DIY Wood Dining Table Plans

Review different styles of wooden dining room tables, such as contemporary or traditional, in magazines and on the Internet to get an idea of what kind of dining table you would like to design. Almost anyone can design a table with a paper and pen. However, ideally you should have some woodworking experience if you also plan to build the table. Choose a table style design with coordinating chairs that fit in with the overall decor theme in your dining room. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Decide on the size of the wooden dining room table you wish to design. A table that only seats four would be sufficient for a young couple, for example, but if you have a large family or you host Thanksgiving or dinner parties in your home, opt for a table that will seat at least six to 10 people. Once you decide on a size, measure your dining room to ensure that the table and accompanying chairs will fit comfortably in that room.

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Choose a shape for you dining table. Options include circular, rectangle, octagon, square and oval. Consider whether you would prefer a rustic picnic table or elegant table with a nice finish. Design your table with one solid top or to allow for an extension with a leaf. You could design it with two drop leaves on each end or one leaf for the middle.

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Decide on what kind of table legs will best suit your table top design and the rest of your dining room decor. If you are going for a modern or contemporary look, for example, opt for sleek, tapered wood legs. Alternatively, if you prefer a traditional chunkier table top, choose thicker table legs. Another option is ornately carved wood legs. Unless you're planning to alter the look of the entire dining room to accommodate a table with a different style, you will need to design a table, it's legs and chairs to match the current overall style of the room.