6 Tips for Choosing and Styling Your Wood Dining Table
Ready to choose your dining room table? Let’s head into our top tips on how to choose and style it!
1. Size of the Table
When choosing your dining room table, it’s important to consider the shape and size. Taking measurements of your room beforehand is the only way to know for sure which length will best fit into your space. Chair widths and spacing preferences vary, but as a general rule:
For Rectangular Tables:
6’ tables seat 6
8’ tables seat 8
10’ tables seat 10
12’ tables seat 12
For Round Tables:
48” tables seat 4
54” tables seat 4-5
60” tables seat 5-6
72" tables seat 6-8
For Square Tables:
46” tables seat 4
55” tables seat 4-8
60“ tables seat 8
66” tables seat 8
2. Base/Legs
At Brick Mill Co., we offer an option of high-quality, locally sourced Cast Aluminum legs in a variety of designs on all of our solid wood tables. These options perfectly complement the intricacy of the top without taking away from it in any way. Some of the styles include U-Shaped, A-Shaped, Post, and X-Shaped legs.
3. Finish
Don’t think of solid wood dining tables as mere slabs of wood. For an exciting take on your conventional table, you can add resin, concrete, and metals to the mix.
Whether you decide to add to your dining table or simply choose to enjoy the eye-catching slab of wood as it is, a beautiful, natural finish will allow the grain to shine through. We finish our dining tables with a stunning conversion varnish finish, so you can feel confident in putting our products in your home.
4. Lighting
You may not realize that lighting is the jewelry of your home, so don’t be afraid to go bold. Doing so draws more lighting to a table. For long dining tables, consider a more linear chandelier or pairing two round chandeliers to elongate the table.
5. Accessories
When accessorizing - remember, a customized dining table is truly a work of art, so avoid cluttering it. Simplicity is the way to go. You can accessorize with a row of plants in unique planters down the middle, a large eye-catching tray, or a unique sculptural bowl.
6. Chairs
Deciding on chairs to go with your meticulously handcrafted dining area table can be a difficult choice. Luckily, tables can adapt to any decor, and most will look right at home with your woodsy masterpiece.
We offer a variety of chair styles that will fit into any style setting. Each chair is skillfully constructed using premium materials, ensuring durability and longevity without compromising on style.