Yesterday, we rounded up a few ideas for wall-mounted breakfast bars in the kitchen. If you've got a few more square feet to spare, why not try a tiny table? It serves the same purpose as a breakfast bar, providing a dining surface and extra prep space, but it's a little more flexible if you're the type that likes to re-arrange things a lot.
- This architect's loft from Marie Claire Maison is full of good small space ideas—we love the tiny breakfast nook with three mismatched chairs. For a similar look, try a painted bistro table.
- IKEA's Norden folds from a counter into a two or four-seat kitchen table. For more small space kitchen ideas from IKEA, click here..
- A Swedish kitchen table is cut to fit flush against the wall, a DIYable design that could be created by cutting down a table top, adding a pedestal, and bolting the piece to the wall.
- In Dehlia's home, a beautiful square wooden table is just large enough for a chair or two. To find a similar Danish modern piece, scour craigslist and keep an eye out at thrift stores.
- A tulip table fits snugly into the corner of an attic kitchen. Pedestal tables are a good choice for small spaces where legs could get in the way.
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Photos: Marie Claire Maison, IKEA, Alvhem, Dehlia, Sarah Coffey





Comments (5)
would love to find a round table less than 42" in diameter with 4 legs (not tulip style). anyone have any ideas?
Vendors who supply restaurants offer table tops and table bases separately. You can pick the top the size you want, match it with a base and, voila! A table just the size you want. Here's one such vendor:
http://www.seatingexpert.com/home.asp
Before you go this route, make sure you have enough room to comfortably maneuver around the table and chairs. I actually want to replace the small table and two chairs in our kitchen with a bar and stools. The chairs are always in the way, and the 30-inch high table is too low for comfortable prep.
I'm with Saarinen on the table leg issue. They're a nuisance.
The retail name for small tables seems to be "bistro tables." Also, take a look at patio furniture: many small tables/sets are available.