A move is an opportunity to review your furnishings in an intelligent way. The extendable console table is a benchmark in this area, since it allows for scalable seating capacity depending on the occasion. Adaptable, functional, designer, this table can be transformed according to the desires and needs of the interior, focus on this piece of furniture with many possibilities.
Console table: instructions for use
An extendable console table is very easy to use. A simple manipulation allows you to enlarge the console by adding extensions, or to retract it by storing them. Depending on the functionality of the console, its opening system varies. The most common model for an extendable console table is the rectangular one. If its width is adjustable, its height does not change.
Anatomy of the extendable console
Let's see together what an extendable console table is made of:
- The depth of an extendable console table is between 30 and 50 centimeters (for the thinnest models).
- It includes 2 to 5 extensions, allowing it to extend to more than 250 cm for the largest models.
- Its structure includes: a metal base, telescopic mechanism, a tray, and for the most extending models, central support feet for stability.
Example of dimension of a console table
Please note : take measurements of your interior before opting for an extendable console table. Make sure you can unfold it as far as possible so as not to end up with a model that is too large...
Position my console table correctly to use it better
Properly placing your extendable console table in your interior is important in order to make the best use of it, and depending on the room its usefulness will be different. If the presence of a console in an entrance seems obvious, opening it will require moving it. To avoid this situation, consider integrating it into the room where its open function will be most useful to you:
In a living room: prefer a section of wall in front of which no furniture will obstruct the complete opening of the console table. In closed mode, it will only serve as a simple console allowing you to place decorative objects on it. In open mode, this multifunctional piece of furniture transforms into a real dining table, allowing you to accommodate around ten guests for dinners with friends or family. If you have other convertible furniture, make sure you have enough space to use their modular functions at the same time.
In a bedroom: as for the living room, a section of wall in front of which no furniture obstructs the opening is ideal, however its usefulness will be quite different. In closed mode, hang a mirror above so that your console table can serve as a dressing table for example, ideal for getting ready in the morning. In open mode, add one or two extensions depending on your space needs, and the console table will make an excellent desk.
Please note : if the console table only meets part of your needs, an extendable coffee table offers other options to discover.
Which extendable console table for my interior
To choose the extendable console table suited to your needs, you must take into account its seating capacity, as well as its opening mechanism.The capacity of an extendable console
By definition, the capacity of an extendable console corresponds to the maximum number of guests it can hold simultaneously. It varies depending on the number of extensions it includes.
- The table with integrated extensions
This type of console is the most common, rectangular in shape, it opens telescopically and the extensions are contained in the legs of the furniture. Once all the extensions are installed, you can now accommodate up to 12 people simultaneously.
Good to know : at La Maison du Convertible, we invite you to choose the number of extensions and the model that suits you. This customization option invites you to find the console table made for your needs.
Maxima extendable console table with integrated extensions
- The butterfly table
Butterfly tables are pieces of furniture with a system of extensions on each side of the table connected by hinges or a pivoting mechanism. The disadvantage of this type of extension is that we cannot deal with them. The user cannot add an extension, he can only use the closed or open top. This type of console table can accommodate up to 8 people.
Papillon console table
- The flip table on casters with integrated chairs
A flap console table works on the same principle as a butterfly table, that is to say that its leaves are fixed laterally. The big difference is that this type of table has a storage box in its center for up to 6 folding chairs. In addition, mounted on casters, this table is easily movable to the delight of its users. This type of furniture can accommodate up to 6 people.
Flip table on casters with integrated chairs
What finishes for my console table
The finishes for an extendable console table correspond to the coverings it can adopt:
- Plastic: very common, inexpensive and easy to maintain (a simple cloth soaked in water is enough to remove stains and dust). Plastic console tables will adopt rather simple styles.
- Melamine: composed of wood particles covered with a decoration and a sheet of paper coated with resin, all hot pressed. Higher cost and similar maintenance to plastic. The melamine style will be more contemporary or modern.
- Aluminum: less common because it is a less attractive style, it nevertheless has qualities such as increased solidity and low maintenance requirements. Its cost, on the other hand, will be higher than for plastic or melamine. The style of an aluminum table fits into very modern interiors.
- Solid wood: a safe bet for furniture covering. Its cost will however be more expensive than for the latest coatings, but it is a reference in the field. More specific maintenance is recommended; in the event of damage, wax treatment may be recommended. For a wooden console table, it will adopt a contemporary, designer, or even Scandinavian style.
Good to know : to go further, find out what trend is taking hold among modular tables.
