Glenn Robert Lym Architect This wonderful interior was done by the client. She also had a knack for seeking out pieces at various sales and collected pieces over time. I unfortunately have lost contact information regarding her.
How do you care for and maintain a pine farm house table? - Someone told me to lightly use steel wool and then beeswax every year or so to maintain our pine farmhouse table. Has anyone done that or something similar to maintain such a table? How specifically did you do that? »
Glenn Robert Lym Architect Yes they are nice looking. They were put together by the talented owner of the house at that time, who also did her own interior design work.
Who doesn't love a basic farm table? Perfectly worn, and likely passed from generation to generation, it usually has boards that run the length, not width, of the table. It should be sturdy, heavy and well constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. This one even has leaves.
You: Never know how many people are coming for dinnerYour table: ExtendingIf you are going to go rectangular, my personal preference is for an extending table that seats four to six typically, and stretches to seat eight to ten. Whether you prefer a drop-leaf farm table as shown or one with a more sophisticated built-in panel that is released to add linear feet, the flexibility for entertaining is priceless.
Dining should be comfortable and cozy. The pillows in these oversize chairs are so inviting, and we're sure that everyone fights over who gets to sit at the banquette.