Design Styles
At AgainstTheGrain, we know that every client is unique and deserves a custom design that reflects their own personal style. That's why we work closely with you to create a design that is tailor-made to your specific needs and preferences. Contact us today to get started on your one-of-a-kind product.
WOOD SPECIES
Take a look at some examples of the most commonly used wood species. While the color tones are similar throughout each species, note that each tree will slightly differ than each other.
- CHARACTERISTICS
Live edge products come in all shapes, sizes, and designs. As we start the design process on your orders, it's important to let us know if you had anything specific in mind in terms of what we like to call character.
Are you looking for a solid wood top with minimal curves or one that has live edges that follow no traditional path? Do you want a pop of color with epoxy resin or perhaps a full river table with endless possibilities?
Take a moment to consider what you are truly looking for and then we can better guide you to the perfect, customized product.
Get inspired & be unique
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Design Styles
At AgainstTheGrain, we are committed to providing our customers with the best woodworking products and services. All of our custom products are 100% unique. Take a look at some example design styles to see what speaks to you!
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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.
Unique: Do you find yourself looking to add a little extra "flare" to your home? Unique edges showcase knots, curled grain patterns, etc. while still having a semi-consistent width throughout the slab.
Eccentric: It's time to turn it up a notch! Grain twists, inconsistent width, knots, voids, you name it! Eccentric slabs are more rare than your standard and unique slabs but provide a true statement in any location.
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Slab Shape
Round: Also known as "cookies", round slabs have a circle/oval shape to them to incorporate the entire diameter of the tree. The edges can be soft (perfect circle) or more irregular like the sample shown above.
Irregular: Produced from some awesome looking trees, these slabs have no uniformity to them. Shapes very from slab to slab, most having a need for at least some minor epoxy.
Rectangle: Your standard slab, but make no mistake, they offer just as much character as the others. Typically rectangle throughout the length, they may have some bump outs, knots, spiraling grain patterns, and more.
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Epoxy Rivers
Multiple: Created with a single large slab or two smaller slabs, this style allows the epoxy to form multiple channels. The slab(s) can also be placed diagonally or in the center of the epoxy depending on the look you are trying to achieve.
Irregular Shape: Created from round ("cookie") slabs, the epoxy river carries more of an eccentric shape. The slab(s) can be placed along any edge depending on the overall size of the piece.
Single River: A single river is created down the center of the tables with one or more slabs. The overall width from end to end will vary along with the curve of the live edge; some edges being more curvy than others.
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Type of Top
Single Slab: Majestic in nature, 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.
Unsure about which direction to go? We can leave this detail left un-answered until we see what's available at the sawmill. Once your order is placed, you will be able to choose which slab(s) to move forward with.
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Epoxy Accents
Solid Top: Very rarely does a slab not need any kind of void filling, but if you are looking for a more natural style, a solid top is for you. If there are any voids, we will fill them with black or clear epoxy to maintain the natural look.
Epoxy Accents: Are you looking for a splash of color? Epoxy accents can be small to medium in size. Natural holes & cracks are filled with your choice of colored epoxy to reinforce strength and to give the slab some extra character.
Epoxy River: Extremely popular with coffee and dining tables, River tables maximize the relationship between the wood and epoxy. Colored to your choice, the epoxy is placed between the slabs so that the live edge can create a "river".
