Wall table: 60 ideas to help save space in your home

Wall table: 60 ideas to help save space in your home
Robert Rivera

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Have you ever heard of wall tables? They are very efficient solutions to help optimize the space in small spaces. After all, we know that the dimensions of today's apartments are getting smaller and smaller and it is very difficult to set up and decorate more compact spaces. It is known that the table is one of the pieces of furniture that takes up the most space in the house.They can be fixed or just positioned on the wall, both perform the same function.

There are many models for this type of table, from the simplest, to the most modern and daring. Among them are: the folding, the retractable, and the expandable; each one with different advantages that vary according to the purpose of each resident. The folding is more flexible and easy to handle. The expandable ones can be increased in size for special events, with a larger number of people.The retractable one can be hidden and, in many cases, is practically unnoticeable when not in use.

Besides being functional, this type of table is versatile and can be found in the most diverse models and colors, matching all decorative styles. It can also be used in different rooms and for the most diverse functions. If you are looking for more practicality and want to improve the circulation space in your home, check out our selection of 64 projects with wall tables to help youchoose the best model:

1. the practicality of the retractable table

The retractable table is a great solution for small, compact and modern environments, such as this living room. In this example, the table has two seats and can be hidden under the counter when the owner doesn't want to use it. Thus, the room gains more space for circulation.

2. a modern living area

In this cheerful and modern living space, the dining table was placed against the TV wall and helped to improve the space for circulation. The combination of the wooden table and the colorful chairs made the room more relaxed and with a beautiful combination with the orange wall.

3. next to the bench

For integrated and island kitchens, a great solution is to place the dining table close to the countertop. This way, the positioning of the piece of furniture is practical and allows the chef and his guests to get to know each other better. Here, the marble island in shades of black and the base painted in aged metal made an interesting contrast with the wooden table. This composition is ideal for lofts or apartmentsstudio type.

4. a more than charming backyard

How about investing in wall tables for outdoor areas as well? This backyard has become a warm and cozy living environment, ideal for receiving friends and family. The table allows more people to be seated comfortably. A special highlight for the decoration, with a beautiful combination of shades of blue, hydraulic tile floor, futon cushions, and potted plants.

5. decorate the wall where the table will be

The red wall table matched the sink countertop, the pendants and even the baseboard, but what is most striking in this case is the texture on the part of the wall where the table is leaning against, which is reminiscent of a wicker basket. A great decorative solution to highlight the dining area.to balance the red and the prints and not make the environment too heavy.

6. a great idea for offices

Offices can also use a wall desk. Here, it was positioned under the window, allowing more light into the furniture. The design of the desk is more modern and has a larger size, so it can completely fit into the study and work environment.

7. combine with a bulletin board

This is a great idea, because besides making the environment more beautiful and creative, notice boards like this one are also super useful for reminders and messages or even declarations of love and beautiful messages to get the day off to a good start.

8. solution for modern kitchens

Modern kitchens demand modern solutions for their space. For these environments, an excellent alternative is to bet on counters as tables. In this case, the retractable table is hidden in the countertop and can be opened when necessary. This idea reminds us of computer desks, which come with that mobile support for the keyboard, right? Well, the idea is exactly the same! Besides gaining space,you can have a multi-functional place to prepare your dishes.

9. stone tables also look great on the wall

If you have a stone countertop in your kitchen and want to combine it with the pantry table, don't be afraid! Stone tables are also super charming and look great on the wall. This solution makes the kitchen more harmonious and with a more striking visual identity. In this example, a tessellation wall was also used, following the same colors as the decoration.

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10. the beauty and rusticity of demolition wood

In this kitchen, the table and other wooden furniture are patinated, giving an even more rustic look to the place. But remember, furniture made of demolition wood is usually very heavy, so you have to be very careful when fixing it directly to the wall. The best option is to reinforce thetable with shelves or panels, as shown in the photo.

11. combine wall tables with mirrors

Another solution that helps to enlarge small spaces is to use mirrors on the wall, so using them together with wall tables is perfect! Even the mirror can be used to increase the size of the table itself. With these tricks, your small room will certainly look much larger.

