Introduction: Hidden DIY Fold Down Wall Table!
Short on space? I’ve got you covered with this super easy DIY fold-down wall table that looks like art when folded up!
Supplies
Tools:
Materials:
- (2) 1 x 6 x 8’ Board
- (1) 1 x 4 x 8’ Board
- (1) 1 x 2 x 8’ Boards
- (2) 24 x 36” Project Panel
- 1 ¼” Pocket Hole Screws
- Pocket Hole Plugs
- Wood Glue
- Stain/Finish
- (4) Hinges
- Cabinet Pull
- Joint Compound
- Black Paint
Printable Plans:
Download optional full printable plans with dimensions here: diyhuntress.gumroad.com/l/gydbtc
More information on this project can be found here: https://www.homedepot.com/c/ap/diy-fold-down-wall-table-and-bar/9ba683603be9fa5395fab901786f0f1d
You can see this build in action on YouTube (please like + subscribe): https://youtu.be/Cc0F5XPkpTM?si=QHXsRuKAF9s4zD7b
Step 1: Create Your Frame
First step is to create a frame for your art piece (this will also become the cabinet shell for your table as well). You want the art piece to sit inside of the cabinet, so this will be made with 1x6 boards. Attach these together with pocket holes and wood glue through the top and bottom pieces. You can use a pocket hole plug to hide the openings before sanding.
Step 2: Add Shelving + Supports
Next, add shelving using 1x4 pieces. These measurements will be made depending on where you want to place your shelves and what you’d like to store on them! These can be added using pocket hole screws and wood glue and organized in any way that works for you and your build!
You’ll also want to add 1 x 2 boards to the top and the bottom of the cabinet box during this step as well to work as supports for hanging the cabinet later.
Once this is done, you can add your wood finish or paint!
Step 3: Create Artwork
Now, it’s time to have some fun! Add some artwork to your front project panel. I chose to do this with joint compound and paint! I just spread the compound all over the panel, added a swirling design with a comb, and then painted it once it dried.
Step 4: Hang Cabinet
Once everything is dried, hang your cabinet box by dirlling hrough the 1x2 boards and into the studs in your wall (it’s easier to do this before installing the panels).
Step 5: Install Table Top + Leg
Once the cabinet is installed on the wall, attach the tabletop to the frame first (the hinges will sit on the bottom of the front panel and bottom shelf) and then install the front panel to the tabletop with hinges (the hinges will be installed to the top of the front panel and the back of the front panel).
Step 6: Enjoy!
That's all! After one weekend of work, you have a fold down wall table to entertain guests!
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13 Comments
1 day ago on Introduction
Nice project, inspiring for other applications.
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Reply 1 day ago
Worked fine from FL, USA.
Reply 1 day ago
Unfortunately not from the Netherlands.
Only the link to Youtube works, but I was more interested in the hardware you used.
Greetongs,
René.
Reply 21 hours ago
Just google "pocket hole screw" if you don't know what they are. Ditto for the rest of the stuff she used. You don't need the exact same ones. Also, read the rest of the comments, because this project has some structural faults which impair its load bearing capacity. There's some tips in the comments to improve on the design.
Reply 1 day ago
Well, it worked for me in the USA. Remind ne not to visit the neverlands! :)
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1 day ago
A very neat idea for a disappearing table !
But I agree with Juan on both points:
1) The hinge mounting on the outer edge of the table looks weak, with only four screws going in to the end grain of the table top. If much weight was put on the table, or if you leaned on it hard, I fear the screws would pull out or the wood might split, causing a total collapse.
So I suggest moving the hinge placement inward so the that the tabletop rests directly on the vertical board
Alternatively, have both plates of the hinges on the inside of the angle for greater security, and perhaps four hinges for more strength (or maybe a piano hinge for neatness).
The inner table edge will depend on the frame for its support, so consider the strength of the connection between the bottom edge of the frame and the rest of it, also how strongly the frame itself is attached to the wall. Will all these points support the greatest load that could be placed on the table ?
2) It would be good to reduce the risk of the table collapsing if it were accidentally kicked by someone walking past. Rubber feet at least ?
One of my basic principles for design is to say, "What's the worst thing that could happen ?", and then make absolutely sure it can't !
1 day ago
Nice idea. The folks concerned about the hinging have a point. First thought "PIANO HINGE" (set back the thickness of the 'artwork' cum leg so that the table top rests on the edge of the art when opened).
Did you say you OWNED this home? then why not inset the thing into the wall (like bathroom medicine cabinet? Remove a bit of stud between two others so your cabinet/table art work appears to be hung flush on the wall? For this, the leg is 1.5" wider than the O.D. of the cabinet so it covers the edges of the cabinet when 'hung up."
There are a variety of "chest lid supports" that could be added to strengthen the table support.
Also take a look at using French Cleats to hang stuff - one can use two (or more) to secure a project to a vertical surface - then the thing hung is not in the way of fastening the supports and can be removed when you decide to change things up a bit again.
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1 day ago
Never mind these nah-sayers! it is a great concept. there is always room for improvement on any project. just think of it as constructive criticism! you should check out WOOD magazine's wed site. subscription is free and they have great ideas for improving your woodworking and design skills. keep up the great work!
1 day ago
This doesn't look safe!
1 day ago on Introduction
Slut & merci pour le partage ,j'ai déjà telechargé le pdf du projet pour construire un ,pour mon mini atelier Bricolage excellent projet je vous suis
1 day ago
I don't know, but the way those hinges (actually their screws) support all the weight of the table and everything you put on it, makes me feel uncomfor'table'. Also, there is nothing that forces the hinge to stay in a 90º position. any deviation either to the inside or to the outside would make the table collapse. That articulation needs a little more thinking, beginning with the table resting on the leg.
1 day ago on Step 6
Great project . I hope its down to camera angle because in all the photos the hinge end of the table looks higher than the leg end.
4 days ago
Very nice!