Live Edge Design Styles

Wooden dining table with matching bench on a patterned rug in a dining room.

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Live edges

Standard: Are you looking for soft, subtle live edges? Edges that maintain a fairly even width throughout the entire slab? Standard edges provide a great accent to the slab while not overpowering the overall grain.

Live edge items exhibit a diverse array of shapes, sizes, and styles. When initiating the design phase for your orders, it's crucial to communicate any preferences regarding what we refer to as "character."

Are you seeking a solid wood surface with very little contours, or do you envision one with irregular live edges deviating from conventional norms? Are you interested in incorporating vibrant epoxy resin accents or exploring the endless possibilities of a complete river table?

Take a moment to reflect on your desires, and we'll be better equipped to assist you in crafting the ideal, personalized product.

At TRM WoodCraft, our dedication lies in delivering top-quality woodworking products and services to our valued clients. Each of our custom creations is entirely unique. Explore our diverse range of design styles to find the perfect fit for you!

Wooden dining table with tufted beige chairs and two potted green plants in white containers.

Round: Also known as "cookies," round slabs boast a circular or oval shape, encompassing the entire diameter of the tree. The edges can be smooth like a perfect circle or irregular like the sample shown above. Most Commonly used for End Tables or Coffee Tables.

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Slab Types:

A rustic wooden coffee table with a live edge, featuring natural wood grain and knotted edges, supported by black metal crossed legs.

Unique: Seeking to add a touch of flair to your space? Unique edges exhibit knots, curled grain patterns, and other distinctive features while maintaining a semi-consistent width across the slab.

Type Of Top:

A large, polished wooden table with a natural, uneven edge and visible wood grain. There is a piano in the background and a patterned rug underneath the table.
A rustic wooden conference table with a live edge and natural wood grain, surrounded by purple upholstered chairs in a modern room.

Irregular: Cut from visually stunning trees, irregular slabs lack uniformity in shape, with variations from slab to slab often necessitating minor epoxy filling.

Eccentric: Ready to make a bold statement? Eccentric slabs feature twisted grain, irregular widths, knots, voids, and more, offering a truly distinctive presence in any setting.

A large, polished wooden dining table with a natural, uneven edge in a room with hardwood floors and black chairs. There are some papers and items on the chairs and a sliding glass door in the background.

Rectangle: The classic choice, rectangular slabs offer abundant character, featuring straight edges throughout their length, along with occasional bump outs, knots, spiraling grain patterns, and more.

Wooden dining table with live edge, metal legs, and a matching bench in a room with hardwood floors, a blue cabinet, a glass door with curtains, and a small table with flowers.

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A wooden dining table with a live edge, four black metal chairs, and two blue ceramic vases on top, situated on a blue patterned rug in a dining area.

Single Slab: Locally sourced, slabs with a large width (30"+) can be used to create pieces that standout. These slabs are more rare (often at a premium price) and can hold a consistent width or vary from end to end.

Joined: Sometimes more cost efficient when compared to single slabs, joined tops can be tailored to the desired width. Often, book-matched slabs are used to have a consistent grain pattern, edge width, and style.

A wooden tabletop with a natural, live edge, featuring a dark center and two black cracks, supported by a metal X-shaped base, placed indoors on wooden flooring next to a stone wall.

Straight Edge: The classic choice, these tables exhibit straight edges on all sides and are referred to as “Standard Dining Table”. Straight edge tables, feature clean, sharp lines and edges that highlight the natural beauty and grain of the wood, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic.

Dining room with a dark wooden table, matching bench, four black and beige chairs, a centerpiece with flowers, a china cabinet, a window with a view outside, and a modern light fixture hanging above the table.