12. even for desks

Don't have room for that little work desk at home? How about improvising a home office with a retractable desk like this one, which only takes up space when you are using it? When closed, it can be used as a decorative item on the wall and even as a mini shelf, where you can place objects on it.

13. benches go very well with wall tables

Here, we see another option for a gourmet veranda with a wall table. Besides, in this example there is another interesting detail: the use of a bench with a futon cushion. The use of benches is a great solution to make better use of the spaces, besides offering more comfort to a larger number of people. Too many chairs can make the environment more crowded.

14. bet on cheerful and creative models that you can make yourself

If you like to put your hand to the wheel, you know that there is nothing better than producing your own furniture. After all, you are the person who knows your house best and knows exactly what your real needs are. This picture shows an idea of a retractable table that you can make yourself.Then, when you need the table, just pull it open and the mirror part will serve as a base for the table. If you prefer, instead of the mirror, you can also put pictures or photos. Very cool and creative, isn't it?

15. making the most of every space

The nice thing about this piece is that you can take advantage of all the spaces in your house, even the most unusual ones. Isn't this dining area cute? The marble table and wooden chairs are also beautifully combined.

16. coatings that go with the table

If you don't want to attach the table directly to the wall, you can use wall coverings or panels for this purpose. In this kitchen, the white table comes with a wooden panel with shelves. Besides giving more emphasis to the environment, it also becomes a super functional piece of furniture, leaving the kitchen with more space for storage and decoration.

17. for meals for two

For more romantic meals, like a nice dinner for two, a small wall table with two seats is more than enough, so you can put on the table only what is essential to make the moment special for those involved. Besides, precisely because it is smaller, it also makes the atmosphere even more intimate and involving. This folding table in the photo is ideal for rooms with little space.space, without losing the charm in the décor.

18. table with cabinet

In this beautiful rustic kitchen, the table is attached to a utensils cabinet. This composition is also very interesting, because besides saving space, the set becomes a multifunctional piece of furniture, making the daily routine in the kitchen much more practical and organized.

19. enlarge the bench

The retractable table on the kitchen countertop, besides serving as a table, can also be used to extend the countertop and help in food preparation. It is the perfect solution for small countertops or those with little space to spare.

20. wall tables look perfect in small spaces

If you think your living room is too small to have a dining table, invest in a wall table, and you'll change your mind in no time. With it, you can take advantage of that tight little corner without fear. In this example, the trunk seat was also used, which is also perfect for optimizing spaces. The white color and the mirror on the wall also helped to make the space bigger and very nice.used.

21. the table became a multifunctional piece of furniture

This piece of furniture is a great idea to help artisans and those who work with a lot of materials and need space to store and organize them.

22. a special touch for the entrance hall

The folding table is great for this corner, because when it is closed, it can be used as a sideboard. Moreover, this model has a special detail, a compartment to store the stools, saving even more space in the room.

23. the barbecue corner became more special

This table and chair set is compact and foldable and is reminiscent even of those bar tables, isn't it? Even though it is not fixed to the masonry, this table can take up very little space when leaning against the wall. The set worked very well for the balcony decoration and looked even cooler with the barbecue-themed comics.

24. wall tables are ideal for compact kitchens

Wall tables are ideal for compact kitchens, and especially for homes with few residents. In this case, the small table matched the golden color of the cabinets and looked even more beautiful with the clear acrylic chair.

25. the countertop wall gained another countertop

In American kitchens, it is common to use the countertop itself for meals, but in this case, another countertop for meals was placed on the wall, a little lower than the cutout in the wall. A different and original composition.

26. mirrored wall table

Here we see another example of a dining table set against the wall with a mirror. As we mentioned before, this is a great solution to increase the feeling of spaciousness of the room, but it also provides a beautiful effect of the furniture and decorative items reflected in the mirror. Doesn't the table look much bigger than it really is?

