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How to pick a Farmhouse Barnwood Table for your Holiday Dinner

Here are some tips on picking the right Farmhouse style table for your Hoilday Dinner

How to pick a Farmhouse Barnwood Table for your Holiday Dinner

How to Pick a Barnwood Table for the Holidays

Your dining table will be the center of attention for your cookie swaps, Friendsgiving, family feasts and cocktail hours. Our barnwood farm house tables are loved for creating a warm and cozy dining setting while still staying true to the classic and traditional styles we have always treasured.

1. Room size: First, measure the room where the  barn wood farm house table will go. You want to make sure the table will fit comfortably, without hitting any walls. In addition, choose a table width that allows everyone to pass plates around. You know everybody will be eager to eat all the delicious holiday trimmings, so you don’t want anything getting in the way.

2. Guest count: Next, take the guest count into consideration. On average how many people will be attending some of your holiday festivities? You want to make sure everyone has enough elbowroom when sitting down for a meal.

3. Table aesthetic: Lastly, you’ll need to decide on the shape of table that will work best for your home. A round table opens up conversation, where as a rectangle table may seat more.

 

We always have a variety of tables already made and in stock. We suggest taking a look at our reclaimed barnwood tables listed on the “In-Stock Unfinished Furniture” and “In-Stock Finished Specials” pages of our website.

Contact us if you have any questions, we’d be glad to help!

 

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Decorate Your Home for the Holidays in 4 Easy Steps

The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching and it’s never too early to begin planning for the holiday season. Here at Old Barn Star we’re in Thanksgiving and Christmas mode during the heat of summer!

Interior decorating takes time and if you’re hosting a holiday gathering you’ll want to decorate your home from the ground up! Read on as we share the 4 steps for designing a picture perfect home for Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers.

Step 1: Choose Your ThemeHoliday decorations

When decorating for any major event it’s important to keep design themes in mind. With Thanksgiving and Christmas you’ll want to choose which theme suits your home best. With a little research you are bound to find one that matches your style and existing décor.

Is your house minimalist? Perhaps a silver and white theme would work best for your Christmas décor. Love the rustic aesthetic? Your Thanksgiving decorations can have a heavy focus on nature, with dried corn, natural wood and plenty of leaves. Your decorations can be subtle or larger than life, what’s important is that they reflect your tastes.

Step 2: Form and FunctionBarnwood Table for Christmas

After you’ve settled on the perfect theme it’s time to start thinking about furniture! Naturally your guests will be drawn to your dining room table so it’s best to choose a piece that’s both accommodating and stylish. When choosing a reclaimed wood table it’s important to envision how many people will be seated around it, as well as how much space you have in the room it will be located in.

Once you’ve chosen the best table for the occasion the only missing piece is chairs! Whether they’re eating or catching up over drinks, you’ll want ample seating options for your guests. We love the idea of mixing and matching your dining room set with barnwood chairs and benches. Incorporating “mismatched” design into your home brings new energy into the space

Step 3: Make a StatementMason Jar Christmas decoration

Regardless of the holiday, your tabletop décor should make a statement. There are many ways you can enhance the natural beauty of your reclaimed barnwood table with festive centerpieces:

Floral and Festive: Floral displays are traditional and breathe life into your décor. DIY pros can put together their own display or choose from premade designs at a local florist.

Mason Jars for Every Occasion: One of the hottest trends in DIY design is mason jars. Versatile and cost effective, mason jars can be used in nearly every situation. To create a centerpiece get creative, fill the jar with lights or add a simple votive candle. You can even use mason jars as a vase, providing a new spin on the aforementioned floral design.

Let There Be Light: Incorporating candles into your centerpiece design creates the perfect ambiance for any gathering. Place evergreen branches and pinecones around pillar candles to add rustic flair to your arrangement.

Step 4: Tie Everything TogetherHoliday decorating

All of your design elements should tie together in some way. For example, keep complementary colors in mind when choosing your decorative rug, tablecloth and other furnishings. Red and green immediately come to mind when thinking of Christmas decorations, this is because they’re complementary colors and work together extremely well. Picking the perfect color palette will allow all of your design elements to work together in one cohesive theme.

Ready to start planning your holiday décor? Contact us to design the perfect reclaimed barnwood furniture for your special occasion.

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How to Incorporate Wine Barrels into Your Home Décor

reclaimed wine barrels Wine barrels are extremely versatile and can be used for a variety of home decorating projects. If youthink outside the box and get creative you can use wine barrels to add rustic charm to your home.

Here at Old Barn Star we love using wine barrels in our custom made barnwood furniture, so we wanted to share some tips for how you can incorporate reclaimed wine barrels into your home décor.

Bring Wine Country to Any Room

barnwood table with wine barrel base

Bring a small piece of Napa Valley home with you by utilizing barrels in your dinning room table. When paired with a barnwood tabletop wine barrels act as a fun and functional table base. These tables are the perfect addition to homes with a laid back, rustic aesthetic. Many businesses enjoy using wine barrels as the base to their conference room tables; this provides them with a unique focal point to their office.

Endless Possibilitieswine barrel end table

Reclaimed wine barrels come in a variety of sizes, therefore they can serve nearly any function you can dream of. The best part is that many wine barrel décor ideas don’t require a makeover or extensive overhaul; the barrel itself is perfect as is.

Wine barrels are a natural choice for end tables and nightstands, if you can locate one that’s the perfect height. Pair the barrel with a lamp and plant for a simple, understated look.

