Specifics of the material
A piece of wood suitable for such work can be obtained by sawing a large trunk. Depending on the needs, tree trunks are sawn into beams, boards of different thicknesses, beams or shaped parts.
Solid wood is a fragment of a whole tree, and not an artificial material, such as chipboard, obtained by pressing wood waste.
Materials and tools
When planning to make a table with your own hands, you need to select the necessary materials in advance and prepare them.
For the simplest model, you will need a beam with a cross-section of at least 40x40 mm (for the legs), a board with a cross-section of 10...20x50...100 mm for the drawer (can be replaced with timber) and solid wood, furniture panels or boards with a thickness of at least 18 mm for the tabletop.
Important: when choosing a massive edged board or slab (a longitudinal cut of a trunk with an unaligned edge) as a tabletop, it is necessary to increase the cross-section of the supports - the load on them will be significantly greater than from a conventional light panel.
All lumber is cut to size, processed until smooth with an abrasive material or tool, and adjusted to each other. After completing the assembly, the wood must be treated with protective impregnation (this can be done before installation) or with varnish/paint.
To work you will need:
- wood saw, manual or electric (chainsaw);
- drill for drilling holes;
- grinding machine or sandpaper (sanding sponges) with different grain sizes;
- a screwdriver/screwdriver when using threaded elements for assembly, a hammer when assembling with nails, a mallet and chisels for selecting grooves when choosing carpentry joints.
You will also almost certainly need a brush/roller/rag for applying impregnation, varnish or paint, and tools for marking.
Working with wood usually does not pose a risk to human health, but protective clothing and - especially! – It won’t hurt to get gloves; no one needs splinters in their fingers.
Cutting options
In addition to the type of tree, the type of massif is also determined by the method of cutting the trunk:
Cross cutting - cutting a trunk into circles of varying thickness. When cut, you can see the pith, growth rings and outer layers (sapwood, cambium and bark).
A radial cut is made along the trunk in the center. Semi-radial and tangential cuts are also carried out along the trunk, but at a distance from the center.
When cutting wood in this way, the texture of the material is most fully revealed.
Types of Solid Wood
Let's look at the characteristics of different types of array:
Solid wood from which luxury furniture is made is more expensive than others. When dealing with a thick trunk of an old tree, it is difficult to find a piece of wood that is devoid of characteristic defects - resin pockets, large cavities. But this is also appreciated by lovers of natural materials.
Glued laminated wood is created from wood fragments by merging smaller elements. Products made from laminated wood are somewhat cheaper, but look no less aesthetically pleasing.
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Table ideas in different styles
Wooden models fit perfectly into a variety of styles, for example, Provence, minimalism, modern, baroque or other trends listed below.
Classical
Classic design welcomes wooden structures made from valuable species, traditional symmetrical and proportional shapes, which form a truly holistic and harmonious interior ensemble.
Massive tabletops on four supporting legs, models decorated with carved edging, forging or a large number of decorative elements will harmoniously complement the overall composition and cause genuine admiration.
Scandinavian
For a natural, light and unpretentious Scandi interior, products made from lighter wood coated with clear varnish would be especially appropriate to preserve the natural color and texture.
Modern
Simple, balanced products, not loaded with unnecessary decorative elements and fittings, will provide excellent space filling and add a distinctive accent to a modern environment.
Country
Natural unpolished wooden, slightly rough round, oval, rectangular tabletops, made using decoupage technique or canvas on a metal base, will become a harmonious detail of the entire rustic design.
Loft
Both brutal designs made entirely of wood or its scraps, as well as combined models, through which you can add even more exclusivity and uniqueness to the urban style, would be appropriate here.
High tech
For this style, discreet, laconic and at the same time very functional wooden structures in combination with other materials, such as plastic or glass, are suitable.
Advantages of solid wood furniture
Furniture made from solid pieces of natural wood looks exclusive and is characterized by increased strength and durability.
When compared with products made from chipboard or MDF, a dining table made from solid wood will be much heavier, but this cannot in any way be considered a disadvantage.
Let's consider the advantages of furniture of this type:
Ecology of housing. Natural wood significantly evens out the microclimate. Chip boards contain resins that release volatile toxins. Natural wood will save homeowners from having to breathe formaldehyde.
Aesthetics. Cutting natural wood is a real work of art. It's hard not to admire the luxurious pattern of the annual rings and the different shades.
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Reliability. Large tables made of solid wood last 100 years, maintaining strength and without losing their attractiveness.
Aura. It has long been noted that wood has a positive effect on the deepest spheres of a person, gently correcting the psycho-emotional state.
Solid oak is especially praised. For example, a desk made of solid oak definitely puts you in a businesslike mood, gives you confidence in business, and relieves emotional stress.
In addition to these positive characteristics, natural wood can also be praised for its ease of restoration, processing and painting.
So is it worth choosing wooden tables?
There is no doubt that a large wooden table evokes the warmest feelings in most people. Of course, if the choice is reasonable and does not differ from the general concept of the interior of the room. Despite the few shortcomings, more and more people want to see warm, noble furniture in their homes that can literally radiate the energy of nature. One way or another, a small tea table or a large bureau table for work is often chosen for an exclusively created interior, where special details are simply indispensable. Well, where they are, luxury, comfort and the desire to return will always reign there.
