Work From Home? Here’s Your Guide To Creating A Beautiful Live Edge Desk

Ben Parry
13 min readOct 12, 2023

There's nothing you can put in your home of office to bring it to life quite like a beautifully sanded live edge wood table. But why should you sand live edge wood?

The complexity of the grain, the warmth of wood and the natural appeal of a live edge in a living room is something to truly behold.

But, why should you sand live edge wood? And is there a best sanding grit to get them to, in order to be useful as a table but still look like an art piece in your home?

Let's walk through why you should only buy live edge furniture that has been sanded to a certain grit, the benefits of doing so and why it makes wood so beautiful.

The Allure of Live Edge Wood

Live edge wood, often referred to as natural edge, is wood which has at least one of the sides left without a squared edge when turned into furniture.

The most popular use of live edge wood is for a table, especially coffee or dining tables, as feature points for a home.

As the wood is kept in a more natural state, it adds enormous character to a home or office and is versatile enough to accompany other modern or rustic style furniture.

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