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The Perfect Fit: Reclaimed Wood Table Buying Guide

When it comes to reclaimed wood tables there are two questions we get asked more often than not:

  1. How many chairs will fit at my table?
  2. What size table is best for my living space?

Read on as we share an informative buying guide that will help you choose the perfect table for your specific needs.

A Seat at the Table

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When planning the design of your reclaimed wood table it’s important to consider its use. Will this be a dining room table intended for large family gatherings, or will it be a cozy table for two?

A good rule of thumb is to plan on dedicating a minimum of 24 inches per place setting. For larger rooms you can plan for 30 inches. Rectangular tables will require an additional 12 inches at each end to allow for those seated at the head.

Ensure everyone has a seat at the table with these guidelines:

Round Tables

  • 40-inch diameter – seats 4
  • 56-inch diameter – seats 8

Square Tables

  • 38-inch square – seats 4

Rectangular Tables

  • 60 x 36 inches – seats 6
  • 72 x 36 inches – seats 6 – 8
  • 84 x 36 inches – seats 6 – 8
  • 96 x 48 inches – seats 8 – 10
  • 132 x 48 inches – seats 12

Finding the Perfect Fit

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There are two important things to consider when determining the size of your custom table: room size and seating accommodations. First evaluate the size of your room; this will help you determine the largest table that can comfortably fit. If you plan on hosting large parties you will likely want to go with the largest size, otherwise you can size down as needed.

Comfort is key, so in order for each person to have enough room to push their chair back and rise from the table it’s best to provide a minimum of 36 inches between the table and the wall. When possible, plan to give 42 – 48 inches of space between the table and wall.

For an even roomier experience consider a table with a pedestal base, which ensures table legs don’t get in the way of your chairs.

We hope this buying guide will help you design the reclaimed barnwood table of your dreams. Make sure to contact us or visit our shop on Etsy to get started!

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How to Decorate Your Table for Fall

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus

It’s starting to get darker earlier, the air is brisk, and a few leaves are beginning to change to a golden amber tone. It’s safe to say, fall has arrived.

This year, welcome the season with open arms by bringing the warm colors of fall to your barnwood dining table with these simple decorating ideas.

Tabletop Pumpkin Patch: When you think of fall, one of our favorite traditions is visiting the pumpkin patch! Use some of your pumpkin finds to create a super easy and inexpensive centerpiece. Put your uncarved pumpkins and colorful gourds within a bowl or stacked on a cake stand for height. For an elegant look, you can paint all the pumpkins and gourds to match your kitchen.

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Fall Foliage: Mums are the perfect plant for this time of year. The petals are often rich earthy colors such as mustard, burgundy, or orange. Pick a color that best suits your style and find a unique way to put them on display. A few of our favorites are apple crates, barrels, or water buckets.

We love accenting our mums with some farm-inspired pieces. Get creative and add additional accents such as, corn, apples, and pumpkins.

Fall Foliage

Table Set for Harvest: Bring your fall wreath inside this year! Take a rural and rustic wreath made with sunflowers, hay, corn, and earth tone accents and place it in the middle of the table. Complete the center with a vase filled with acorns, green apples, or your favorite fall scented candle. Easy to put together and easy to clean up when you’re prepping for the winter holidays!

Harvest Table Set

How do you plan on decorating your reclaimed barnwood table this fall season? Tell us about it on Facebook and Twitter, and keep checking the blog for more updates and ideas!

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How to Dress Your Table for Spring

Warm weather, BBQs, family and friends…this is what we’ve been waiting for all winter long!

Even with all the warm-weathered events, the table is where everyone gathers around to break bread and make memories. That is why your table is always where you can “set the space” for any outdoor or indoor gathering.

Here’s how to dress your reclaimed barnwood table for spring this year!

Seasonal Table Setting Ideas

Here are a few of our favorite decorating ideas for this time of the year.

Pop of Flowers:

When it comes to springtime decorating we like to think, “April Showers bring May Flowers!” Fresh flowers tend to make the perfect accent to any piece of furniture however we love the look of the bright flowers against the traditional wood in your dining space.

Determine your accent colors of the room – do you have pops of color such as orange, red or yellow? Grab a bouquet of your room’s accent colors for display on your table. Depending on how your food will be served and how large your table is, pick a floral centerpiece that fills the space comfortable without obstructing anyone’s view.

Pop Of Flowers

Seasonal Accents:

If you feel that the flowers seem too small for your table and event, add some seasonal accents. Add a mirror or tray underneath your flowers and include some theme accents such as candles, decorative stones, or confetti.

We also love the look of smaller plants in mason jars alongside tea lights for a lovely rustic look!

Seasonal Accents

Fresh Fruit Arrangements:

Get creative by slicing up some oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits; then add them to your favorite decorative pillar. The scent of fresh citrus is also a great (and safe) alternative to lighting a candle.

Fresh Fruit Arrangements

How do you plan on decorating your reclaimed barnwood table this springtime season? Tell us about it on Facebook and Twitter, and keep checking the blog for more updates and ideas!

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Holiday Design Ideas for Accenting Your Barnwood Table

Picture this; family and friends gathered around a barnwood table feasting on all the holiday favorites (don’t forget the figgy pudding). Doesn’t that sound like a picture perfect holiday scene? The question then becomes…

How do I enhance the natural beauty of my reclaimed barnwood table in a festive way? 

