WHAT TO DO WITH OUR THIN FLAT IRON FEET?

The most classic of the classics in terms of foot: the flat iron foot with the particularity of being thin.

Its very standard shape, also called U-foot, rectangle foot, square foot, is very popular. Easily available on almost any piece of furniture, this base model has made its way into our catalogue. So much so that we declined it:

• The standard thin flat iron foot in 40 cm: ideal for a standard bench
• The thin, custom-made flat iron leg for low furniture: designed to make a custom-made coffee table or bench
• The thin, custom-made flat iron leg for tall furniture: designed for making a console table or a small desk
• The flat iron leg with crosspiece: allows the addition of an intermediate floor by designing the custom-made leg

Why did you separate bespoke products into 2 references? Because the profile used for the thin flat iron foot is 70x5mm. Once cut and assembled, it is not suitable for large projects such as dining tables, high tables or large kitchen islands. The steel turns out to be too flexible and makes the whole thing tremble.

Several types of flat iron:

The thin flat iron looks just like the thick flat-iron. But then what are the differences and what models should I choose for my project? In the article which profile of flat iron to choose, we share all our tips and a short questionnaire to guide you as best as possible.

What furniture is created with fine flat iron?

This leg is ideal for rather narrow furniture, i.e. wide but low or high but shallow.

A coffee table

Present in every living room in France, it can have different shapes, heights and dimensions. The foot is suitable for almost any interior style. Simply adjust the size of the legs to that of the top.

To stick to current trends, prefer a very low coffee table with a substantial length and a small height. The top, perhaps, either bastaings or closet doors.

Placement matters for rendering. There are several possibilities:

• One ​​foot edge to edge across the width of the tabletop and positioned as close to the edge of the tabletop as possible. The feet then frame the top.
• One ​​foot edge to edge across the width of the top and positioned inside the top. Interesting for fairly long tops and for a more classic style. Be careful to find a balance so as not to unbalance the table.
• A foot less wide than the top and positioned inside the top. Ideal for more standard or narrow deck sizes.

Photo credits:

• Top left: @home.9___
• Right: @alexiane_s

You get it, the possibilities are endless. The important thing is to find the coffee table that suits the space available in your living room.

Bench

This piece of furniture has multiple uses and functions in one house. Unlike others, it moves easily and adapts as needed. Thus, it can act as:

• Entrance bench: by sliding baskets underneath, perfect for taking off your shoes and putting down bags
• Bench for a dining table: saves space and fits easily under the table
• Decorative bench: it dresses up an empty space or elevates plants
• Day bed: for a chic hotel style if space permits

Photo credits:

• Top left: @unell_artisan_bois
• Top right: @olympeofficiel
• Bottom left: @jo_family.deco
• Bottom right: @regardsetmaison

Raising furniture: TV cabinet, sideboard

To modernize a piece of furniture, several techniques: paint it, change the handles and raise it with feet. By choosing the model custom-made thin flat iron, the base adapts 100% to your furniture.

Generally, furniture is raised 10-20cm. Nothing prevents considering a greater enhancement to have the elements within easy reach or for a desired aesthetic appearance.

Beyond 2m, we recommend adding a central leg to prevent the piece of furniture from sagging over time , especially if it accommodates weight like dishes.

Console

This piece of furniture is more decorative than practical. With the addition of a storage compartment above, this dresses the entrance. The custom thin flat iron foot allows this console to be adapted to the available space. For a hallway type entrance, prefer a very narrow leg.

To occupy an empty wall, play on the height to create volume. All you have to do is arrange your favorite decorative elements and enjoy having them at eye level.

Photo credits:

• @Laboisier
• @overmommy_but_overwhelmed

Small kitchen island extension

For an island, our team prefers to recommend the foot thick custom-made flat iron which has more stability important and stronger steel. However, for small projects, the custom-made thin flat iron foot suitable, subject to a few conditions:

• The other side of the top must be held by another piece of furniture or on the wall
• Island width should be rather narrow
• The length in the void must not exceed 150 cm long

Small desk

For this piece of furniture too, the custom-made thin flat iron foot can be used to create a desk , respecting prerequisites:

• The desk should be against a wall and ideally in a corner
• Corresponds to a child's desk and not a large independent desk
• Shouldn't be too wide or too long

If this is not respected, the risk is that the unit shakes and is therefore not pleasant to use.

Photo credits:

• Left: @espritdefannie
• Top right: @goldie_blondie
• Bottom right: @myyhome_emmy

Basin cabinet

And finally, not the most common piece of furniture but you need it for all rooms: the washbasin cabinet. Whether it is a complete washbasin directly assembled with the thin flat iron leg or a top + a washbasin placed on top or raising a drawer unit, everything is possible. The ideal is, in addition, to fix the assembly to the wall to avoid damaging the fittings over time.

Adding crosspieces

Following the ideas you share with us, we have added the possibility of including crosspieces on the thin flat iron model in order to create middle floors. This gave rise to the foot FLAT IRON INFINITE.

Declination of his colleague, discover how this foot was born and how it came to life in the workshop.

It's very simple, it's up to you to choose its location by defining the dimensions between each space. So, slide in baskets or decorative elements.

Photo credits:

• Top right: @art_cora_
• Bottom left: @decodegeekette

By playing with this foot and these possibilities, it is possible to create a shelf of any size: a small bookcase, a kind of sideboard open or even a beautiful and large shelf enthroned in the living room. Discover everything you can imagine with the iron foot infinite flat iron, by clicking here.

With this foot, create several pieces of furniture in one by playing with the crosspieces and their placement. As here, thanks to 3 legs, 2 pieces of furniture take shape: a dressing table area and a TV cabinet with storage. Check out this DIY, by clicking here.

The possibilities are endless. Some examples:

• A child's and adult's desk in continuity
• A dressing room with a hanging space and a column space
• A small library and a desk
• Child's desk and storage shelf
• Etc.

So many variations and possibilities for thin flat iron, for such a simple basic foot! Precisely, its all-purpose side allows it to find a place in every room and to blend in with every style of decoration.

In another genre, find out everything that can be done with our different shelves, whether for classic use or diverted.