How do I decide what type of wood to use for my table?
Have you ever scrolled through Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook and seen your dream table, only to find yourself thinking “Now, how do I identify what type of wood this is?”
It’s estimated that there are over 70,000 different species of trees on earth.
Each producing wood with unique features, color, and grain patterns.
a single log can produce slabs of wood that appear almost completely different from others within the the same log!
On top of the staggering variety in wood itself, there is variation in each project’s design, shape, and the type of finish used;
Each of these factors plays into the aesthetic of your custom piece!
This begs the question, “how do I know which type of wood is best for my needs?”
With so many variables to navigate, it can seem daunting to make a decision regarding the characteristics of your table. At Crafted by MB, we understand this is not an easy task and that not everyone spends hours on end studying the unique features of different wood species, like we may or may not do…
With this in mind we pride ourselves on guiding you through the process whether you have exact details in mind, or simply think “this space in my home is missing something, but I’m not sure what.” We are happy to work with you each step of the way to ensure that your final piece satisfies your every need!
In order to help narrow down your search we have included a number of features on our website to make it easy to identify the ideal style, wood varietal and type of finish for your project. Simply sort by category in our gallery to see the difference between the many options at your disposal! Whether you are curious about the differences between a Live Edge Slab and a Jointed Modern Table, an edge grain vs. end grain cutting board or the look of a Natural Oil-based finish vs Glossy Polyurethane, we have you covered!
Have a photo of your dream style, but not sure how to describe it? Send it over when requesting a quote and we will help you identify the best way to make your dream a reality!
