January 21, 2026

7 Essential Things to Consider Before Buying a Custom Wooden Table

Custom wooden tables have been all the rage lately, with heaps of unique and attractive designs. These tables have taken the modern touch and steal the show in every interior. Despite the new unconventional furniture in the market, these tables still stand on their own ground. 

If you are looking for a centre piece that fits just right in your space and suits you best, you have come to the right place. From sizes, styles, to wood type, we have gathered the 7 most important things you should know before buying one. So continue reading to find the secret sauce.

Here are some tips to help you choose the right custom wooden table

  1. Size

While requesting the size of your table, think about how you use your custom wooden tables, like how many guests typically sit at the table throughout the year. This is one of the most important aspects that will determine if making a larger table or adding extensions is even reasonable. Some people prefer the functionality of trestle-style tables, because they allow for seating additional guests since the legs are spaced more toward the centre of the table. And keep in mind that the size decides the number of chairs. By the way, you also have the option to get dining chairs upholstery for a more elegant interior.

Here’s a simple guideline:

  • A 6-foot table will fit 2 chairs per side.
  • A 7-foot table will fit 3 chairs per side.
  • An 8-foot table will fit 4 chairs per side
  1. Extensions

People who entertain guests often will appreciate having larger custom wooden dining tables; however, for those who simply entertain guests once in a while or who may not have enough space for a larger dining room table daily, it may be wise to look at extension types. There are two types of extensions. Extensions can be inserted into the middle of the table, i.e., leaves. or the ends of the table, i.e., company boards. We are more inclined to use “company boards” than “leaves.”Adding Company Boards is not difficult to do and can be done by anyone without assistance! Company Boards will typically measure between 18 and 24 inches in size.

  1. Top Shape

Our business has recently begun producing a variety of custom wooden tables. The majority of our tables are rectangular since they are easiest to manufacture and size for different types of dining functions.

If you are fortunate enough to have a dining room that has room for it, round dining tables create a warm and inviting environment for all of your guests to have a meal together and socialise with one another. All of your guests feel even more engaged with everyone as they will face the person in front of them. But there is a catch: with the larger sizes of round tables, it can become more difficult for some guests to reach the middle section of the table.

  1. Wood

The type of wood you want in custom wooden tables is completely up to you. Some love the grain and colour of walnut and those who prefer the reddish, rich hue of mahogany and others just want something that would withstand the daily wear and tear from having three kids who share the same objective of destroying everything in their path, or maybe you have a teething baby that’s 10 months old that wants to chew everything he or she can get their hands on or you might not know exactly what you need other than you know what you like, either way we can help you determine what the best wood option is for your table.

  1. Style

A talented team of craftsmen styles and builds all custom wooden tables produced at our production facility. Together, we build a variety of products to match your interests, from everyday items to magazine-quality styles. We do all the styles, from aesthetic Victorian designs to contemporary masterpieces. For examples of our products, visit our website; if you don’t see what you want, email us a photo of what you want. If you don’t have a photo, but just have a vision for a design, a designer will create a rendering for you and work with you until your desires become reality.

  1. Breadboard Ends

One of the traditional characteristics of a table design is the use of breadboard ends as a way to keep table tops from warping or cupping by providing stability. Since custom wooden tables have movement with moisture across the grain of the wood throughout the year, due to this, the seasonal movement of the wood will cause the breadboard ends to expand or contract relative to the ends of the top. 

  1. Finish

You have a variety of finishing options when it comes to finishing your custom wooden tables. The most common of these is a natural finish with natural oils that have been applied in a series of coats until the wood has been saturated to create a water-resistant unit. The application of these oils will allow the beauty of the wood to shine through while providing a finish that can be cared for in the future. You will only need to reapply natural oil for the spot repair. 

Along with natural oil, we can also provide lacquer finishing, staining, painting, and custom washes. We offer standard stain colors for custom wooden dining tables, but we will custom-match your stain or paint to any specific existing colors you may have.

A final word

All you need to do is follow these 7 tips and communicate with the makers to get the exact custom wooden tables you want. Decorate your house the way you like.