A local client read my post yesterday, where I mention I'm still looking for just the right table. Afterwards she sent an email reminding me of her "guy". And who is this "guy"? A really talented craftsman who made a stunning sofa table that sits in her family room.
Subsequently I have had a conversation with "the guy", sent him images of my two front runners (if only they were the right size, color, quality, you get it) and am now awaiting his quote. Yes, I'll probably fall off my chair when I see it, but until then I can imagine that the table problem has been solved.
But let me back up for just a moment. Before I sent over specs for the quote I made certain I knew exactly what dimensions the table needed to be for this space. If I order custom it's not like I can return it if it doesn't fit!
To accomplish this I first cut out a 60" circle and placed it on top of a smaller table borrowed from another room. (See all those legs? This is why only a pedestal table will work here!) As I anticipated it was too big, but you never know until you try. I then cut it down to a 54" diameter. Perfect. However the typical 30" table height proved to be too high, both visually and to work with the seating. So I sat down, imagined working away at this fabulous table and determined 28.5" would be just right.
So now I wait. Yes, I suspect I'll be back here soon to tell you I simply can not afford custom. But again, a girl can dream...
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