This oversized reclaimed barn wood dining table measures a whopping 96″ by 54″ – that’s quite a dining room table, with seating options to easily fit ten people. You can comfortably sit three adults on each side of the table, while also accommodating two adults on each end. In a pinch, you could actually fit four adults on each side of this table while having the two still sit at the ends; having four kids on the sides would not be a problem at all.
This table top was constructed from 2×6 and 2×8 beams, while the base was built out of 4×6 and 4×4 posts. I believe “behemoth” may be a proper word to describe it, as I even had to deliver the top in multiple pieces and assemble it on site. The benches were also constructed mostly from 2×6 beams harvested from the same barn as the material used in the table itself. We added a light coat of Provinicial stain to help bring out some uniformity in the color, and finished with a few coats of liquid wax to help protect the table. We informed the client of the trade offs of using a wax instead of a polyurethane, but they really preferred the “softness” of the wax finish and understood that they will have to reapply every year.
More pictures are available on our blog: http://famousartisan.com/oversized-reclaimed-barnwood-dining-room-table/
Comments
Ana White
Fri, 06/10/2011 - 10:49
So fabulous! I'm so happy
So fabulous! I'm so happy this bed worked for you, we love it in Grace's room too! Thank you so much for sharing!
Amber R. (not verified)
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 21:37
I've been begging my husband
I've been begging my husband to help me make these beds for my daughters :( Your wife and daughter are lucky
brguad
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 22:13
Still not finished... Any ideas?
Thanks again Ana! I think I'm the lucky one. My wife has been supportive of me doing little projects and my daughter loves the bed. So, I built the bed but haven't found an applique like on Hailey's bed that is appropriate for a 2 1/2 year old or one that I like. I thought about different things to spice up the headboard but don't want it to look tacky. Any ideas?
Amber R. (not verified)
Sat, 06/11/2011 - 22:18
Hmm not sure I could suggest
Hmm not sure I could suggest anything specific but personally I think it should be something the child won't grow out of. I have a 2yo and a 3yo and they like a different character color etc almost every day. So make sure its something your daughter won't grow out of too quickly.
redhead_61
Wed, 06/15/2011 - 20:52
I am about to paint my
I am about to paint my daughters storage bed. I too designed and added a footboard and hope the headboard she has looks ok. Yours turned out great. Good job!
In reply to I am about to paint my by redhead_61
brguad
Wed, 06/15/2011 - 22:08
Thanks
You're too nice. Thanks for the feedback. I read some posts prior to building and added 3 inches to the footboard to keep the mattress from sliding off as easily. Hope to see your bed on here soon. I'm looking forward to it.
slsmith (not verified)
Sat, 03/03/2012 - 14:34
Headboard legs
We were thinking about putting a cork board on there so that our daughter could pin her work on there. It probably wouldn't happen until much later, but it's definitely an option. Maybe some vinyl letters?