While homes seem to be larger than ever, many homeowners are in the process of downsizing these days, either because of economic circumstances or simply a desire to live a simpler life.
Just because you live in a smaller dwelling doesn't mean that you have to give up the comforts of home you've become so used to. Rather, you may simply need to change some of the furnishings, keeping your favorites and then balancing them with smaller support pieces.
Folding End Tables
Perhaps no example is better than the use of small end tables. Love seats and sofas are big-ticket items and most people will want to take them to the new home. Unfortunately, furniture scaled for a home may look a bit cramped in a smaller home or apartment. This is where small end tables can save the day. You can change the scale of your end tables while still keeping your favorite upholstered furnishings.
Designers talk a lot about scale. Now, it is true that small end tables will upset the visual balance a bit, winnowing under weight of a larger love seat or sofa. There are things you can do to fix this. One is to use slightly taller lamps that still have a small base. For instance, you may want to forego a ceramic or pot style lamp and use one with a candlestick post. This will make the table look bigger than it really is and the added height of the lamps will help add visual weight as well.
You can also choose to increase the scale by going with small end tables that are more solid. Instead of selecting an open design, you may want to go with a cabinet design to give the appearance that they are substantial pieces. If you go with an open design with just a top and legs, it can make your small end tables appear even smaller than they really are.
If you do have small end tables that are open, you may want to consider adding a contrasting linen or lace piece to the top and even have it extend over and down the sides some. This will give your table a bit more bulk without taking up added space.
For really small homes, you can eliminate one of the end tables entirely. While it's nice to have end tables on both ends for convenience and balance, there is no hard and fast rule requiring this. You may be able to make due with a single table and perhaps add a floor lamp on the other side to add light and even things out visually.
Smaller end tables aren't just for the living room. If you have two end tables, you can repurpose the second one in another room. For example, you can use one as a nightstand in a second bedroom or even the master. You can also convert one into an accent table and place it in a corner of the bedroom or any room in the home. Add some photos or a floral arrangement and you'll have a nice addition without having to break up the set permanently.
If you have a large bath, you can add a smaller table there as well. Here you can keep reading material or some lotions and other toiletries for guests to use. If your table has drawers, you can keep clippers, Q-tips and other necessities so guests don't have to feel awkward looking through your cabinets in search these items that everyone seems to need, but no one can find. You can even add a little touch of bed and breakfast by putting a folding tent sign that says that these things can be found in the drawer.
Special Price!!! Travelchair Side Canyon Table, Silver
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Travelchair Side Canyon Table, Silver Feature
- Dimensions (open):15.25"x11.75"x10"Dimensions (closed):17.5" x 11.75" x 2.25"Seat height : 15.25"
- Lightweight Aluminum Construction
- Flat, Smooth Surface
- Highly Compact
- Folds For Storage
Travelchair Side Canyon Table, Silver Overview
A side table, a foot rest, or a work station, how many ways can the Side Canyon be utilized at camp? This little guy folds down to the size of a dinner tray and provides ample support for ultimate versatility and functionalityTravelchair Side Canyon Table, Silver Specifications
Quick to set up and handy as a simple seat or side table, the Side Canyon Table's 250-pound load capacity means you can even use it as a step stool. TravelChair tables are as sturdy and reliable as the company's famous chairs. Inspired by the large folding tables used on whitewater rafting trips, the Side Canyon table is strong and ready for rough handling. Made from lightweight aluminum, it has telescoping legs that quickly convert table from a dining surface to food prep or workbench height. When you're ready to go, it folds up for easy storage and portability.Specifications:
- Dimensions Open: 10 by 12 by 15 inches
- Dimensions Closed: 2 by 12 by 17.5 inches
- Seat Height: 15 inches
- Weight: 2 pounds, 3 ounces
- Capacity: 250 pounds
Travelchair Features
- Webbing
Seat belt webbing is good enough to save your life and it is good enough to reinforce our chairs. Travelchair goes beyond the industry standard to use the toughest webbing in the business. - Feet
Feet hold the chair together and keep you out of the dirt. Travelchair feet are designed, like our molded grommets, to be at peace when loaded. The nylon insures that the feet in your chair will be flexible and strong. - Grommets
Travelchair molds grommets to conform to optimal angles when the chair is loaded. High strength nylon and double stitching means no compromise in durability. - Rivets
Not all rivets are the same--Travelchair rivets are oversized to maintain frame integrity. Instead of drilling a large hole to drop the rivet into and then mashing down the ends for a tight fit, Travelchair drills to exacting tolerances, which means more manufacturing time spent creating products, and much longer product life. - Frames
Travelchair steels and aluminums are a grade higher than what is on the market and a tick or two thicker than the average chair, resulting in stronger, longer lasting frames. - Fabric
The common thread throughout the Travelchair line is that each fabric is the ultimate in durability for its intended use. Take the 600 denier nylon, for example. Travelchair uses a double layer instead of a single layer like discounted store chairs. The ballistic nylon and polyester meshes have been put through rigorous product testing in the Desert Southwest, in Chilean Patagonia, and in the Travelchair warehouse in Gig Harbor, Washington. - Details
Travelchair finishes products with details such as bar tacking, doubling of fabrics, and reinforcement fabrics made of seat belt material because they believe the bottom line is superior design.
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