Choosing a solid wood table is a big decision, and most of the questions are the same: which wood, what size, which legs, and will it last? These guides give our honest answers, from the workshop in Wickford, Essex where we make every piece.

6 min readFrench Oak vs English Elm: Which Wood for Your Dining Table?How French oak and English elm compare on colour, grain, hardness, stability and rarity, and which one suits your dining room.Read the guide6 min readLive Edge vs Resin River Tables: An Honest ComparisonWhat separates a live edge table from a resin river table, where each works best, and how to choose between them.Read the guide5 min readWhat Size Dining Table Do You Need? Seats, Space and ShapesHow much table length each person needs, the best width and height, and how much clear space to leave around the table.Read the guide7 min readWhy Solid Wood Tables Split and Warp (and How We Prevent It)Why solid wood moves, what causes splits and warping, and how kiln drying, sensible placement and simple care keep a table stable.Read the guide6 min readChoosing Steel Legs for a Live Edge or Slab TableLeg styles, height, legroom, steel thickness and powder coating: what to check when choosing steel legs for a heavy slab top.Read the guide