Light Wood Dining Table Ideas
Brighten up a dark kitchen or dining room with a beautiful light wood dining table set by the Amish furniture makers of Dutch Craft. Modern homes with bright, neutral spaces gain instant warmth and coziness with the addition of natural wood furniture. From light Oak and Hickory to light stained Maple wood, we offer a wide range of solid wood, light colored dining room tables.
Light Wood Dining Set Styles
Custom made dining furniture allows you to choose your favorite table style in any hardwood and color combination. From large, double pedestal tables to small light wood round dining tables, create the perfect focal point for your home.
All dining tables offer multiple sizes and have the option of adding leaves to extend when hosting special occasions. The number of leaves available varies by table style. Smaller spaces may request a fixed table top in any table style.
Modern dining tables like the Parson and Classic Turned Leg tables offer storage for up to 4 leaves inside the table. Another classic extending dining table in light Oak or Maple wood is the Lakeland Small Kitchen Table. This popular small extendable dining table is perfect for small spaces anywhere. Larger dining areas may consider the clean lines of the Shaker Mid-Century set, featuring the black dining chairs.
Chairs and Dining Benches for Light Wood Table Sets
All dining sets are available with your choice of table seating. Choose your favorite wooden or upholstered dining chairs in all sizes and styles. Bench seating adds flexibility in your dining area, a favorite for families with small children.
Choosing the Best Wood for a Light Wood Dining Room Table
All the hardwood options available for Amish furniture are strong and durable. Choosing the best wood type for a light wood dining set is largely personal preference. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the various wood options and the unique textures each wood offers.
Oak wood is a strong, familiar hardwood option in Amish furniture. Both Red Oak and White Oak wood are available as a light wood extendable dining table. With a clear, natural finish to protect the wood, Red Oak has a light, honey color with warm undertones that deepen with time. White Oak is a bit harder than Red Oak and a touch lighter.
The prominent grain texture of both types of Oak are similar when straight sawn. Amish furniture makers often use White Oak wood that has been rift sawn or quarter sawn at the lumber mill. Rift sawn tables like the Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Table have a sleek, modern feel. Quarter sawn Oak tables are ideally suited for Mission and craftsman table styles.
In addition to a natural Oak dining table, light colors for Amish Oak tables include Fruitwood, S-2 and Honey. Modern, White Oak dining tables are ideally suited for light colors like Sand, Willowbend and Cocoa Light. Light Oak extending dining table styles often feature a white or black table base, adding contrast to wood floors.
Maple wood is another common option for a light wood kitchen table. With a smooth, subtle grain texture, Maple wood offers a refined appeal similar to Cherry wood. The natural color of Maple wood shines with light stain colors. From blonde and tan tones like Sand and Willowbend to light gray stains like Antique Valley, Maple wood has many options.
Some modern light brown dining table sets in Maple wood include the Parson and Settler's Trestle Dining Sets. The Willowbend stain on Maple wood pairs beautifully with warm white paint colors in your kitchen or dining room.
Hickory is the hardest wood option for Amish dining tables. Rating at 1820 on the Janka wood scale, Hickory is an excellent choice for a long-lasting wooden dining table. Naturally light colored, Hickory wood has a rustic grain texture. A clear, natural finish on Hickory wood will enhance the rustic texture and maximize the color variation.
Modern Hickory dining tables often feature a light stain color like Willowbend. The light, blonde wood stain evens out the color variation and grain texture. This creates a beautiful complement to formal dining table styles like the Alexandria or Hillside Modern Pedestal Tables.
Other available wood options like Walnut or Cherry wood are better suited for darker wood tables. Our team at Dutch Craft Furniture is always happy to guide you through the process of choosing the best wood type. Call us with any questions you may have or to request wood samples to view in the comfort of your home. Let us help you choose the best size table and chairs for comfortable seating and functionality.
