Countertop Extension

 I am a cook.  I need countertop space.  The Barefoot is compact by design, which I love!  And I found myself looking for just a little more space to put down a hot pan or dish.  So.....

At first I was thinking lagun table, as I'd seen in T@bs, that would be removable and could rotate to double as a food tray stand.  Like this one:

So I ordered one on Amazon.  From the pics on the side, you'd THINK it came with a leg!!!  Nope.  In retrospect, that was OK because installing a table with the plate as pictured above would interfere with the movement of the bench as it is extended to create the bed platform.  

So I brainstormed Plan B: a foldable shelf that could retract to the wall of the cabinet, to save space in the dinette area when not in use.

Came out pretty good - it actually will serve as a mini-table while seated in the dinette area.  Actually better than a lagun table, in retrospect!

The shelf hardware was installed just to the left side of the outlet, so as to not interfere with function.  I can imagine this being done with a slightly longer platform, but one would need to be mindful of access to the USB and 3prong plugs.  We'll see how this does before I opt to change it.  Conveniently, Vermont has a bunch of places you can buy wooden butcher block cutting boards that would suit this purpose beautifully and perfectly!  But for now, on to other projects...