How to Design Table Legs

Table legs come in many styles, from ornate and intricate to sleek and simplified. They're made from countless types of material and in a variety of textures. But their functions are always the same. Table legs bear weight and give stability to a table. They may also enhance a room's decor. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Create a sketch of the table surface. Use colored pencils or artist's chalk to add the correct color and shade.

2

Add background elements to the sketch, such as flooring, curtains, statues and picture frames.

3

Scan the scene into a computer scanner at 300 dpi. Print out five copies to test different table leg styles.

4

Narrow your options down to the five best, whether treadle, column, Queen Anne, or round, metal legs. Draw each style into the room scenes.

5

Select the set of legs that best fits the table and the decor of the room.