A difficult choice for some and easier for others, the selection of the type of wood is an essential consideration when purchasing a custom-made kitchen table.
Several factors come into play when making an informed decision and stylishly completing your dining room décor. Here, we present the results of our research and our advice to help you choose the perfect solid wood tabletop for your kitchen table.
Solid wood: a naturally hard and resistant material
One of our customers' main concerns is the hardness of the wood. Right off the bat, many of them ask us which type of wood is the most durable for a kitchen table . Our answer might surprise you – as it often does our customers!
It's important to know that hardwood species like maple, oak, and walnut are all naturally resistant due to the high density of their wood fibers. Unlike spruce, pine, poplar, and basswood, which belong to a category of "softwoods," our four wood species are ideal for crafting custom-made solid wood furniture.
By using exclusively local wood species found in our Quebec forests, we can guarantee the quality of the furniture we manufacture. Indeed, a solid wood kitchen table made from 100% Quebec wood offers greater resistance to our climate compared to imported wood species.
Therefore, the hardness and resistance of the wood shouldn't be the primary consideration when choosing the type of wood for your kitchen table at Brustique. Especially since we always apply a varnish or oil finish, which enhances its resistance to impacts and wear.
Use the type of wood in the kitchen table to enhance the decor
Our experience with the clients we guide every day in choosing their solid wood kitchen table leads us to ask you the following question: where will your table be located?
Keep in mind that when you visit a showroom or manufacturing workshop like ours, your eye is drawn to the types of wood you spontaneously like, not necessarily to those that would best complement your decor.
Of course, your personal taste is an important factor in the decision-making process, but you would greatly benefit from sending us photos of your dining room. This will allow us to suggest wood types that will work together to create the desired effect.
We regularly install new creations in different environments, allowing us to see the results firsthand. And each time, we are just as amazed as our clients!
Classic table in wood, white oak
Tone on tone or contrast effect?
Both trendy and elegant, tone on tone involves using a main color in all its shades on the walls, furniture, and accessories. A wood tone that closely matches the flooring is often chosen for a successful cozy or minimalist effect.
The Round Table in solid wood, ambrosia maple
Conversely, the contrasting effect draws the eye through a clash of styles between the color of the floor and that of the solid wood kitchen table. For example, a light wood table will be highlighted when placed on a darker wood floor.
Farmhouse table, natural maple
You can also play with the different shades in the room by taking inspiration from the color of the walls, the cabinets, the front of the island or other architectural elements that give character.
And if the contrast between the floor and the solid wood table legs is too stark for your taste, why not add a decorative rug ? Besides softening the contrast, a rug under the dining table cleverly defines the space within the room. By choosing a particular pattern or color, you'll also create a beautiful harmony with the surrounding accessories.
La West wooden table, natural maple
And let's not forget our La Bouquet wooden table, featuring a stylish central black metal pedestal. This model is ideal for creating a visual break between the floor and the solid wood tabletop. A popular choice among our customers with a rustic industrial style décor.
La Bouquet wooden table, white oak
Each type of wood has its own characteristics.
Solid wood is so highly sought after for custom furniture making, largely due to its elegant and warm appearance. This natural material offers a range of colors to enhance our interiors according to our desires.
Sugar maple , one of the hardest woods, is a species rich in contrasting grain. It blends perfectly with various decors and remains a popular choice for an affordable solid wood kitchen table .
The Classic table in wood, natural maple
Ambrosia maple , slightly darker than sugar maple, is prized for its great versatility and its very special wood grain with multiple colors.
Classic Table in wood 2.0, ambrosia maple
With its distinctive grain, white oak is synonymous with elegance and refinement. Its beauty makes it an aesthetically pleasing material that harmonizes easily with other materials such as aluminum, iron, or glass.
Classic table in wood, white oak
As for black walnut , it instantly exudes luxury, adding prestige and character to any room. Its dark wood grain never goes unnoticed!
The Classic Table in wood, black walnut
And now, do you have a better idea of the type of wood to choose for your kitchen table?
We know this decision can be complex. In fact, our customers often hesitate between two types of wood for their kitchen table.
Send us photos of your dining room to get our suggestions. We'd be delighted to discuss your needs and help you choose the perfect solid wood table to meet all your expectations!
By Maude Lambert-Bonin, contributing writer for Brustique