# Expandable Small Space Tables The 'Drop Leaf Table' Can Be Changed to Suit Needs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-leaf-table References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/16/folding-flaps-on-this-dinner-table-allow-it-to-easily-expand-and-double-in-size/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [tsaidesign.au](http://www.tsaidesign.com.au/) The 'Drop Leaf Table' is a functional furniture solution designed by tsai Design for use in small homes to help accommodate the everyday needs of inhabitants, while also allowing for group gatherings. The table maintains a flexible design that will function in one of several orientations to suit different needs; this includes as a table for two, a work from home desk or even a full-sized dining table with space for six. The table was designed as part of a small apartment renovation and addresses the ever-changing needs of consumers who live in more compact urban spaces where furniture must highlight a multifunctional aesthetic. The 'Drop Leaf Table' is the winner of the 2021 Red Dot Best of the Best Design Award. Image Credit: Tess Kelly ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multifunctional Furniture:** There is an opportunity for furniture companies to innovate with furniture that can transform to suit different needs in small apartments. - **Adaptable Designs:** Designers can create furniture for small apartments that can easily be adapted to different orientations and meet the changing needs of the inhabitants. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Businesses can develop innovative space-saving solutions that cater to the needs of consumers living in more compact urban spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can provide multifunctional furniture that helps solve the space problem for people living in small apartments. - **Urban Architecture:** Urban architects can collaborate with designers to create innovative furniture that meets the changing needs of people living in urban spaces. - **Home Renovation Services:** Home renovation services can provide space-saving solutions to maximize the functionality of small apartments and cater to the changing needs of inhabitants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md) - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Multi-Position Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-side-table.md) - [Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-table.md) - [Elegant Extending Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnolia-extendable-dining-table.md) - [Reversable Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse.md) - [Expanding Three-in-One Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expandy.md) - [Modular Rotating Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finding-turn-point.md)