Muddus Drop-Leaf Table by Ikea: Multipurpose Table and Desk for Small Spaces

It's like Someone in Sweden Knew Exactly What I Needed

During a recent trip to Ikea, a whole crowd of people were gathered around the Muddus drop-leaf table admiring its simple modular design. A fan of multi-use yet minimalist furniture, I had been looking for something that could serve as a narrow desk in a small space while also functioning as a spare table for other purposes. The second I saw this table, I said, “this is exactly what I was hoping someone would design.” Sturdy, durable, and easy to assemble, the Muddus drop-leaf table works as both a petite desk (when the leaf is down) and as a table with double the surface area (when the leaf is up and slid into position). For me, the Muddus drop-leaf table was an ideal solution: a place to work with a laptop – but also a place to play Scrabble or have a cute dinner for two in a studio apartment. This is quite possibly the best $40 I’ve ever spent at Ikea, and for those know my love of that store, that’s really saying something.

Muddus Drop-Leaf Table by Ikea:  How does it work?

There are two positions for this piece of furniture, the “mini-desk” and the table. Because the two leaves are attached to each other via hinges, the extra leaf can either hang from the back of the “mini-desk” setup or it can be lifted up and slid so that both of the leaves are spread out over the frame to create a table.  As opposed to other drop leaf tables I’ve seen that simply prop up the extra leaf, the Muddus drop-leaf table stabilizes it by sliding the whole surface (both leaves) such that the crack between them is centered over the base for stability.

More about the Muddus Drop-Leaf Table by Ikea:

- It’s extremely easy to assemble – 15 minutes, tops.

- Color selection is: Red, Yellow, Green, and White. I opted for red because I wanted something bright and fun. The red, yellow, and green tables are totally uni-colored (base and leaves are the same) while the white table consists of white leaves paired with a greyish silver base.

- The sides and bars are sturdy metal while top is a durable, easy-to-wipe laminate.