Trays for breakfast in bed: functions and interesting features, a variety of materials, guidelines

Tray for breakfast in bed became the subject of daily life in our country recently. The main purpose of such a stand (as the name implies) - meal without getting up from bed.

Wooden tray on legs - this is one of the most common models for the home.

It is used as follows:

  • As the table he is a tray for eating in bed daily use (lunch or dinner).
  • To be able to eat bed-patients and people on strict bed rest.
  • As the functional device with storage elements (baskets or drawers side).
  • As a stand under the laptop or portable desktop, and also table for breakfast.
  • As an interior element.

This table-tray for breakfast is the ideal solution for those who, being in the bedroom, forced to work at a computer.

Content

  • 1 Types of trays in bed
  • 2 The types of trays in form
  • 3 What materials do trays
  • 4 Colors and decors trays
  • 5 Recommendations for care trays
  • 6 VIDEO: table-tray for breakfast in the style of Provence.
  • 7 50 variants of design tables, breakfast trays:

Types of trays in bed

The tray is usually composed of most countertops, leg-supports, and optionally - pens. Such stands come in different forms.

  • Classic tray. A serving of the ordinary, he is distinguished by the high side. They are used to protect against accidental spillage of food or drink on the bed. In size it is, as a rule, more than the above-mentioned types of trays with practical handles.

A tray with legs and high sides - this is probably one of the most successful models made specifically for those who like to soak up the bed in the morning and a snack.

  • Soft tray. It uses a base-pad, and serves as a countertop, usually thick glass or transparent plastic in the frame. This type of support under the food at the same time easy to use, and no. It does not press weight and a solid surface. But such a tray and unstable. In the care of it is also impractical because the soft part has to be removed and cleaned by special means. Pens usually have no such tray.

You can choose a pillow with the pleasant pattern, or printed on the order.

  • Tray-table. Most often, with legs that can be foldable. Table for eating in bed, on the clumsy supports, and is part of the room decor. But in everyday life more convenient tray with support legs that can be raised or lowered as needed.

At the request of the manufacturer, it can be like pens, or absent.

  • Table-stand with the working surface. This kind of tray-table. It is possible not only to lunch or dinner, but also to fully operate. Some models have a separate side room for a computer mouse and drawers for storage of papers.

This low-cost version of the table will allow to raise the surface on which the laptop, set up the slope to the surface for the convenience of the book or workbook location.

Note! There is a "hybrid" of the tray and computer desk. Such support is usually on the legs, and with the top, divided into two parts. Half, which you can put notebook, kept on its hinges. On request, it can be raised or lowered. The countertop bore holes for air circulation and protect against overheating laptop. So it turns out the similarity cooling pad. The portion which serves for dishes, fixed (attached directly to the substrate) and smaller.

Table-transformer with elevating table top - a convenient option for breakfast in bed with a laptop or tablet.

The types of trays in form

The main types of molds for trays:

  • Rectangular. As for the serving tray to stand on the bed is the main form.

The quality of things is characterized primarily by its functionality and the ability to secure the placement of things (cup, saucer, glasses).

  • Square. Characteristic of the tables, both legs, and without them.

Table-tray for breakfast in bed must first comply with its intended purpose.

  • Round or oval. Favorably any sharp edges.

The choice of such trays is a wide, so you can choose a model to suit every taste.

It is most common options. But they made stand and rarer types - e.g., hexagon, octagon, or a combination of irregular shape. As a rule, they are made to order.

What materials do trays

Plastic. This is the most accessible and cheap material. Plastic with a smooth surface and is convenient to clean. But it does not last for long. The plastic surface is quickly covered with scratches or cracks, and paint can fade.

The most simple and affordable tables are made of plastic.

Wood. Wooden tables are usually made of light wood, lacquered. Therefore, the metal legs are used to weight tray. But there are also stand heavy array.

They serve mostly for decoration, because they do not differ convenience.

Glass is usually tempered. It serves as a table top for trays, pillows. Plus - easy cleaning countertops.

Despite the impact resistance to the manufacturer, with such a stand should be handled with care.

Forged trays. They are not functional due to the weight, cost a lot, and do more an interior function.

Such a tray - a work of art that decorates the interior and can become a worthy gift or souvenir.

Interesting fact! Especially highly valued forged trays, painted Zhostovo masters. Starting with the traditional painting trays of Zhostovo artists are now painted and round trays, which are used to supply food to the bed. Art painting done by hand on a black background. This composition of flowers and fruits with chiaroscuro. In Zhostovo began to paint dishes and kitchen utensils in the XIX century, and the current master - descendants of the entire artistic dynasties.

China. As with forged metal, but rather a piece of furniture decor. In this case, a tray of breakfast will cost a hefty price, which puts it on a par with luxury.

Porcelain non-functional because of its fragility.

Colors and decors trays

White - is considered the most hygienic because of the fact that it can see any spots, and is easier to clean. White may also be plastic and wooden trays (e.g., ash).

Table top - this is the main item on which are placed cutlery, cups for drinks and small plates of appetizers.

Wenge - most often it is dark varnish that covered the tree. But lacquer colors can vary from dark wenge, to nearly transparent, which preserves the natural color of the wood.

Bumpers mounted on its sides and prevent dust or drops of liquid to get into bed.

Drawing on a tray. In this case, a variety of options - from standard or custom-made punching to highly artistic mural.

If a product has a pen, using it is even more convenient.

Attention! Zhostovo painting is often confused with Tagil, which is not so well known. Tagilskaya painted a distinctive composition of the varnish, which serves for fixing the picture, and its own methods for the play of light and shadow.

Woodcarving. Depending on the quality of the thread, such trays are appreciated as a work of arts and crafts.

These tables can be decorated with carvings, including the highly artistic, and the cost is quite expensive.

This is not a complete list of options decor tray-table. For example, there is a variant of registration table in oriental style in the form of a straw mat, or in military style. Popular trays for breakfast in Provence or a classic style.

Execution of the table depends on the imagination of the designer and the customer's requirements.

Recommendations for care trays

All washing instructions are valid for the usual tables or trays. They can be summarized to the hygiene instructions. Specific rules for the care of trays for breakfast does not exist. Nevertheless, it is necessary to take into account the following requirements:

  • After every meal to remove food scraps and crumbs that fall on the tray.

The choice of design nakrovatnogo table depends directly on stylistic solutions bedroom interior.

  • Wipe countertop damp sponge or cloth and then wiping it dry.

Modern furniture manufacturers offer models in classical, ethnic and contemporary styles.

  • For a wooden table, even if it is covered with varnish, dangerous excess moisture. Therefore it is necessary to protect it from water.

Similar designs are easy to manufacture with their own hands at home.

  • Observe the careful handling the glass if the countertop is made of it.

Glass tables can have a matt, transparent, colored or decorated using sandblasting the surface.

  • Tabletop, regardless of the material can not be overloaded weight.

Tray for breakfast in bed is the best demonstrates the combination of aesthetic beauty, comfort and a special family harmony.

VIDEO: table-tray for breakfast in the style of Provence.

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