How to Choose Between a Round or Square Dining Table

There are two main factors that you should consider when looking for a dining table: the size and shape of the room, and the amount of seating you’ll need. After you answer these questions, you’ll be one step closer to choosing what shape of table to purchase.

What is the size and shape of your dining room?

First, you want to make sure that your table fits the room and complements the space. You’re going to be spending a lot of time in your dining room, so you want to make it feel comfortable, not crowded. Choose a table size that will be easily accessible, no matter where you sit down. Make sure there’s enough space between the table and the walls to pull chairs in and out. 

Round tables can often save space in a small room, while square tables can be extended to accommodate extra guests in a large room. If your dining room is square, a square table will add symmetry, and a round table will create contrast. If you’d like to put a round table in a large, rectangular room, Home Decor Bliss suggests that you designate a specific area for dining, like a corner.

How much seating will you need? 

You will also want to consider the amount of seating you’ll require. You can determine this by thinking about your lifestyle and activities. Do you host game nights or dinner parties very often, or is it just you and your partner most of the time? 

Square tables can seat four to eight people, depending on their size. Round tables usually seat four to six. If you plan to host lots of guests, choose a table that can be expanded to accommodate more seating.

Square vs. Round Tables

Round tables create a friendly atmosphere where everyone can feel relaxed. Psychology Today reports that “a round table creates an atmosphere of relaxed informality and is ideal for promoting discussion among people who are of equal status, as each person can claim the same amount of table territory.”

This makes round tables perfect for game night because everyone can reach the cards. Our Ghostwood Round Dining Table could be a great option if you’re looking for a round table with a unique design. Or if you’re looking for an expanding table that can accommodate more people, check out our sister company, Lotus Woodworks, and the Clover Table that can seat up to 11 people.

On the other hand, a square table offers more intimacy and can be great for a romantic dinner with your partner, or a dinner party with close friends. Reaching for the salt is a short distance as well as passing dishes across the table. 

So, round or square?

Now that you’ve taken into account the size of your space and the number of people that will be sitting at the table, it’s time to weigh your options.

To recap:

• Round tables promote a friendly atmosphere
• Square tables are good for intimacy
• Square tables offer more seating options
• Round tables are great for small spaces

Whichever table shape you choose, the friendly staff at Western Heritage Furniture is here to help! Located in Jerome, Arizona, we serve many of the surrounding cities in the area, including Sedona and Phoenix. If you have any questions about whether one of our round or square tables is right for you, don’t hesitate to ask. Contact us at 800-616-1424 or send us a message today.

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What Kind of Wood Is Ghostwood?

The most well-known characteristic of Ghostwood is that it’s made from wood salvaged from abandoned buildings. You might also hear it referred to as Montana Ghostwood or Reclaimed Barnwood. The founder of Western Heritage Furniture, Tim McClellan, coined the name Ghostwood in order to honor the pioneers who first harvested these timbers and for the lost forests of old-growth their wood came from.  

How Is Ghostwood Furniture Made?

At Western Heritage Furniture, we bring aged timbers back to life as stunning solid-wood furniture. Salvaged wood has a particularly smooth, dry texture and makes beautiful furniture. Often made from Douglas Fir and old-growth pine, Ghostwood will bring a fresh but rustic look to your home.

We also reuse wood salvaged from old buildings in order to avoid waste and honor the history of each piece we find. Your Ghostwood furniture could come from a rustic barn or a historic structure. If you’re looking for a waste-free, dependable wood with years of America’s history in its grooves, we can suggest a variety of our Ghostwood pieces. 

Ghostwood Furniture in Arizona

Our Ghostwood collection can accent any space you’re furnishing. Some of our favorites include our Ghostwood Writing Desk, where you can reminisce about going back in time while writing a letter to a friend or writing your next book. You can customize your Ghostwood desk by choosing the color of nailheads, the base, and the leather. 

Made from reclaimed barnwood that is more than 100 years old, our Ghostwood Dining Tables will surely spark up an interesting conversation with your guests. Its rough-hewn legs and patterned top give this handcrafted table a character all its own. Choose from several different patterns of light and dark-toned wood.

Located in Jerome, Arizona, Western Heritage Furniture serves many of the surrounding cities in the area, including Sedona and Phoenix. If you’d like more information on any of our Ghostwood products, please don’t hesitate to ask. Contact us at 800-616-1424 or send us a message today.

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What is reclaimed wood?

Reclaimed wood is lumber sourced from barns and old buildings that is then reused for other purposes such as furniture. The majority of reclaimed lumber originally came from old-growth forests. During the 1800s, American forests had large quantities of strong trees at record-breaking heights. Builders harvested them for many different types of structures that now lie abandoned and derelict. Today, the remains of these wooden buildings can be reclaimed to make furniture.

In our previous post, we talked about Ghostwood. We coined the term “Ghostwood” in the late nineties as a nod to the fact that our shop is in Jerome Arizona which is one of the more famous Ghost Towns in the west. In its heyday, Jerome was the World’s leading copper producer and had a population of over 15,000 people. By the mid-fifties, the mines were all but shut down and the population had almost entirely evacuated leaving behind a handful of hardy souls who scraped by in any manner they could.  In the late sixties and seventies, groups of young “hippies” had found Jerome which was an ideal spot to unplug from the World. The old Jeromans and the new hippies slowly revitalized the dying town into a tourist destination that is now World renowned.

Why do we use it?

Reclaimed wood is a sustainable, environmentally friendly option that has years of history behind it. At Western Heritage Furniture, we strive to preserve our natural resources. By making use of historical lumber, we eliminate the need to cut down additional trees. 

Compared to freshly cut wood, reclaimed wood is sturdier and often has a higher quality. Old-growth trees develop heartwood, which makes their lumber harder and more resistant to rotting. 

Reclaimed wood also makes great furniture because of its unique textures and colors. Lumber reclaimed from old barns and buildings that are 100 to 200 years old has marks and cracks that give it more personality and character. You can feel the experiences that the wood has been through in its grooves and talk about its history with your guests.

Reclaimed Wood Furniture in Arizona

When you buy reclaimed wood furniture from Western Heritage Furniture, you know that you’re getting a sustainable product that honors our country’s history. We grade and sort each piece of wood we use to ensure it meets our highest standards, is structurally sound and durable. We believe that the process of turning reclaimed wood into furniture is an art—our handcrafted furniture is bench made, which means that each piece is made by one craftsman. 

While this method may take longer than a production line, our furniture has the added value of craftsmanship and sustainability, with a story behind each piece. If you have questions about our reclaimed lumber, our friendly staff would love to share more information and help you select your next piece of furniture. Contact us at 800-616-1424 or send us a message today.

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