Transforming desk

Many of us live in small apartments, where every centimeter of space counts. Therefore, more and more popular furniture, which has the ability to change its functionality. Among such products can be noted desk-transformer.

Special features

We are used to the fact that a desk usually takes up quite a lot of space. But transforming models change this circumstance. When folded, they practically do not occupy the space of the room.

A large range of models makes it possible to install this attribute of furniture in any room of the apartment.

Advanced functionality reduces the cost of furniture, as a transforming table usually includes several pieces of furniture.

Usually this attribute is easily decomposed without the application of force. All the mechanisms of such a piece of furniture designed for daily use, therefore, are quite reliable.

But there is a desk-transformer and its shortcomings. You will have to take the time to decompose and assemble it. Most models can not put a laptop computer, as it must be folded, but the PC can easily be replaced by a laptop if necessary.

Materials

Various materials are used for the manufacture of transforming desks. The most common ones are:

  • Laminated chipboard (laminated chipboard). Increasingly, this material is used for the manufacture of furniture. It is connected, first of all, with its price. It is several times lower than the tree, which mainly mimics the chipboard. But this material has its drawbacks. It is easy to scratch LDSP, at the same time it is almost impossible to restore them. In addition, it swells on contact with water. This material is not processed, so it can not give the original shape or make the thread. In addition, in the manufacture of laminated chipboard used chemical resins, which eventually begin to release toxic substances.
  • MDF. This material is also made from residues in the processing of wood, but in the manufacture of toxic resin is not used, so it is more environmentally friendly. The cost of MDF is slightly higher than the previous material.But it can be given any shape, imitate wood carving. Also, this material is subject to restoration if necessary.
  • Tree. This is a natural, but quite expensive material. Products from it are durable. The interior, where the furniture is made of solid wood, always looks rich and elegant.
  • Glass. The worktop of the transformer desk can also be made of this material. Glass is environmentally friendly, does not cause allergies. But with careless handling it can be broken. In addition, it requires additional care, as it is necessary to remove handprints from glass surfaces, which remain when working on a table made of this material.
  • Metal. Of this material are usually made legs at the table, as well as accessories, with which the structure unfolds. Metal is a fairly strong material that can withstand increased loads.

Interesting models

On the market there are many desk-transformers for the home. Here are the most interesting models:

  • The sample combined with a bed. Such a table can be easily installed in a small dwelling, for example, in a dormitory room.During the day you can use the table, and if necessary, convert it into a bed. At the same time on the table, you can leave the lamp, documents. They will not interfere with transformation.
  • Folding table-dresser can be installed in any room of your home. It will be appropriate even in a studio apartment, where all the living quarters of an apartment are located in one room. One movement from a dresser turns out a full-fledged desk.
  • Model with swivel top will help to increase the working area of ​​this attribute. On the stationary part, you can install a computer, and on the rotary you can do lessons, for example. After the end of classes, the second part of the product is simply removed under the stationary table, it will not interfere when moving around the room.
  • Shelf with a secret. In one movement, its lower plank opens, forming a desk with several shelves for books above it.

Reviews

According to reviews that are available on the desk-transformers, it is quite convenient attributes of furniture for small apartments. They allow you to have a full-fledged workplace, regardless of the size of the room. It is comfortable to work with such products, it is enough space to have the correct body position when writing.The mechanism of most models is really reliable, does not break for a long time, even with everyday use. It can be easily folded, even a woman can cope with such a desk.

Negative reviews have earned only cheap models of writing-transformers. Therefore, when buying, you should still give preference to well-known furniture factories, even if such tables are a bit more expensive than their counterparts.

You will see how to make a transforming table with your own hands in the next video.

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