We know you work hard, so let us help. We have some great ideas on how you can create the perfect accent to your custom-made barnwood dining table for the holidays. A big part of the holiday season centers around all the decorations, from your Christmas tree to your front yard and tabletop. To help enhance the look of reclaimed pine, oak or American chestnut we have complied a few of our favorite holiday design ideas from centerpieces to table runners.

Holiday Centerpieces for a Reclaimed Barnwood Table

 

1. Decorative pillars filled with fruit: Fill a pillar with fresh fruit such as cranberries or oranges. Add some rosemary or cinnamon for an extra festive flair and to help make your room smell amazing.Decorative Pillars

2. Fresh Flower Bouquet: Fresh flowers are always a crowd pleaser. Put together your own bouquet or visit your local florist for some festive ideas!

3. Miniature cedar trees in decorative pots: You can easily pick up miniature trees from your local farm or florist. Place them in a decorative pot and tie your favorite piece of festive ribbon around the base. Place one in the center of your barnwood table or scatter several throughout.Miniature cedar trees

4. Mason jar with a tea light inside: Mason jars make everything better! For a rustic country feel add a candle to the bottom of a mason jar. Keep on eye on the flame and replace when the wick gets too low. For an extra festive look; fill the Mason jar with water, add cranberries and fresh green herbs.

5. Buffalo plaid table runner: Have a crowded table and looking for the perfect holiday centerpiece that takes up a little less space? Try a table runner, specifically a buffalo plaid one. The rich red will greatly accent any barnwood table.Buffalo Plaid

 How do you plan on decorating your reclaimed barnwood table this holiday season? Tell us about it on Facebook and Twitter, and keep checking the blog for more updates and ideas!

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Reclaimed Barnwood Wedding Furniture: “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”

We know planning a wedding can be a stressful process, but selecting the decor for your special day doesn’t have to be one of the stress points. We suggest considering the incorporation of one-of-a-kind reclaimed barnwood furniture pieces to make the perfect type of statement during your wedding.

Considering the popular wedding phrase, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” the idea of barnwood wedding furniture present on your big day will fit right in.

    • Something old…Reclaimed barnwood is processed wood that’s retrieved from its original use and salvaged.

 

    • Something new…The wood being repurposed allows for the creation of new furniture that can be customized to your specifications.

 

    • Something borrowed…Refer back to “something old” and further note that the process of creating the furniture results in less trees getting chopped down, which means there’s an element of sustainability in each piece.

 

    • Something blue…With reclaimed wood you can pick from different paint colors and stains, and get your wedding furniture finished in the style you want (even if that means you’d like blue barnwood tables).

 

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Customized Wedding Furniture For Your Day

Tables act as the centerpiece of a wedding. It’s where your guests will eat their food and socialize. Whether you opt for one reclaimed wood table or a whole wedding’s worth of our Amish tables, they are all custom made to fit your wedding vision. By getting a custom-made table, it will accommodate the length you need, the design you’re looking for and the chairs you can’t picture your wedding day without.

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The photos above, along with the ones below, are a sampling of the look you can get from reclaimed barnwood. Before purchasing our Amish-made furniture for your wedding, we recommend that you pick your venue. You’ll want your furniture to complement the look and space capacity the venue offers.

We know that your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Reclaimed barnwood allows you to have unique decor that makes a statement all while helping the environment with salvaged wood.

furniture for weddings

barnwood table for weddings

Stay tuned for more information on renting barnwood farm tables for weddings and other special events you’ll be planning!

What type of furniture do you picture at your wedding? Let us know in the comments below, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter!

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Amish Spring Traditions and How Reclaimed Barnwood Furniture Fits In

Spring, the season of pastoral renewal, is upon us again. Some winters, it’s easy to forget that it will ever return, but we quickly acclimate to the freedom of sunny days, lush flowers returning and even youthful love.

It’s the best season to order an Amish reclaimed wood table from Old Barn Star and have a meal in the sunshine. Our tradition is taken from the Amish, a culture that appreciates a beautiful spring day as much as any other. Let’s look at how the Amish welcome the springtime.

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Springtime Amish Traditions

The Amish live their lives by the calendar because the calendar guides agriculture and many of their endeavors. Spring is the time for newlyweds to move in together. After the wedding, the groom begins to grow his beard. The Amish beard is a symbol for marriage that, like the fields and flowers, begins its journey of growth in spring.

Early spring is a time of preparation when Amish societies position themselves advantageously for the rest of spring. You’re likely to see industrious farmers tilling the freshly-thawed soil of their fields to ready it for seeds and to remove weeds. Then, the farmers plant and fertilize their crops.

reclaimed wood table for springtime

Spring is also one of two times per year the Amish hold communion. This rite typically ends with participants washing one another’s feet symbolically to honor the ancient customs of foot washing in biblical times, when travellers wore sandals.

Lastly, spring is a time the Amish use to sell their handcrafted products at market. With the entrepreneurship in the field, the same spirit persists in the workshop, where they produce wares like reclaimed barnwood furniture, baskets and quilts. It’s this culture we hope to represent with our rustic reclaimed wood pieces.

Whatever walk of life you hail from, spring is a season of activity. Take some time to get out there and appreciate it!

What are you doing to herald spring’s arrival? Tell us about it on Facebook and Twitter, and keep checking the blog for more updates!