How to choose the right material for your dining table
Choosing the right material for your dining table is about finding something that not only fits your style, but stands up to your everyday. Each material brings its own character to your home – from the natural wood to more modern, easy-care surfaces.
Solid hardwood – built to last, naturally beautiful
Solid hardwood brings warmth, character and a timeless feel to your home. Hardwoods like ash, acacia, birch and oak are especially durable and made to last for years, developing a richer tone over time.
Care tips: Wipe spills quickly with a damp cloth and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.
Solid hardwood – built to last, naturally beautiful
Solid hardwood brings warmth, character and a timeless feel to your home. Hardwoods like ash, acacia, birch and oak are especially durable and made to last for years, developing a richer tone over time.
Care tips: Wipe spills quickly with a damp cloth and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.
Solid softwood – relaxed look, everyday durability
Softwoods like pine and spruce offer natural charm with a lighter tone, visible knots and a more relaxed, lived-in feel. A sturdy and more affordable alternative to hardwood.
Care tips: Wipe spills quickly with a damp cloth and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.
Solid softwood – relaxed look, everyday durability
Softwoods like pine and spruce offer natural charm with a lighter tone, visible knots and a more relaxed, lived-in feel. A sturdy and more affordable alternative to hardwood.
Care tips: Wipe spills quickly with a damp cloth and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.
Hardwood veneer – real wood look, extra resilience
Get the look and feel of real wood with added durability, and at a more affordable price. A hardwood veneer layer over a strong core creates a stable surface that’s less likely to crack or warp. Oak, beech, ash and birch veneers are especially durable.
Care tips: Wipe spills quickly with a damp cloth and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.
Hardwood veneer – real wood look, extra resilience
Get the look and feel of real wood with added durability, and at a more affordable price. A hardwood veneer layer over a strong core creates a stable surface that’s less likely to crack or warp. Oak, beech, ash and birch veneers are especially durable.
Care tips: Wipe spills quickly with a damp cloth and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.
Melamine foil – durable, easy-care and budget-friendly
Melamine foil surfaces are made for everyday life. They’re resistant to moisture and scratches, and handle spills, splashes and bumps with ease – making them ideal for busy homes. Durable, low maintenance, with a price that’s easy on your wallet.
Care tips: Wipe clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent, and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.
Melamine foil – durable, easy-care and budget-friendly
Melamine foil surfaces are made for everyday life. They’re resistant to moisture and scratches, and handle spills, splashes and bumps with ease – making them ideal for busy homes. Durable, low maintenance, with a price that’s easy on your wallet.
Care tips: Wipe clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent, and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.
Paper foil – flexible style, easy to clean
A newer material that offers a wide range of colours and finishes. Paper foil tabletops are paired with sturdy frames for strength and stability, bringing design flexibility at an affordable price.
Care tip: The smooth surface wipes clean in seconds, making everyday maintenance super simple. Wipe spills quickly with a damp cloth and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.
Paper foil – flexible style, easy to clean
A newer material that offers a wide range of colours and finishes. Paper foil tabletops are paired with sturdy frames for strength and stability, bringing design flexibility at an affordable price.
Care tip: The smooth surface wipes clean in seconds, making everyday maintenance super simple. Wipe spills quickly with a damp cloth and wipe dry afterwards. Avoid harsh chemicals. Use coasters and placemats.