Kitchens are larger and more open than just 5 years ago. They open onto a large family room or can be seen from the entry hall.
While not my preference, a kitchen dining table has to be functional, durable but have a look and warmth about it that makes it inviting.
After all, it is used for homework, crafts, a buffet, and a workspace, a discussion space.
So when a client approached me about a dining table for a LARGE kitchen with high ceilings, she had three small children and want a warm feel, durable and a forgiving finish that scars would become character over time. Also it had to seat 8-10 and had to be extendable.
I used recycled wood joists, which were about 90 years old and were made of pine or douglas fir. Because of its age it had grayed and had the character of dark rings around the nail holes.
The wood was resawn and the top was 2" thick and the legs which started out at 7" thick were reduced to 5". The top was lightly distressed and while it had a finish, I knew that it would be knicked, dinged and scratched. So I created a touch up kit of a colored Black Bison beeswax and some Lacover from Mohawk products.
A portion of table could be seen from the entry and the kitchen was clean lined boderline modern and the table along with a forgiving low pile woven carpet cut down the noise and hid the food, crayons, and other bits falling from the table.
The table is still in use today and to my eye, looks all the better!
For more information or to create your own contact mws@mwsdesignhouston.com
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