All About Roll-Up Bedside Tables

Conventional coffee tables and cabinets are not always convenient. They can get in the way underfoot, it can be difficult to rearrange them, especially if the piece of furniture is heavy or wide. Much more convenient and maneuverable are sliding tables, at which you can eat and work, and if they are not needed, they can simply be rolled into the pantry.

The bedside table is mobile. It is easy to move it to a sofa, bed or chair, and if necessary, roll it to the far corner so as not to interfere. It is simply irreplaceable for creating comfort. It can also be used as a table for eating or working, placing objects on it like a curbstone.

Movable tables are used not only in the arrangement of living quarters. They are very convenient in medical, massage and beauty parlors, when the working tools need to be moved closer to the patient.

Such tables are in demand in hospitals when a patient, due to health reasons, cannot get out of bed and have to dine in the ward. The design is arranged in such a way that the tabletop will hang directly over the bed, while not interfering with the body or legs... Such comfort is especially important for weakened people after surgery or with problems of the musculoskeletal system.

The following advantages can be distinguished in relation to other types of tables:

• multifunctionality - this is a table, a curbstone, and even a trolley;
• hygiene - can be made of materials that repel moisture and dirt, metal legs have an anti-corrosion coating, there are models with heat-resistant countertops;
• strength - can withstand significant weight;
• mobility - a table on wheels, so it is easy to move it around the house.

And such a table is both a coffee table and a dressing table, and a flower stand. You can eat with it, and then use it as a desktop.

The standard size of a trolley is usually 57-64 cm high, 50 cm long and 40 cm wide... There is not much space on it, but a laptop or notebook with a textbook will fit perfectly. When rearranging or cleaning, it will do a good job with the role of a trolley. These tables are strong enough and can withstand significant weight. The presence of restraining boards will protect objects from falling.

The variety of sliding table models allows you to choose furniture for any interior. But there are three main types:

• classic on wheels;
• serving;
• movable.

Classic coffee tables differ from ordinary ones only in the presence of wheels, usually there are 4 of them, according to the number of supports. Traditionally low, have shelves or a drawer. Usually, used in living roomsto make it easier to roll them up to a chair or sofa.

Serving models outwardly resemble a mobile bookcase on wheels. The main purpose is the delivery of dishes and food from the kitchen... Therefore, they are almost always equipped with protective bumpers, they can have special clamps for glasses or bottles, a compartment for cutlery. Usually the top surface is used as a table top, the bottom is used for storage. Some models may have additional open shelves.

Roller table design allows you to move it close to the bed. The support legs are on the side, bringing the tabletop forward, which allows it to hang over the furniture body.

It is the sliding table that is foldable and adjustable in height, if this is provided for by the design, and even with the adjustment of the tabletop tilt. These features allow the table to be tailored to the individual parameters of the owner. These models usually have a sturdy steel frame.

All models are equipped with a wheel-swivel system, making it possible to rotate around its axis. The developers have not forgotten about the brake mechanism, which makes the trolley table not only maneuverable, but also safe. And in order for the wheels to serve for a long time and properly, it is necessary to periodically check them, remove dirt, coiled hair and debris.

A wide variety of materials are used for the manufacture of trolley tables:

• wood, veneer;
• MDF;
• lacquered chipboard;
• chrome-plated metal;
• glass;
• plastic.

A varied combination of materials is also possible.

Wooden the tables will look great in the living room, and glass visually take up even less space. Metallic tables are most often used in medical institutions, since the material tolerates regular treatment with disinfectants well, and therefore will last much longer.

When buying a roll-up table, it is important to take into account the design of the room so that it blends harmoniously into the interior. For example, for classic interior, tables made of rectangular wood are suitable, but for neoclassical - more festive, with glass or mirror inserts. For style high tech it is recommended to choose tables of the correct geometric shape made of plastic with chrome elements, and for eastern style, a table with Arabian or ethnic motives is suitable.

Pay special attention to the fittings. It should not be loose, chipped, or of poor quality.

If you are choosing a table for food, it is worth buying a trolley. The design feature will allow you to use it not only in the living room, but also in the bedroom. If the owner is short or there are children, a model with an adjustable height will help out perfectly. In addition, such a table is convenient to use for work or a stand for a laptop, so that it is more convenient to watch movies and cartoons.

If for food or work, then it is better to take a rolling model. If as a dressing table and for placing cosmetics, you can pay attention to serving tables. If it will periodically be used as a pedestal, it is recommended to purchase a low classic model.