves everything that is often required and that you often cannot find.

Decorative extension, which, rather, resembles a coffee table.

If you want to feel like a designer, draw a sketch of the perfect rolling table yourself and give the sketches to specialists. And maybe, after an interesting plan, he will want to bring it to life himself.

Workshop on making a side table, see below.

What is the feature of the side table

The modern side table is a descendant of an elegant console, which during the French Renaissance was used to locate the most expensive and beautiful interior items. But if the console table was most often equipped with carved legs and chic trim, then side tables significantly expanded their design incarnations.

Side console table

Side table photo

As the name implies, this piece of furniture is used as an auxiliary element, attached to something, such as a sofa, bed or dining table. Its main purpose is to create additional space for storing various household trifles - magazines, books, dishes, etc. However, a modern side table is not only a convenient stand, but also a bright interior element.

Original side table

Side tables used to be made mainly of wood, as this material was the most accessible and common. Now, manufacturers of furniture products use almost all materials known to the world to create this thing - plastic, glass, chipboard, marble, etc. You can often find products that simultaneously combine several materials. For example, the base of a side table can be made of wood or marble, and its countertop made of glass.

Side table photo

Modern side table in the interior

Temporary modifications also affected the shape of the side table. If several centuries ago this piece of furniture was a rectangular, round or square table, now its design can well embody all the facets of futurism and fantasy. For example, on sale you can find side tables made in the form of zigzags, cubes, or any other non-standard and flowing figures.

Side tables of the original form

Despite its simple appearance, a side table is able to perform several functions. If we talk about tables attached to sofas, then, in addition to storing things at hand, they are also very convenient to use as a kind of tray and table for eating. Not all people love meritorious meals at dining tables, because sometimes you want to relax by combining watching your favorite movie with eating. It is in this case that a side table will come to the aid of a sofa, the design of which can be compared to a miniature bar counter. These furniture items are most often made in the form of an inverted letter “P” (in the position on the side), which allows you to arrange them in relation to the sofa in the most convenient way.

Side table for a sofa

Side table

Metal side table for sofa photo

Side coffee table

Side tables to the bed, as a rule, are made in the form of a kind of low bench. The design of this item also came to us from distant past centuries.

Previously, such a table was always set at the foot of the bed, because, going to bed, people placed their slippers on it in order to protect it from the possible invasion of insects or rats.

Fortunately, now we have more effective ways to protect against pests, but the side table for the bed has not become less useful from this:

firstly, a table made in the form of a bench completes the interior of the room, making it more seasoned and luxurious,
secondly, on such a table it is simply convenient to store your things - home clothes, books, a mobile phone, etc.

Side table to the bed photo

It may seem that the side table is a kind of variation of the coffee table. Indeed, the functional purpose of these things is very similar. However, the clerk is always higher and narrower than the magazine, thanks to which he is more mobile and able to arrange.

Side coffee table photo

How to choose a side table

Choosing a modern side table is not an easy task, because manufacturers offer us a lot of various design and functional options. When buying any piece of furniture, the most important thing to consider is how harmoniously it fits into the interior design of your home. For example, if the room is designed in a classic style, tables made of precious wood and decorated with antique look are suitable for you. If modern minimalism is traced in your interior, take a look at the laconic lightweight versions of tables made in the form of cubes, coasters, etc.

Original side tables in the interior

Side table in the form of a cube

Side table photo

In addition, determine for what purpose you need a table. If you will use it exclusively for eating and storing small items, pay attention to how convenient it is to put it on a sofa or bed. Ideally, the height of this product should correspond to the height of the armrest of the sofa. Also pay attention to the fixings of a furniture accessory. Some products are installed on static legs, and some are additionally equipped with wheels, which greatly facilitates the process of moving them.

Side tables for a sofa photo

Sofa side table with storage space for magazines and newspapers

If you want to use a side table, for example, to work with a laptop, choose products that have the ability to adjust the height.

Side computer desk

Foldable computer desk side photo

If you plan to use this table instead of a coffee table, choose products equipped with additional shelves, supports and openings for storing magazines, as this will allow you to most rationally and conveniently place all the necessary things.

Side table with space for magazines

Side table with glass top

Side table with wooden top

An side table can also be used as a kind of curbstone, placing on it bouquets of flowers, figurines and other interior decorations. Due to its compactness, mobility and originality, this piece of furniture easily fits into any interior, becoming its integral part.