27. table with bold and stylish design

If you like to dare and want to bet on a different style of wall table, don't worry, there are also bolder models of this type of table. In this example, besides the different design, the table also has a livelier and more cheerful color and was positioned in a strategic place, serving as a divider of the kitchen and living room environments.

28. graceful and cozy kitchen

This kitchen chose a white lacquer wall table, which makes it easier to clean. The combination with the colorful chairs made the environment more beautiful and cheerful.

29. expandable tables are very functional

Another model that is excellent for optimizing space are the expandable tables. In this example, we see that the table has two seats, but it can be expanded, if necessary. This is very interesting for small environments, because the table only gets big when it is really necessary.day by day.

30. integrated environments are perfect for wall tables

The integration of environments, usually, is also done as a strategy to optimize the space of small houses. Therefore, nothing better than to use wall tables in these cases. The interesting thing is that the table ends up becoming a useful piece of furniture for both the kitchen and the living room.

31. stylized wall table

Styling the table's wall is a great decorative solution. There are several options to decorate it: with wallpaper, with coatings, or even with a painting in a more vivid and striking color. In this example, the black 3D wall made a beautiful contrast to the wooden table.

32. tables behind countertops make a beautiful composition

The table attached to the kitchen countertop is a very practical and useful solution. In this photo, the gourmet kitchen in neutral tones integrated to the living room became much more functional and stylish.

33. extensive bench for meals

The countertops are great options for having meals in the kitchen. In this example, although the countertop is narrower and thinner, it is also long and L-shaped, providing a comfortable space for a larger number of people.

34. shelf that turns into a table

Here's another idea for a wall table that you can make yourself: this one has a rounded shape and is foldable, so it can also be used as a shelf, a bedside table or even a sideboard. And you can even make it any shape you want!

35. small and charming

Small kitchens are already very charming by themselves, but when you use small countertops like this one, the environment becomes even more beautiful and functional, since despite their size, they are very efficient and modern. Modernize your kitchen and get inspired by this idea!

36. tables and shelves for the work environment

For rooms with an office, wall tables are also great solutions. Here, a set of shelves was also made to organize books and display decorative objects. This model in the photo is also super easy to make at home, just use wooden boards and iron supports to attach them to the wall.

37. the living room became more charming with the wall table

This beautiful living room has a space reserved for a wall table. Besides the chairs, the bench was also used as a seat, and the coffee pot looks great decorating the piece of furniture!

38. the dining table did not take up much space

Dining tables are usually larger and wider and, therefore, take up a lot of space. To ease this problem, especially in small and integrated environments, a good solution is to lean the table against the wall. In this example, the table was very well positioned in the integrated environment and helped to better divide the spaces.

39. practicality for the day to day

This kitchen with island became much more functional with the extendable table. For the work in the kitchen to be practical and efficient, it is essential that the environment has easy circulation and that the furniture and utensils are easily accessible.

40. super cute and functional corner

The retractable dining table is a great solution for very small spaces.

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41. wall tables are very versatile

Wall tables are very versatile and can be positioned in different places, and there is also a multitude of models to choose from. The one in the photo is a countertop style table, and is therefore narrower. It was positioned in a slightly different place, literally in the middle of the kitchen, in the column that divides the two areas. The chairs in different colors gave it an even morerelaxed for the environment.

42. the space for the dining table became cozy

Small rooms can take advantage of small corners to place a wall table. The one on the photo is built into the wall and has a very interesting design, where the base is hollowed out in the shape of a circle.

43. wall tables are the protagonists of American kitchens

As we said before, wall tables are always present in American kitchens. In this project, the table is a little larger than the common countertops this type of kitchen usually uses. Even compact, the kitchen gained enough space for all its functions.

44. table and counter together in one piece of furniture

When thinking about the design of small kitchens, some people are in doubt whether to make a table for quick meals or put a cabinet on the counter. What many people don't know is that you can do both and take advantage of all the spaces, as this example shows. The retractable table doesn't get in the way of the cabinet under the counter, on the contrary, it only adds to it.

