As you saw in this post, we went from a pile of old barn lumber to a beautiful table, effectively replacing this awkward four-seater...
...with this eight- (even ten if we try hard enough) top. It's amazing how an appropriately-sized table makes the dining room feel bigger.
This table has great legs! You can see the bottom of the planks that Mr. GI planed. And check out the shape of the last plank. It is a bit of a challenge to eat on that side of a table because the table slopes down, so dinner guests get extra points if they keep their food on their plates. :-)
And a pretty great bench, too.
I'm in love with the details-- holes, knots, old nail holes, saw mill marks, you name it.
It looks great with gold accents, although I put up some silver balls above the table and they look nice, too. I made a poof out of coffee filters (unlike my normal standard by Martha). The stars are cut from a gift bag.
Doesn't it just look stunning?
Looks so good! Did he make the bench too? How are you hanging that stuff from your ceiling, just pins?
ReplyDeleteI hung them with white pushpins so they would blend into the ceiling. And each piece is held by a shiny piece of gift ribbon. It's the glittery new-ness of the new year!
DeleteHe did make the bench. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, that table is amazing!! It has sooo much character, I love it! I can't believe you guys built it, it's seriously gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteThat table is awesome! Has the table had any problems with expansion and contraction while changing with the seasons humidity etc? And spaces or cracks? I ask because I want to build one just like it and also want to use pocket holes but some craftsman claim pocket hole joinery does not allow for seasonal movement. Thanks for posting this awesome design.
ReplyDeleteNope, we haven't had any trouble. Part of that is due to the wood being so old to begin with (probably around 100 years old), and another part is that the wood sat in dry storage for several months before Mr. GI built the table. Thanks for the shout out!
DeleteThat table is awesome! I would love to make one. Have you had any problems with seasonal movement of the wood
ReplyDeleteHave you had any problem with food or spills getting in the knots and cracks? I am building a reclaimed wood table at the moment and don't know how to finish it. I worry about not being able to clean it properly.
ReplyDeleteWe do have crumbs from time to time, but we're not too bothered by them (I usually just use a damp rag on the top that catches most spills and crumbs). I imagine that a can of compressed air would help clean the smaller crevices. Good luck with your table!
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