A guide to buying farmhouse tables

Farmhouse tables can add a rustic touch to any kitchen. Farmhouse tables go well in any country decor, whether you are doing traditional American country, French country or rustic country. The overall style of your decorating will dictate what kind of farmhouse table you need to complete your room, as they are very versatile pieces of furniture with many different variants.

Wood species and stain

Wood species The first thing to consider when buying farmhouse tables is the wood species that is appropriate. Classic farmhouse tables are usually pine tables or made of oak. Fancier materials, like cherry are not traditionally used in farmhouse table, because they are more formal than, would be used in a farmhouse. Prices The good news about this is that the wood species that are used to make farmhouse tables are usually less expensive. Both oak and pine are at the lower end of the price scale, so you should be able to get handmade tables at an affordable price. Look of the farmhouse table Once you have selected the right wood species, the next thing to think about is what you want your farmhouse table to look like. If you want a rustic look, you could potentially consider an unfinished or natural stained pine or oak table to bring the grain out. A distressed topic, which is either naturally distressed with age if you buy an antique table or artificially distressed, can also be good for a rustic look. Colours If you are going for French country, on the other hand, you might want to consider a painted table. White is a classic colour for a French farmhouse table, but you could also use black, blue, yellow or other paint colours reminiscent of Provence. You could also think about doing a mix, with painted legs and a pine top, as this is a classic look.

Other features

You may also wish to look for some other features when buying farmhouse tables. For instance, for French tables, you might want carvings on the legs of your farmhouse table to dress the style up a bit. Pine table legs that are thick and nicely carved can add just a little bit of glam to a classic look.
Drawers, silverware or mats Some tables also have drawers in them, which makes the farmhouse furniture functional for both storage and eating. You can keep silverware or place mats right in the table, so they will be ready to go when you are ready to have a meal in your farmhouse kitchen.