45. glass tables highlight other decorative items

In addition to increasing the feeling of spaciousness, wall tables with glass tops also highlight other decorative items. Look how beautiful this combination of chair and cutlery, both in yellow!

46 Another option for a table built into the counter

This is another American kitchen with a table built into the counter. The space became much larger and lighter. Also, the contrast of the burnt cement on the wall with the wooden table caused a very interesting effect.

47. end-to-end bench

End-to-end countertops look great in long, rectangular kitchens, and offer more practicality to the kitchen routine. Thus, the space for food preparation and for organizing utensils is larger, providing a more linear effect to the environment. White cabinets and clean decor also help to expand the space.

48. how about a striped table?

If you like a bolder and more striking decoration, you can bet on patterned tables like this one. In this case, the striped pattern was chosen to match the rest of the kitchen decoration, which follows this line.

49 Creative Balcony Table Idea

If your balcony is small and you think you can't do anything on it, check out this idea to prove you wrong! This folding table is perfect for small balconies.

50. wall tables in the kitchen are ideal for quick meals

These countertop style tables in the kitchen are perfect for quick meals such as breakfast, afternoon snacks, or even a quick lunch. These stools look great and go very well with this type of table.

51. folding tables can also be used as sideboards

How about replacing the traditional table with a folding table? It is the ideal solution to optimize the space in small houses. When open, it accommodates up to four people and, when closed, it is like a sideboard. Very practical, isn't it?

52. a lower table model

This is a lower model of table, made of solid wood, which is normally used outdoors, but it also looks great in the kitchen.

53. ideal for studio apartments and studios

If you live in a studio or attached house, you know how important it is to save space, don't you? If this is your case, take a good look at the table in this room. It was placed in front of the buffet, in a corner that works as a kind of pre kitchen. The table may seem small, but it fulfills its function very well for houses like this one.your little house in a comfortable and cozy way?

54. a beautiful table for a delicious coffee

There is nothing better than a nice cup of coffee to wake you up! This wall-mounted table is ready for that delicious coffee! The wood made the decoration more uniform and the pendant made the room cozier.

55. the wall table accompanies the cabinet

Here, the table built into the wall followed the cabinet's L-shape. This model also has a glass top, highlighting the cabinets and the black chairs.

56. wooden table with wall finishing

Another example of a wooden table with a wall panel. These panels are very functional and can be used to put shelves, pictures, clocks, mirrors, or even a TV to entertain during meals.

57. the right place for breakfast and afternoon coffee

Another bench on the wall, excellent for small meals. It is even more and more common to replace the traditional tables in the living room with countertops only in the kitchen, so not only quick meals are done there, but also the main meals. It is the ideal solution for more practical and independent people.

58. optimize room space

Optimize the space in your living room with a wall table. The glass top is widely used for those who like a more traditional and simple decoration, without drawing too much attention.

59 Wooden tables add a rustic touch to the kitchen

Look how cute is this very narrow solid wood table matching the basket on the wall and the cup holder! Wall tables like this provide practicality and save space.

It's always good to invest in functional furniture that doesn't take up too much space in the house, isn't it? Wall tables, besides fulfilling this function very well, are also stylish, modern, and very versatile. So, which one of these models do you like the most? Choose the most appropriate for your home and have a much lighter environment without excesses!




Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera is a seasoned interior designer and home decor expert with over a decade of experience in the industry. Born and raised in California, he has always had a passion for design and art, which eventually led him to pursue a degree in interior design from a prestigious design school. With a keen eye for color, texture, and proportion, Robert effortlessly blends different styles and aesthetics to create unique and beautiful living spaces. He is highly knowledgeable in the latest design trends and techniques, and is constantly experimenting with new ideas and concepts to bring life to his clients' homes. As the author of a popular blog on home decor and design, Robert shares his expertise and insights with a large audience of design enthusiasts. His writing is engaging, informative, and easy to follow, making his blog an invaluable resource for anyone looking to spruce up their living space. Whether you're seeking advice on color schemes, furniture arrangement, or DIY home projects, Robert has the tips and tricks you need to create a stylish, welcoming home.