Side table in the interior (photo )

matter how comfortable and thoughtful nor was an interior room, sometimes each of us finds himself thinking that it would be nice to have extra storage space improvised things - stationery, press, remote control equipment, mobile phone, etc. To increase the functionality of the room, you can buy another coffee table or dresser, but these pieces of furniture will occupy more space.If you do not want to sacrifice a spacious room, but strive to keep everything "at hand", pay attention to the side table, which, despite its compact size, make your interior more functional.

Side table

What is special side table

Contemporary side table is a descendant of an elegant console that during the time of the French Renaissance was used for the location of the most expensive and beautiful interior.But if the console table is most often equipped with carved legs and elegant finish, the side tables vastly expanded their design implementation.

Side console table

Side Table Photo

As can be understood from the name, this piece of furniture used as an auxiliary element, puts to something, such as a sofa, bed or dining table.Its main purpose is to create additional space for storage of different household things - magazines, books, dishes, etc.However, the modern side table - is not only a convenient stand, and a bright interior element.

Side table-tray

original side table

Previously, ladders, tables were made mostly from wood, asThis material is the most affordable and common.Now the furniture products manufacturers use to make this thing almost all the known world materials - plastic, glass, chipboard, marble, etc.Products can often be found that simultaneously combine several materials.For example, the base side table can be constructed of wood or marble, and its worktop - glass.

Side table photo

modern side table in the interior

Temporary modifications have touched and shaped side table.If a few centuries ago, this piece of furniture was a rectangular, round or square table, but now it may well embody the design of all facets of fantasy and futurism.For example, commercially available tables can be found ladders, made in the form of zigzags, cubes or any other non-standard shapes and smooth.

side table original form

Despite its unpretentious exterior, side table is capable of performing multiple functions.If we talk about the tables, put to the sofas, in addition to the storage of improvised things, they are also very convenient to use as a kind of tray and table for meals.Not all people like to sedate meal at the dining table, because sometimes you want to relax, combining your favorite movies with the meal.It is in such a case, the aid will come to the sofa side table whose structure can be likened to a miniature bar.These pieces of furniture often manufactured in the form of an inverted "U" (in a position on a side), which allows them to be positioned relative to the couch most convenient way.

Side table to the couch

Side wooden table

metal side table to the couch Photo

Side coffee table

side table to the bed, usually made in the form of a kindlow bench.The design of this subject also came to us from the distant past centuries.

Previously, such a table necessarily installed at the foot of the bed, because lying down to sleep, people possessed it his home shoes, in order to protect it from possible invasion of insects or rats.

Fortunately, we have access to more effective methods of protection against pests, but the side table to the bed did not the less useful:

• first table, in the form of shops, complete interior space, making it more consistent andluxury;
• secondly, at that table just conveniently store their belongings - home clothes, books, mobile phone, etc.

Side table Picture

bed 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 addl always higher and have a coffee, so it is more mobility and possibilities for location.

Side coffee table photo

How to choose a side table

Choice modern side table - not an easy task, because the manufacturers are offering us a lot of different design and functional options.When buying any piece of furniture the most important thing to consider is how perfectly it fit into the interior design of your home.For example, if the room is designed in classic style, you will approach the tables, made of fine wood and decorated of "antique".If your interior is traced modern minimalism, laconic look at the lightweight version of the tables, made in the form of cubes, coasters, etc.

original side table in the interior

addl table in the form of a cube

Table addl photo

Also, determine for what purpose you need a table.If you use it only for eating and storing small items, note how easy it pristavlyat to the sofa or bed.Ideally, the height of the product must correspond to the height of the armrest of the sofa.Also pay attention to the mounting furniture accessories.Some products are installed on static legs, and some additionally equipped with wheels, which greatly simplifies the process of moving them.

Extension tables to the couch Photo

Divan side table with storage space for magazines and newspapers

If you want to use a side table, for example, to operate a laptop, choose products, which allow for height adjustment.

computer desk Side

Folding computer desk addl photo

If you plan to use the table instead of a coffee table, choose a product equipped with additional shelves, racks and holes for storing magazines, asthis will allow most efficient and convenient to place all the necessary things.

Side table with space for magazines

Side table with glass top

Side table with wooden top

Side table can also be used as a kind of pedestal, placing on him bouquets of flowers, statuettes and other interior decorations.Thanks to compactness, mobility and originality of this piece of furniture can easily fit into any interior, becoming its integral part.