Many restaurants and wineries are incorporating wine barrel bistro tables into their tasting rooms. You can easily recreate this look at home with a reclaimed wine barrel by adding a simple glass tabletop. Complete the look by mixing and matching barnwood chairs or stools and you have the perfect setting for an intimate meal or drinks.

wine barrel bistro table

Whether you’re looking to relive a trip to the wine country or just want to add a creative focal point to your home, reclaimed wine barrels are the perfect design choice.

Ready to give some old wine barrels a new home? We often have barrels in stock so contact us to get started!

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3 Ways to Bring the Family Back to the Dinner Table

In the age of smartphones and Netflix it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get the entire family gathered around the table for dinner. How do you compete with all of life’s distractions?

Here are our three tips to help make dinnertime special for your family so you can gather back around the dinner table again.

Dinner at a barnwood table

Celebrate the Little Things

Celebration dinners don’t have to be reserved for the big things in life like birthday or graduations. There’s plenty to celebrate in our daily lives as well! Celebrate the every day milestones in your family’s life. From learning to ride a bike, to bringing home a stellar report card, there’s always something to celebrate with a special meal.

Spice Up the Menu

Get the members of your family involved when planning your weekly menu by letting each person pick one meal a week. This ensures you’ll never have a boring meal and everyone will be more excited to come to the table.

Barnwood Dining Room Table

Change the Atmosphere

Changing up the look and feel of your dining room can go a long way in shifting the mood in your household. Playing music and lighting candles can add some nice ambiance to a familiar room while redecorating makes the room feel new again! Many of our customers love the rustic warmth that a barnwood table brings to their dining room.

Even when life gets hectic it’s important to stop and take time to enjoy time with your family. We hope these tips will help make dinnertime a special occasion in your household again.

Looking to add some rustic flair to your dining room? Contact us to begin designing your one-of-a-kind barnwood furniture.

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The Perfect Fit: Reclaimed Wood Table Buying Guide

When it comes to reclaimed wood tables there are two questions we get asked more often than not:

  1. How many chairs will fit at my table?
  2. What size table is best for my living space?

Read on as we share an informative buying guide that will help you choose the perfect table for your specific needs.

A Seat at the Table

Old Barn Star Reclaimed Barnwood Table

When planning the design of your reclaimed wood table it’s important to consider its use. Will this be a dining room table intended for large family gatherings, or will it be a cozy table for two?

A good rule of thumb is to plan on dedicating a minimum of 24 inches per place setting. For larger rooms you can plan for 30 inches. Rectangular tables will require an additional 12 inches at each end to allow for those seated at the head.

Ensure everyone has a seat at the table with these guidelines:

Round Tables

  • 40-inch diameter – seats 4
  • 56-inch diameter – seats 8

Square Tables

  • 38-inch square – seats 4

Rectangular Tables

  • 60 x 36 inches – seats 6
  • 72 x 36 inches – seats 6 – 8
  • 84 x 36 inches – seats 6 – 8
  • 96 x 48 inches – seats 8 – 10
  • 132 x 48 inches – seats 12

Finding the Perfect Fit

Old Barn Star Reclaimed Barnwood Table

There are two important things to consider when determining the size of your custom table: room size and seating accommodations. First evaluate the size of your room; this will help you determine the largest table that can comfortably fit. If you plan on hosting large parties you will likely want to go with the largest size, otherwise you can size down as needed.

Comfort is key, so in order for each person to have enough room to push their chair back and rise from the table it’s best to provide a minimum of 36 inches between the table and the wall. When possible, plan to give 42 – 48 inches of space between the table and wall.

For an even roomier experience consider a table with a pedestal base, which ensures table legs don’t get in the way of your chairs.

We hope this buying guide will help you design the reclaimed barnwood table of your dreams. Make sure to contact us or visit our shop on Etsy to get started!

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How to Decorate Your Table for Fall

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus

It’s starting to get darker earlier, the air is brisk, and a few leaves are beginning to change to a golden amber tone. It’s safe to say, fall has arrived.

This year, welcome the season with open arms by bringing the warm colors of fall to your barnwood dining table with these simple decorating ideas.

Tabletop Pumpkin Patch: When you think of fall, one of our favorite traditions is visiting the pumpkin patch! Use some of your pumpkin finds to create a super easy and inexpensive centerpiece. Put your uncarved pumpkins and colorful gourds within a bowl or stacked on a cake stand for height. For an elegant look, you can paint all the pumpkins and gourds to match your kitchen.

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Fall Foliage: Mums are the perfect plant for this time of year. The petals are often rich earthy colors such as mustard, burgundy, or orange. Pick a color that best suits your style and find a unique way to put them on display. A few of our favorites are apple crates, barrels, or water buckets.

We love accenting our mums with some farm-inspired pieces. Get creative and add additional accents such as, corn, apples, and pumpkins.

Fall Foliage

Table Set for Harvest: Bring your fall wreath inside this year! Take a rural and rustic wreath made with sunflowers, hay, corn, and earth tone accents and place it in the middle of the table. Complete the center with a vase filled with acorns, green apples, or your favorite fall scented candle. Easy to put together and easy to clean up when you’re prepping for the winter holidays!

Harvest Table Set

How do you plan on decorating your reclaimed barnwood table this fall season? Tell us about it on Facebook and Twitter, and keep checking the blog for more updates and ideas!