Minuses

Despite the mass of positive qualities, the attached tables have several disadvantages:

far from always they are functional, if creative thought prevails over purpose,
in budget models they are distinguished by simplicity of texture, which often spoils the general idea of design,
sometimes they have supports that are not equipped with protection against damage to the floor covering (scratch the surface),

in models with rotating wheels they require careful selection of carpeting, otherwise the pile interferes with the mobility of accessories and leads to their breakdown,
sometimes they have sharp decor elements that, if accidentally touched mechanically, can injure the skin,
having a solid appearance and made of expensive material, they are distinguished by a high price, which the average buyer cannot afford, which forces one to look for budget options.

Models

The product range can be divided into two groups:

strictly functional
a mix of aesthetics and functionality.

Some models are not very beautiful and are a kind of elongated rough stools. Such a vision of style is reflected in demand: such products are capricious in combination with furniture and rarely have a positive assessment by customers.

Other companies care about the versatility of the combination, paying attention to design, providing for carved finish, curved legs, original shape, convenient for operation and placement anywhere in the room. Most models are equipped with stands, additional drawers.

Today it is imperative that products are useful elements of the decor. There are practically no purely decorative models in the lines.

Today they have lost relevance, giving way to significant products, which include:

high metal models of a round shape with forging, a glass top, a round openwork stand, fixing supports,

chest model - a kind of tall box, which has a large capacity and concise shape,

concise table with double-sided worktop,

semicircular wooden model with four legs, contrasting worktop,

a product in the form of an elongated round stool, having a glass top, framed by a wood edging, equipped with a stand of a smaller diameter,

side table on wheels with a drawer top drawer or shelves below.

The model can be movable, attached, located on the armrests of the sofa. The transformer model looks original. Such a design may be a countertop, a rising top or an option of two tables hidden in one. During transformation, the working surface may increase in size (in the withdrawable model).

Cushioned organizers with fixation to the sofa are convenient for mobility: being fixed on the armrest, they are a mini table that can hold a book for reading, a magazine, a TV remote control, a laptop, a cup of tea or sewing accessories, if required.

Design

Design decisions are based on form, decor, appropriate shade and a combination of different materials. An interesting technique is the emphasis on the texture of the table.

The surface may be:

Often the rate is divided into an unusual form. Wooden models are emphasized by gilding, carved edging, curly legs and forged handles. Classic options are often similar to carved stools with a drawer top, decorated with metal forging.

Transformers do not have decorations: the design is modest and is expressed in the texture of the surface or the shape of the side faces. Some models resemble children's tables, others look like bar stools.

The coloring is noteworthy: the table can have different shades of the same color, can be made with the effect of aging of the surface, have decorations in the spirit of decoupage, or differ in the deliberate roughness of the wooden bar-rails.

Overview of the best manufacturers

The modern furniture industry is booming at a frantic pace. Stamps compete with each other, which allows to achieve a unique appearance, recognizable by customers. Great successes in the production of this furniture were made by domestic manufacturers and brands of Italy. To understand how the cushioned tables look, you can refer to examples of companies verified by real purchases, marked by positive customer reviews.

These brands include:

Ikea - a line of functional attached and classic models without frills made of wood, metal, glass, plastic,
Bonaldo - models in a modern style with an emphasis on functionality,
FlexForm - creative models of a round shape on a massive support and a round base, decorated with a edging that prevents objects from falling off the table,
Meridiani - designs of a round shape in the style of minimalism, having a metal frame, a combination of wood and glass worktops (often marble).

1. Feature of a side table

The modern side table, which is an advanced descendant of an elegant console, is designed to rationally organize the space for maximum comfort for all lovers of a sofa lifestyle. Based on the name of this universal piece of furniture - it should fulfill the function of “prefix” to something.

And not necessarily, it will be a sofa or chair, it can be installed next to the bathroom, desk or bed. Moreover, it has a number of advantages over a coffee table - compact size, ease of construction, better mobility and the ability to adjust height, the ability to fit into any interior without creating a sense of clutter. With all the additional advantages, it does not lose functionality in any part of the house.

2. Purpose and methods of using a side table

Thanks to its unique design, it can be used in absolutely any room and with various functional loads. Consider the main, maximally simplifying sofa life - this is to place it close to the armrest or directly above it.

Such use of a side table allows you to have on hand both a remote control from the TV, and a mobile phone, and a book or coffee with a sandwich, and for all this you do not have to stretch or get up.

