Every dinner host benefits from having a dependable and elegant co-host to ensure the entire experience runs smoothly for their guests. Enter the dining table. To choose the best supporting cast for your dinners, it’s important to take a few things into consideration.

When setting up a room, it’s likely that you have criteria in mind for the furniture that will live there. Solid wood furniture can check all the boxes with the added advantage of being durable, long-lasting, sustainable, and—when paired with simple designs—these pieces can traverse styles and travel through the home. To recognize whether you are purchasing a solid wood piece or not, there are four basic elements to watch for.

Choosing a bench for your dining room is a relatively simple process. It requires only the careful consideration of a few factors to determine the best style for your use and home, so before selecting your bench, take the time to think through the following prompts.

Collaboration is at our core at Lock & Mortice. Our company is owned by three partners and was built on a foundation of collaboration. This teamwork drove us to hone the craft we now apply when developing our products and when bringing custom furniture to life. Listening and taking into consideration several perspectives, makes for better products and strong design.