After seeing the great debate and contributions for the bed design thread posted by Mark Singer I was encouraged to follow the same route to elicit ideas for a new project I will be starting in early January. I have enrolled in a woodworking class which allows the student to pursue an individual project under the guidance of an experienced instructor. If any of the Arkies are interested in finding out about the class please PM me and I can give you the exact details.
My wife has been asking me to make some kind of a hall table to go in our entrance way. Below are pictures of our formal sitting room and some other tables in the area. As you can see the existing tables are very elaborately designed and there is no way I am going to be able to duplicate the scroll saw work. Also the tables are octagonal, while the hall table needs to be something which can rest flush against a wall. I have made a hand sketch which I am trying to draw in Visio, as soon I get it done I will post it here. For starters here are pictures of the location and some other tables in the same area.
1. Picture of the formal sitting room. With the entry way on the left behind me as I am taking this picture, in the same line as the window seen in the corner. The wall hanging is an Afghan hand made kilm (fringe benefits of the 1.5 million Afghan refugees living in Pakistan).
2. One of two end tables we have in this area. The table is about 22" high and 21-3/4" across at the top.
3. Details of the scroll saw work, combined with some carving.
4. Top view, I have an acrylic sheet fitted on the top covering the carvings which has been taken off for the picture.
The few ideas I already have.
1. As you can see our sitting room overall has a handicraft look, I need to duplicate the same feel.
2. The general color scheme is very dark brown or offwhite and light tan. The same colors may be used to enhance and create contrast in the hall table. Perhaps a monotone dark color to match the existing tables may also work.
3. I know duplicating the scroll saw work will be rear impossible for me, so I should probably focus on adapting the general outine of the arches in the legwork.
Any advice is greately appreciated.