Design Solutions - Dining Furniture

Points to consider when selecting a kitchen or dining table set:

Before you even consider buying a kitchen or dining suite ask yourself the following questions:

Do you have concerns about composite materials such as particle board and MDF board containing chemicals like formaldehyde which off-gas in your home? Could you be allergic? As specialists in solid wood we minimize the risks associated with these concerns by offering you choices.

How often will you be using your table? Day-to-day or special occasions? This will help you choose the appropriate wood for your needs.
	We recommend buying solid wood for your kitchen and dining room. We feature oak, maple, birch, alder and cherry in our dining collections. Different stains will give the wood species a different look. For example, oak stained in a light colour sometimes looks traditional, whereas choosing a dark stain on oak will make it look contemporary and co-ordinate well with dark cabinetry. This is important to know because oak is a more forgiving wood when it comes to scratches and daily wear and tear and may be more appropriate for daily use. Maple is a beautiful wood that is contemporary and elegant in both light and dark stains. Keep in mind that maple in darker colours requires a little more TLC with everyday use.
How much space do you have? How many people do you want to seat? Consider the size of the table you would like and add approximately 20” on either side of the table for pulling out chairs. You should leave enough room for people to sit comfortably without touching the walls behind them. How many chairs do you want to have around the table?

Would you prefer a leg table or a pedestal table? Pedestal tables generally fit more people around them when the need arises, and can be more stable than leg tables, depending the leg style, thickness and size of the table. While we build stable, thick top leg tables, for extra large tables double pedestals are recommended. Consider the practicality of self-storing leafs, which are a common feature among our pedestal tables.