Check to make sure the tabletop is in good condition before you purchase.
Not only is the finish important for its aesthetics, but also because it affects its durability, workability, and reparability.
An unfinished surface has no wax, epoxy, or polyurethane applied to it. However, it has an industrial appearance and provides very little protection.
To protect against spills and stains, a finish doesn’t necessarily have to have a high gloss surface.
We rarely consider the table edge until we accidently bump into or under it while attempting to get something from beneath the table.
After an injection of pain, we immediately see the importance of this detail.
The table edge is a design that speaks volumes about your table’s quality in terms of safety, appearance, and function.
The table edge adds visual interest and enhances the overall design of a dining table.
While it’s not a major element, it will make the piece pop and enhance its beauty.
The edges of reclaimed table wood are often straight, rounded, rough with a living edge or have metal/rubber trim.
Metal edging adds to the industrial look of a home.
A straight edge or rounded edges help to keep the table’s simple appearance and limit your decor options.
You can change the look of the table by using metal or wooden bases.
The steel base adds an industrial touch, while a wooden base keeps the table looking shabby chic while keeping it true to its age.
Think about the base’s shape and aesthetic.
If you want your seats to fit properly, keep in mind where the legs cross with the top.
Make sure that your supports do not restrict leg space.
The base can often be used to limit the number and size of people who can occupy a table.
Your maneuvering space can be limited by the apron (the structure that supports the top of the tabletop).
You can seat more people at the table by using a pedestal or trestle base.
Trestle bases offer more flexibility on the table’s sides but limit the room at the table’s end.
The trestle supports should be at least a foot from your knees.
Although it is very popular, most people consider reclaimed furniture a secondhand product rather than an heirloom.
Reclaimed wood dining tables offer a sense of self-expression into a home with its rustic, aged, and age-old beauty.
It is possible to mix and match reclaimed furniture’s unique appeal with many design styles such as Tuscan, farmhouse and bohemian.
You can create a space that is both modern and timeless with a reclaimed wooden dining table.