The trestle table has been around for many years. It was the original first table to be used inside the house. Now they are coming back into style for casual living spaces.
Tabletops of today are made of oak, or another dark wood. They are held up by carved, ornate beam. Spindle backed chairs often accompany these tables. These smaller sets are usually put in a breakfast nook.
They found favor in day care centers, bedrooms, and nurseries in the eighties. It was common back then to see young girls playing tea party around the table, and playing house.
Furniture stores sell larger versions of this style table. However, most individuals like to have them custom made. There a lot of craftsman that work with wood. Some use cheaper woods to keep the purchase cost down. However, they all take pride in the work they do.
Do a little bit of investigating before choosing someone to make your table. There a lot of people who offer you extra accents at no extra cost to you. Every carpenter has some kind of catalog or shop where you can look at their work. Once you have seen it, and you like it, make a deal with them.
When the work is done, you will hear from the carpenter. They will either require you to pick it up, or offer to deliver to your house. Unless you have worked this out ahead of time, you will get the call once work is done. Most carpenters will not charge for the delivery.
It's important that someone be home on the day of delivery. Inspect the table closely before the driver leaves. Sometimes products like this can get damaged on the trip to your house. Maybe they messed something up. If that is the case, simply have the delivery guy return it. The craftsman normally does not charge for repairs needed during the trip.
When the table is finally back in your home, you may want to find ways to protect it. One way is to use polyurethane. This gives it a glossy finish. It will also protect your table from spills, dents, and scratches.
There are lot of people who either don't have the time or the money to spare. They will look elsewhere for their table. They might go to places you wouldn't think of the find their table.
Yard sales, thrift stores, and discount stores are just a few of the places you can find these tables. If you are a handy person with tools, and wood craft, you can get a used one to refurbish. This is something that a lot of people like to do.
No matter where you get your trestle table, you will enjoy the charm it adds to your home. These little tables have come a long way since their advent. They will make your home feel cozy.
Tabletops of today are made of oak, or another dark wood. They are held up by carved, ornate beam. Spindle backed chairs often accompany these tables. These smaller sets are usually put in a breakfast nook.
They found favor in day care centers, bedrooms, and nurseries in the eighties. It was common back then to see young girls playing tea party around the table, and playing house.
Furniture stores sell larger versions of this style table. However, most individuals like to have them custom made. There a lot of craftsman that work with wood. Some use cheaper woods to keep the purchase cost down. However, they all take pride in the work they do.
Do a little bit of investigating before choosing someone to make your table. There a lot of people who offer you extra accents at no extra cost to you. Every carpenter has some kind of catalog or shop where you can look at their work. Once you have seen it, and you like it, make a deal with them.
When the work is done, you will hear from the carpenter. They will either require you to pick it up, or offer to deliver to your house. Unless you have worked this out ahead of time, you will get the call once work is done. Most carpenters will not charge for the delivery.
It's important that someone be home on the day of delivery. Inspect the table closely before the driver leaves. Sometimes products like this can get damaged on the trip to your house. Maybe they messed something up. If that is the case, simply have the delivery guy return it. The craftsman normally does not charge for repairs needed during the trip.
When the table is finally back in your home, you may want to find ways to protect it. One way is to use polyurethane. This gives it a glossy finish. It will also protect your table from spills, dents, and scratches.
There are lot of people who either don't have the time or the money to spare. They will look elsewhere for their table. They might go to places you wouldn't think of the find their table.
Yard sales, thrift stores, and discount stores are just a few of the places you can find these tables. If you are a handy person with tools, and wood craft, you can get a used one to refurbish. This is something that a lot of people like to do.
No matter where you get your trestle table, you will enjoy the charm it adds to your home. These little tables have come a long way since their advent. They will make your home feel cozy.
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