For such use, models have been created that allow you to put a laptop or a bowl of soup so that you can have lunch without getting out of bed or sofa. Such a table makes life easier for people who are prescribed bed rest.

If you do not belong to lovers of gatherings with a cup of tea on the couch, but collect cute antique things, then you can use the table as a pedestal on which you can exhibit your collection.

If you want, put on it an original table lamp or a vase with a bouquet, or you can hang a mirror nearby and use it as a dressing table, there are a lot of options - choose any.

Since it is very compact, it can be positioned anywhere: by attaching it to the wall, to the windowsill, to the bathroom, to the side of other furniture, or even dividing it into zones using it (if there are no small children or animals).

The most interesting thing is that its purpose and functions vary depending on which room it is in and what it is assigned to.

3. Forms and design of a side table

The modern possibilities of the furniture industry and design imagination allow you to find tables of various configurations and for every taste, from the classic square to the incredible zigzag shapes.

Moreover, the designs differ not only in the shape of the tabletop, but also in the frames that serve as the base of the table. Here the choice is not limited - these are standard legs from 1 to 4 pieces, all kinds of rollers, various additional coasters, shelves and even drawers, which at times increase the functionality of the side table.

The style is not limited at all, in the modern assortment you can find the right model that fits perfectly into any interior. The main thing is to choose the right model corresponding to the design style of your apartment, it is unacceptable to squeeze a rough design in an industrial style into an elegant classic interior.

At the same time, do not forget about the color scheme, which is also diverse. It will be a very original move if you buy a table in bright or unusual colors in an interior made in neutral or monochrome tones - this will enliven the whole atmosphere.

Black glossy surfaces or natural wooden look good in a modern interior. It is in this matter that it is worth approaching with creativity and moderate imagination, which Novate.ru authors have repeatedly talked about in their materials.

5. Side tables can be made by yourself

The main advantage of this piece of furniture is the ability to make it with your own hands, moreover, from recycled materials or the remnants of lumber. It all depends on your skill and imagination, if you try hard, then the design of a homemade side table will fit perfectly into the interior of your apartment.

The following ideas will help you figure out which model to choose so that not only harmoniously blends into the overall atmosphere of the apartment, but also helps to attach the necessary items without unnecessary problems and closer.

Sometimes I really want to change the interior of my apartment, but finances do not allow me to go to a furniture store and buy something stylish and original. Then effective ideas will come to the rescue for remaking old pieces of furniture that will help transform even the darkest interior with the least loss.

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Manufacturers

Cushioned tables from the famous Swedish company "Ikea" - one of the most sought after products. They are distinguished by simplicity, functionality, compact appearance and reasonable cost. Tables Ikea fit perfectly into the interior of the house and are recognized as a good buy, although sometimes they have complaints from customers.

The Italian brands Creazioni and Silik will provide customers with unusual models of side tables that are appropriate in any style. The French brand La redoute interieurs produces original tables from popular inexpensive materials, durable and comfortable to use.

Selection tips

Choosing a high-quality attached table is not an easy task: manufacturing companies fill the market with many different ideas and multifunctional models. To simplify the purchase, you should take note of a few tips:

When choosing a furniture accessory, you need to select furniture to the color of the main idea, the texture of furniture, patterned elements of the design. It is important that the decor of the table coincides with the decoration of the interior (the shade of the sofa, the color of the curtains, etc.).

You need to find out for what purpose you need a table. Mobility depends on it. For example, to work on a computer, the model must be mobile. If tea is served at the table, the usual option is sufficient.
It is worth paying attention to the accessory mounts. Many products have folding or adjustable legs, some of them are complemented by wheels, which facilitates the process of moving the table. If you need a side table for working with a laptop, buy models in which you can adjust the height.

If you need a model organizer, you should pay attention to the product with functional drawers and shelves. It will save the room from the abundance of small objects, giving the space a neat appearance.
Side table can be used as an original stand. On it you can put a bouquet of flowers, figurines and other decorative ornaments. Due to its compactness, lightness, mobility and originality, this piece of furniture is suitable for different interiors, becoming their integral part.

Beautiful ideas in the interior

Sofa tables can look different: from the simplest and most restrained forms to unusual and sophisticated patterns, bright colors and sizes:

a glass table with a mirror surface will look stylish in the interior of a modern living room,

for the classic living room, you can buy a wooden side table, resting on the arm of the sofa and allowing you to place on the surface all the little things necessary for work or leisure.