Several ready-made options are presented in the section: Wooden tables. But you can order your own design!
There are several separate categories for your attention. By purpose these are: dining tables and coffee tables, computer and desk tables, exquisite dressing or boudoir tables. In appearance: round wooden tables, antique tables and exclusive designer options.
Make a table with your own hands
Solid wood tables are an elite segment of furniture production. If a ready-made dining, writing or coffee table made of solid wood, in your opinion, is too expensive, you can try to make such a product yourself.
This path promises a win in everything: the shape, color, and decor will ideally match the taste of the owner, as well as the surrounding environment. Any average home craftsman can handle the manufacture of such a design.
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However, if you have little experience in carpentry, it is better to start with the traditional design: a rectangular tabletop on four legs.
Types of tables
The classification of dining tables is quite arbitrary; the shape of the tabletop and the number of legs of the product are distinguished.
Wooden table shape:
A round tabletop should fit into the interior design. This is an ideal option for large living rooms, cottages and gazebos. But in the rectangular space of the room it takes up a lot of space, because it is placed in the middle of the room, and the seats are arranged in a circle.
A square table is a familiar attribute of a room; it easily fits into a corner, freeing up space for movement.
A rectangular product is produced with a right angle or a rounded one. Placed in the center of rooms or in a corner. If necessary, move it away from the wall of the room.
Transformable tables are products that change their shape and area of the tabletop due to additional doors hidden inside. They are located inside the table, reducing its size.To increase the number of seats, it is enough to fix the spare part in the grooves and secure it. Convenient design in small spaces, saves space.
Book tables - additional space is provided by folding elements on the sides of the product. They are fixed using a tongue-and-groove connection or using retractable legs.
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A round table is usually made with three or one legs. Rectangular tables are made with two wide, stable legs or four, which are located in the corners of the tabletop.
Wood selection
The main requirements for any table are reliability and stability. This can be guaranteed not only by skillful assembly, but also by precise selection of materials.
If you make a kitchen table from solid beech, it will very soon demonstrate low resistance to moisture. On the contrary, teak, saturated with essential oils, is practically not deformed by water.
Types of wood
We list the best types of wood for tables:
Merbau: A deciduous tree native to Thailand, Malaysia, Fiji, Solomon Islands and New Guinea. The trunks of these huge trees, reaching a height of up to 50 m, have a diameter of 1.5 m.
Ulin (iron or jasper wood) is found in Sumatra and the islands of Kalimantan and Sulawesi. The wood is so dense that it sinks in water.
It has enormous wear resistance and has an unlimited service life if used in a room with sufficient ventilation.
Mahogany is a species of Mahogany, widespread in South and Central America. Wood has the highest resistance to various influences and has a luxurious appearance. Excellent processing ability.
Of course, in our latitudes, exotic wood species are difficult to obtain, so you can opt for oak, walnut, cherry or maple.
Aesthetics
Since the tabletop is constantly in sight, attracting the attention of everyone around, the closest attention should be paid to the selection of wood patterns:
Oak: shades of golden brown intersected by darker growth rings look very attractive.
Light birch is ideal for interiors decorated with pastel colors.
Affordable beech is the first material that comes to mind when it comes to the production of premium furniture. The heartwood of old trees of this species, colored dark brown or red, looks very rich.
Tabletop geometry
The most common tabletop configurations are:
The round shape looks quite beautiful, but does not allow the table to be moved close to the wall. Also, cutting a circle out of a square leaves too much waste.
A large oval is an excellent option that is suitable for most rooms. Looks great in the living room or dining room.
A rectangle is the simplest universal shape. It is very easy to make, looks beautiful and convincing.
To choose your own option, look at the photo of a solid wood table.
Photos in the interior of the rooms
Photo examples of decorating various rooms.
Table for children's room
Wooden tables, thanks to their functionality, durability, pleasant surface, stylish and interesting appearance and many design options, will fill the atmosphere with warmth, comfort, natural energy and will fit perfectly into the interior of a nursery for a girl, boy or teenager.
The photo shows a wooden desk in a room for a teenage girl.
For kitchen and dining room
These kitchen products are particularly convenient and beautiful, due to which they organically fit into any style of the room.
For the kitchen or dining room, square, rectangular, round and oval canvases, treated with special agents with dirt-repellent properties, are relevant, which provides practicality and a long service life.
To the gazebo
Wooden outdoor tables and chairs will be an excellent addition to a pleasant outdoor recreation and will add interesting notes to the design of the gazebo.
To the office
The original wooden design will highlight the status of the interior. Also, countertops made of thick wood or lacquered products in dark shades are often used for office decor.
On the veranda or terrace
Wooden garden tables on the veranda or terrace provide an opportunity to have a good time or work and create an unobtrusive and very cozy atmosphere.
To the living room
Large dining, folding, solid, elegant coffee or magazine models made of wood in the living room interior will add not only functionality to the room, but also beauty and additional comfort.
The photo shows a living room with a side table made of wooden blocks.
To the bedroom
To decorate a bedroom, designs are chosen that are distinguished by the most unique design solutions, interesting colors and have various design features.
Multifunctional tables with different purposes undoubtedly refresh the design and become an integral interior detail.
To the hallway
Compact countertops can be an excellent alternative to shelves and provide an opportunity for convenient arrangement and storage of keys, bags and other necessary small items.
