I'm due to convert my garage into my work office/gaming room. I'd love to have a table in order to play Magic the Gathering/boardgames/D&D on, but this will only be utilised maybe once a month or so. So what I'd love to do is build a secret compartment into the floor where I can store a foldaway table. However, I don't have a clue where to start. Is there any resources anyone would recommend for planning out and building something like this?
you know there are many solutions to let you hang things off the ceiling, some of them come with pulleys.
Actually "in the floor" presents all kinds of headaches.
Funnily enough, when talking to my partner, she also said about hanging from the ceiling and lowering it. As there'll be quite a lot of room in the ceiling since the insulation is set out in warm roof, I should be able to add a recess so it sits flush.
Thanks for the extra clarification too! :)
Just make sure you don't mark it in inches instead of feet by accident.
People do this with model trains all the time. You can have scenery and terrain on the table and raise it out of the way.
If we're talking about the floor of your garage, odds are that's a cement slab. Don't bother! Do the walls or the ceiling instead.
Consider a wall mounted table that swings up, with a gateleg support that also swings out from the wall. Search it and you’ll find a few versions.
Console to dining table might be a good option
https://transformertable.com/products/transformer-solid-wood-extendable-dining-table?
Thanks for all the suggestions. I think wall mounted might be out of the question. I've got quite a few hobbies. So one wall will be taken up by shelving to store video/card/board games. Another wall for my crafting desk and 3d printer, and my guitars and amps. Opposite to that will be my work desk and the only remaining wall would be where the door is.
Ceiling sounds to be the best option.
I'm looking to custom build something like this in the end, with panels to go on top to transform into a normal table, with removable or foldable legs.
https://images.app.goo.gl/PTyY4
How much do you want to spend?
Enough that it's justifiable, but not too much that I'll be murdered in my sleep over building a gaming table...
You might also want to consider something that folds out from the wall. You lose one side for seating though.