# Multi-Purpose Laptop Tables This DIY Project Makes the Classic TV Table Better for Laptop Use By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-table References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/eco-friendly-furniture/build-tv-tray-computer-age.html) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/WorkPlay-TV-Tray/) With more people streaming video on their laptops and mobile devices, stationary TV tables are becoming a thing of the past. However, they could come back in style if they were all as practical and multi-functional as the Work/Play TV Table by Instructibles user 'craftclarity.' The compact, [folding table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-lap-desk) is a smart solution for [small spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanscale-float-micro) that includes a work surface and a [storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) for things that go with two of life's most essential activities: eating and using your laptop. Assembling the Work/Play table is an eight step process that requires some basic tools, wood and fasteners. Considering that there are very few wood pieces and they're all rectangular, it should be a pretty easy project to put together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** The trend of creating furniture with multiple functions and practicality opens up opportunities for innovation in the home furnishing industry. - **Compact Living Solutions:** The growing trend of smaller living spaces calls for innovative furniture designs that maximize functionality and save space. - **DIY Projects:** The popularity of DIY projects provides opportunities for businesses to offer easy-to-follow instructions and materials for consumers to create their own practical furniture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Furnishing:** The home furnishing industry can capitalize on the trend of creating multi-purpose furniture through innovative designs and practicality. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can provide solutions for compact living spaces by incorporating multi-functional furniture in their designs. - **Hardware and Home Improvement Retail:** Hardware stores and home improvement retailers can cater to the DIY trend by offering materials and tools for customers to create their own multi-purpose furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Height-Adjustable Laptop Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-and-laptop-table.md) - [Adjustable Laptop Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosi.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Portable Foldable Lap Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pi-lap-desk.md) - [Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapcase.md) - [Mobile Desk Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-side-table.md) - [Puzzling Removable Tray Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-puzzle-table.md) - [Multifunctional Living Room Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliving-coffee-table.md) - [Multifunctional WFH Lap Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo-skye-lap-desk.md)