Is there a golden rule when it comes to figuring out the proportions that should be used for such things as table parts?
I'm going to build a kitchen side table for a friend, out of maple, and he wants a modern look.
I'm keeping it very simple and the required dimensions I have so far are 18" x 18" top, and 35 7/8" total height. What I'm wondering about is how to decide on the thickness of the legs, and height of the apron. It's just a very simple design with straight legs, apron mortised to the legs, top attached to the apron with table top clips like this: http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.aspx?c=2&p=40146&cat=3,43586,43588&ap=1
and a rail between each leg for a footrest (7/8") thick square.
I was thinking 2 1/4" square legs and about a 3 1/4" apron if the top is 1" thick?
Does that sound about right?
Thanks