Behind the Scenes

Racetrack extension tables are the perfect combo of a round table and a rectangle table. The straight sides make it easy to seat people around the wood table while the rounded ends make it easy for people to walk around the table. They are one of our most popular wood tables and for good reason.

We make racetrack tables as center extension tables. What is a center extension table? Center extension tables add more space from the middle of the table. The wood table is split in the middle and can be pulled apart and more leaves added in. The racetrack table allows more of that straight edge to be added for easy hosting.

Why would you consider a racetrack extension table vs a square extension table or a round extension table?

Good question. The round extension table turns into a racetrack table when the extensions are installed making it perfect for very small spaces or wood tables that are used with 4 people or under regularly. The racetrack table is more for a family who is using it as a breakfast and dinner table on a regular basis.

A square extension table is a beautiful wood table but they have corners, a racetrack or circular table removes those corners so they’re easy to walk (or run) around. This is why the racetrack extension table is our most popular wood table for families with children. 

We are happy to customize our wood extension tables and offer them in a variety of finishes and woods, which you can see below.

Parents aren’t supposed to have a favorite child, but they all do. At Loewen Design Studios we work with 4 kinds of woods, and we all have favorites. My dad’s favorite is Walnut, my mom’s is Rock Maple, and I’m torn between Ash and Oak. I just love the way the grain in the wood comes alive when it’s finished and the two tone look that the wood table ends up having.

Trying to decide on the color for your wood table? Check out this blog to learn when you should consider a cool tone for your wood table.

A trestle dining table base is a wonderful table base both aesthetically and functionally.

Thinking about what shape of table to get for your dining room? Check out our blog to see the advantages of a round extension table. Browse our products and begin customizing your table today.

A Parsons Style table base is a classic base, we have 4 different types of parsons that we offer. 

Extension tables are a wonderful thing. They add a lot more space to a table when you need but the table is still a smaller size for smaller gatherings. The flexibility of it cannot be matched and a center extension is a great choice.

The first thing to note is that a parsons style base has a leg in each corner. This allows it to be one of the most functional table designs. Wherever the legs are on a table, it’s difficult to sit at. A chair can’t be pushed in if there’s a leg sitting right there, and feet can bang into it. .

At Loewen Design Studios we work with Rubio Monocoat to finish our tables. With Rubio we’re able to create a variety of finish looks, but the most dramatic look must be the black finish, especially on Ash or Oak. So how is it that this finish gets so very black? And how black is it really?

Oak is one of the best hardwoods available. This is for a number of reasons. First, it's very hard. It’s a very solid hardwood that will hold up very well to everyday use for many many years. It will hold up to most everything you have to throw at it. This is why it’s been used for so long in dining tables.