Wood Selection

When choosing a wood for your custom dining table, the material itself is a key component that determines the final look and feel. The grain pattern, color, and durability of each wood type contribute to a unique aesthetic. Here are the five hardwoods we offer, each with its own characteristics and benefits:

Walnut

• Aesthetic: Well known for its rich, dark brown color, Walnut is often regarded as the most beautiful hardwood due to its complex grain patterns that can range from straight to wavy. Over time, its color may lighten slightly to a more honeyed tone.
• Durability: Walnut is a durable hardwood that is resistant to dents and wear, making it an excellent choice for a frequently used dining table.
• Price: Due to its beauty and strength, walnut is typically one of the more expensive domestic hardwoods.

Maple

• Aesthetic: Maple is celebrated for its light, creamy color, which can range from nearly white to a subtle reddish-brown. It has a fine, uniform grain that provides a clean, modern look. Sometimes, you'll find unique variations like bird's-eye or curly maple. Maple, when stained, tends to look more rustic.
• Durability: As a very hard and dense wood, maple is exceptionally resistant to scratches and impacts, making it a very practical choice for a family dining table.
• Price: Maple is a mid-to-high-range option, prized for its hardness and beautiful light color.

Ash

• Aesthetic: Ash has a light, similar appearance to oak but with a less pronounced grain pattern. Its color is a pale to medium brown, and it can have a light, straight grain.
• Durability: Ash is a strong, dense, and shock-resistant wood, comparable to oak in its toughness. This makes it a great choice for furniture that needs to withstand regular use.
• Price: Ash is an affordable and reliable hardwood, offering an excellent balance of beauty, durability, and cost.

Red Oak

• Aesthetic: Red oak is a classic choice with a reddish hue and a prominent, open grain pattern. This distinct grain is often a key feature of the final piece. Its color can range from a light reddish-brown to a slightly pinkish tone.
• Durability: Red oak is a hard, heavy, and very strong wood, making it a reliable and long-lasting material for a dining table.
• Price: Red oak is typically the most budget-friendly option among high-quality hardwoods, offering classic beauty at an accessible price.

White Oak

• Aesthetic: White oak has a beautiful light to medium brown color with a subtle grayish tint. It has a striking, pronounced grain pattern that is often straighter than red oak's. White oak is also known for its "medullary rays," which appear as shimmering flecks in the finished wood.
• Durability: Even harder and more durable than red oak, white oak is also naturally resistant to moisture, making it a very robust and long-lasting choice.
• Price: White oak is a premium option, due to its durability, density, and elegant appearance, the price is well worth it for a quality material.