My dining room is empty again.
I built another farmhouse-style table before the Barn Sale in August, but it didn’t sell there, nor at the October Market. That didn’t bother me at all, as it looked very nice in my dining room!
I made this one a little smaller than usual; it was just 72 inches long rather than 78 inches. But it would still seat eight, thanks to the narrow pressed-back chairs I found and painted black to go with it.
The other side got a bench (modified from Ana White). I originally painted the bench a soft dill green, but I didn’t care for it much…so I painted black over the green, but used the Vaseline trick to give it a very chippy finish.
I call this table top a “modified breadboard.” Breadboard ends extend across the whole width of a top, but in this case I only made them for the middle three boards of the table. So the long side boards are the entire length of the table.
It just gives it a little different look, which I like.
I also played with a little white wash on this table. It makes it look a little gray-er, in my opinion, and adds to the look of age.
This may sound silly…but I’m excited that it’s gone, because now I get to build another one 
…at least for a little while!
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11 comments:
Korrie it's official - you're a table workshop. Love seeing all the variations each time and so wonderful you're onto a BIG build, those always feel grand.
So very lovely Korrie!! I can't wait to see the big one as well. I always love all of your tables!
Your tables are always a powerful statement in the dining room. You have taught me much about table design.
That looks beautiful!
Love the white wash on the wood--it does look weathered.
Very homey. :)
Pat
Looks great Korrie! And I love the bench!
Korrie,
Awesome table and bench. You will be feature at my party tomorrow...you always catch my eye:)
Blessings,
Linda
Oh, come on, Korrie. Admit it. You're never going to make a table for yourself that you won't end up selling. ;) LOL!
love the table, chairs AND the bench Korrie. I just decided this morning that I think it's time to build me a table. I love mine, but I'm ready for something a little larger. :) and, like you... I can always sell it if it's not what I wanted.
love your tables!
gail
I love your tables and chairs. Surprised it didn't sell before it did. xo Laura
I especially love the finish on the top of the table! The bench is really cool too!
The table looks wonderful Kori! Thanx so much for sharing at THT.
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