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4 tables, 5 ways to arrange them

Living rooms see a ton of action and it’s important that your furniture is flexible enough to meet your family’s needs. We’ve got 4 tables and 5 creative ways to arrange them for your life.

4 tables are arranged in a zigzag formation to accomodate different activities like chess, homework, and teatime.
4 tables are arranged in a zigzag formation to accomodate different activities like chess, homework, and teatime.
Two tables are placed together to create an everyday dining table, while two others sit against a wall as a workspace.

The everyday hero

For daily versatility, push together two tables for family dining and leave two against the wall to create a workspace.

3 tables are arranged lengthwise for a dinner party, while a fourth table serves as a buffet table.

The perfect dinner party

When entertaining a crowd, place three tables lengthwise and use the fourth as a buffet table. Simple and elegant!

4 tables are placed together to create a ping pong table, complete with a net and seating arranged around it for a tournament feel.

The game night champ

With 4 tables, a bit of white decorative tape, and a ping pong net, you’ve got yourself a Friday night tournament.

4 tables are arranged in a zigzag formation to accomodate different activities like chess, homework, and teatime.

The multifunctional space

Place the tables in a zigzag arrangement to make distinct spaces for different activities like game-playing, homework, or teatime.

2 rows of 2 tables are arranged to for a laundry assembly line.

The family assembly line

Have the laundry sorted and folded in no time by getting the whole crew to pitch in. Set up two rows of two tables with stations for each chore.

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial warranties and your right to return the products will be lost.

Made by

Interior designer: Rita Mestre
Photographer: Martin Inger
Writer: Vanessa Algotsson