Should You Buy an Oak Dining Table or a Walnut Dining Table? A Side-by-Side Guide
Choose an oak dining table if you want a light, hard wearing surface that brightens a room and forgives everyday wear. Choose a walnut dining table if you prefer a richer, darker tone with a refined grain that brings warmth and a sense of occasion. Both are excellent hardwoods, so the decision usually comes down to the light in your room, how the table will be used, and the mood you want the dining space to have. In this side by side guide we compare the two woods on colour, grain, hardness and ageing, and explain how each behaves in busy family homes compared with quieter, more formal settings. We look at how oak and walnut suit different room sizes and aspects, which chairs and finishes pair well with each, and what to expect in terms of care and maintenance. We also consider mixing the two woods and answer the questions people ask most often before choosing....
